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Political Overview

Framland Parliament (Landsting) Building

Politics: Framland is a multi‐party democracy with open elections. Its politics is relatively conservative with a social democratic bent. While there are a number of political parties in the state, the political landscape has been dominated for decades by the Framland Liberal Party (FLIP) and Framland Democratic Party (FDP). They have been historically opposing and competing entities, which both occupy the traditional center ground. In 2011 came a political realignment when Framland’s Labor Party (FLP), typically the state's third political party, became the dominant party.

Government: Framland is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democratic system of governance. Parliament (Framish: Landsting) comprises of 165 members who are elected by popular vote with representatives apportioned according to the populations from five political districts (called counties). While the head of state is the King of Framland, this is a largely ceremonial position with real political power being vested in the Prime Minister, Rudolf Lindblad, (Framland Labor Party) who is the head of the government as appointed by the King.

Foreign Relations: Diplomatic relations with all United Nations (UN) countries.

Legal System: Mixed system of civil, common and customary law.

International Agreements: Framland is not given to political alliances and has no definitive treaty obligations with the exception of the Gulf of Bothnia Cooperation Council (GBCC). Fully supported by its citizens, Framland is a member of the United Nations.

Strategic Aim

Framland's goal is to maintain her independence. Key elements in achieving this goal are its commitment to neutrality, regional stability, and support to the UN.

Historical Summary

Framland was originally a semi‐independent duchy within the Skolkan Empire. It declared its independence in 1905 in conjunction with Norway. Since that time, Torrike and Bothnia have routinely attempted to influence Framish politics, but its independence has never been physically threatened. Even after heavy pressure, Framland was able to remain neutral during both World War I (WWI) and World War II (WWII). During the Cold War, Framland leaned westward but maintained both political and economic relations with Donovia. Following WWI, the Royals followed the path of other European nations in creating a legislative body (Parliament) and setting up a representative government. Since the fall of the Warsaw pact, its political stance has become decidedly pro‐Western and pro‐North Atlantic Treaty organization (NATO), but has declined to apply for NATO membership. However, to counter the threat of reintegration into a Torrike-led empire and assist in maintaining their independence, Framland routinely plays a possible NATO membership to keep Torrike in check.

Framland has always been a nation that is moderately prosperous, democratic, and possessing a strong sense of national identity. The Framish people clearly consider themselves Europeans, but are hesitant to become a member of the European Union (EU), seeing it as compromising their national identity. Framland maintains good relations with the rest of the European nations.

Political System

The political system of Framland is grounded on the objectives of the parliamentary form of representative democracy. Also, Framland has a multi‐party system. The Framish people embrace the existence of multiple political parties which they see as a contribution to a better functioning state due to the competition and oppositions that arise among the various parties.

Structure

Framland is a Constitutional Monarchy with a parliamentary democratic system of governance. State power is formally distributed between three institutions: the Council of State (the executive branch), Parliament (the legislative branch), and the courts (the judicial branch). There is also a geographical distribution of political power into state, county, and municipal levels.

Framland Government Structure

Branches of Government

Executive

Head of State. The head of state in Framland is His Royal Highness the King of Framland, Erasmus II. The Kingdom is hereditary and can be inherited by both sexes. In keeping with the State's parliamentary system of government, the King exercises a mainly ceremonial role. As part of this role, the King undertakes the opening of Parliament every autumn, formally appoints new Governments, and presides over the Council of State at the Royal Palace. The King does not take part in Government debates, but as the leader of the Council of State, Government decisions are formally taken by the King. He is also the Supreme Commander of the Framish Armed Forces.

However, one significant power he possesses is the right to veto legislation. The right to veto is suspensive (authority to postpone Government decisions). If vetoed by the King, the Government has to reconvene in order to either abide by the King’s veto, or to re‐draft and present for his approval. In the event of another veto, the case will be dismissed until after the following general election. If the Government once again adopts the case, the King can no longer stop implementation.

County Governors are appointed by the monarch to ensure that government policies are implemented in the counties.

Executive Power. The Council of State is Framland's executive power and its members are normally referred to as the Government. The Council of State normally convenes every week, and is presided over by the King. The Constitution states that the members of the Government are to be selected by the King.

The Prime Minister who is appointed by the King leads the Government. The current Prime Minister is Rudolf Lindblad, (Framland Labor Party) who was appointed on 9 March 2011. The office of the Prime Minister is the central office of the Council of State and the Government. The office has two principal functions: to serve as secretariat to the Council of State (the King, the Prime Minister and the Government ministers) and to assist the Prime Minister in leading and coordinating the work of the Government.

Most decisions made by the executive power are taken by a minister in his or her capacity as head of a ministry. Any decisions which a minister does not have the authority to make will then be made by the Government. When the Government passes resolutions in the plenary, it acts as the Council of State under the King's leadership.

The Framish government consists of following ministries:

Framish Government Ministries

Foreign Affairs (MFA)				Interior (MoI)
Finance (MoF)				Education and Skills (MoE&S)
Enterprise, Trade and Employment (MoET&E)				Justice, Equality and Law Reform (JE&LR)
Defense (MoD)				Agriculture and Food (MoA&F)
Industry (MoInd)				Health and Children (MoH&C)
The Environment (MoE)				Transport (MoT)
Welfare (MoW)
Arts, Sport and Tourism (MoAS&T)				Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (MoCMNR)

Legislative

Framland’s unicameral parliament comes into power through the system of proportional representation that exists in multi seat constituencies. It remains in power for a four‐year period. There are 165 seats or members of Parliament and general elections are held every four years. Parliament cannot be dissolved and there is no opportunity to call for new elections outside the general election year. There are no by‐elections.

Judicial

The Judiciary of Framland functions independently without the interference from the executive and legislative branches. The Supreme Court handles all the civil and customary laws. Sometimes, even the legislature takes suggestions from the Supreme Court and works under its International Court of Justice (ICJ) administration. The top Supreme Court Judges manage all the impeachment cases that were earlier under the administration of the High Court. Along with the Supreme Court, there are city courts, appeal courts and conciliation councils that handle civil cases. In criminal cases, defendants are afforded free legal counsel. Indigent persons are granted free legal counsel in certain civil cases as well.

Each municipality has a conciliation council, elected by the municipal council, to mediate in lesser civil cases to settle them, if possible, before they go to court; under some conditions the conciliation councils also render judgments. The courts of first instance are town courts and rural courts, which try both civil and criminal cases. Their decisions may be brought before a court of appeals, which also serves as a court of first instance in more serious criminal cases. There are five such courts. Appeals may be taken to the Supreme Court in Freja, which consists of a chief justice and 17 judges. Special courts include a Social Insurance Court and a Labor Disputes Court who mediates industrial relations disputes.

The Courts. The Framish court system has a three‐tier structure:

• The Supreme Court (1)
• The Courts of Appeal (5)
• The District Courts (currently about 50)

If the conciliation boards – which can pass judgement in simple disputes – and the Interlocutory Appeals Committee of the Supreme Court are included, it could be argued that there were five tiers, but this is not customary. Supranational courts of law, primarily the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), also have practical significance for Framish citizens.

In addition to the Supreme Court, the five courts of appeal represent the regular appellate courts in Framland. Rulings from the district courts – as well as from the land consolidation courts – can be brought before the courts of appeal. In exceptional cases, the court of appeal hears cases in the first instance. Not all rulings may be reviewed by the Court of Appeal, as there are restrictions on access, based on the value of the subject matter in civil cases, and the severity of the crime in criminal cases. The probability of success of an appeal is also assessed before the case is presented to the Court.

Civil Administration

The Civil Service of Framland is the collective term for the permanent staff of the Departments of State and certain State Agencies who advise and work for the Government of Framland. It officially consists of two components, the Civil Service of the Government and the Civil Service of the State. Whilst these two components are typically seen as one organization, their fundamental operations are significantly different. A third area, Public Service, is often included when discussing civil service in Framland, however, functions and services provided through public service are actually different.

Civil Service of the Government. The Civil Service of the Government is the body of civil servants which advise and carry out the work of the Government. Each of the 15 Ministers of Government has a civil service department headed by a Secretary General. The head of the Civil Service of Framland is the Secretary General to the Government, who is also referred to as the Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister.

The largest reform of the civil service occurred in 1982 when the abolition of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs led to the halving of civil service numbers.

The affected personnel, mainly postal and telecommunications workers were transferred to private companies.

Domestic Policies

The Domestic Policy of Framland aims to provide a safe, secure and prosperous environment behind own borders for its citizens. The main domestic priorities are as follows:

• Create an economic environment that provides employment for all citizens
• Provide health services that ensure timely and high quality health care all over Framland
• Provide a safe and secure environment for all citizens of Framland
• Provide sustainable conditions for Framish industry

Energy Production. Hydroelectricity is vital to the Framish energy production. While a political majority is for continuing to develop this source of energy, there are a few environmentalist groups, with close ties to the Greens, who could affect the political agenda and thus the issue potentially becoming a source of political conflict.

EU Membership. The FDP’s outspoken pro‐European attitude led to a change of government in the 2011 general election. The vast majority of the population oppose EU membership, but the debate is continuously ongoing.

Framish Neutrality. Public support for Partnership for Peace (PfP) has increased in recent years, and Framland continues to contemplate its membership. Within the Government there are also strong voices in support of joining NATO, but there is currently no indication that Framland will abandon its neutral posture.

National Arctic Strategy

Framland’s Arctic policy is centered on relations with neighboring countries. The government of Framland believes that the best way to protect Framland’s interests in the Arctic is by developing a robust group of partner nations. Framland views its northern areas as essential to further economic growth and of great cultural significance. The Government of Framland desires to maintain its engagement in global cooperation in the high north and in international arenas where the Arctic is discussed. This includes promoting cross-border local and regional cooperation. This strategy is outlined in five primary themes. 

• Maintaining a reliable and predictable methodology. Framland desires to ensure that it maintains a predictable approach in the Arctic. The government believes that transparent planning with regional partners is the best way to maintain this predictability.  
• Stressing the advantages of mutual aid. The growing global awareness of the importance of the Arctic has led to a propensity to focus on competing interests. The long established forums and councils are being disregarded. The government of Framland wants to encourage the use of the established international governance organizations to ensure that the international decisions are based on facts and benefit all. 
• Taking a broad approach to climate change in the Arctic. While some of the international community may view the Arctic’s melting as a rich opportunity, Framland desires to take a broader approach to reducing greenhouse gases and climate change. The rapid melting of the Arctic is viewed as a threat to the ecosystem and a reduction in species diversity that will have longer term impacts. The government of Framland is committed to supporting groups and treaties that combat climate change.
• Promoting Sustainable Development.  Framland wishes to promote cross-border local and regional cooperation to promote sustainable development goals. This includes the development of ocean policies regarding fishing, mining, and green technology development.  
• Leading in technological development and job creation: Framland desires to by a global leader of polar technological development. Working through its neighbors, Framland sees new opportunities and wishes to be viewed as a leader in value creation in the Arctic region. 

Law Enforcement

The National Police in Framland is subordinate to the Ministry of Justice and Equality. A Government appointed National Commissioner of the Framish Police (NCFP) is responsible for the day‐to‐day running of the force. For policing purposes, Framland is divided into five Police Districts each led by a District Assistant Commissioner. Each district is made up of a number of Municipal Sub‐Districts with a Chief Superintendent in charge. The Police organization is completely independent from the military forces. However, in certain emergency situations, such as rescue operations and natural catastrophes, the police may be assisted by military personnel. In such cases, the military personnel fall under the command of the police and must follow the laws and regulations which govern police actions.

Framland National Police Structure

Functions and Missions. The mission of the National Police is to ensure a predictable, efficient and flexible service for the benefit of the public. The Framish Police Directorate was established in 1995 to develop and co‐ordinate the central, district, and local organizations of the police department. The Framland National Police Force has responsibility for carrying out all policing duties in the country. In addition, it provides State security services and carries out all criminal and traffic law enforcement.

Structure and Organization. The Police Districts are under the command of a District Assistant Commissioner who has full responsibility for all policing in his district. Each police district has its own headquarters. The districts are divided into municipal sub‐districts under the command of a Police Chief Superintendent. Special agencies, such as special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams, are organized directly under the National Commissioner.

Staff Data. There are approximately 14,000 members of Framland National Police Force. About 12,000 are uniformed, the rest are plain clothed detectives. Only detectives are authorized to carry firearms.

Education and Training. The Framish Police University College is the central educational institution for the police service in Framland. Basic training for police officers is a three‐year curriculum aimed at providing a broad practical and theoretical foundation. The College has a comprehensive education program. The key areas are: policing tasks, crime investigation and prevention, and prosecution and administrative responsibilities, in addition to leadership. The first and third years of the study program are taken at the College, while the second is a year of on‐the‐ground training, in which the students are divided into groups at training units in police districts around the country. Of all applicants admitted to the Framish Police University College in 2005, 37% were women. In an effort to continuously improve public safety, extensive research is conducted at the Framish Police University College which comprises of both short‐ and long‐term projects. Research typically is concentrated on police duties, the effects of policing, the role of the police, and other aspects of police operations.

Search and Rescue (SAR)

Search and Rescue operations are conducted in cooperation with military forces under police command. National SAR coordination is the responsibility of the MOD Situation Center. Reporting to the Situation Center are two regional rescue centers under the leadership of the local Police Chief Superintendents. These two centers divide the country into a northern and southern area of responsibility and provide SAR services for their respective region. The SAR capabilities utilized are mainly military, but civil resources and the Civil Defense support them. The two regional rescue centers in Framland are:

• Luleå Rescue Center (North)
• Sundsvall Rescue Center (South)

State Security

Framland Foreign Intelligence Service (FFIS)

Framland’s Foreign Intelligence Service (FFIS) is a combined military and civilian intelligence service. Organizationally, it is under the Ministry of Defense and has the status of a state agency on separate budget support. The Service reports to the Prime Minister through the Minister of Defense.

Framland Police Security Service (PSS)

The Police Security Service (PSS) is a state agency, subordinated to the Ministry of Justice. The main focus of the PSS is the internal security and counterintelligence. Besides, it provides services to the armed forces of the country in the areas of military counterintelligence, information security and advises on security of military installations, procedures, force protection and material.

Civil Defense

The Civil Defense was set up in 1950, to be part of the national defense structure as a necessary civil response to potential hazards which might arise in a war situation. The organization was designed to undertake non‐combat activities and measures to afford defense against, or mitigate the effects on, personnel and property by an attack on the state or of hazards otherwise arising during a time of war or emergency such as from radioactive fallout, biological or chemical warfare.

The Framland Government addressed the Civil Defense area in the context of current roles and activities. The Government committed itself to provide the necessary infrastructure and training to enable the Civil Defense organization to continue to develop its capacity. Focus was put on response to emergencies as a high quality second line emergency service. At the same time, the Civil Defense organization must facilitate community support activities while preserving the voluntary nature and ethos of the organization.

The Government also committed itself to providing the necessary framework for the future development of Civil Defense by modernizing the legislation governing Civil Defense with additional measure to assist with the recruitment of new members to the organization. Civil Defense is an all‐volunteer organization currently comprising of approximately 6,000 members.

Framland Civil Defense Board. The Framland Civil Defense Board is responsible for Civil Defense at the national level. Prior to this, the Civil Defense function at the national level was the responsibility of the Minister for Defense and was normally delegated as a specific function of the Minster of State and administered by the Department of Defense.

The County authorities are responsible for delivering Civil Defense at the local level through the Civil Defense Officer, a full‐time employee of the county administration. This process is facilitated by each municipality through the provision of the necessary infrastructure such as office premises, meeting/training centers and facilities for storing vehicles and equipment. While the Board covers 70% of approved non‐capital expenditures incurred, the municipality funds the remaining 30%.

Elections

Framland elects its legislature on a national level. Parliament has 165 members elected for a four year term (during which it may not be dissolved) by the proportional representation in multi‐seat constituencies.

The Framish electoral system is based on the principle of direct election and proportional representation, and voting is by secret ballot. The ballot is a vote for a list of representatives from a political party and the names on the party list are candidates representing that particular party. These candidates have been chosen based upon the nomination conventions of each party. Five counties in Framland constitute the constituencies and have different numbers of seats in Parliament according to their size and population.

Elections are held every second year, alternating between elections for the Parliament and local elections, both of which are held on a four‐yearly basis.

Framland uses the same system in both local and national elections when it comes to distributing mandates. This method is the modified Sainte‐Laguë method and the underlying principle is that the number of seats a party gets in Parliament should be as close to the relative number of votes the party got in the election.

There are some exceptions to the above‐mentioned principle. As part of its commitment to representative democracy, Framland employs two methods of adjusting the election results:

• Leveling Seats: It is possible for a party to receive a significant number of votes overall, but fail to get a high enough count in any single constituency to win any parliamentary seats. A small number of seats are nominated as leveling seats, which are allocated to any party winning four per cent or more of the total vote, but not winning any specific constituency.
• The Rural Additions: The allocation of seats to an area are slightly biased in favor of rural areas, so winning a rural seat requires fewer votes than winning an urban one. The intention is to ensure that rural issues are not unduly neglected in favor of urban ones. However, this system has lately been heavily criticized for being undemocratic and the mathematical basis of the allocation has been challenged.

Suffrage. Suffrage is universal from the year a person turns 18 years old, even if the person turns 18 later in the year the election is held. Only Framish citizens can vote in Parliamentary elections, but foreigners who have lived in Framland for three years continuously can vote in the local elections. Women's suffrage was adopted in 1921.

The Head of State is not considered a "citizen" and cannot vote. Other member of the Royal Family are eligible to vote, but traditionally do not do so.

Elections 2015

The King asked the Labor Party to form the Government after the last elections 3 years ago.

Democratic Party. 15 years ago the party achieved the worst election in its entire history, but has seen a strong surge in polls in the past five years.

Labor Party. Labor got 28 per cent of the votes in the general election in 2015. Labor Party is the second largest political party in Framland

Liberal Party. Having initially been a major party in Framland, it has in recent times become marginalized. After the 2011 and 2015 elections, it is now in opposition.

Green Party. In the election outcome the party retained seats in the House of Representatives 2009 and continues to be available to any center center-left party.

Nationalist Party. The Nationalist Party has been unable to form a government and has failed to enter as a coalition partner but continues to hold a strong support base.

General elections are every four years. In the last election, there were 1,493,398 persons eligible to vote. Of this, 1,284,322 actually voted for an 87% turnout rate.

International Political Issues

Disputes with Torrike on Territorial Waters

The exploitation of the economic zone in the Baltic Sea off Framland, and fishing rights in the area near the border between the countries’ economic zones, is of particular concern and importance. While the disputes in this area have been relatively few and low‐key, the issue could over time, perhaps in combination with other contentious issues, take on increased importance and therefore potentially develop into a source of political conflict between the two nations.

Territorial Disputes with Torrike

Closely related to their territorial economic disputes, there is an ongoing debate over the ownership of several small islands in vicinity of Gävle. Regardless of its current population, Framland claims historical ownership, as most of the islands mainly had Framish population at the time of dissolution of the Skolkan Empire.

Dispute over Water Resources

Most Framish Rivers originate in Torrike. Torrikan exploitation of these rivers for hydro electrical purposes causes occasional friction between the two countries. The Framish argument is that Torrikan control over the water level in the rivers makes Framish hydro electrical production unpredictable. Another aspect of the dispute over water resources could have an impact on the fishery resources in the rivers that originate in Torrike and flow from west to east into the Baltic Sea. The same logic applies to the lumber industry. Although there is currently significant cooperation between the two countries, a continuing atmosphere of collaboration requires considerable and continuing political buy‐in, the extent of which could change over time unless the agreements are mutually beneficial and handled with appropriate nimbleness.

Trilateral Discussions on Transportation Infrastructure

Framland’s dependency on railroad transportation through Torrike to access Norwegian ice‐free harbors causes occasional friction between the three countries.

International Relationships

Foreign Policy

The foreign policy of Framland is based on the premise that national security is best served by staying free of alliances in peacetime in order to remain a neutral country in the event of war.

United Nations

Framland is a member of the United Nations and participates enthusiastically in the activities of the organization. The strong interest of the Framish Government and people in international cooperation and peacemaking has been supplemented in the early 1980s by renewed attention to GBCC and European security questions.

Diplomatic Ties

Framland and several South American countries have open diplomatic channels with embassies in the respective capitals. This is also the case for Olvana. Relations are strictly diplomatic, there are no coalitions or alliances with any of the countries.

Relations with Donovia

Framland and Donovia have normal political relations with growing economic and cultural exchanges, especially on a regional basis; however, they both foster an age‐old distrust, and have diverging attitudes toward democracy and human rights. Framland is likely to prioritize environmental issues, economic growth and the Baltic Sea region.

Relations with NATO

Framland sees itself as a peace‐loving country that should remain militarily neutral, and will not be a member of any military alliance. To balance Torrike’s ambition of a greater Torrike-led empire, Framland has in recent years had a cooperative relationship to NATO. Framland has not seriously considered full membership in NATO, it is, however, contemplating to seek membership in the PfP. Although Framland has no direct military relationship with NATO, they do occasionally participate as observers in NATO exercises. Support to NATO‐led UN operations has also been considered, but no commitment has been made. Official media is in support of the political view on NATO.

Relations with Arnland

Framland and Arnland are mutually cooperative due to a joint view on Torrikan influence and dependency. Both nations have a distrust of Torrike's aspirations for a new empire. While Arnland wants to establish stronger political ties, Framland assumes a more “distant” posture towards Arnland. Framland and Arnland have very limited military links; mainly because Framland looks upon Arnland as a source of instability in the region. Other than trade and tourism, there is limited economic cooperation between the two countries. Because of trade and tourism Framland and Arnland share maritime, air and land communication infrastructure. Many Frams and Arns do share a cultural background. Even today, there are family ties that can be found between the two.

Logo of the GBCC

Gulf of Bothnia Cooperation Council

Framland remains committed to neutrality and is therefore not a member of any regional or military alliances. It is however a signatory member of the Gulf of Bothnia Cooperation Council (GBCC), a regional intergovernmental political and economic union. Member States consist of all countries of the Gulf of Bothnia: Arnland, Bothnia, Framland, Otso, and Torrike.

Arctic Oriented International Relationships

Framland’s relationship with Torrike is extremely good and Torrike is seen as a useful ally in discussions on matters concerning the Arctic. The Western European Arctic states have multi-layered international partnerships and alliances. Bothnia and Torrike are members of the European Union (EU). Framland and Otso are not EU members but participate in the EU’s border-free Schengen Area. Framland, Bothnia, Otso, and Torrike also participate in the Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers, which are for integration and cooperation between the Nordic states.

The Arctic Security Forces Roundtable

The Arctic Security Forces Roundtable is a multinational forum to improve communications and maritime domain awareness. Canada, Framland, Bothnia, Arnland, Donovia, Torrike, and the U.S. are members. The Council temporarily disinvited founding member Donovia because of Donvia’s aggressive military posture in Europe.

Other Arctic International Organizations

• Arctic Council
• Arctic Coast Guard Forum (ACGF)
• Barents Euro-Arctic Council
• International Seabed Authority (ISA)
• International Maritime Organization (IMO) 
• Nordic Council

Political Parties

Framland’s most significant political parties are:

• Framland Labor Party (FLP): Left Wing
• Framland Democratic Party (FDP): Centre‐Right Wing
• Framland Liberal Party (FLIP): Centre
• Framland Green Party (FGP): Centre‐Left Wing
• Framland Nationalist Party (FNP): Right Wing

Framland Labor Party (FLP).

The FLP was founded in 1905. In gained its first parliamentary seats in 1907 and has been one of Framland`s largest political parties since 1920.

The FLP has a vision of a just world without poverty, in peace and ecological balance, where people are free and equal and have influence on the conditions affecting their lives. The FLP is a social democratic party committed to liberty, democracy and social justice. It is a reformist party that believes in partnership and cooperation on national as well as international level. By acting together rather than just as individuals, they believe they can make a better society for all.

The most important political allies are the FGP and the FLIP. The FLP and the trade union movement have common historical roots. There has always been a close cooperation between these two branches of the labor movement. However, the organizational and decision‐making structures of the party and the Confederation of Trade Unions are separate and fully independent.

Framland Democratic Party (FDP).

Founded in 1921, the Democratic Party is the third oldest party in Framland, after the Liberal and Labor Parties. In the interwar era, one of the main goals for the party was to achieve a center‐right alliance against the growing labor movement. From 1966 to 2007, the party participated in six governments.

The FDP is not a member of any permanent political alliance, but cooperates as necessary with Framland Nationalist Party and occasionally with Framland Liberal Party.

Framland Liberal Party (FLIP).

The FLIP was founded in 1905. Having initially been a major party in Framland, it has become marginalized in recent years.

In the last few election campaigns, the FLIP's main focus has been on environmental issues, education, small‐business and social issues. The FLIP advocates higher taxes on activities that damage the environment. The party advocates a reform of the Framish welfare state through a guaranteed minimum income for all citizens. Some other issues that the Framland Liberal Party advocate are increased labor immigration, an approach to a system of Flat tax with deductions, and more power to local authorities (counties and municipalities). At the national convention in 2005, the FLIP decided with a margin of only five votes to still oppose Framland joining the European Union. It prefers continued membership in the European Economic Area.

The FLIP cooperates with the Framland Green Party and Framland Labor party and, when it suits their purpose, the FDP.

Framland Green Party (FGP).

The FGP was formed in 1981 by a group of people interested in better planning, social justice, sustainable economic growth and protection of our natural environment.

Alliances: The FGP does not take part in any formal political alliance in Framland. It cooperates with any party or organization that serves its purpose.

Framland Nationalist Party (FNP).

The FNP is a Christian Democratic party founded in 1933. It was founded as a reaction to the growing secularism in Framland in the 1930s.

Ideology: The party follows their European counterparts in many ways, arguing that the state should care for its citizens but not get otherwise economically involved. Framland Nationalist Party strongly opposes membership in the European Union.

Alliances: The FNP cooperates well with the FDP in most cases.

Other Political Entities

Interest Groups

A number of labor organizations of different political colors are active in Framland.

Pressure Groups

The “United Skolkan” movement is small, but very vocal group arguing that Framland would be safer and more prosperous in a reunited Skolkan. As a first step, the group proposes to enter a Framland / Torrike union. William Oxen is the current leader of the movement.

“Our Children’s Future” (OCF) is an environmentalist movement especially concerned about untouched nature, nuclear power plants, and sustainable development. The group has currently 600 active members across the country. The OCF has its main office in Freja. Their current leader is Siw Harenstam.