Conservative Nationals (Hverland)

Conservative Nationals Þjóðvarðarhægrar
Leader	Halldóra Jónsdóttir
Founded	1969
Political position	Centre-right
Fjallting seats	13 / 101
Municipality seats	41 / 475
Website
cn.hv
Political parties

The Conservative Nationals (Hverlandic: Þjóðvarðarhægrar) is a centre-right political party led by Halldóra Jónsdóttir. Founded in 1969, the party has consistently maintained its liberal economic ideals, though recently has adopting a more socially liberal stance. It holds 13 out of the 101 seats in the Fjallting and 41 of 475 seats in local municipalities.

History

The Conservative Nationals was established in 1969 as a response to the leftward drift in Hverland's political landscape. The party founders aimed to create a political organization that would champion free markets and social conservatism, appealing to those who felt that traditional values were being overshadowed in the nation's political discourse. Over the years, the party's stance on social issues has liberalized, reflecting changes in societal attitudes.

Ideology

The Conservative Nationals are firmly rooted in centre-right ideology, endorsing a mix of liberal economic policies. The party stands for deregulation, privatization, and marketization as means to stimulate economic growth and innovation. On social issues, it has historically taken a conservative approach but has become more liberal in recent years.

Policy positions

Key policy positions of the Conservative Nationals include:

• Economic liberalism: The party believes in fostering a free and competitive market, arguing that this allows for optimal economic growth. They advocate for deregulation, privatisation, and marketisation, viewing these as key mechanisms for promoting innovation and entrepreneurial activity.
• Defense and NATO membership: The party asserts that Hverland should establish a certain level of military capability and commit to joining NATO. This, they argue, would ensure national security and strengthen Hverland's position on the international stage.
• Immigration policy: Conservative Nationals opposes any loosening of Hverland's relatively strict immigration policies, advocating for further tightening for non-European or non-North American immigrants. They believe in maintaining a certain demographic balance to preserve the country's cultural heritage.
• Social policies: Although the party was originally socially conservative, its stance on social issues has evolved to become more liberal, reflecting changing societal attitudes. However, the party still holds a conservative stance on some issues, such as the preservation of traditional family values.

Voter base

The voter base of the Conservative Nationals is diverse, encompassing economic conservatives, free-market proponents, and individuals who lean towards conservative social values. The party's recent shift towards social liberalism has also allowed it to attract more moderate voters, expanding its base.

Electoral results

Election	Votes	%	Seats	±	Government
2018			10 / 101		Opposition
2022	11,541	13.07	13 / 101	3	Coalition