Centre Party (Faroe Islands)
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Centre Party Miðflokkurin | |
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File:Miðflokkurin logo.png | |
Leader | Jenis av Rana |
Founded | 30 May 1992 |
Split from | Christian People's Party |
Ideology | |
Political position | Right-wing |
Nordic affiliation | Centre Group |
Colours | Blue |
Løgting | 2 / 33 |
Folketing (Faroe seats) | 0 / 2 |
Election symbol | |
H | |
Website | |
midflokkurin | |
The Centre Party (Faroese: Miðflokkurin) is a Christian democratic,[1] conservative[7] political party on the Faroe Islands, led by Jenis av Rana. The party is known for its social conservatism, particularly its stance on LGBT rights.[8]
At the 2008 Faroese general election, the party won 8.4% of the popular vote and 3 out of 33 seats. In the 2011 Faroese general election, the party fell to 6.2% and two seats.
Parliament members and ministers
Since 2011, these members represent the party in the Løgting:
Leaders
Party leaders
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Parliamentary leaders
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History of Centre Party in the Faroese and Danish general elections
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References
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