This article gives an overview of liberalism and centrism in Sweden. It is limited to liberal and centrist parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ denotes another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this article it isn't necessary for parties to have labelled themselves as a liberal party. Background Liberalism has been a major force in Sweden since the 19th century. And even before then, personalities like Anders Chydenius (1729 – 1803), promoted the ideals of liberalism. Nowadays The Liberals (Liberalerna, member of LI and ALDE) calls itself a centre-right liberal party. The Centre Party (Centerpartiet, member of LI and ALDE) is a historically agrarian party that has gradually developed into a liberal party. Since their party congress in 2013, they define themselves as a green, liberal party. History From People's Party to The Liberals 1895: The liberal wing of the Old Party of the Gentry (''Gamla Lantmannapartiet) seceded and formed the People's Party (Folkpartiet) 1900: The liberals are reorganised into the Liberal Coalition Party/Freeminded National Association (Liberala Samlingspartiet/Frisinnade Landsföreningen) 1922: The party fell apart into the Freeminded People's Party/Freeminded National Association (Frisinnade Folkpartiet/Frisinnade Landsföreningen) and the ⇒ Liberal Party of Sweden 1934: Both parties re-united into the People's Party (Folkpartiet) 1990: The party is renamed People's Party - The Liberals (Folkpartiet Liberalerna) 2015: The party shortened its name to The Liberals (Liberalerna). Liberal Party of Sweden 1922: The Liberal Coalition Party fell apart into the ⇒ Freeminded People's Party and the Liberal Party of Sweden (Sveriges Liberala Parti) 1934: Both parties re-united into the ⇒ People's Party Centre Party 1958: The agrarian Rural Party - Farmers' League (Landbygdspartiet Bondeförbundet) renamed itself into Centre Party (Centerpartiet'') and evolved gradually from an agrarian into a more liberal direction. Liberal leaders Folkpartiet/Liberalerna: Bertil Ohlin - Gunnar Helén - Per Ahlmark - Ola Ullsten - Bengt Westerberg - Maria Leissner - Lars Leijonborg - Jan Björklund - Nyamko Sabuni Centerpartiet: Thorbjörn Fälldin - Maud Olofsson - Annie Lööf Liberal thinkers In the Contributions to liberal theory the following Swedish thinkers are included: Anders Chydenius (1729–1803) Ivan Bratt (1878–1956) Bertil Ohlin (1899–1979) See also History of Sweden Politics of Sweden List of political parties in Sweden References Sweden Politics of Sweden Sweden