Social Democratic Party (Estonia)
The Social Democratic Party (Estonian: Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond, SDE) is a centre-left political party in Estonia. It is currently led by Lauri Läänemets. The party was formerly known as the Moderate People's Party (Estonian: Rahvaerakond Mõõdukad). The SDE has been a member of the Party of European Socialists since 16 May 2003 and was a member of the Socialist International from November 1990 to 2017. It is orientated towards the principles of social-democracy, and it supports Estonia's membership in the European Union. From April 2023, the party has been a junior coalition partner in the third Kallas government.
Social Democratic Party Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond | |
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| Leader | Lauri Läänemets |
| Founder | Marju Lauristin |
| Founded | 8 September 1990 |
| Headquarters | Toompuiestee 16, Tallinn 10137 |
| Youth wing | Young Social Democrats |
| Membership (2021) | 5,337 |
| Ideology | Social democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| European affiliation | Party of European Socialists |
| International affiliation | Socialist International (1990–2017) |
| European Parliament group | Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats |
| Colours | Red |
| Riigikogu | 13 / 101 |
| Municipalities | 48 / 1,717 |
| European Parliament | 2 / 7 |
| Party flag | |
| Website | |
| sotsid | |
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