Political parties in Hiveria
Introduction
Although Hiveria knows multiple parties, the RN of president and media tycoon Collignon is the only party that regularly and positively appears in the media, often allowing it to win many votes. The remaining parties cooperate with RN or are opposed at every opportunity.
Active parties
Below, in alphabetical order, is a list of active political parties in Hiveria. The parliament (Le Sénat) consists of 100 seats, the division of seats can be found here. This list only contains the parties that are active nationwide.
Hiveria Vertueuse (HV)
Righteous Hiveria
The conservative-liberal HV is capitalist and has a Christian signature. The most important stands are:
- Smaller government.
- Tough on crime.
- Less limitations for independent entrepreneurs.
- Lower taxes.
Parti de l'Aurore (PA)
Dawn Party
The socialist PA presents itself as "the red alternative to RN and PLH", which it says have moved too much towards capitalism. Was banned between 2007 and 2023 for not accepting Collignon's election victory. The most important stands are:
- Economic reform according to socialist principle.
- Strive for solidarity and equality.
- Improving workers' rights.
- Workers' self-management.
Parti du Frilandais (PF)
Frilandic Party
The PF is the separationist party of the Frilandic minority in East Walamark, the current Hiverian province of Solaria. The Frilandic name of the PF is 'Aust-Walamarkiska Slitfluk' (East Walamarkish Separationist Party) but use of the Frilandic language is not allowed, which is why the French name is used on the ballots instead. The most important stands are:
- Fair elections.
- Return of East Walamark to Friland.
- Ending the oppression of the Frilandic language and culture.
- Ending the oppression of the Ferna Sed religion.
Parti Islamique (PI)
Islamic Party
The PI is mainly popular amongst Hiverian Muslims. One of the most important achievements of the party is the addition of Islamic holidays to the Hiverian calendar. The most important stands are:
- Anchoring of Islam in Hiverian culture.
- More money for the poor.
- Praying rooms in companies and schools.
- Introduction of Koran lessons in the education system.
Parti Libéral du Hiveria (PLH)
Hiverian Liberal Party
The social-liberal PLH is an important opposition party against the rule of president Collignon. The most important stands are:
- Restoration of democracy.
- Objective media and restoration of the freedom of press.
- Improving minority rights.
- Careful rapprochement to Friland.
Parti pour la Paix et la Liberté (PPL)
Party for Peace and Liberty
The right-wing populist PPL is an important opposition party against the rule of president Collignon. The most important stands are:
- Restoration of democracy.
- Preservation of Hiverian identity.
- Stricter immigration policy.
- Careful rapprochement to Friland.
Résistance Nationale (RN)
National Resistance
The RN is the social democratic party of president Collignon. The party has gained a large following through his control over the media. The most important stands are:
- Expansion of presidential powers.
- Preservation of the welfare state.
- Stimulation of equality and diversity.
- All of Walamark belongs to Hiveria, including the Frilandic part.
Union des Catholiques (UC)
Catholic Union
The UC has much support amongst the Catholic part of the population and is devoted to the preservation of the Christian roots of Hiveria. The most important stands are:
- Increasing the influence of Christianity.
- Ban on abortion, euthanasia and prostitution.
- Maintaining the Sunday rest.
- Fighting poverty.
Vert et Juste (VJ)
Green and Just
The green, progressive-left VJ stands for a social and environmentally friendly society. The most important stands are:
- Improvement of animal rights.
- Stimulation of biological agriculture.
- Reduction of nitrogen emissions.
- Stimulation of renewable energy.
Former parties
The following parties are no longer active but did play an important role in Hiverian history. Some of these were banned by president Collignon in 2007, for not accepting the controversial election result that brought him to power. Because of this, the remaining parties accepted the result, albeit under protest.
Parti Réactionnaire (PR) (Reactionary Party): The PR strived for the return of the monarchy and was led by esquire Yves Concarneau, a descendant of the last Hiverian king. Despite its large support amongst the nobility and the conservative citizenry it never managed to gain the needed majority for this. (banned in 2007)
Alliance Nationale Hivérienne (ANH) (Hiverian National Alliance): Nationalist party that opposed the growing influence of Islam in Hiveria and had a hostile attitude towards Friland. (banned in 2007)
Front Populaire Communiste (FPC) (Communist People's Front): The FPC was very popular during the 60's, even to such a degree that NATO feared that Hiveria would join the Warsaw Pact. However, in the years thereafter the party lost much support due to its rigid economic views and merged with the PA. (1998 > PA)
Mouvement Fasciste (MF) (Fascist Movement): Founded in 1924 and modeled after Mussolini's fascist party, striving for secularization and overthrowing democracy. Banned in 1945 when Hiveria decided to take part in the war on Allied side. (banned in 1945)
Parti de Foi et Conscience (PFC) (Party of Faith and Conscience): Defended the interests of the Protestant minority but never gained enough votes to achieve anything. It therefore joined the UC in 2003, a very controversial move due to the Catholic nature of this party, which caused almost half of its supporters to leave. (2003 > UC)
Parti de Libération du Walamark de l'Est (PLWE) (Liberation Party for Eastern Walamark): Forerunner of the present PF, also known under its Frilandic name 'Farlausungsfluk fur Aust-Walamark'. In 1964 it organised a Pro-Frilandic demonstration in Deuxchâteau (Fril: Twaiburg), which was violently crushed. After this, the party was banned and its members arrested. (banned in 1964)
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