Reformed Political Party
The Reformed Political Party (Dutch: Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij, [ˌstaːtˈkʏndə(x) xəˌreːfɔrˈmeːrdə pɑrˈtɛi]; SGP) is a conservative Calvinist political party in the Netherlands. The term Reformed is not a reference to political reform but is a synonym for Calvinism—a major branch of Protestantism. The SGP is the oldest political party in the Netherlands existing in its present form, and has been in opposition for its entire existence. Since 1925, it has won between 1.6% and 2.5% of the votes in general elections. Owing to its orthodox political ideals and its traditional role in the opposition, the party has been called a testimonial party. Since the general election of 2012, it has held three of the 150 seats of the House of Representatives.
Reformed Political Party Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij | |
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| Abbreviation | SGP |
| Leader | Chris Stoffer |
| Chairman | Dick van Meeuwen |
| Leader in the Senate | Peter Schalk |
| Leader in the House of Representatives | Chris Stoffer |
| Leader in the European Parliament | Bert-Jan Ruissen |
| Founded | 24 April 1918 |
| Split from | Anti-Revolutionary Party |
| Headquarters | Burgemeester van Reenensingel 101 Gouda |
| Youth wing | Reformed Political Party Youth |
| Think tank | Guido de Brès Foundation |
| Membership (2023) | 29,877(-1) |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| Religion | Calvinism Protestant fundamentalism |
| European affiliation | European Christian Political Movement |
| European Parliament group | European Conservatives and Reformists |
| Colours | Orange Blue |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 3 / 150 |
| Seats in the Senate | 2 / 75 |
| Seats in the States-Provincial | 15 / 570 |
| Seats in the European Parliament | 1 / 29 |
| King's Commissioners | 0 / 12 |
| Website | |
| sgp.nl | |