Sekkyoku Demokuratikku Rengou

The Sekkyoku Demokuratikku Rengou (Hul. Progressive Demokratische Allianz, Eng. Progressive Democratic Alliance), or S.D.R., is a social democratic Gao-Showan party in Greater Hulstria. It strongly opposes the Hulstrian Monarchy and supports the creation of the Republic of Gao-Soto. The S.D.R. believes that Hulstria truly belongs to the Gao-Showa people and that the Luthori invaded the sovereign Gao-Showan lands. The party is largely supported by the Gao-Showan population and small portions of other demographics. The party is headquartered in Kien and has regional offices in every region.

History of the S.D.R.
The SDR was founded in February 2634 by Zhou Peng, Keizo Hata, and various other anti-monarchy, social democratic, pro-Gao Showa citizens. The party's first election was in April 2635, and at the time the party was still largely unestablished; it received only 0.03% of the vote. In the Summer of 2636, the SDR Manifesto was released and in the following election the party took a large victory, becoming the largest party in Hulstria. Over 38 million people voted for the party. In the Hulstria Crownland, the party won 48% of the votes.

Republicanism vs. Monarchism
The SDR is a strong opponent of the monarchy and supports a republic ruled by an elected leader.

Secularism
The SDR believes that Hulstria should be a secular nation. It dislikes the use of Lutheranism in the nation and would rather see the population following a Taoic faith or Atheism.

Free Market vs. Socialism
As a social democratic party, the SDR believes in a free market that has elements of socialism so that corruption is prevented.