Socialist International
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The Socialist International (SI) is a political international or worldwide organisation of political parties which seek to establish democratic socialism.[1] It consists mostly of social-democratic, socialist and labour political parties and organisations.
Abbreviation | SI |
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Predecessor | Labour and Socialist International |
Formation | 3 June 1951; 72 years ago (1951-06-03) |
Type | International non-governmental organization |
Purpose | "Strengthen relations between the affiliated parties and to coordinate their political attitudes and activities"[1] |
Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | 119 political parties and 13 affiliated organizations |
President | Pedro Sánchez |
Secretary General | Benedicta Lasi |
Main organ | Congress of the Socialist International |
Secessions | Progressive Alliance |
Budget | £1.4 million (2014)[2] |
Website | socialistinternational.org |
Although formed in 1951 as a successor to the Labour and Socialist International, it has antecedents in the late 19th century. The organisation currently includes 132 member parties[3] and organisations from over 100 countries. Its members have governed in many countries, including most of Europe. In 2013, a schism in the SI led to the establishment of the Progressive Alliance.[4]
The current secretary general of the SI is Benedicta Lasi (Ghana) and the current president of the SI is the prime minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez,[5] both of whom were elected at the last SI Congress held in Madrid, Spain, in November 2022.