Many political parties from these traditions have had important historical roles and substantial support, including representation in the Parliament of Romania.
Not all Romanian political parties relevant to this tradition have explicitly described themselves as liberal or radical.
The first Romanian National Liberal Party (PNL) was active from 1875 until both its major factions were quashed in 1947 and 1950 by the communist government.
[1] The centre-right PNL has had notable factions, splits and mergers, including the re-absorption of breakaway parties.
For example, the right-wing and pro-German National Liberal Party–Brătianu reunited with the rest of the party in 1938[2] after splitting off in 1930.