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{{Infobox political party
{{Infobox political party
| country = Hverland
| country = Hverland
| name= Liberals
| name = Liberals
| native_name = Frjálshyggjumenn
| native_name = Liberalit 65
| logo = [[File: Logo of hverland liberals.svg |150px]]
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| leader = Björn Sigurðsson
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| founded = 1975
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| ideology = {{wpl|Social liberalism}}
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| position = Centre-left
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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 55 out of 475 seats in the local municipalities. [[Þorvaldur Jónsson]], the incumbent [[President of Hverland]], is also a member of the Liberals.
The '''Liberals''', officially '''Liberals 65''' (Hverlandic: ''Liberalit 65''), is a political party in Hverland. The party was founded in 1965 by Lyngar Kjartansundr, a former member of the New Conservatives. The initial impetus was the expulsion of Lyngar and three other members from the Conservative party over their antimilitarist stance. The party also became the political leg of the cultural radical movement. The party was cautiously open to aspects of the welfare state, and also advocated reforms to improve the position of smallholders.
 
A65 has a strong presence in the Capital Region.


== History ==
== 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 ===
=== Leaders ===
* [[Svava Óskarsdóttir]]: 2011-2022
*
* [[Björn Sigurðsson]]: 2022-


=== Other members ===
=== Other members ===
* [[Þorvaldur Jónsson]]: [[President of Hverland]] (since 2021)
*


== Ideology ==
== 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.
A65 are considered a techno-realist party, but have members who are part of the Futurist Cooperative.
 
The party opposes all forms of statutory hereditary privileges, saying no citizen should be above the law and granted special rights by virtue of their family or lineage.


== Policy positions ==
== 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.
=== Economic issues ===
* 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.
* Oppose the introduction of a wealth tax.
* 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.
* Restructure the tax system to make it more progressive.
* Right to work
 
=== Energy and environment ===
 
* Oppose new carbon taxes.
 
=== Transhumanism and AI ===
 
* Pass new law on digital child protection and regulation of digital platforms.
 
=== Social issues ===
 
* Transfer the tasks of civil registration from the church to the state.
* Strengthen the ''Firearms Control Act'' to outlaw high-capacity magazines and armor-piercing rounds.
* Support euthanasia and assisted suicide legislation.
* Support single-sex spaces (e.g., prisons, shelters, locker rooms, washrooms) and the benefits of single-sex categories (e.g., sports, awards, grants, scholarships).
 
=== Political reform ===
 
=== Foreign and defense policy ===
 
=== Immigration and national identity ===
 
=== Crime ===
 
* Ensure young violent or serious repeat offenders 14 and over are tried as adults.
 
=== Health ===
 
* Ensure victims of gender-based violence are entitled to 10 hours of free psychological help.


== Voter base ==
== 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 ==
== Electoral results ==
=== Fjallting ===
=== Thjodting ===
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! Election
! Election
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! Government
! Government
|-
|-
! [[2018 Hverlandic election|2018]]
! 2023
| 17,381
|
| 20.23
|
| {{Composition bar|hex={{HV-LI/meta/color}}|20|101}}
|
| {{increase}} 3
|
| {{yes|Coalition}}
|
|-
|-
! [[2022 Hverlandic election|2022]]
! 2026
| 13,412
|
| 15.18
|
| {{Composition bar|hex={{HV-LI/meta/color}}|16|101}}
|
| {{decrease}} 4
|
| {{no2|Opposition}}
|
|}
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!Rank
!Rank
|-
|-
! [[1991 Hverlandic presidential election|1993]]
!
| Grímnir Stefánsson
|
| 12,626
|
| 22.6
|
| 3rd
|
| colspan=3 style="background:lightgrey;"|N/A
| style="background:lightgrey;" |
|{{no|Lost}}
|
|
|
|-
|-
![[1997 Hverlandic presidential election|1997]]
!
| colspan=8 style="background:lightgrey;"|Did not participate
| style="background:lightgrey;" |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
![[2003 Hverlandic presidential election|2003]]
!
| colspan=8 style="background:lightgrey;"|Did not participate
| style="background:lightgrey;" |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
![[2009 Hverlandic presidential election|2009]]
!
| colspan=8 style="background:lightgrey;"|Did not participate
| style="background:lightgrey;" |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
![[2015 Hverlandic presidential election|2015]]
!
| colspan=8 style="background:lightgrey;"|Did not participate
| style="background:lightgrey;" |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
![[2021 Hverlandic presidential election|2021]]
!
|[[Þorvaldur Jónsson]]
|
| 35,633
|
| 45.2
|
|1st
|
| 53,187
|
| 67.4
|
|1st
|
|{{yes|Won}}
|
|}
|}


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[List of political parties in Hverland]]
* [[Politics of Hverland]]
 
{{Hverland political parties}}

Latest revision as of 17:23, 11 February 2025

Liberals

Liberalit 65
Founded1965
IdeologySocial liberalism
Political positionCentre-left
Colours  Orange
Fjallting seats
13 / 81
Local seats
20 / 174
Sámedagi seats
1 / 13

The Liberals, officially Liberals 65 (Hverlandic: Liberalit 65), is a political party in Hverland. The party was founded in 1965 by Lyngar Kjartansundr, a former member of the New Conservatives. The initial impetus was the expulsion of Lyngar and three other members from the Conservative party over their antimilitarist stance. The party also became the political leg of the cultural radical movement. The party was cautiously open to aspects of the welfare state, and also advocated reforms to improve the position of smallholders.

A65 has a strong presence in the Capital Region.

History

Leaders

Other members

Ideology

A65 are considered a techno-realist party, but have members who are part of the Futurist Cooperative.

The party opposes all forms of statutory hereditary privileges, saying no citizen should be above the law and granted special rights by virtue of their family or lineage.

Policy positions

Economic issues

  • Oppose the introduction of a wealth tax.
  • Restructure the tax system to make it more progressive.
  • Right to work

Energy and environment

  • Oppose new carbon taxes.

Transhumanism and AI

  • Pass new law on digital child protection and regulation of digital platforms.

Social issues

  • Transfer the tasks of civil registration from the church to the state.
  • Strengthen the Firearms Control Act to outlaw high-capacity magazines and armor-piercing rounds.
  • Support euthanasia and assisted suicide legislation.
  • Support single-sex spaces (e.g., prisons, shelters, locker rooms, washrooms) and the benefits of single-sex categories (e.g., sports, awards, grants, scholarships).

Political reform

Foreign and defense policy

Immigration and national identity

Crime

  • Ensure young violent or serious repeat offenders 14 and over are tried as adults.

Health

  • Ensure victims of gender-based violence are entitled to 10 hours of free psychological help.

Voter base

Electoral results

Thjodting

Election Votes % Seats ± Government
2023
2026

President

Election year Candidate First round Second round Result
Votes % Rank Votes % Rank

See also

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