New Democracy (Greece) facts for kids
New Democracy (often called ND) is a major political party in Greece. A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run. This party was started in 1974 by Konstantinos Karamanlis.
New Democracy is known as a centre-right party. This means their ideas are often about individual freedom, less government control, and a strong economy. They also have many liberal ideas, which means they support personal rights and freedoms. Their main rival, or biggest competitor, in Greek politics is the Panhellenic Socialist Movement, usually known as PASOK.
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What is a Political Party?
A political party is like a team of people who want to lead a country. They have certain beliefs and plans for how to make life better for everyone. When you vote, you choose which party's ideas you like best. New Democracy is one of the two biggest parties in Greece.
Founding and Early Years
Konstantinos Karamanlis started New Democracy in 1974. This was an important time for Greece, as the country was moving back to democracy after a period of military rule. Karamanlis wanted to create a modern, strong party that would help Greece grow and connect with other European countries.
Key Leaders of New Democracy
Over the years, several important leaders have guided New Democracy. These leaders have helped shape the party's goals and policies.
Konstantinos Karamanlis
Konstantinos Karamanlis was the founder of New Democracy. He was a very important figure in Greek history. He helped Greece become a democracy again and also worked to bring Greece into the European Union. He believed in a strong, stable Greece.
Konstantinos Mitsotakis
Another key leader was Konstantinos Mitsotakis. He served as Prime Minister of Greece. He worked on improving Greece's economy and its relationships with other countries. He was known for his efforts to make Greece more modern.
Kostas Karamanlis
Kostas Karamanlis, a nephew of the founder, also became a leader of the party and Prime Minister. He continued to focus on economic growth and social fairness. He led the party during the early 2000s.
New Democracy's Main Ideas
New Democracy believes in several core principles:
- Economic Growth: They want to create more jobs and make the economy stronger.
- Individual Freedom: They support people's rights to make their own choices.
- Strong Nation: They believe in a strong and secure Greece.
- European Cooperation: They want Greece to work closely with other countries in Europe.
These ideas guide the party's decisions when they are in power.
New Democracy Today
New Democracy continues to be a very important party in Greece. They often compete with other parties to form the government. Their goal is to improve the lives of Greek citizens and ensure the country's future success.
Images for kids
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Konstantinos Karamanlis, founder of New Democracy
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Konstantinos Mitsotakis and Süleyman Demirel (Prime Ministers of Greece and Turkey respectively) in the 1992 World Economic Forum
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Kostas Karamanlis giving an interview at a 2008 EPP summit
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Political campaign of party New Democracy before the European Parliament election in Greece in 2009.
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Kiosk of political party in Athens in 2009.
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Party logo, 1978–2010
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Party logo, 2010–2018
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See also
In Spanish: Nueva Democracia (Grecia) para niños
