Party of the Right (Luxembourg)
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The Party of the Right abbreviated to PD, was a political party
in Luxembourg
between 1914 and 1944. It was the direct predecessor of the Christian Social People's Party
(CSV), which has ruled Luxembourg for all but five years since.
The conservative
PD was founded in 1914 as a reaction to the formalisation of the other ideological alliances within the Chamber of Deputies
. The Socialist Party formed in 1902, whilst the dominant Liberal League
was founded in 1904. The PD benefited from the break-up of the Socialist-Liberal alliance after the death of Paul Eyschen
, and soon became the dominant party, strengthened by the introduction of universal suffrage
in 1918. The leader of the Party of the Right would serve as the Prime Minister from the end of the First World War
until the start of the Second
, except for a fourteen-month period in the mid-1920s.
The three Prime Ministers from the Party of the Right were Émile Reuter (1918-1925), Joseph Bech (1926-1937), and Pierre Dupong (1937-1944); the latter two would go on to serve as Prime Minister as heads of the CSV. Its also notable that the PD cabinet
of 1921-25 was the only cabinet in Luxembourgian history that included politicians of only one 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 Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
between 1914 and 1944. It was the direct predecessor of the Christian Social People's Party
Christian Social People's Party
The Christian Social People's Party , abbreviated to CSV or PCS, is the largest political party in Luxembourg. The party follows a Christian Democratic and conservative ideology and, like most parties in Luxembourg, it is strongly pro-European...
(CSV), which has ruled Luxembourg for all but five years since.
The conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
PD was founded in 1914 as a reaction to the formalisation of the other ideological alliances within the Chamber of Deputies
Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg
The Chamber of Deputies , abbreviated to the Chamber, is the unicameral national legislature of Luxembourg. 'Krautmaart' is sometimes used as a metonym for the Chamber, after the square on which the Hôtel de la Chambre is located....
. The Socialist Party formed in 1902, whilst the dominant Liberal League
Liberal League (Luxembourg)
The Liberal League was a political party in Luxembourg between 1904 and 1925. It was the indirect predecessor of the Democratic Party , which has been one of the three major parties in Luxembourg since the Second World War....
was founded in 1904. The PD benefited from the break-up of the Socialist-Liberal alliance after the death of Paul Eyschen
Paul Eyschen
Paul Eyschen was a Luxembourgish politician, statesman, lawyer, and diplomat. He was the eighth Prime Minister of Luxembourg, serving for twenty-seven years, from 22 September 1888 until his death, on 11 October 1915....
, and soon became the dominant party, strengthened by the introduction of universal suffrage
Universal suffrage
Universal suffrage consists of the extension of the right to vote to adult citizens as a whole, though it may also mean extending said right to minors and non-citizens...
in 1918. The leader of the Party of the Right would serve as the Prime Minister from the end of the First World War
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
until the start of the Second
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, except for a fourteen-month period in the mid-1920s.
The three Prime Ministers from the Party of the Right were Émile Reuter (1918-1925), Joseph Bech (1926-1937), and Pierre Dupong (1937-1944); the latter two would go on to serve as Prime Minister as heads of the CSV. Its also notable that the PD cabinet
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
of 1921-25 was the only cabinet in Luxembourgian history that included politicians of only one party.