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The Social Democratic Party of Germany (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands — SPD) is Germany's oldest political party and its largest in terms of membership. After World War II, under the leadership of Kurt Schumacher, the SPD reestablished itself as an ideological party, representing the interests of the working class and the trade unions. The party's program, which espoused Marxist principles, called for the nationalization of major industries and state planning. Today the SPD advocates the modernization of the economy to meet the demands of globalization, but it also stresses the need to address the social needs of workers and society's disadvantaged. |
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Christian Democratic Union of Germany, The second largest party in Germany. Drawing from the Center Right. Began with the Centre Party in 1870, but was dissolved in 1933. Came bcak after WWII as the Christian Democratic Party to serve the interests of Catholics/Protestants in Germany. |
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| 1959- Changed the program for the SDP from Planning 1st Market 2nd to market 1st Planning when necessary. |
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| National Front- French Right wing party. Jean Marie Le Pen ran for president from this party, and in 2002 came in second to Chirac. Stresses Immigration and labour. |
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Austrian Freedom Party- Lead by Haider, gained 27% of vote in
2000 and formed a coalition government with the People's Party (Center Right). |
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| Socialist Unity Party- East German Government. Absorbed the SPD |
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| Be unfriendly with those that recognise East Germany as a sovereign nation |
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