Istrian Democratic Assembly
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Istrian Democratic Assembly
Istarski demokratski sabor Dieta democratica istriana |
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| Leader | Boris Miletić |
| Founded | 14 February 1990 |
| Headquarters | Pula, Croatia |
| Membership (2013) | 6,300 |
| Ideology |
Istrian regionalism Liberalism Social liberalism Pro-Europeanism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| National affiliation | Kukuriku coalition (2011-2015) |
| European affiliation | Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe |
| International affiliation | Liberal International (observer) |
| European Parliament group | Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe |
| Colours | Light green |
| Sabor |
3 / 151
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| European Parliament |
1 / 11
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| County Prefects |
1 / 21
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| Mayors |
8 / 128
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| Assembly of Istria County |
15 / 45
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| Website | |
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The Istrian Democratic Assembly (Croatian: Istarski demokratski sabor, Italian: Dieta democratica istriana) is a center-left regionalistliberalpolitical party in Croatia primarily operating in the Istria County.
IDS was founded on the 14 February 1990 by the writer Ivan Pauletta. IDS embraces principles of respect for human rights and freedoms, regionalism and historical characteristics of Istria, private property and anti-fascism. Party advocates greater regional autonomy, particularly in Istria, decentralization of Croatia and the establishment of a transnational and cross-border euro-region encompassing the whole of Istria. Current party president is Boris Miletić, Mayor of Pula and representative in the Croatian Parliament. IDS member Valter Flego serves as Prefect of Istria County, while former IDS's president Ivan Jakovčić serves as a member of the European Parliament.
IDS is member of the Liberal International and Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.
The three rams on the party coat of arms represent a historical symbol of the region, which is also represented by the ram in the fourth of the five parts of the crown resting atop the Croatian coat of arms (25-field white and red chequerboard) on the Croatian flag.
The party was founded in 1990 by Ivan Pauletta, Elio Martinčić and Mario Sandrić, on the eve of the first multi-party elections in Croatia after communism. The party decided not to participate, thus allowing the post-communist Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP) to sweep the region's votes.
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