1st General Elections to the Free Parliament

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1st General Elections to the Free Parliament

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This year, the first ever general elections will be held in East Sanilla since independence. With the largely ceremonial Council of Chiefs (the upper house) having been abolished soon after independence, parties will contest in the election for the unicameral General Assembly of East Sanilla. The assembly consists of 439 deputies elected proportionally with the entire province as a single constituency. Stay tuned for profiles of the various political parties contesting this election.
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Party Profiles
The main parties contesting this provincial election are the following:
  • Socialist Alliance
  • Social Democratic Party of Sanilla
  • Green Party
  • Civic Action for a Free Sanilla
  • Party of Workers and Farmers
  • Democratic People's Party
  • National Action Party
  • Sanilla First
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Would you like to tell us a bit of the policies and differences between them?
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Of course, such info is coming soon. Stay tuned!
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Socialist Alliance

Party Profile
As is evident by the party name, the Socialist Alliance is a union of several smaller parties. These have by now completely merged into the Socialist Alliance though. The Socialist Alliance was formed shortly after the Protectorate, and emerged as a major party in the time leading up to independence.

Party Ideology
The Socialist Alliance is a leftist party, which states its main ideology to be democratic socialism. They aim to establish a social democracy in East Sanilla, and also stand for social justice, equality, rule of law, democracy and the need to regulate the economy. They believe that the state should take over responsibility for all education, as well as health care and social support, which traditionally has been a tribal matter. They also promote a republican form of government.

Projection
30-35%
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Social Democratic Party of Sanilla

Party Profile
Despite its name, the Social Democratic Party is not a leftist party. The party was formed when Sanilla was still a Shirerithian barony, and was then a truly social democratic party. It lead an anonymous existence. This was mostly due to imperial repression and the draconian limitations put on free speech and the right of assembly. During the Protectorate, the party drifted slowly to the right with each election.

Party Ideology
The Social Democratic Party can be best described as a center-right, liberal party with a populist streak. They believe in traditional liberal values and the market economy. They maintain that the tribes are the best providers of basic services due to the diverse needs between different groups, but that the central government should provide a basic safety net for those not covered by tribal services. They also believe that the state should interfere in the economy and society where it is needed to protect the rights and welfare of all citizens.

Projection
20-25%
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Green Party

Party Profile
The Green Party is a relatively newly formed party. Formed a few years after independence, the Green Party ties in to the traditional religious belief of respect and caring for the environment. The party is largest in the cities and with followers of the traditional religion.

Party Ideology
The Green Party promotes the conservation of the environment, direct democracy, self government, and decentralisation. They are critical of the capitalist system, and promote a sustainable society based on more humanist values instead of economic ones. The party is considered by outside observers to be a party to the left on the political scale, although they themselves claim to be outside that traditional scale. The Green Party supports a republican form of government and the independence of the provinces, should they so decide in a referendum.

Projection
5-10%
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Civic Action for a Free Sanilla

Party Profile
The Civic Action is a newly formed right-wing populist party, promoting the complete independence of all ethnically Sanillan areas of the Free State.

Party Ideology
The party can best be described as a single issue party, and is headed by the Sanillan folk music artist Xixi. They embrace the traditional Sanillan tribal system and family values, and has many religious members. They are often criticized for being "closet racists", homophobes and xenophobes. A more nuanced view is that they want to preserve the Sanillan culture against outside influence, especially from Shireroth and Alexandria. This is an uphill battle in many areas though, since most Sanillans are open-minded and deeply rooted in their culture and customs.

Projection
0-5%
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Party of Workers and Farmers

Party Profile
The Party of Workers and Farmers, or PWF in English, was formed during the Shirerithian era under the name Workers and Farmers Front, a Communist armed resistance movement. The Front carried out traditional guerilla warfare, especially in the border areas with the rest of Shireroth, but also high profile bombing attacks against targets both inside the Barony and in Shirekeep. It was early blacklisted by the Shirerithian imperial government, and a repression campaign was launched. It was largely unsuccessful though, as most people in the Barony were reluctant to collaborate with the imperial government. The WFF contributed to the institution of the Protectorate, and claimed final victory upon independence. Shortly thereafter they abandoned the armed struggle and reformed into a social movement, represented by a party contesting free elections.

Party Ideology
The PWF combines traditional Marxist teachings with the ideas of Mao and other Communist theorists. They believe in self organisation by workers and farmers, the revolution of the proletariat, and the institution of the dictatorship of the proletariat and the classless society that will follow. They follow the traditional Communist party structure. They are critical towards Capitalism, Monarchy and the tribal system, and promote justice, equality and international cooperation between workers and farmers.

Projection
0-10%
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Democratic People's Party

Party Profile
Despite the North Korean-style name, the Democratic People's Party is a centrist party, formed during the Protectorate to safeguard the interests of the old elite. It has since that time widened its base to include religious people, the educated and urban middle and upper class. It profiles itself as a "third way" party, and claims to be able to cooperate with most parties, except those on the left and right fringes. This makes it a potential coalition partner for both the Socialist Alliance and the Social Democratic Party, as well as the Green Party.

Party Ideology
The Democratic People's Party is a traditional social liberal party, promoting economic freedom, a social safety net, equality and justice. They are ambiguous towards the tribal system, and many members promote a system where basic services, like health care and education, should be provided by private companies and cooperatives, but payed for by taxation of all.

Projection
15-20%
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National Action Party

Party Profile
The National Action Party is a party that formed during the independence movement, promoting independence for Sanilla and all "related peoples" (roughly meaning the Amarri and Passikaaners). Their popularity decreased rapidly after independence.

Party Ideology
The NAP promotes increased decentralisation and autonomy for the provinces. It is mainly a federal party, critical to increased federal interference in provincial and local affairs. Their vision for the federal government is that it should be reformed into a confederation, where the federal level only handles national defense and foreign affairs, as well as certain commercial and trade issues, with all other issues delegated to the provinces and local governments.

Projection
0-10%
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Sanilla First

Party Profile
Sanilla First is basically a Fascist party with a Nazi streak. It was formed after independence as a reaction to a decline in the economy due to the turbulence after independence. It has now abandoned its earlier talk of racial purity with talk about culture and religion, mainly which cultures and religions that do not belong in Sanilla.

Party Ideology
The party wants to minimize immigration to Sanilla, claiming that "we cannot support all the people wanting to come here. We don't have enough jobs or money for that". Behind the scenes and on internet forums, the reasons are more racist, with claims of immigrants coming to Sanilla to "steal our jobs" and "live on welfare". The party has recently banned the wearing of uniforms, but "Firsters" can still be seen in brown shirts and boots, marching on select occasions.

Projection
0-5%
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Minor Parties

Istvani People's Party
Ethnically based party for the Istvani minority. Centrist, aimed to protect the rights of the indigenous population.

Left Front
Left-wing party, promoting democratic socialism. Somewhere between the Communists and Socialist Alliance on the political scale.

Communist Party
Left-wing party, pretty similar to the PWF, but without the farmers. Split from the WFF due to personal conflicts.

Labor Party
Center-left social democratic party, used to be a big player during the protectorate, has now dwindled to almost nothing. Discussing a merger with the Socialist Alliance.

Farmer Union
Center-right party, based in the countryside. Aimed at protecting and promoting the interests of farmers and other commercial interests in the countryside. Was a large party during the Shirerithian occupation, has now also dwindled to almost nothing. Is hoping to claim a few seats in the first free parliament of Sanilla.

Christian Democratic Party
A party representing the Christian minority in Sanilla, although most Christians are projected to vote for other parties. Center-right, promotes traditional family values, Capitalism and morality.

Right Party
The largest right-wing party during the Shirerithian era, viewed as collaborators with the Shirerithian occupants. Supported the Protectorate, campaigned against independence. This position earned them the nick-name the "Wrong Party". Close to extinction.

Yardi People's Party
Ethnically based party for the Yardi minority in the south. Centrist and strong in the Yardi minority, especially the nationalists and separatists. Advocates more autonomy for Ni and for it to become a federal subject, either a territory or province. A small minority advocates complete independence.
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