People's Party for Freedom and Democracy

The Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (VVD, literally People's Party for Freedom and Democracy) is a free market liberal party in the Netherlands. It is currently the third largest political party in the Netherlands in popular vote.

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Free market - Liberal party - Netherlands - Currently

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The party was the only member of the "purple cabinets" led by Wim Kok to

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remain in power in Balkenende's cabinet in 2002, despite a large reduction in its representation in the Tweede Kamer (lower house of parliament). The current coalition (CDA, VVD and D66), now lead with a majority of two seats in the parliament.

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Balkenende's cabinet - 2002 - Tweede Kamer - Coalition - CDA - D66

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The VVD was founded on January 24, 1948, following in the tradition of the liberal parties

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January 24 - 1948

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Liberale Staatspartij (LSP) and Partij van de Vrijheid (PvdV). It was historically connected to the liberal pillar

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Liberale Staatspartij - Partij van de Vrijheid - Pillar

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