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A coalition of the Conservative Party, the [[Science–Moderate Party]], and [[New Future (Pharexia)|New Future]] entered office in 2018 based on promises of tax cuts, better public services and stricter rules on immigration, with the informal support of the [[Ilyçisian Democrats]].  
A coalition of the Conservative Party, the [[Science–Moderate Party]], and [[New Future (Pharexia)|New Future]] entered office in 2018 based on promises of tax cuts, better public services and stricter rules on immigration, with the informal support of the [[Ilyçisian Democrats]].  


There have been in total 17 Conservative members of the Federal Council, the most from any one political party. It currently has 2 members, one of which is Head Councilor. As of 2019, the Conservatives leads the governmental coalition in both houses of the Federal Legislature.  
There have been in total 17 Conservative members of the Federal Council, the most from any one political party. It currently has 2 members, one of which is Head Councilor. As of 2019, the Conservatives leads the governmental coalition in both houses of the Federal Legislature. The [[Prime Minister of Pharexia]] is a member of the Conservative Party.


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 17:21, 16 August 2020

Conservative Party of Pharexia
Founded1961
IdeologyLiberal conservatism
Laissez-faire
Fiscal conservatism
Political positionCentre-right
ColoursBlue
Cantonal Assembly
18 / 63
National Assembly
61 / 277
Federal Council
2 / 8
Regional councils
4 / 15
Regional legislatures
82 / 300
Cantonal councils
168 / 893
Election symbol
C
Website
http://www.cp.phx

The Conservative Party of Pharexia (Pharexian: Stéttarfélags), is the major party of the Pharexian centre-right, and the leading party in both of the federal legislative houses. It was established as the merger of the Liberal Democrats and the Ilyçisian Unity Party in 1961. The party self identifies as a conservative party of progress, and holds economic and social politics that align with standard conservative and Ilyçisian principles.

A coalition of the Conservative Party, the Science–Moderate Party, and New Future entered office in 2018 based on promises of tax cuts, better public services and stricter rules on immigration, with the informal support of the Ilyçisian Democrats.

There have been in total 17 Conservative members of the Federal Council, the most from any one political party. It currently has 2 members, one of which is Head Councilor. As of 2019, the Conservatives leads the governmental coalition in both houses of the Federal Legislature. The Prime Minister of Pharexia is a member of the Conservative Party.

History

Political Positions

Economics

Conservatives have said they believe that free markets and individual achievement are the primary factors behind economic prosperity. To this end, they advocate in favor of laissez-faire economics and fiscal conservatism. The party does, however, believe that there should be a strong "safety net" to assist the less fortunate and support maintaining the welfare state. The party opposes increasing in the national minimum wage but does not oppose regional legislatures if they decide to do so. They support the current single-payer government-run healthcare scheme but advocate for increased privatization in certain sectors.

Devolution

Ideologically, the Conservative Party typically supports a smaller federal government. Historically, this has translated into keeping power in the hands of regional and cantonal governments to handle taxes, infrastructure, and most local issues.

Social Policies

The Conservatives, like many parties in Pharexia, are difficult to classify as either liberal or conservative on social policies. While they oppose opposition to abortion and drug legalization, they are strong supporters of LGBT rights and gun control.

Abortion

Most Conservatives identify as pro-life and oppose abortion on religious and/or moral grounds. However, most hold exceptions in the case of the mother's life being at risk. When the Ward Assembly voted on the 2019 Right to Life Act, all of the eighteen Conservative members supported it. A recent poll found the majority of party members oppose elective abortion.

Family

The party strongly promotes itself as a pro-family party and encourage married couples to have more children. Legislation sponsored by Conservatives passed in 2018 to build 1,000 inexpensive housing units as a way to help young couples start a family, as well as lengthening maternity/paternity leave.

LGBT

Most Conservatives supported the legalization of same-sex marriage and adoption in Pharexia. However, they were more divided on the Gender Affirmation Act, which allowed transgender citizens to legally change their name and gender on their birth certificate.

Guns

Conservatives generally support maintaining the status quo on gun ownership rights and oppose further regulations on handguns for personal protection. Pharexia already has very strict gun rights.