Progressivism in Carucere
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Liberalism in Carucere has a long tradition in the country since the Arucian Naissance in the early 20th century. Liberalism in the country is primarily represented by the centre-left Liberal Party, although other minor parties claim to be liberal. Liberalism in Carucere is a considered to be a fusion of liberal and socialist forces with an emphasis on secularism, agrarianism, and multiculturalism.
Carucere was a Gaullican colony since the 16th century and was exposed to liberal ideals during the Age of Enlightenment. However as a largely racially 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, sparked Carucere's political awakening and nationalism. However the country's multi-ethnic nature and racial tensions hampered attempts at self governance, which escalated into a crisis when the country gained independence in 1954.
Following the 1958 Carucerean coup d'état, Jean Préval sought to establish a pluralistic and inclusive state. His governing style drew from Euclean liberalism, the Carucerean land reform movement, the economic policies of the Chloéois Catholic Labour Party, and the principles of multiculturalism and religious tolerance. In writing and in speeches, Préval described his philosophy and policies as "liberal" which would be adopted by his political party, the Movement for the Carucerean People, as an official ideology. After his death, his successors attempted to continue the liberal tradition, but failed to unify Gowsans and Bahio-Carucereans and the Movement rapidly imploded.
The emergence of the contemporary liberalism occurred with the rise of the Liberal Party of Carucere in the 1970s. The party's continued electoral victories have allowed it to pursue its policies unabated.