Social Democratic Union of Macedonia

Social Democratic Union of Macedonia
Социјалдемократски сојуз на Македонија
Lidhja Socialdemokrate e Maqedonisë
LeaderVenko Filipče
Secretary-Generalvacant
Deputy Leadervacant
FounderBranko Crvenkovski
Founded20 April 1991 (1991-04-20)
Preceded byLCM
HeadquartersBihaḱka 8, Skopje
Youth wingSocial Democratic Youth of Macedonia
IdeologySocial democracy
Pro-Europeanism
Political positionCentre-left
National affiliationFor a European Future
European affiliationParty of European Socialists (associate)
International affiliationProgressive Alliance
Colours
  •   Red
  •   White
Assembly
15 / 120
Mayors
18 / 80
Local councils
396 / 1,333
Skopje city council
12 / 45
Party flag
Website
sdsm.org.mk

The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (Macedonian: Социјалдемократски сојуз на МакедонијаСДСМ, Socijaldemokratski sojuz na MakedonijaSDSM, Albanian: Lidhja socialdemokrate e MaqedonisëLSDM) is a social-democratic[1] political party, and the main centre-left[2] party in North Macedonia. The party is pro-European.[3]

The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia was founded on 20 April 1991 at the 11th Congress of the League of Communists of Macedonia, when it was transformed into the SDSM. The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia is a member of the Progressive Alliance and an associate affiliate of the Party of European Socialists (PES). The party supported a practical solution to the Macedonia naming dispute with Greece, which succeeded under the Prespa Agreement.

  1. ^ Nordsieck, Wolfram (2020). "North Macedonia". Parties and Elections in Europe. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  2. ^ Gardner, Andrew (23 May 2014). "Convincing election win for prime minister of Macedonia". POLITICO Europe.
  3. ^ "North Macedonia's Pro-EU Social Democrats Win Elections, Face Complex Coalition Talks". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2024-03-24.

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