Democratic Union (Greece, 1956) Explained

Country:	Greece
Democratic Union
Leader:	Georgios Papandreou
Foundation:	1956
Dissolved:	1957
Colorcode:	orange

The Democratic Union (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Δημοκρατική Ένωσις, abbr. ΔΕ) was a coalition of seven Greek political parties for the elections of 1956.

The core of the Democratic Union consisted of the Centre parties:

• Liberal Democratic Union, led by Sofoklis Venizelos;
• Liberal Party led by Georgios Papandreou;
• Peasants and Workers Party (KAE) led by Alexadros Baltatzis.
• National Progressive Center Union (EPEK) led by Savas Papapolitis;

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The left-wing parties had already formed their own electoral alliance named National Movement for Change

• United Democratic Left (EDA) led by Ilias Iliou;
• Democratic Party of Working People led by Alexandros Svolos and Georgios Kartalis;

The Democratic Centre and the National Movement Joined as the "Democratic Union" in January 1956.

Notes and References

1. https://www.kathimerini.gr/society/766579/oi-ekloges-toy-1956/