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VVD today, is not that right-wing one anymore as many known
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| foundation = January 24, 1948
| foundation = January 24, 1948
| ideology = [[Liberalism]]
| ideology = [[Liberalism]], Globalism
| position = Centre-right
| position = ''Fiscal'':Centre-right, ''Social'':Centre-left
| international = [[Liberal International]]
| international = [[Liberal International]]
| colors = [[Blue]] and [[orange]]
| colors = [[Blue]] and [[orange]]
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'''VVD''' (Dutch: ''Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie'', lit. People's Party for Freedom and Democracy) is a [[Dutch]] political party. It is a strong supporter of [[Free Enterprise]]. It is not connected with any church.
'''VVD''' (Dutch: ''Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie'', lit. People's Party for Freedom and Democracy) is a [[Dutch]] globalist political party. It is historically a strong supporter of [[Free Enterprise]], however it currently takes multiple left-wing stances on social issues and is a great supporter of the socialist [[European Union]].<ref>https://www.clingendael.org/publication/dutch-political-parties-european-union</ref><ref>https://nos.nl/nieuwsuur/artikel/2236378-rutte-verklaart-eu-de-liefde-maar-van-baan-in-brussel-is-geen-sprake.html</ref> It is not connected with any church.
VVD wants everyone to have equal opportunities for development but, at the same time, it believes that those who earn more through hard work and those who develop their talents or take more responsibility upon themselves, should be better rewarded.
VVD wants everyone to have equal opportunities for development but, at the same time, it believes that those who earn more through hard work and those who develop their talents or take more responsibility upon themselves, should be better rewarded.
The VVD was founded in 1948 from the remnants of previous liberal parties, including the Liberale Staatspartij (Liberal National Party), also known as De Vrijheidsbond (Freedom League), the Vrijzinnig Democratische Bond (Liberal Democratic League) and the Partij van de Vrijheid (Freedom Party). Dirk Stikker, later secretary general of [[NATO]], chaired the Partij van de Vrijheid and was the first chairman of the VVD.
The VVD was founded in 1948 from the remnants of previous liberal parties, including the Liberale Staatspartij (Liberal National Party), also known as De Vrijheidsbond (Freedom League), the Vrijzinnig Democratische Bond (Liberal Democratic League) and the Partij van de Vrijheid (Freedom Party). Dirk Stikker, later secretary general of [[NATO]], chaired the Partij van de Vrijheid and was the first chairman of the VVD.
It is the largest party and leads the government.
It is the largest party and leads the current Dutch government.
==Shift to the left==
Between 1994 and 2002 the VVD was a coalition partner of the two ''Purple governments'' lead by Prime Minister [[Wim Kok]] from the Dutch Labour Party. During this period the party moved more towards Social-liberalism, but stayed on the Right-side over Fiscal policies.
During its leadership over the current government the party had moved to the left side of the political spectrum social politics and foreign affairs, such as more support for the [[European Union]], during Prime Minister [[Mark Rutte]]s leadership the popularity of the party has a downfall according to the last monthly poll.<ref>https://www.allepeilingen.com/index.php/peilingen-politieke-partijen-maurice-de-hond.html</ref>
==External links==
==External links==