Progressivism in Carucere

Template:Region icon Kylaris Progressivism in Carucere has a long tradition in the country since the Arucian Naissance in the early 20th century. Progressivism in the country is primarily represented by the center-left Carucerean National Congress as its common ideology. Progressivism in Carucere is considered to be a distinct political tradition, separate from Euclean-stye liberalism, with an emphasis on multiculturalism, pluralism, egalitarianism, and social ownership of the commons. Carucerean progressives are often called such to distinguish them from proponents of Euclean style liberalism.

Carucere was a Euclean colony since the 16th century and was exposed to liberal ideals during the Age of Enlightenment. However as a largely racially and religiously segregated and politically closed colony, attempts at liberal reform were nonexistent until the 20th century. The Great War and the country's incorporation into the Arucian Federation and then the United Provinces, sparked Carucere's political awakening and nationalism. The country's status as a de facto banana republic under the Carucerean Republic led to growing civil unrest, which culminated in the Carucerean Revolution and the establishment of full democracy.

Following ethnic tensions in the 1950s and 1960s, Jean Preval sought to establish a pluralistic and inclusive state. His governing style drew from Euclean liberalism, the direct and local democracy exercised by Carucerean villages, the economic policies of the Chloéois Catholic Labour Party, and the principles of multiculturalism and religious tolerance. In writing and in speeches, Preval described his philosophy and policies as "progressive" and "liberal" which would be supported by the Carucerean National Congress, which he served as de facto leader. Historians have argued that the progressive label was used to present his ideology as moderate and non-communist. After his death, his successors continued the progressive tradition within the Congress.

Today the Carucerean National Congress continues to be the predominant proponent of Carucerean progressivism. There are various political positions within Carucerean pogressives, but they tend share common beliefs on the economy and foreign affairs; such as reducing the control of transnational agribusinesses over the agricultural sector, continuing land reform, and promote cooperation with the wider Arucian and reduce dependence on Sainte-Chloé.