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Belarusian Liberal Party of Freedom and Progress (PFP)
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Belarusian Liberal Party of Freedom and Progress (PFP)
Liberal
political party
in Belarus
. Since 2003 it keeps trying to get official registration.
Three constituent congresses took place on November 22, 2003, May 29, 2004, May 29, 2005. The decisions to create PFP, to approve its Charter http://www.cf-by.org/static-psp.html&count=no, Program http://www.cf-by.org/static-programma.html&count=no and Manifesto http://www.cf-by.org/static-manifest.html were taken by PFP founders at the congresses. The Ministry of Justice of Belarus refused to register a new political party under formal grounds in all three cases. When registered by the Ministry of Justice it is going to be the first liberal party in Belarus.
” called “Civil Forum
”.
In 2000 United Civil Party of Belarus
decided not to participate in parliamentary elections. However, members of Civil Forum
disagreed with such a decision and took part in the campaign. As a result Civil Forum
’s chairman Vladimir Novosiad
became a MP
. But at the same time links with the United Civil Party of Belarus
were broken. Civil Forum
started to elaborate its own strategy based on liberal
values. As members of youth organization were getting older the necessity to create a liberal party on the basis of youth organization became more evident.
Thus, Belarusian Liberal Party of Freedom and Progress (PFP) is a result of evolutionary development of Liberal Youth Organization “Civil Forum”
.
”, and also the youth that have not participated in political parties earlier. The emphasis in the activities is made on creation of own political brands, active participation in local and parliamentary elections.
The greatest number of supporters (founders) PFP has in Homel, Mahilyow
and Hrodna
regions of Belarus
.
The Party of Freedom and Progress will make efforts to fill a niche in a political spectrum of the country – it shall become the first liberal
party
in Belarus
(United Civil Party of Belarus
already existing in Belarus is based on conservative ideas and calls itself "liberal-conservative"). PFP intends to articulate and promote liberal ideas in Belarus
, the country with dominating social-democratic and national-democratic ideas. European integration of Belarus is one of the basic theses the PFP political platform.
Liberal
Liberalism
Liberalism is the belief in the importance of liberty and equal rights. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but generally, liberals support ideas such as constitutionalism, liberal democracy, free and fair elections, human rights,...
political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
. Since 2003 it keeps trying to get official registration.
Three constituent congresses took place on November 22, 2003, May 29, 2004, May 29, 2005. The decisions to create PFP, to approve its Charter http://www.cf-by.org/static-psp.html&count=no, Program http://www.cf-by.org/static-programma.html&count=no and Manifesto http://www.cf-by.org/static-manifest.html were taken by PFP founders at the congresses. The Ministry of Justice of Belarus refused to register a new political party under formal grounds in all three cases. When registered by the Ministry of Justice it is going to be the first liberal party in Belarus.
History of PFP
Historical background of PFP creation dates back to the middle of the 90s when small group of people organized an initiative “Civil Alliance”. In 1996 the initiative was transformed into the youth wing of the liberal-conservative “United Civil Party of BelarusUnited Civil Party of Belarus
The United Civil Party of Belarus is a centre-right, liberal-conservative party in Belarus. The party opposes the government of Alexander Lukashenko, generally participates in the country's elections, but doesn't have a single member in parliament...
” called “Civil Forum
Civil Forum
Belarusian Liberal Youth Organization "Civil Forum" is the only Belarusian liberal youth organization and the only democratic youth organization with the legal status on national level...
”.
In 2000 United Civil Party of Belarus
United Civil Party of Belarus
The United Civil Party of Belarus is a centre-right, liberal-conservative party in Belarus. The party opposes the government of Alexander Lukashenko, generally participates in the country's elections, but doesn't have a single member in parliament...
decided not to participate in parliamentary elections. However, members of Civil Forum
Civil Forum
Belarusian Liberal Youth Organization "Civil Forum" is the only Belarusian liberal youth organization and the only democratic youth organization with the legal status on national level...
disagreed with such a decision and took part in the campaign. As a result Civil Forum
Civil Forum
Belarusian Liberal Youth Organization "Civil Forum" is the only Belarusian liberal youth organization and the only democratic youth organization with the legal status on national level...
’s chairman Vladimir Novosiad
Vladimir Novosiad
Vladimir Novosiad is a Belarusian politician of liberal orientation, the leader of Belarusian Liberal Party of Freedom and Progress. He was born on April 12, 1968 in Kiev . Variants of his name include the following: Vladimir Novosyad, Uladzimir Navasiad, Uladzimir Navasyad,...
became a MP
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
. But at the same time links with the United Civil Party of Belarus
United Civil Party of Belarus
The United Civil Party of Belarus is a centre-right, liberal-conservative party in Belarus. The party opposes the government of Alexander Lukashenko, generally participates in the country's elections, but doesn't have a single member in parliament...
were broken. Civil Forum
Civil Forum
Belarusian Liberal Youth Organization "Civil Forum" is the only Belarusian liberal youth organization and the only democratic youth organization with the legal status on national level...
started to elaborate its own strategy based on liberal
Liberalism
Liberalism is the belief in the importance of liberty and equal rights. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but generally, liberals support ideas such as constitutionalism, liberal democracy, free and fair elections, human rights,...
values. As members of youth organization were getting older the necessity to create a liberal party on the basis of youth organization became more evident.
Thus, Belarusian Liberal Party of Freedom and Progress (PFP) is a result of evolutionary development of Liberal Youth Organization “Civil Forum”
Civil Forum
Belarusian Liberal Youth Organization "Civil Forum" is the only Belarusian liberal youth organization and the only democratic youth organization with the legal status on national level...
.
PFP status
The basis of PFP is the activists of the registered youth NGO “Civil forumCivil Forum
Belarusian Liberal Youth Organization "Civil Forum" is the only Belarusian liberal youth organization and the only democratic youth organization with the legal status on national level...
”, and also the youth that have not participated in political parties earlier. The emphasis in the activities is made on creation of own political brands, active participation in local and parliamentary elections.
The greatest number of supporters (founders) PFP has in Homel, Mahilyow
Mahilyow Voblast
Mahilyow Voblasts or Mogilyov Oblast is a province of Belarus with its administrative center being Mogilyov ....
and Hrodna
Hrodna Voblast
Hrodna Voblast or Grodno Oblast is a voblast in northwestern Belarus.The capital - Grodno is the biggest city of the province. It lies on the Neman River. Grodno's existence is attested to from 1127. Two castles dating from the 14th - 18th centuries are located here on the steep right bank of...
regions of Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
.
The Party of Freedom and Progress will make efforts to fill a niche in a political spectrum of the country – it shall become the first liberal
Liberalism
Liberalism is the belief in the importance of liberty and equal rights. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but generally, liberals support ideas such as constitutionalism, liberal democracy, free and fair elections, human rights,...
party
Party
A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, or recreation. A party will typically feature food and beverages, and often music and dancing as well....
in Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
(United Civil Party of Belarus
United Civil Party of Belarus
The United Civil Party of Belarus is a centre-right, liberal-conservative party in Belarus. The party opposes the government of Alexander Lukashenko, generally participates in the country's elections, but doesn't have a single member in parliament...
already existing in Belarus is based on conservative ideas and calls itself "liberal-conservative"). PFP intends to articulate and promote liberal ideas in Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
, the country with dominating social-democratic and national-democratic ideas. European integration of Belarus is one of the basic theses the PFP political platform.
PFP activities and electoral campaigns
| Electoral campaigns | Nomination signatures collected (approx.) | PFP and its youth wing Civil Forum Belarusian Liberal Youth Organization "Civil Forum" is the only Belarusian liberal youth organization and the only democratic youth organization with the legal status on national level... elections nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Local elections 2003 | 1400 | 15 |
| Parliament elections Belarusian parliamentary election, 2004 Parliamentary elections were held in Belarus on 17 October 2004, with a second round of voting in two constituencies on 27 October, and a third round in one on 20 March 2005. The vast majority of successful candidates, 97 of 109, were independents... and national referendum 2004 |
15000 | 4 |
| President elections 2006 Belarusian presidential election, 2006 Presidential elections were held in Belarus on 19 March 2006. The result was a victory for incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko, who received 84.4% of the vote. However, western observers deemed the elections rigged... |
14000 | - |
| Local elections 2007 | 8800 | 20 |
| Parliament elections 2008 Belarusian parliamentary election, 2008 The Belarusian parliamentary election, 2008 was held in Belarus on 28 September 2008. The 110 seats in the House of Representatives were at stake.... |
15000 | 7 |