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Democrat Liberal Party (PD-L) Democratic Party (PD)

The Democratic Party (PD) was essentially a center-right party, with an urban, middle class constituency. A formal break with left-of-center social democratic ideology would allow the PD to distinguish itself more clearly from its arch-rival -- the former ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD), from whose predecessor the PD split in spring 1992.

While the late-2007 merger of Basescu's Democratic Party (PD) and the PLD into the PD-L had not met the high expectations that surrounded its formation, the merger had nevertheless resulted in the addition of many high-profile PLD politicians including Stolojan and Stoica, and the injection of many "good ideas" into the new party. On the negative side, many PLD voters had abandoned the new party and returned to the PNL fold.

The Liberal Democrat Party (PLD) was a political group run by Teodor Stolojan, derived from the National Liberal Party. Three of the six parties in the Romanian parliament explicitly redefined themselves as "popular" or "conservative" in 2006, including President Basescu's Democratic Party (PD). Their motive was to curry favor with the European Popular Party (EPP), a heavyweight in the European Parliament (EP). The Democrat Party shifted from center-left to center-right by affiliation with the European Popular Party and European Democrats (PPE-DE) and fusion with Liberal Democrat Party, thus forming a new political force named the Democrat Liberal Party (PD-L). The Party of European Socialists (PES) decided 19 May 2005 to "postpone" the PD's membership bid - and to grant the PSD full membership. The PES acerbically concluded that the PD still needs to define its ideological stance. PES representatives also visited Bucharest May 10-11 in an (entirely unsuccessful) attempt to reconcile the viscerally opposed PD and PSD. Relations between PD and the international socialist movement had been chilly ever since the Socialist International openly backed PSD in the December 2004 parliamentary and presidential elections. Many PD leaders and members would be relieved to finally sever their international social democratic ties.

The Liberal Democratic Party was the successor of the National Salvation Front, Democratic Party, democratic labour party, Social Democratic party Unity, the Democratic front, the National Alliance Party, Partido Romanian Pensioners and social protection and the Liberal Democratic Party, parties with whom p.d.l. merged by absorbing. Appearing as a wide range of movements during the revolution of December 1989, the FSN started existence on 23 December 1989 by the statement of the program of the FSN Council, which later formed the provisional Government led by Petre Roman.

On 17 June 1990 the first legitimate post-Decembrist Government was invested, composed mostly of members of the FSN. The Prime Minister of the Government was Petre Roman, national leader of the FSN. In August 1991 there was a reshuffle of the Government by co-opting a liberal Minister. The FSN diverged inside on the pace and nature of the reform led to the gradual shaping of two groups: Group Roman and grouping Iliescu.

On 24 September 1991 miners of the JIU Valley came to the capital to protest. On 27 September 1991 Petre Roman lodged a mandate, a gesture interpreted by President Ion Iliescu as resignation. Without issuing a document in which to legislate the blotting out of the Government, the Parliament invested a new Government under Stolojan. The first National FSN Convention took place on 27-29 March 1992 in Bucharest. Delegates to the Convention were to vote for one of the 3 motion supported by groups of parties. Motiunea Future by grouping Novel got the most votes and got FSN's political program. At the same time, thePetre Roman became President of the FSN. This situation was not accepted by Ion Iliescu, who detached from the FSN to form a new public policy: P.D.S.R.

The general election in the same year brought for FSN 11% of the votes. FSN passed into opposition with PNTCD, PNL and Democratic Alliance. On 11 May 1993, FSN merged with the Democratic Party, and the name are in the Democratic Party, registered as a legal person. 13 of 23 May 1993 the Court Bucharest. After parliamentary elections in 1996, P.D. entered the Government with c.d.r, U.D.M.R. and P.S.D.R., which had, in proportion to the score of ministerial portfolios.

On 28 January 1998, the President of Romania, Emil Constantinescu, announces the resignation of all Ministers of the PD. In front of categorical attitude of the management of CDR, it maintains on Victor Ciorbea at the head of Government, the national Office of Pemanent PD got on 27 March 1998 the term to act for a new coalition Government. On 29 March 1998, P.D. initiated a motion of censure which, before being sent, determined Victor Ciorbea's Office of the Prime Minister. Although it was not the default, Victor Ciorbea resigned from the Office of Mayor.

The Government of the Democratic Party join in on April 17, 1998, along with c.d.r, U.D.M.R. and P.S.D.R. by signing a protocol of governance which explicitly tasked each Minister. This service in Government with the same ministers and with the same allies, brought a decrease in the Democratic Party's credibility.Replacement of Prime Minister Radu Vasile Mugur Isarescu on 21 December 1999 completely changed the PD team in Government, with the exception of Petre Roman who accepted appointment at the head of Foreign Secretary, and the second position in the State, that of President of the Senate.

The General and local elections in 2000 were the Democratic Party's in the biggest loss. If the party succeeded in 7% in parliamentary elections, Petre Roman barely added 3% of the votes cast for President. The Democratic Party was in opposition. Traian Basescu's Initiative to the Presidency of P.D. was the only way to restart the party. Victory in elections for the Chisinau mayor since 2000 il legitimeaza on Traian Basescu as the most popular and most democratic party believable personality.

In 2004 the Party of Romanian Social Democracy fused with Social Democratic Party of Romania (the Sergiu Cunescu faction) and the outcome was the Social Democrat Party (PSD. In order to create a counter-poll to Social Democrat Party, the National Liberal Party (which was better placed in polls) formed a powerful alliance with the Democrat Party, entitled Justice and Truth Alliance (DA). The Party decided in September 2003, the achievement of political alliance between the Democratic Party and the National Liberal Party led by Theodor Stolojan, which bear the name of the Alliance, justice and Truth D.A. PNL PD. D.A. Alliance candidate, President of Romania was appointed President of the PNL, Theodor Stolojan. Political-electoral Alliance between PD and class action lawsuit has been created in the requirement to provide citizens with a solid alternative to Government of the Socialist Party of PSD, which for over 10 years, as he led the country, has blocked reform Romania.

In the local elections of June 2004, the Democratic Party 15.4% on vote get political (for County Councils). Traian Basescu was re-elected Mayor and Emil BOC is elected Mayor of Cluj-Napoca. In 13 municipalities County residence are elected mayors PD. Constatand of the International Socialist orientation meant by p.s.d and its direct support granted p.s.d. electoral campaigns against the Democratic Party National Permanent Bureau il mandates on Sorin Frunzaverde, Vice President for international relations, to undertake the necessary steps to membership of the Democratic Party to the European people's Party, European family policy of center-right.

To support changing the political class, the PD adopt the 8 criteria promoted by the Coalition for Clean a Parliament in Romania, by project Vote with your eyes open, in addition to the criteria set out for the arrival on the lists of candidates in the general election in November 2004. Traian Basescu and Vasile Blaga have operated without mercy in lists of candidates to send Parliament young and women. The annual National Conference of Democratic Party intrunita on 18 December 2004, about the Act of election of Traian Basescu President of Romania in presidential elections of 12 December 2004, decided to withdraw Traian Basescu in the Office of the President of the Democratic Party and appointment of Emil Boc interim President of the Democratic Party.

At the end of December 2004, the Democratic Party entered Government along with p.n.l, U.D.M.R. and p.u.r. (current P.C.) with Executive 6 Ministers. Government was possible only through the Humanist Party become detached from the electoral alliance with the p.s.d. even so, most of whom are assisting the Government in Parliament was pretty thin. This balance often small trezestete allowed the humanist Party of force to adopt positions in Government. President Basescu has tagged this resolution as being a imorala solution. Is the reason why he insisted on many rows in addition to its p.n.l. leaders of the early elections which would be clarified.

At the end of the year 2006 the Liberal Democratic Party was created, stripped of the National Liberal Party. The PLD covered the most important and credible leaders Liberals: Theodor Stolojan, Valeriu Stoica, Mona Musca, Greg Smith, in all over 30 MPs PNL and thousands of members of the party in the country. Detaching the PLD of PNL was caused by the destruction, by the National Liberal Party, the joint PNL-PD project for creating a strong political right and recasting of Romania. From the time of its appearance, Liberal Democrat becomes partner PD, both professional continuing project build a strong political right.

On 1 January 2007, Romania entered the European Union. Success was the sum of all the countries and Governments after the revolution. It should be recalled that the first steps for the accession of Romania to the EU were taken during the Roman Government.

On 26 March 2007, Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu announced that the Government will reorganize. In fact, the reorganization was under the Government Emergency Ordinance. On April 3, 2007, the Parliament invested Government Tariceanu II consisting solely of p.n.l and U.D.M.R. This investing was not legal since the Government apply the program to rule by the previous Government but other ministries, which were not answered in the Government. Change the program of Government assumed the Presidency to invest on reviews or someone else with the formation of a new Government with a different program. P.D. Parliamentarians and p.l.d had investment preparing vote of Guvenului, because they did not want to render the Executive illegitimate.

On 19 April 2007, by a majority of 322 votes against 108 votes, the Romanian Parliament decided to suspend the President of Romania, Traian Basescu, despite the negative opinion given by the Constitutional Court. The President of Romania for the dismissal of the Referendum held on May 19, 2007. To dismiss the President Traian Basescu was rejected by the 74,48% of the electorate that has been presented at the turnout. The European Parliament elections in the autumn of 2007 were won by the Democratic Party with a score of 28,81%, while the PLD, located at its first election win confrontation, after just nine months of existence, a rate of 8%.

On 5 December 2007, the National Director of P.D. College approved the draft terms of merger by absorption of P.D. p.l.d. the decision was authenticated Extraordinary National Convention of 15 December 2007. The name of the party was changed: Liberal Democratic Party. Through the merger between PD and PLD have political project started in 2003 by Traian Basescu and Theodor Stolojan, creation of the most powerful of the center-right political party in Romania. After many years of debate in Parliament, on 13 March 2008, have been published in the Official Gazette of Romania uninominal vote Law for the election of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.

In the local elections of June 1, 2008 the Liberal Democratic Party acted as the most powerful public policy in Romania. It obtained the largest number of votes, by installing 14 Vice-Presidents and 29 County Councils of Mayors of municipalities. At the annual Conference the Liberal Democratic Party of 12 September 2008, a first Vice-President of Theodor Stolojan submitted the draft program for Governance of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Winning the parliamentary elections of 30 November 2008, PDL sent 119 members of legislative and 51 senators, and formed an Alliance Government. PNL conditioned participation in Government Award of the Office of the Prime Minister. To participate in governance, the ansenta p.s.d. U.D.M.R. from the Government. The Protocol governing Alliance p.d.l. p.s.d. PARTNERSHIP for Romania, 2008-2012) was signed on December 14, 2008. The Government of Emil BOC has been invested in December 22, 2008. Their Government were distributed evenly between the two parties.