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The Christian-Social People's Party (german: Christlich-Soziale Volkspartei), often shortened to People's Party (german: Volkspartei, VP), was a social liberal
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in
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein (), officially the Principality of Liechtenstein (german: link=no, Fürstentum Liechtenstein), is a German language, German-speaking microstate located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a semi-constit ...
. Founded in 1918, the Christian-Social People's Party and the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) were the first political parties in Liechtenstein.


History

The party was established in 1918 as an offshoot of the
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movement.Vincent E McHale (1983) ''Political parties of Europe'', Greenwood Press, p609 It first formed the country's government following the 1922 elections, and remained in power until losing the 1928 elections. In 1936, it merged with Liechtenstein Homeland Service (LHD) to form the Patriotic Union (VU).


Electoral performance


Ideology

The VP advocated for an expansion of democracy and progressive social policies, and was also supportive of the country's constitutional monarchy. Due to its pro-democratic social liberal leanings and party colors, party members were often referred to disparagingly as "Reds."


References

Defunct Christian political parties Catholic political parties Defunct political parties in Liechtenstein Political parties established in 1918 Political parties disestablished in 1936 1918 establishments in Liechtenstein 1936 disestablishments in Liechtenstein {{Liechtenstein-party-stub