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| leader = Kryštof Lázňovský
| leader = [[Kryštof Lázňovský]]
| president =  
| president =  
| chairperson =  
| chairperson =  
| governing_body =
| governing_body = Presidium
| standing_committee =
| standing_committee = Kryštof Lázňovský<br>Pavel Musil<br>Jaromír Mrázek<br>Stanislav Rezek<br>Luboš Prokop<br>Herman Rušil<br>Vladěna Žižková
| spokesperson =  
| spokesperson =  
| founder = Volen Hajek
| founder = [[Volen Hajek]]
| founded =  {{start date|1921|01|15}}
| founded =  {{start date|1921|01|15}}
| headquarters = 31 Hlavná, Cizekporok, Holynia
| headquarters = 31 Hlavná, [[Cizekporok]], Holynia
| newspaper        = ''[[Workers' Daily]]''
| youth_wing      = Youth Communist League of Holynia
| wing1_title      = Pioneer movement
| wing1            = Young Pioneers of Holynia
| wing2_title      = Research office
| wing2            = Advancement Office of the Workers' Party
| wing3_title      =
| wing3            =
| ideology = {{wp|Communism}} (Ideological goal)<br>{{wp|Socialism}}<br>{{wp|Democratic Socialism}}
| ideology = {{wp|Communism}} (Ideological goal)<br>{{wp|Socialism}}<br>{{wp|Democratic Socialism}}
| position = {{wp|Left-wing politics|Left-wing}} to {{wp|Far left politics|far-left}}
| position = {{wp|Left-wing politics|Left-wing}} to {{wp|Far left politics|far-left}}
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| seats1_title    = Council of Regions
| seats1_title    = [[Národná Rada|Council of Regions]]
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Since 2024, the party’s hardline faction has gained prominence, calling for a radical shift in the HRS's agenda. These members argue that the party should embrace more state control over the economy, nationalize key industries, and adopt a stronger stance against neoliberal policies. Critics have warned that this shift could alienate moderate voters and damage the party’s credibility in democratic Holynia.
Since 2024, the party’s hardline faction has gained prominence, calling for a radical shift in the HRS's agenda. These members argue that the party should embrace more state control over the economy, nationalize key industries, and adopt a stronger stance against neoliberal policies. Critics have warned that this shift could alienate moderate voters and damage the party’s credibility in democratic Holynia.
=== Ideology ===
== Ideology ==
The HRS identifies as a democratic socialist party, focusing on expanding access to healthcare, education, and housing. Advocating for workers rights by protecting labor unions and ensuring fair wages. Reducing income inequality through progressive taxation and public investments.
The HRS identifies as a democratic socialist party, focusing on expanding access to healthcare, education, and housing. Advocating for workers rights by protecting labor unions and ensuring fair wages. Reducing income inequality through progressive taxation and public investments.


While moderates emphasize collaboration with other parties and pragmatic governance, hardliners within the party advocate for a more confrontational approach and a return to state-dominated economic policies.
While moderates emphasize collaboration with other parties and pragmatic governance, hardliners within the party advocate for a more confrontational approach and a return to state-dominated economic policies.


=== Election results ===
== Election results ==
=== Council of Representatives===
 
=== Union of Holyn Socialist States (1927-1998) ===
 
=== Presidential election ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Election
!Party candidate
!Votes
!%
!Result
|-
|[[1995 Holyn Presidential election|1995]]
|[[Vlastimil Prusík]]
|
|81.7%
|'''Elected''' {{Y}}
|}
==== Národná Rada ====
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:right
|-
! Election
! Leader
! Votes
! %
! Seats
! +/–
|-
![[1929 Holyn legislative election|1929]]
|rowspan=3|[[Volen Hajek]]
|
|{{composition bar|399|452|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|New
|'''1st'''
|-
![[1935 Holyn legislative election|1935]]
|
|{{composition bar|472|517|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 73
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1941 Holyn legislative election|1941]]
|
|{{composition bar|481|524|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 9
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1947 Holyn legislative election|1947]]
|rowspan=2|[[Jan Kříž]]
|
|{{composition bar|567|615|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 86
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1953 Holyn legislative election|1953]]
|
|{{composition bar|573|622|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 6
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1959 Holyn legislative election|1959]]
|rowspan=3|[[Jiří Liška]]
|
|{{composition bar|590|701|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 17
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1965 Holyn legislative election|1965]]
|
|{{composition bar|594|701|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 4
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1971 Holyn legislative election|1971]]
|
|{{composition bar|608|722|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 14
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1977 Holyn legislative election|1977]]
|rowspan=3|[[Kamil Sládek]]
|
|{{composition bar|631|731|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 23
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1983 Holyn legislative election|1983]]
|
|{{composition bar|705|733|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 74
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1989 Holyn legislative election|1989]]
|
|{{composition bar|712|741|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 7
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|-
![[1995 Holyn legislative election|1995]]
|[[Vlastimil Prusík]]
|
|{{composition bar|651|755|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{decrease}} 61
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|}
 
=== Holyn Republic (1998-2001) ===
==== Council of Representatives====
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:right
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:right
|-
|-
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|  
|  
|{{composition bar|82|500|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{composition bar|82|500|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{decrease}} 65
|New
|{{increase}} '''4th'''
|'''4th'''
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|}
 
==== Council of States ====
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:right
|-
! Election
! Leader
! Votes
! %
! Seats
! +/–
! Status
|-
![[1999 Holyn legislative election|1999]]
|[[Artur Bureš]]
|
|{{composition bar|6|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|New
|'''4th'''
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|}
=== Holyn Kingdom ===
==== Council of Representatives====
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:right
|-
! Election
! Leader
! Votes
! %
! Seats
! +/–
! Status
|-
|-
![[2001 Holyn legislative election|2001]]
![[2001 Holyn legislative election|2001]]
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|  
|  
|{{composition bar|103|600|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{composition bar|103|600|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 21
|New
|{{increase}} '''3rd'''
|'''3rd'''
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|-
|-
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|}
|}


=== Council of Regions ===
==== Council of Regions ====
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:right
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:right
|-
|-
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! Status
! Status
|-
|-
![[2012 Holyn legislative election|2015]]
![[2001 Holyn legislative election|2001]]
|rowspan=4|[[Andrej Sedláček]]
|
|{{composition bar|21|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|New
|'''2nd'''
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|-
![[2003 Holyn legislative election|2003]]
|
|{{composition bar|53|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 32
|{{increase}} '''1st'''
|{{yes2|Minority government}}
|-
![[2006 Holyn legislative election|2006]]
|
|{{composition bar|65|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 12
|{{steady}} '''1st'''
|{{yes2|Majority government}}
|-
![[2009 Holyn legislative election|2009]]
|
|{{composition bar|39|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{decrease}}26
|{{decrease}} '''2nd'''
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|-
![[2012 Holyn legislative election|2012]]
|[[Vincent Jeleň]]
|[[Vincent Jeleň]]
|  
|  
|{{composition bar|17|100|hex={{party color|Likud}}}}
|{{composition bar|37|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 20 (''New'')
|{{decrease}} 2
|{{increase}} '''3rd'''
|{{steady}} '''2nd'''
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|-
|-
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|rowspan=3|[[Štefan Jahnátek ]]
|rowspan=3|[[Štefan Jahnátek ]]
|  
|  
|{{composition bar|20|100|hex={{party color|Likud}}}}
|{{composition bar|57|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 20 (''New'')
|{{increase}} 20
|{{increase}} '''3rd'''
|{{increase}} '''1st'''
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|{{yes2|Majority Government}}
|-
|-
![[2019 Holyn legislative election|2019]]
![[2019 Holyn legislative election|2019]]
|
|
|{{composition bar|50|100|hex={{party color|Likud}}}}
|{{composition bar|34|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{increase}} 30
|{{decrease}} 23
|{{steady}} 1st
|{{decrease}} '''2nd'''
|{{yes2|Majority Government}}
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|-
|-
![[2024 Holyn legislative election|2021]]
![[2024 Holyn legislative election|2024]]
|
|
|{{composition bar|37|100|hex={{party color|Likud}}}}
|{{composition bar|16|100|hex=#aa0000ff}}
|{{decrease}} 13
|{{decrease}} 18
|{{steady}} 1st
|{{steady}} 2nd
|{{yes2|Minority Government}}
|{{no2|Opposition}}
|}
|}
The HRS remains one of Holynia’s largest political parties, but its support has fluctuated over the years. It has traditionally drawn strong backing from rural workers, public sector employees, and older voters nostalgic for the stability of the communist era.
The HRS remains one of Holynia’s largest political parties, but its support has fluctuated over the years. It has traditionally drawn strong backing from rural workers, public sector employees, and older voters nostalgic for the stability of the communist era.
=== Leadership ===
 
== Leadership ==
The party’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping its direction. Past leaders include:
The party’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping its direction. Past leaders include:


Latest revision as of 19:55, 15 December 2024

Holyn Workers' Party

Holynská Robotnícka Strana
LeaderKryštof Lázňovský
Standing CommitteeKryštof Lázňovský
Pavel Musil
Jaromír Mrázek
Stanislav Rezek
Luboš Prokop
Herman Rušil
Vladěna Žižková
FounderVolen Hajek
FoundedJanuary 15, 1921 (1921-01-15)
Headquarters31 Hlavná, Cizekporok, Holynia
NewspaperWorkers' Daily
Youth wingYouth Communist League of Holynia
Pioneer movementYoung Pioneers of Holynia
Research officeAdvancement Office of the Workers' Party
IdeologyCommunism (Ideological goal)
Socialism
Democratic Socialism
Political positionLeft-wing to far-left
Council of Regions
16 / 100
Council of Representatives
161 / 600
Party flag
Fla of Holyn Workers Party.svg
Website
robotnickastrana.co.hy

The Holyn Workers' Party (Hornat: Holynská Robotnícka Strana, HRS) is a major left-wing political party in Holynia. Initially established as the ruling party of communist Holynia, it has since transitioned into a key player in the country’s democratic political system. The HRS has historically positioned itself as a champion of labor rights, social justice, and progressive economic policies, but its legacy as the former vanguard of a one-party state has continued to shape its identity and influence its trajectory.

History

Foundation and single-party rule (1921–1998)

The Holyn Workers' Party was founded in 1921 by Volen Hajek. The party grew in popularity by associating with trade unions and opposing the unpopular government. It soon formed an armed faction and courted members of the military. This buildup and growing opposition to the ruling class saw Holynia fall into civil war. The civil war resulted in a victory for the Workers' Party and its allies. The Workers' Party centralized its rule and pushed out opposition, with Hajek ruling Holynia as a single party state. The Workers' Party functioned to serve as the ruling political organization of the Holyn Socialist States. During this period, it controlled all aspects of political and economic life, implementing centralized planning and collectivization policies. While it oversaw industrialization and expanded access to healthcare and education, its rule was marked by widespread repression, limited political freedoms, and economic stagnation in its later years.

Democratic Transition and Reformation

Following the fall of communism in Holynia in 1998, the HRS was forced to relinquish its monopoly on power. Many of its leaders were ousted, and the party underwent a significant transformation, abandoning its communist ideology in favor of democratic socialism. During the 2000s, it struggled to rebuild its support base in a competitive political landscape dominated by center-right and liberal parties. The party inherited much of the real estate and financial assets from the communist era. Some party assets were seized during decommunization efforts in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

By the early 2000s, under the leadership of reformist figures, the HRS successfully rebranded itself as a modern left-wing party, advocating for social welfare programs, labor rights, and equitable economic policies.

The HRS formed its first government in democratic Holynia after winning the 2003 general elections, benefiting from public discontent with the economic inequality and privatization efforts of the early 2000s. The party's administration expanded welfare programs, strengthened labor protections, and pursued moderate economic reforms. However, allegations of corruption and inefficiency led to its defeat in 2009.

After a period in opposition, the HRS returned to power in 2015, led by a new generation of leaders promising progressive reforms. Its policies focused on addressing income inequality, expanding public healthcare, and investing in education. However, internal divisions and growing criticism over its handling of economic challenges resulted in another electoral defeat in 2019.

Recent Developments

In the 2024 general elections, the HRS suffered a significant loss to the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Renáta Mišurová. This defeat marked a period of introspection and internal debate within the party. The resignation of its long-serving leader triggered a leadership race, revealing a rift between moderates seeking to maintain the party’s progressive platform and hardliners advocating for a return to policies reminiscent of Holynia's communist era.

Since 2024, the party’s hardline faction has gained prominence, calling for a radical shift in the HRS's agenda. These members argue that the party should embrace more state control over the economy, nationalize key industries, and adopt a stronger stance against neoliberal policies. Critics have warned that this shift could alienate moderate voters and damage the party’s credibility in democratic Holynia.

Ideology

The HRS identifies as a democratic socialist party, focusing on expanding access to healthcare, education, and housing. Advocating for workers rights by protecting labor unions and ensuring fair wages. Reducing income inequality through progressive taxation and public investments.

While moderates emphasize collaboration with other parties and pragmatic governance, hardliners within the party advocate for a more confrontational approach and a return to state-dominated economic policies.

Election results

Union of Holyn Socialist States (1927-1998)

Presidential election

Election Party candidate Votes % Result
1995 Vlastimil Prusík 81.7% Elected Green tickY

Národná Rada

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/–
1929 Volen Hajek
399 / 452
 New 1st
1935
472 / 517
 Increase 73 Steady 1st
1941
481 / 524
 Increase 9 Steady 1st
1947 Jan Kříž
567 / 615
 Increase 86 Steady 1st
1953
573 / 622
 Increase 6 Steady 1st
1959 Jiří Liška
590 / 701
 Increase 17 Steady 1st
1965
594 / 701
 Increase 4 Steady 1st
1971
608 / 722
 Increase 14 Steady 1st
1977 Kamil Sládek
631 / 731
 Increase 23 Steady 1st
1983
705 / 733
 Increase 74 Steady 1st
1989
712 / 741
 Increase 7 Steady 1st
1995 Vlastimil Prusík
651 / 755
 Decrease 61 Steady 1st

Holyn Republic (1998-2001)

Council of Representatives

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Status
1999 Artur Bureš
82 / 500
 New 4th Opposition

Council of States

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Status
1999 Artur Bureš
6 / 100
 New 4th Opposition

Holyn Kingdom

Council of Representatives

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Status
2001 Andrej Sedláček
103 / 600
 New 3rd Opposition
2003
251 / 600
 Increase 148 Increase 1st Minority government
2006
319 / 600
 Increase 68 Steady 1st Majority government
2009
227 / 600
 Decrease92 Decrease 2nd Opposition
2012 Vincent Jeleň
196 / 600
 Decrease 31 Steady 2nd Opposition
2015 Štefan Jahnátek
312 / 600
 Increase 116 Increase 1st Majority Government
2019
136 / 600
 Decrease 176 Decrease 2nd Opposition
2024
161 / 600
 Increase 25 Steady 2nd Opposition

Council of Regions

Election Leader Votes % Seats +/– Status
2001 Andrej Sedláček
21 / 100
 New 2nd Opposition
2003
53 / 100
 Increase 32 Increase 1st Minority government
2006
65 / 100
 Increase 12 Steady 1st Majority government
2009
39 / 100
 Decrease26 Decrease 2nd Opposition
2012 Vincent Jeleň
37 / 100
 Decrease 2 Steady 2nd Opposition
2015 Štefan Jahnátek
57 / 100
 Increase 20 Increase 1st Majority Government
2019
34 / 100
 Decrease 23 Decrease 2nd Opposition
2024
16 / 100
 Decrease 18 Steady 2nd Opposition

The HRS remains one of Holynia’s largest political parties, but its support has fluctuated over the years. It has traditionally drawn strong backing from rural workers, public sector employees, and older voters nostalgic for the stability of the communist era.

Leadership

The party’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping its direction. Past leaders include:

  • Andrej Sedláček (2000–2009): Oversaw the party’s first democratic government.
  • Vincent Jeleň (2009-2014): Largely viewed as an interim leader, defeated in the 2012 election.
  • Štefan Jahnátek (2014–2024): Led the HRS’s return to power with a progressive platform.
  • Kryštof Lázňovský (2024-present): Far-left economist advocating for a strong central government.
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