Democratic Union (Czech Republic)
# Democratic Union (Czech Republic)

Democratic Union (abbreviated DEU) was a liberal political party in the Czech Republic. It existed since 1994 and was dissolved in 2001 when it merged with Freedom Union.

## History

The party first participated in 1996 legislative election but failed to reach 5% threshold. The party later joined Four-Coalition.

DEU merged with Freedom Union in 2000, and Freedom Union changed its name to Freedom Union – Democratic Union. Members of DEU founded a relatively independent platform, whose members later tried, unsuccessfully, to take over the leadership. Platform then left the party and established Democratic Union of the Czech Republic (DEU ČR).

## Election results

### Chamber of deputies of the Czech Republic

| Year | Vote | Vote % | Seats | Place | Government |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 169,796 | 2.80 | 0 / 200 | 8th | No |
| 1998 | 86,431 | 1.44 | 0 / 200 | 8th | No |
