In the 1994 general election, the Christian democratic CDA lost nearly half its seats, while the social liberal D66 doubled their size. For the first time in eighty years, a coalition was formed without the Christian democrats. The Purple Coalition was formed between PvdA, D66, and VVD. The colour purple symbolised the mixing of socialist red with liberal blue. During the Purple years, which lasted until 2002, the government introduced legislation on abortion, euthanasia, and gay marriage. The Purple coalition also marked a period of remarkable economic prosperity.