Liberal Democratic Party

The Liberal Democratic Party (abbreviated to LDP or occasionally the Liberal Democrats) is a Lovian centrist political party, formed by the merger of the Lovian Democratic Party and the Liberal Union in 2011. The party is mostly the same as the former Lovian Democratic Party, maintaining most of its policies, while also incorporating some of the Liberal Union's ideals. The Liberal Democratic Party has a mostly centrist view on economics, along with some rightists and leftists, but a progressive view on most social issues. There is currently one member of Congress from the LDP, who is also the party chairman, William Krosby.

History
The Lovian Democratic Party was formed in 1980 after the merger of the Lovian Republicans and Lovian Socialists. During the first years of the Congress, it had at least two members in the Congress, until 2006 when the party lost popularity as well as some seats in Congress. After a state of unorganization, William Krosby led the party back into mild popularity, as he was elected as a member of the Provisional Congress 2011 in April 2011. The Liberal Union formed from the remains of the disbanded Liberal Democrats, but unraveled and collapsed, with some of its members becoming part of the Liberal Arts Party. The strengthening LDP merged with LU to form the Liberal Democratic Party in May 2011.

Political

 * The King's powers should be reduced.
 * Lovia should have good relations with neighboring countries like Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Economic
There must be a social security, however the payments should be minimal to encourage people who can work to search for work.
 * Pensions and benefits for the elderly.
 * Unemployment benefits and labor exchanges, accident insurance, paid leave on emergencies, better working conditions, improved labor laws.
 * Encouragement of state control of main industries, including steel, coal, and electricity.
 * Establishment of a proper land and money code.
 * A central bank and a Lovian currency should be established.
 * People with disabilities should get benefits.
 * The economy should be balanced, with an acceptable amount of government control (not too much, not too little).

Justice

 * Expansion and reorganization of the Police.
 * Reorganization of the judicial system.
 * Increase number of Supreme Court judges to three.

Civil

 * Equal rights for all Lovians, including all LGBT people.
 * All homosexual-related activities should be legal.
 * Abortion should be legalized at any time during the first trimester.
 * Education and health care should be accessible and of good quality for everyone, but private initiatives in those sectors should be allowed.

Other

 * Coordination among the different parties.
 * Increased pro-environmental laws.

Members

 * William Krosby - Party leader, MOTC