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|width=60%|The '''Social Democratic Party''' is the traditional mainstay of Gyrean politics in the latter half of the 20th century, having managed to form a government in six of the eight Congressional elections since 1969, including two in which it achieved a single-party majority. Originally a right-wing party supporting economic liberalization during the 70s, the achievement of the party's economic goals saw it switch to a center-left position, advocating progressive social policies in education, health care and welfare, a morally liberal stance on personal freedoms, and constructive foreign diplomacy. With 87 seats in the Congress, it has currently formed a coalition government with the Green Party under Premier Astrid Beck. | |width=60%|The '''Social Democratic Party''' is the traditional mainstay of Gyrean politics in the latter half of the 20th century, having managed to form a government in six of the eight Congressional elections since 1969, including two in which it achieved a single-party majority. Originally a right-wing party supporting economic liberalization during the 70s, the achievement of the party's economic goals saw it switch to a center-left position, advocating progressive social policies in education, health care and welfare, a morally liberal stance on personal freedoms, and constructive foreign diplomacy. With 87 seats in the Congress, it has currently formed a coalition government with the Green Party under Premier Astrid Beck. | ||
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|Communist Party | |Communist Party | ||
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|The '''Communist Party''', which put up a strong fight in the elections of the early 70s, is now the "sick old man" of Congress with 6 votes. It promotes strongly progressive social policies, with a stated aim of eventually returning to the Constitution of 1920 and the single-party state; most of its support now comes from the elderly. Since the mid-eighties it has promoted a reduced presence in foreign affairs. | |The '''Communist Party''', which put up a strong fight in the elections of the early 70s, is now the "sick old man" of Congress with 6 votes. It promotes strongly progressive social policies, with a stated aim of eventually returning to the Constitution of 1920 and the single-party state; most of its support now comes from the elderly. Since the mid-eighties it has promoted a reduced presence in foreign affairs. | ||
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|Liberal Party | |Liberal Party | ||
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|The Liberal Party sees itself as a continuation of the dominant party of pre-Revolutionary Gyre, despite the fact that it formed in 1974; it supports economic liberalization (to what extent varies between party members, and it is suspected that many of the more extreme proponents of liberalization aren't saying so) and a liberal stance on personal freedoms. In foreign affairs it supports extensive (some would say "intrusive") foreign diplomacy and increased military spending. With 64 votes, it is currently the major opposition party. | |The Liberal Party sees itself as a continuation of the dominant party of pre-Revolutionary Gyre, despite the fact that it formed in 1974; it supports economic liberalization (to what extent varies between party members, and it is suspected that many of the more extreme proponents of liberalization aren't saying so) and a liberal stance on personal freedoms. In foreign affairs it supports extensive (some would say "intrusive") foreign diplomacy and increased military spending. With 64 votes, it is currently the major opposition party. | ||
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|Green Party | |Green Party | ||
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|The '''Green Party''' has been diversifying since it's foundation following the 1985 elections from a single-issue party to a highly liberal, left-wing party supporting individual freedoms, a comprehensive social welfare policy, and, of course, increased spending on environmental issues. With 29 votes it has currently formed a coalition government with the Social Democrats. | |The '''Green Party''' has been diversifying since it's foundation following the 1985 elections from a single-issue party to a highly liberal, left-wing party supporting individual freedoms, a comprehensive social welfare policy, and, of course, increased spending on environmental issues. With 29 votes it has currently formed a coalition government with the Social Democrats. | ||
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|Progressive Party | |Progressive Party | ||
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|The '''Progressive Party''' is economically centrist, veering towards the center-right in recent years, and somewhat populist. It supports highly liberal policies where personal freedoms are concerned, and generally votes with the Liberal Party. It has 10 seats in Congress. | |The '''Progressive Party''' is economically centrist, veering towards the center-right in recent years, and somewhat populist. It supports highly liberal policies where personal freedoms are concerned, and generally votes with the Liberal Party. It has 10 seats in Congress. | ||
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|Christian Democratic Party | |Christian Democratic Party | ||
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| Party | Leader(s) | Description | Seats |
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| Social Democratic Party | Astrid Beck | The Social Democratic Party is the traditional mainstay of Gyrean politics in the latter half of the 20th century, having managed to form a government in six of the eight Congressional elections since 1969, including two in which it achieved a single-party majority. Originally a right-wing party supporting economic liberalization during the 70s, the achievement of the party's economic goals saw it switch to a center-left position, advocating progressive social policies in education, health care and welfare, a morally liberal stance on personal freedoms, and constructive foreign diplomacy. With 87 seats in the Congress, it has currently formed a coalition government with the Green Party under Premier Astrid Beck. | 87 |
| Communist Party | @@NAME@@ | The Communist Party, which put up a strong fight in the elections of the early 70s, is now the "sick old man" of Congress with 6 votes. It promotes strongly progressive social policies, with a stated aim of eventually returning to the Constitution of 1920 and the single-party state; most of its support now comes from the elderly. Since the mid-eighties it has promoted a reduced presence in foreign affairs. | 6 |
| Liberal Party | @@NAME@@ | The Liberal Party sees itself as a continuation of the dominant party of pre-Revolutionary Gyre, despite the fact that it formed in 1974; it supports economic liberalization (to what extent varies between party members, and it is suspected that many of the more extreme proponents of liberalization aren't saying so) and a liberal stance on personal freedoms. In foreign affairs it supports extensive (some would say "intrusive") foreign diplomacy and increased military spending. With 64 votes, it is currently the major opposition party. | 64 |
| Green Party | @@NAME@@ | The Green Party has been diversifying since it's foundation following the 1985 elections from a single-issue party to a highly liberal, left-wing party supporting individual freedoms, a comprehensive social welfare policy, and, of course, increased spending on environmental issues. With 29 votes it has currently formed a coalition government with the Social Democrats. | 29 |
| Progressive Party | @@NAME@@ | The Progressive Party is economically centrist, veering towards the center-right in recent years, and somewhat populist. It supports highly liberal policies where personal freedoms are concerned, and generally votes with the Liberal Party. It has 10 seats in Congress. | 10 |
| Christian Democratic Party | @@NAME@@ | A moderately centre-right party with a strong Christian background: it describes itself as based around "common sense". It has a particular focus on policies concerning the family and social issues. Has a confidence and supply arrangement with the government. | 3 |
