Self-Government (Faroe Islands)
Sjálvstýri (previously Sjálvstýrisflokkurin) (English: referred to interchangeably as Independence, Self-Government, or Home Rule) is a liberal, autonomist political party on the Faroe Islands. It is currently led by the Mayor of Klaksvík, Jógvan Skorheim.
Self-Government Sjálvstýri | |
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| Leader | Sámal Petur í Grund (acting) |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Ideology | Liberalism Social liberalism Regionalism Autonomism |
| Political position | Centre |
| National affiliation | Danish Social Liberal Party |
| Nordic affiliation | Centre Group |
| Colours | Purple and blue |
| Løgting | 0 / 33 |
| Folketing (Faroe seats) | 0 / 2 |
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| Website | |
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Nýtt Sjálvstýri traditionally supported greater autonomy for the Faroes within the Kingdom of Denmark, but in 1998 it agreed, as part of a coalition deal with Tjóðveldi and Fólkaflokkurin, to support national independence for the Faroes. Today it supports obtaining independence through gradually increasing Faroese autonomy until the Faroe Islands becomes a de facto independent state.
At the 2008 election to the Løgting, the party won 7.2% of the popular vote and 2 out of 33 seats. In early elections in 2011, the party's vote fell to 4.2% and it lost one seat. At the 2011 election to the Løgting, the party won 4% of the votes and got 2 members elected.