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The '''Knootian Green Party''' or '''Knootiaanse Groene Partij''' (KGP) is a major political party in [[Knootoss]]. The KGP is a green Party, but a broad one at that. While it is ecological, the party headed by [[Femke Halsema]] represents most of Knootoss' truly 'left wing' mainstream. | The '''Knootian Green Party''' or '''Knootiaanse Groene Partij''' (KGP) is a major political party in [[Knootoss]]. The KGP is a green Party, but a broad one at that. While it is ecological, the party headed by [[Femke Halsema]] represents most of Knootoss' truly 'left wing' mainstream. | ||
It should be noted, however, that the [[SLP]] has a left wing as well. The party has been in coalition with the SLP several times, most recently in the first cabinet of Prime Minister [[Lousewies van der Laan]]. The party has 62 seats in a parliament with 200 seats. It is currently in the opposition against a right-wing SLP/[[RCPK]] coalition. | It should be noted, however, that the [[SLP]] has a left wing as well. The party has been in coalition with the SLP several times, most recently in the first cabinet of Prime Minister [[Lousewies van der Laan]]. The party has 62 seats in a parliament with 200 seats. It is currently in the opposition against a right-wing SLP/[[RCPK]] coalition. | ||
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| + | == Stances on issues == | ||
| + | === Economic issues === | ||
| + | * Economic regulation: Tighter regulations | ||
| + | * Income tax: Progressive, medium percentage income tax | ||
| + | * Unemployment rate: Sustainable welfare economics to reduce joblessness | ||
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| + | === Social issues === | ||
| + | * Abortion: Support a woman's right to choose | ||
| + | * Death penalty: Opposed | ||
| + | * Euthanasia: Favours existing policies | ||
| + | * Gay marriage: Support | ||
| + | * Prostitution: Regulate to keep prostitutes safe | ||
| + | * Welfare: Expand welfare to cover those in need | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Foreign policy === | ||
| + | * Alliances: [[VERITAS]] and [[Concordat]]-based collactive security, improve bilateral relations | ||
| + | * Defence: Decrease defence spending | ||
| + | * Diplomacy: International cooperation, multilateralism | ||
| + | * Immigration: relax quotas | ||
| + | * Rejoining the United Nations: tentatively in favour | ||
| + | * Religious beliefs: Separation of church and state, freedom to choose faith | ||
=== Notable KGP members === | === Notable KGP members === | ||
| − | *Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence [[Femke | + | *Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence [[Femke Vologdov]] |
| − | [[Category:Political parties]] | + | [[Category:Political parties]] [[Category:Knootoss]] |
| − | [[Category:Knootoss]] | + | |
Revision as of 16:44, 2 December 2005
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An old KGP election poster.
The Knootian Green Party or Knootiaanse Groene Partij (KGP) is a major political party in Knootoss. The KGP is a green Party, but a broad one at that. While it is ecological, the party headed by Femke Halsema represents most of Knootoss' truly 'left wing' mainstream. It should be noted, however, that the SLP has a left wing as well. The party has been in coalition with the SLP several times, most recently in the first cabinet of Prime Minister Lousewies van der Laan. The party has 62 seats in a parliament with 200 seats. It is currently in the opposition against a right-wing SLP/RCPK coalition.
Contents
Stances on issues
Economic issues
- Economic regulation: Tighter regulations
- Income tax: Progressive, medium percentage income tax
- Unemployment rate: Sustainable welfare economics to reduce joblessness
Social issues
- Abortion: Support a woman's right to choose
- Death penalty: Opposed
- Euthanasia: Favours existing policies
- Gay marriage: Support
- Prostitution: Regulate to keep prostitutes safe
- Welfare: Expand welfare to cover those in need
Foreign policy
- Alliances: VERITAS and Concordat-based collactive security, improve bilateral relations
- Defence: Decrease defence spending
- Diplomacy: International cooperation, multilateralism
- Immigration: relax quotas
- Rejoining the United Nations: tentatively in favour
- Religious beliefs: Separation of church and state, freedom to choose faith
Notable KGP members
- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defence Femke Vologdov
