International Democrat Union

International Democrat Union

The International Democrat Union is an international grouping of conservative and Christian democratic parties. Headquartered in London, its members include:

CDU/CSU (Germany)
Conservative and Unionist Party (United Kingdom)
Hannara (Grand National Party, Republic of Korea)
Kuomintang (Republic of China on Taiwan)
Liberal Party of Australia
New National Party (South Africa)
New Zealand National Party
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
Republican Party (United States)

Formed in 1983, the IDU provides a forum in which political parties arties holding similar beliefs can come together and exchange views on matters of policy and organisational interest, so that they can learn from each other, act together, establish contacts and speak with one strong voice to promote democracy and centre-right policies around the globe. Founder Members of the IDU included Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher, then Vice President of the United States George H. W. Bush, Jacques Chirac - now President of France, Chancellor Helmut Kohl and many other party leaders.

The current chairman is Prime Minister of Australia John Howard.

The IDU has a number of regional organisations, as well as the International Young Democrat Union and International Women's Democrat Union.

External link

IDU official website

IYDU official website