The ethnic mix has resulted in political parties being affiliated with specific communities.
Mercaz, the party affiliated with the Conservative movement, which took part for the first time, got 20 seats.
Most social democratic parties are affiliated with the Socialist International.
The party has always been affiliated with the national Republican Party.
At the same time, parties affiliated to Russia and France made their appearance.
These local parties are rarely affiliated with any provincial or federal parties.
Membership (see below) has fluctuated since, as some founding members and parties are no longer affiliated.
The fact is that in some countries there is more than one party affiliated to the Socialist International.
The party is affiliated with the weekly newspaper Epohi.
The party is affiliated with the national Democratic Party.