Patriotic Socialist Movement

The Patriotic Socialist Movement (PASOK) is a leftist political party in Kalopia-Wantuni. Established in 3990, the party's formation was spearheaded by Vasilis Christofias, who went on to become its first leader.

Historically, the PASOK has primarily served as a nationalist force, stressing protectionism and national sovreignty. The party has traditionally performed far better with ethnic Kalopians than the Wantunis in elections. The PASOK originally presented itself as Kalopian nationalist, a label it has since abandoned in favor of non-ethnic nationalism.

The bulk of the party's membership consists of social democrats, progressives, liberal Ahmadists and other generally center-left groupings. The PASOK caucus in Congress counts 17 members.

Ideological trends

 * Social democracy. The party leadership of the PASOK has traditionally greatly emphasized social democracy and fiscal statism. The social democratic faction of the party held a majority at its founding convention, and has marked party policy since then. They historically hold strong ties to the labor unions.
 * Liberal Ahmadism. While nominally a secular party, the PASOK houses a relatively large number of liberal Ahmadists, who make up the modernist and reformist of the religion. Despite thier self-avowed liberalism, the liberal Ahmadists in the PASOK are typically more socially conservative than their secular peers.
 * Social liberalism. Among the younger sections of the party, social liberalism has recently gained major prominence. Feminism, same-sex rights and anti-racism are major themes and causes associated with the PASOK's socially liberal faction. They frequently clash with the party's Ahmadists and nationalists.
 * Nationalism. The nationalist branch of the party is generally considered its most rightist. Anti-immigrant sentiment in certain circles in the party have led to expulsions and conflict in the past. The majority of nationalists in the PASOK are, however, mainstream; they make up a major share of the party membership.