Social Democratic Party (Estonia)
The Social Democratic Party (Estonian: Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond, SDE) is a social-democratic party in Estonia, led by Sven Mikser. It is a member of the Party of European Socialists since 16 May 2003 and a member of the Socialist International since November 1990.
The party was formerly known as the People's Party Moderates (Estonian: Rahvaerakond Mõõdukad), and as such secured 6 seats with 7.0% share of vote in the Riigikogu (the parliament of Estonia) in 2003. It was the most successful party in the 2004 European Parliamentary Election, obtaining 36.8% of the national vote and returning 3 MEPs.
The party's youth wing is called Young Social Democrats.
Read more about Social Democratic Party (Estonia): 2007 Election Results, Leaders of ESDP/SDE, Riigikogu Election Results, The Periods in Government, Members of Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu), Members of The European Parliament, Other Notable SDE Members
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