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17-1009: (Redirected from Christian People’s Party ) Christian People's Party is a name or former name of several European and Latin American Christian Democratic parties including: Christian People's Party (Belgium) Christian People's Party (Denmark) , now the Christian Democrats Christian People's Party (Dominican Republic) Christian People's Party (Estonia) Christian People's Party (Faroe Islands) Christian People's Party (Germany, 1920) Christian People's Party (Germany, 1965) Christian Democratic Party (Norway) Christian People's Party (Peru) Christian People's Party (Poland)  [ pl ] Ruthenian Peasants Party (Czechoslovakia) See also [ edit ] Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland Topics referred to by

34-494: Is a Flemish party that follows the principle of Christian democracy . Its core values include the importance of the family , promoting a respectful and warm society, and recognizing the intrinsic value of each individual. The party places a strong emphasis on well-being and health care , as well as the pursuit of an equitable income for all citizens. However, on the ethical front, CD&V holds conservative positions, particularly on issues such as abortion and euthanasia , where

51-560: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Christian People%27s Party (Belgium) It was traditionally the largest political party of Flanders, until it was overtaken by the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) in the 2010s. CD&V participated in most governments and has generally the largest number of mayors. Most prime ministers of Belgium and minister-presidents of Flanders have been CD&V politicians. Herman Van Rompuy ,

68-680: The Belgian Chamber of Representatives in 1884 from the Liberal Party in the wake of the schools dispute . The Catholic Party retained its absolute majority until 1918. In 1921, the party became the Catholic Union , and from 1936 the Catholic Bloc . At the end of World War II , on 18–19 August 1945 the party was succeeded by the PSC-CVP . This article about a Belgian political party

85-703: The agricultural sector . Results for the Chamber of Representatives , in percentages for the Kingdom of Belgium. From 1971 tot 1999: CVP figures. 2003: CD&V figures. 2007: CD&V/N-VA figures. From 2010 onwards: CD&V figures. CVP/PSC CVP CD&V Until 1968 this lists gives the president of the Flemish part of the unitary CVP/PSC. The party changed its name from CVP to CD&V on 29 September 2001. Catholic Party (Belgium) The Catholic Party ( French : Parti catholique ; Dutch : Katholieke Partij )

102-573: The president of the European Council from 2009 to 2014, is one of the leading politicians of CD&V. CD&V is a member of the European People's Party (EPP) and Centrist Democrat International . The history of the CD&;V dates back to the 19th century. It originated in the 19th century Catholic Party . At the end of the century, the new fraction of Christian democrats shifted the focus of

119-560: The European Council . Afterwards, Yves Leterme led his second government . In June 2009, Flemish elections were held and the CD&V remained the largest party of Flanders. Kris Peeters stayed as Flemish minister-president . The party also remained the largest Flemish party in the European Parliament after the 2009 European elections . In 2010, the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Open VLD) decided to step out of

136-607: The federal centre-left coalition, but this time without the Greens. In 2004, Flemish elections were held and the CD&V once more became the largest political party by representation in the Flemish Parliament. Yves Leterme became Flemish minister-president. After successful local elections in 2006, the party became the largest party in the Belgian Chamber of Representatives after the federal elections of 2007 . The CD&V led

153-505: The federal coalition, consequently ending the government. The federal elections of 2010 resulted in a major loss of historic proportions for CD&V, largely due to votes lost to the Flemish-nationalist New Flemish Alliance . In the campaign, former prime minister Yves Leterme took a subtle step aside as frontrunner of the party. The president of the party, Marianne Thyssen , had pre-electorally stated that she

170-408: The party is reluctant to fast-track relaxations. Combining these conservative ethics with progressive socioeconomic policies, CD&V is often considered a "centre party". In its administrative activities, CD&V nurtures close ties with civil society, including trade unions , professional federations and various associations. In doing so, the party strives to represent the voice of rural areas and

187-645: The party slightly to the left. In the interwar years the party was renamed Catholic Bloc . Then, the Christian Social Party (PSC-CVP) existed from 1945 until 1968. In 1968, the PSC-CVP was split into the French-speaking Christian Social Party (PSC, now Les Engagés ) and Flemish Christian People's Party (Christelijke Volkspartij CVP). In 2001 the CVP changed its name to the CD&V. The party

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204-719: The party were the Catholic Cercles , of which the eldest had been founded in Bruges . The Malines Congresses in 1863, 1864, and 1867 brought together Ultramontanes or Confessionals and the Liberal-Catholics or Constitutionals . At the Congress of 1867, it was decided to create the League of Catholic Circles , which was founded on 22 October 1868. The Catholic Party, under the leadership of Charles Woeste , gained an absolute majority in

221-495: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Christian People's Party . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christian_People%27s_Party&oldid=1215658542 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Political party disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

238-412: The subsequent coalition talks, which repeatedly stalled (see 2007–2008 Belgian government formation ). On the 20 March 2008, a new federal government was finally assembled, led by Yves Leterme. Kris Peeters subsequently became the next minister-president of Flanders. From 30 December 2008 till 25 November 2009, Herman Van Rompuy led his first cabinet before becoming the first permanent president of

255-880: Was a Belgian political party established in 1869 as the Confessional Catholic Party ( Dutch : Confessionele Katholieke Partij ). In 1852, a Union Constitutionnelle et Conservatrice was founded in Ghent , in Leuven (1854), and in Antwerp and Brussels in 1858, which were active only during elections. On 11 July 1864 the Federation of Catholic Circles and Conservative Associations was created ( French : Fédération des Cercles catholiques et des Associations conservatrices ; Dutch : Verbond van Katholieke Kringen en der Conservatieve Verenigingen ). The other group which contributed to

272-514: Was a candidate to become prime minister. On 6 December 2011, the Di Rupo Government was formed, with the CD&V as the largest Flemish party. During the local elections in 2012 , CD&V managed to remain the largest Flemish party on the local level. It remained in the coalition of all five Flemish provinces and in three quarters of the municipalities. Almost half of these municipalities were subsequently led by CD&V mayors. CD&V

289-600: Was almost continually in power from its establishment until 1999, with the exception of 1954–1958. In 1999, the Flemish Liberals and Democrats (VLD) became the largest party in Belgium, and formed a majority purple government of liberals, social democrats and greens. The same happened in the Flemish Government, but with the addition of Flemish nationalists. In 2003 CD&V again lost the federal elections which continued

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