Description | Marxist turned center-left party formed from a merger of the Social Democratic Workers' Party, the Free-thinking Democratic League, and the Christian Democratic Union. Party's representation in parliament and national influence swiftly dwindled down from its high-point of 52 seats in 1986 to a present day nine. Party has been led by MP Lilianne Ploumen since January 23, 2021 [Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA), popularly called P van de A]. |