Republic (Faroe Islands)

Tjóðveldi [ tʃoʊvɛldɪ ] is a political party in the Faroe Islands. The German name is Republican. The party was founded in 1948. By September 2007, the official name was Tjóðveldisflokkurin ( Republican Party ). Its most prominent spokesman is Høgni Hoydal.

Political orientation

Tjóðveldi seeks an independent Faroese Republic. This means on the one hand, the complete severance of Denmark, on the other hand, the abolition of the monarchy, which could persist through a personal union with the Kingdom of Denmark, theoretically, in the case of state independence. In this regard Tjóðveldi is the most radical Faroese party. What their supporters is considered consistently criticized by their opponents as dogmatic.

In contrast to the well - but more moderate - intent on sovereignty bourgeois- conservative Fólkaflokkurin ( People's Party), the Republicans are socio-politically left -oriented. They are also called socialists. They are more radical than the Javnaðarflokkurin ( Social Democrats ), which occupies a wait to negative stance on the issue of secession from Denmark. Thus, while each are punctual matches here, the trench to liberal Sambandsflokkurin ( Unionists ) is significant in every respect. Accordingly, the debate between these two camps is the polemical. A coalition seems inconceivable.

Tjóðveldis followers often find themselves in the working class and intellectuals. Stronghold, for example, Tórshavn with its urban population. The Republicans joined soon after the founding of the older parties. In Løgtingswahlen share of the vote to 20 percent fluctuates. So you joined the group of " big four ".

Since the name change of 2007, Tjóðveldi defined as Green Party.

History

Referendum 1946

The historical roots of Tjóðveldi go back to the debacle of the referendum of 14 September 1946 and the constitutional crisis of the Faroe Islands. At that time there was only a razor-thin majority for independence from Denmark with a voter turnout of only about 60%. The anger at the voting options ( "all or nothing " ) was blamed by many for the low participation, especially as the Fólkaflokkurin for a third option occurred ( " self-government within the Kingdom "), which could not be specified, and causes the boycott. While the Social Democratic Javnaðarflokkurin and the pro- Danish Sambandsflokkurin for connection to Denmark was, it was so only a Løgtingsabgeordneten, the social-democratic " dissidents " Jákup í Jákupsstovu who entered consistently for the sovereign state as the Faroe Republic.

Except Classroom there was beyond a movement that was carried by the home-coming students who persevered during the British occupation of the Faroe Islands in World War II in Copenhagen, and then immediately went to work to constitute itself as an elite young Faroese nation. At the same time they sought an alliance with the working class and represented social demands. The fact that the majority of the Faroe Islanders voted in the referendum for independence, was seen as an expression of a non-parliamentary opposition.

Then caused the cancellation of the result by Denmark and the resolution of the Løgtings For additional explosives. Only Jákup í Jákupsstovu went to the resolution at the regular scheduled meeting to express his protest so ( disregard the Copenhagen act). He was expelled from the Social Democrats.

Founded in 1948

As a compromise in the constitutional crisis, the Home Rule Act of the Faroe Islands in 1948 brought into force. This point there was no referendum, but rather, a majority found among the established parties. The original vote result - detachment of Denmark - was still in the room, and so the formation of a new party was near.

On 22 and 23 May 1948 Tjóðveldisflokkurin was founded. In addition to the republican ultimate goal, which finds itself in the name, was the social concern which improve the situation of workers and fishermen, the second programmatic cornerstones of the new party.

In the next Løgtingswahlen 1950 the Republicans attracted by two members to parliament. In 1954 there were six and 1958 seven MPs. Since the party is stable at a potential selector 20%.

The leaders of those early years were among other DP Danielsen, Frederik Hansen, Erlendur Patursson, Jákup í Jákupsstovu, Andrea Arting, Andreas Ziska, Hanus við Høgadalsá, Debes Joensen Hans, Jóhan Simonsen, Karsten Hoydal and Sigurð Joensen.

Development for the ruling party

1962 Tjóðveldi participated for the first time in a coalition government with the People's Party and the Sjálvstýrisflokkurin, the formerly strong self-government party that only a small party had taken longer, but is often tip the scales.

After a few more government investments in shifting coalitions, the Republicans were the strongest party on 30 April 1998 with eight deputies. Again, she formed a coalition with the People's Party and Sjálvstýri. The young Høgni Hoydal ( grandson of Karsten Hoydal ) entered the political scene and was Deputy Prime Minister of the country. This government continued detachment from Denmark on their agenda and was re-elected on 30 April 2002. However, the detachment process had already failed, so had to be content with more modest demands.

2004 Finally, the Republicans were again the largest party with eight deputies, but remained in opposition.

When Løgtingswahl on 19 January 2008, the Republicans were able to defend their top position. In the formation of a left-wing government they had, however, left to the Social Democrats Jóannes Eidesgaard the Office of the Government. Høgni Hoydal was Foreign Minister of the Faroe Islands - a function that had previously been always perceived by the Prime Minister. The coalition collapsed in September 2008.

Løgtingsabgeordnete since 2011

• Bjort Samuelsen
• Høgni Hoydal
• Kristina Háfoss
• Gunvor Balle
• Páll á Reynatúgvu
• Sirid Stenberg

Member of the Folketing

Tjóðveldi could win a seat for the first time in 2001 in the Danish Parliament and defended it successfully in the elections of 2005 and 2007. Hoydal joined the North Atlantic group.

• Høgni Hoydal (2001-2011)

International cooperation

Tjóðveldisflokkurin fosters cooperation with republican and left-wing parties in Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. The fact that the Faroe Islands are broadly represented since 2007 equal to the Nordic Council, the party also writes about how to build the house of the North as the main cultural center of the country.

The founding of the West Nordic Council as a body of parliamentarians Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, is based on an initiative by the Faroese Republicans.