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The **Centre Party** refers primarily to two distinct political organizations in Europe with significant historical and contemporary influence: the Swedish Centre Party and the German Centre Party. The **Swedish Centre Party** (*Centerpartiet*), founded in 1913 originally as the Farmers' League, is a liberal political party that emphasizes economic liberalism, environmental protection, political decentralization, and social integration. It advocates for gender equality on an individualist basis and promotes voluntary environmental stewardship, particularly through cooperative efforts with foresters and private landowners to enhance biodiversity. The party has been represented in the Swedish parliament (Riksdag) consistently, currently holding 24 seats, and historically has contributed two prime ministers, including Thorbjörn Fälldin, who served three terms between 1976 and 1982. The party is a member of liberal international alliances such as the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe and Renew Europe, reflecting its centrist and liberal values[1]. The **German Centre Party** (*Zentrum*), established in 1870, was a Christian democratic party pivotal during the German Empire and the Weimar Republic. It was founded to represent Catholic interests and to combat the Kulturkampf policies of Chancellor Bismarck. The party played a crucial role in the Weimar Republic as the third-largest party and a stabilizing democratic force, contributing to the drafting of the Weimar Constitution which guaranteed religious freedoms and church autonomy. The Centre Party's mottoes emphasized justice, truth, and constitutional rights. However, under pressure from the Nazi regime, it dissolved in 1933 after initially supporting the Enabling Act that empowered Hitler’s government. Its organizational structure was decentralized, involving various state and local bodies that allowed broad representation across social strata[2][5][6]. Both parties are notable for their historic roles in shaping national policies and political landscapes through advocacy of moderate, centrist policies balancing economic interests, social integration, and constitutional protections. The Swedis

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