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{{Infobox political party
{{Infobox political party
| country = Hverland
| country = Hverland
| name= Liberals<br><small>''Liberalts''</small>
| name= Liberals
| logo =  
| native_name = Frjálshyggjumenn
| leader = Erna Enger Mehl
| logo = [[File: Logo of hverland liberals.svg |150px]]
| leader1_title = Folktingi leader
| leader = Björn Sigurðsson
| leader1_name = Fardhe Stenmark
| leader1_title =
| founded = 1985
| leader1_name =
| founded = 1975
| predecessor =  
| predecessor =  
| youth_wing = Young Liberals    
| youth_wing =   
| wing1_title = Women wing
| wing1_title =
| wing1 = Women's Liberal League
| wing1 =
| wing2_title = Religious wing
| wing2_title =
| wing2 = Liberals of Faith United
| wing2 =
| headquarters =  
| headquarters =  
| ideology = {{wp|Classical liberalism}}<br>{{wp|Nordic model}}
| ideology = {{wpl|Social liberalism}}
| position = {{wp|Centre-left}}
| position = Centre-left
| international =  
| international =  
|affiliation1_title =  
|affiliation1_title =  
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|affiliation2_title =  
|affiliation2_title =  
|affiliation2      =  
|affiliation2      =  
| colours = {{colour box|#B9FAA6}} Green (Reef)
| colours = {{color box|{{HV-LI/meta/color}}|border=darkgray}} Orange
| membership_year = 2022
| membership_year =
| membership = 836
| membership =
| website =  
| website = liberalts.hv
| colorcode = #B9FAA6
| colorcode = {{HV-LI/meta/color}}
| seats1_title = [[Folkthingi]]
| seats1_title = [[Fjallting]] seats
| seats1 = {{Composition bar|27|179|#B9FAA6}}
| seats1 = {{Composition bar|13|81|{{HV-LI/meta/color}}}}
| seats2_title =  Municipal administrators
| seats2_title =  Local seats
| seats2 = {{Composition bar|4|20|#B9FAA6}}
| seats2 = {{Composition bar|20|174|{{HV-LI/meta/color}}}}
| seats3_title = Municipal councillors
| seats3_title = [[Sámedagi]] seats
| seats3 = {{Composition bar|73|500|#B9FAA6}}
| seats3 = {{Composition bar|1|13|{{HV-LI/meta/color}}}}
| seats4_title = Church Council
| seats4 = {{Composition bar|11|101|#B9FAA6}}
}}
}}


The '''Liberals''' (Hverlandic: ''Liberalts''; '''L''') is a classically liberal political party in Hverland. The party supports civil liberties, free trade, and internationalism. It currently has 27 seats in the Folktingi. The party has drifted more towards the centre-left in recent years, distinguishing themselves from the [[Social Democratic Party of Hverland|Social Democrats]] and [[Social Liberals (Hverland)|Social Liberals]]. For example, after the Social Democrats passed an unpopular tax bill in 2006, the party has firmly pushed economic liberalism and has aligned itself closely to the promotion of free markets and privatization. It is strongly opposed to political and internet censorship. The party also supports socially liberal policies like LGBT equality.
The '''Liberals''' ([[Hverlandic language|Hverlandic]]: ''Frjálshyggjumenn'') is a political party that embodies classical liberal values and stands for social freedoms, economic liberalization, and the protection of individual rights. Founded in 1975 and led by Björn Sigurðsson, the Liberals have 16 of the 101 seats in the Fjallting and 20 out of 174 seats in the local municipalities. [[Þorvaldur Jónsson]], the incumbent [[President of Hverland]], is also a member of the Liberals.
 
== History ==
The Liberals were established in 1975, born out of the desire to promote a society rooted in individual freedom and limited government intervention. Since its foundation, the party has consistently advocated for the principles of classical liberalism, supporting policies that promote free markets, minimal state intervention, and the protection of civil liberties.
 
=== Leaders ===
* [[Svava Óskarsdóttir]]: 2011-2022
* [[Björn Sigurðsson]]: 2022-
 
=== Other members ===
* [[Þorvaldur Jónsson]]: [[President of Hverland]] (since 2021)
 
== Ideology ==
The Liberals adhere to the principles of classical liberalism, characterized by a commitment to individual freedom, limited government, free markets, and equal rights. This ideological foundation guides the party's positions on various policy matters, including economic policy, social issues, and internet governance.
 
== Policy positions ==
The key policy positions of the Liberals include:
 
* Economic liberalization: The Liberals advocate for free markets, reduced government intervention in the economy, and the protection of property rights. They support policies that encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and competition.
* Social liberties: The party supports socially liberal policies, including those promoting LGBT+ equality. They believe that all individuals should have the freedom to express their identities without fear of discrimination or repression.
* Internet freedom: The Liberals are staunch opponents of internet censorship and advocate for policies that protect net neutrality and the freedom of expression online. They believe that the internet should be a space for free speech and the exchange of ideas, not a tool for government control or censorship.
* Civil liberties: The Liberals stand for the protection of civil liberties, supporting policies that safeguard individual rights and freedoms. They view these liberties as the cornerstone of a democratic society and advocate for their protection against unwarranted governmental intervention.
 
== Voter base ==
The voter base of the Liberals is diverse, encompassing individuals who value personal freedoms, economic liberalization, and the protection of individual rights. The party particularly appeals to those who oppose government overreach and censorship, favor free markets, and support social progressivism. As such, it draws support from both economic conservatives who favor market freedom, and social progressives who support issues like LGBT+ rights.
 
== Electoral results ==
=== Fjallting ===
{|class=wikitable style="text-align:center; font-size: 90%;"
! Election
! Votes
! %
! Seats
! ±
! Government
|-
! [[2018 Hverlandic election|2018]]
| 17,381
| 20.23
| {{Composition bar|hex={{HV-LI/meta/color}}|20|101}}
| {{increase}} 3
| {{yes|Coalition}}
|-
! [[2022 Hverlandic election|2022]]
| 13,412
| 15.18
| {{Composition bar|hex={{HV-LI/meta/color}}|16|101}}
| {{decrease}} 4
| {{no2|Opposition}}
|}
 
=== President ===
{|class=wikitable style="text-align:center; font-size: 90%;"
|-
!rowspan="2"|Election year
!rowspan="2"|Candidate
!colspan="3"|First round
!colspan="3"|Second round
!rowspan="2"|Result
|-
!Votes
!%
!Rank
!Votes
!%
!Rank
|-
! [[1991 Hverlandic presidential election|1993]]
| Grímnir Stefánsson
| 12,626
| 22.6
| 3rd
| colspan=3 style="background:lightgrey;"|N/A
|{{no|Lost}}
|-
![[1997 Hverlandic presidential election|1997]]
| colspan=8 style="background:lightgrey;"|Did not participate
|-
![[2003 Hverlandic presidential election|2003]]
| colspan=8 style="background:lightgrey;"|Did not participate
|-
![[2009 Hverlandic presidential election|2009]]
| colspan=8 style="background:lightgrey;"|Did not participate
|-
![[2015 Hverlandic presidential election|2015]]
| colspan=8 style="background:lightgrey;"|Did not participate
|-
![[2021 Hverlandic presidential election|2021]]
|[[Þorvaldur Jónsson]]
| 35,633
| 45.2
|1st
| 53,187
| 67.4
|1st
|{{yes|Won}}
|}
 
== See also ==
* [[Politics of Hverland]]
 
{{Hverland political parties}}

Latest revision as of 06:24, 9 March 2024

Liberals

Frjálshyggjumenn
LeaderBjörn Sigurðsson
Founded1975
IdeologySocial liberalism
Political positionCentre-left
Colours  Orange
Fjallting seats
13 / 81
Local seats
20 / 174
Sámedagi seats
1 / 13
Website
liberalts.hv

The Liberals (Hverlandic: Frjálshyggjumenn) is a political party that embodies classical liberal values and stands for social freedoms, economic liberalization, and the protection of individual rights. Founded in 1975 and led by Björn Sigurðsson, the Liberals have 16 of the 101 seats in the Fjallting and 20 out of 174 seats in the local municipalities. Þorvaldur Jónsson, the incumbent President of Hverland, is also a member of the Liberals.

History

The Liberals were established in 1975, born out of the desire to promote a society rooted in individual freedom and limited government intervention. Since its foundation, the party has consistently advocated for the principles of classical liberalism, supporting policies that promote free markets, minimal state intervention, and the protection of civil liberties.

Leaders

Other members

Ideology

The Liberals adhere to the principles of classical liberalism, characterized by a commitment to individual freedom, limited government, free markets, and equal rights. This ideological foundation guides the party's positions on various policy matters, including economic policy, social issues, and internet governance.

Policy positions

The key policy positions of the Liberals include:

  • Economic liberalization: The Liberals advocate for free markets, reduced government intervention in the economy, and the protection of property rights. They support policies that encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and competition.
  • Social liberties: The party supports socially liberal policies, including those promoting LGBT+ equality. They believe that all individuals should have the freedom to express their identities without fear of discrimination or repression.
  • Internet freedom: The Liberals are staunch opponents of internet censorship and advocate for policies that protect net neutrality and the freedom of expression online. They believe that the internet should be a space for free speech and the exchange of ideas, not a tool for government control or censorship.
  • Civil liberties: The Liberals stand for the protection of civil liberties, supporting policies that safeguard individual rights and freedoms. They view these liberties as the cornerstone of a democratic society and advocate for their protection against unwarranted governmental intervention.

Voter base

The voter base of the Liberals is diverse, encompassing individuals who value personal freedoms, economic liberalization, and the protection of individual rights. The party particularly appeals to those who oppose government overreach and censorship, favor free markets, and support social progressivism. As such, it draws support from both economic conservatives who favor market freedom, and social progressives who support issues like LGBT+ rights.

Electoral results

Fjallting

Election Votes % Seats ± Government
2018 17,381 20.23
20 / 101
 Increase 3 Coalition
2022 13,412 15.18
16 / 101
 Decrease 4 Opposition

President

Election year Candidate First round Second round Result
Votes % Rank Votes % Rank
1993 Grímnir Stefánsson 12,626 22.6 3rd N/A Lost
1997 Did not participate
2003 Did not participate
2009 Did not participate
2015 Did not participate
2021 Þorvaldur Jónsson 35,633 45.2 1st 53,187 67.4 1st Won

See also

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