Libertarian Party (Belgium)

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The Libertarian Party (French : Parti Libertarien) was a political party in Belgium, which operated in the Walloon Region and the Brussels Region, in the French Community and in the German-speaking Community of Belgium.

History

The party was launched in November 2012. [1]

On 6 March 2015, the party was one of the 12 founding members of the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties (IALP). [2]

The party was dissolved in March 2023.

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References

  1. "Le parti libertarien belge, officiellement lancé". Contrepoints (in French). 2012-11-14. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  2. "Libertarian International Organization | Voluntary Governance, Rights, Progress". Libertarian International Organization | Voluntary Governance, Rights, Progress. Retrieved 2022-06-15.