Economy:The Social Democratic Party supports the creation of a regulated market economy geared towards job creation and equality enforced through progressive taxation and the establishment of a living wage.
Establishing a publicly owned water, power and rail company to remove profiteering and add needed investment to these sectors of the economy
The creation of a progressive tax system and and an efficient tax agency to ensure that everyone in the country pays their fair of tax.
The establishment of a living wage to ensure that everyone from the top to the working class can afford to live in this country.
A ban on payday lenders with smaller institutions and credit unions being promoted for those unable to get funds from mainstream institutions.
The implementation and enforcement of strict regulation on the financial sector and the creation of a divide between payment and high-street banking.
The creation of a system of friendly cooperation between union leaders and the upper management of companies. (based on the German model)
A strong maternity and paternity leave system and the creation of public nurseries for people wanting to get back into the workforce
Legally enforced equal pay between male and female workers
Assistance for small and medium sized business owners (maybe lower taxation for them?)
National Security:The establishment of a small professional military for the purpose of self-defence and future United Nations missions
The establishment of a national security agency with stringent checks in order to maintain security without sacrificing civil liberties
Strong opposition to organised crime and all forms of corruption through the establishment of specific anti-corruption agencies and organised crime departments in national police forces.
Social Issues(Possible) Decriminalising possession of small drug quantities (for personal use)
(Possible) Legalisation of marijuana under the control of publicly owned stores
Oppose racism, sexism and forms of fascism
Opposition to the establishment of a monarchy in any form
Legalisation (or) decriminalisation of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
Cultural IssuesSupport local media through the creation of subsidies
The establishment of an independent national broadcaster for both news and entertainment
The establishment of an independent press regulator to ensure a credible press while maintaining press freedoms.
A ban on hate speech
Public WelfareFree healthcare and education up to and including tertiary education
The establishment of a strong welfare state and apprenticeship programme in order to help those unemployed
The establishment of a living wage to end poverty
A strong housing plan in order to tackle homelessness and help the countries housing market.
The establishment of large scale public works in order to reduce employment and provide infrastructure
EnvironmentRecognition of man-made climate change and the dangers it poses towards not only Calaverde but the entire world
Promotion of public transport, car pooling, recycling and energy savings in order to reduce carbon emissions and power usage across the country
Promotion of alternate sources of energy and a reduction in fossil fuel power plants (possible) neutral or favourable stance towards nuclear?
Research into alternative energy production methods and hydrogen powered vehicles
The creation of electrical charging stations including superchargers across the country to ensure that electrical vehicles remain vehicle
Tax incentives for environmental friendly vehicles.
The establishment of congestion charges in all major cities
A large scale expansion of the public transportation system.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:48 pm
