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There are three main international organisations for political parties. These are grouping of likeminded political parties which allow them to network and share ideas. The three are:

• Socialist International (also known as the Second International. This is a network of Social Democrat political parties.

• Liberal International. This is a network of economic liberal and social liberal political parties.

• International Democrat Union. This is a network of conservative and Christian Democrat political parties.