Progressivism in Carucere

Template:Region icon Kylaris Progressivism in Carucere (Papotement: pwogresis) is a political movement based upon the principles of multiculturalism, pluralism, egalitarianism and left-wing nationalism. Progressivism in the country is primarily represented by the center-left Carucerean National Congress. It is considered to be a distinct political tradition that evolved from Euclean-style liberalism and was heavily influenced by Jean Preval. Although Carucerean progressives are often called liberals in Carucerean media, the "progressive" label is often used 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 Arucian Federation and United Provinces led to civil unrest and cooperation between the ethnic groups of Carucere.

Following ethnic tensions in the 1950s and 1960s, Jean Preval asserted the power of the President and 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 policies as reformist 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.