Political Parties
Cembria has a multiparty system with currently six parties represented in parliament. The three oldest and in history most influential parties are the Social Democratic Party (former Cembrian Socialist Worker's Party), the Democratic Movement (former Christian People's Movement) and the Liberal Democrats (former Liberal Party). However, demographics have been in favor of other and younger parties, which has led to a constant process of policy development and gradual renewal amongst the four old parties.
None of the parties have exactly the same organisation. It is however common for a party to have: an annual convention which approves manifestos and elects party chairmen; a board of leaders; an assembly of representatives as well as a number of local branches with their own organization. In most cases the party members in parliament form their own group with autonomy to develop and promote party politics in parliament and between elections.
None of the parties have exactly the same organisation. It is however common for a party to have: an annual convention which approves manifestos and elects party chairmen; a board of leaders; an assembly of representatives as well as a number of local branches with their own organization. In most cases the party members in parliament form their own group with autonomy to develop and promote party politics in parliament and between elections.
Parties Represented in the States-General
Green Liberals
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- Political centre or centre-right
- Seek to combine liberalism on civil liberties and moderate economic liberalism with environmental sustainability
Liberal Democrats
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- Political centre-right
- Generally adheres to classical liberal principles, with a low tax laissez-faire approach to economics and a high regard for individual freedom and responsibility
Social Liberal Party
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- Political centre or centre-left
- Supports social liberalism, progressive taxation and civil liberties
Democratic Movement
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- Political centre
- Advocating Christian democracy, the social market economy, and moderate social conservatism
Social Democratic Party
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- Political centre-left or left
- Espouses the goal of social democracy: a societal arrangement in which freedom and social justice are paramount. Applaud freedom, justice, and social solidarity, the coordinated social market economy should be strengthened
Cembrian Popular Party
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- Political right
- Nationalist party who's in favour of a unitary parliamentary democracy without the monarchy (i.e republicanism), laissez-faire economic policy
Parties NOT Represented in the States-General
Libertas
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- Political right
- Considered to be liberal on social issues, in spite of having a strong traditional conservative wing as well. The party's economic program is predominantly based on free market economics, neoliberalism, a pro-business and free enterprise mindset, limited government and a flat tax system.
Left Socialist Party
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- Political far-left
- The Party emphasizes the importance of worker self-management and participatory democracy.
National Front
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- Political far-right
- Its current policies include economic protectionism, a zero tolerance approach on law and order issues, and opposition to immigration.