Social Democratic Party
Founded in 1888, the Social Democrats remained in opposition for many years. They gained a seat in government in 1943 and have been permanent members with two ministerial posts since 1959. The centre-left party often assumes the role of the opposition when faced by the three other right-leaning parties in government. It is now the second force in parliament.
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