Is social democracy prominent in your country?

[Stroulia]

For those unaware, social democracy is described, as according to the Wikipedia definition: "a political, social and economic ideology that supports economic and social interventions to promote social justice within the framework of a liberal democratic polity and a capitalist economy." It was originally founded as a movement to act as democratic and peaceful stepping stone from capitalism to socialism.

Essentially, social democracy aims to take capitalism and heavily reform it to act in the benefit of the nation as a whole instead of for corporate entities.

Is this system prominent in your nation's political system? Are there social democratic parties in your government, and if so do they hold significant power? Is it on the rise in your nation, or does it appear to be losing strength to other political movements?

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In Stroulia, social democracy forms the backbone of the country's politics and economics. The head party in charge of the government, the Liberty and Democracy Party, is predominantly social democratic in nature. Most people put their faith in this system and it has served them well over many decades.

[Cerinda]

Since we are a Marxist dictatorship, no.

[Lanorth]

No it is not. Definetely not.

[Paradeavenlisian States]

Yes,it certainly is and it is one of the ideologies of our most popular political party.

[Auzkhia]

Social Democracy is the establishment, moderate position in Auzkhian Empire and is the official ideology of the governing senior party, the Social Democratic Party. It helped to back the empire away from capitalism towards socialism but still some conservative areas kept on, so we are a social democracy with a mixed economy.

More left wing populists have came to fruition, even the communist party taken part in many state governments. Thus, making social democrats look a bit more conservative.

[Estainia]

The Empire itself is not a social democracy, however; social democratic populism was the dominate ideology of the Republic of Alisonia which the Empire conquered in the early 2000s; since then a series of incredibly serious democratic reforms have been taking place in the Empire, though it is slow moving owing to the feudal monarchist nature of the nations; social democracy is having a lasting impact in ways very few of the Empire's kings (or the Empress herself) was quite prepared for. The Democratic-Republican Alliance (Alliances are what political parties are called in the Empire) is comprised primarily of enterprising Alisonian politicians looking to see the Empire changed from within along Alisonia's lines and currently is the controlling interest in the Plebeian Assembly, the lower house of the Imperial Legislature; while the Empire is a long way from social democracy or even proper democracy (only land owners can vote currently); we're on our way.

[Omerica]

The senior party in the current federal coalition government, the Omerican Socialist Party (Parti socialiste oméricain), has historically had a prominent social democratic current. The OSP is currently the largest party in the United Republics by membership and is also in government in a majority of republics.

[Crylante]

The largest party in Crylante, the Socialist Party/Socialist Workers' Party, is in practise, despite it affirming democratic socialism as its ideology, a social democratic party, and the Truathi Party/Truathist People's Party is also described as being social democratic in its economic policy.

Crylante can be seen as an example of a social democracy, with universal healthcare, free education, an extensive system of welfare, a large social housing program and the practise of collective bargaining between workers, employers and the government.

[The New Teutonic Order]

It is not prominent. Some Parliamentarians do follow this ideology, but it is not enough to get social democratic actions passed in Parliament. The Grandmaster is also a firm conservative.

[Ghost Land]

"Democracy? What's this 'democracy' thing you speak of?" - King Warlock Ghost VI, leader of Ghost Land

"All dissenters are to be executed!"

Social democracy is unheard of in Ghost Land, and any sort of written or verbalized dissent against the existing government is punishable by death. In 60s Music, some aspects of democracy are present, though the leader is an autocrat and positions associated with social democracy are generally considered radical leftism.

[The Great-German Empire]

Social Democracy has been prominent in the German Empire since its inception. Until 1890, for instance, it was very prominently banned. the Social-Democratic Party of Germany would then win many Reichstag seats in elections leading up to the First Great War (1914-1917/25), but following the War (which involved the semi-military government involve heavy-handed distribution and appropriation policies to fuel the war effort, to many of the citizens' displeasure), social democracy was undercut severely in favor of social liberalism - in what could be considered the opposite of what happened in the British Empire at the time. Social Democracy resurfaced some time after the Second Great War (1942-1947), most notably after the US' victory in the War of 1964 making it a rival Great Power, with a distinctly classical liberal outlook. Leftist elements became more prominent in Germany as the Empire's image was marred by a wave of terrorism, an economic crisis and a reduction of international prestige. The SPD suffered another severe blow after the more extreme Radical Socialist Party stole its fire and was able to govern. The SPD, naturally, was part of the ruling coalition with them from 1992 on, but after the German Civil War two years later its reputation was dragged through the mud. In the 21st Century, the Social Democrats are once again the primary left-leaning party in Germany, currently holding 157 of 766 seats. As the second-largest party by federal representation and the largest outside of the Government, it has official opposition privileges in the Reichstag. The SPD currently advocates for a more formal industrial regulations code and green energy, and wants more European integration.

[Borovan3]

we have government programs to help our people but it is not to the extent of swedish countries in Europe however we are not like the culthroat capitalists like usa and england

[Radiatia]

Not particularly - even though the Social Democratic Union are one of the two main parties (and indeed the current President is a Social Democrat).

While it certainly has a degree of support, it's never quite managed to get off the ground in Radiatia, with most Radiatians inherently suspicious of government programmes.

[Al-Diwajah]

In the Name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful

Al-Diwajah supersedes - it goes beyond - both capitalism and socialism, establishing as its worldview that of what has been bestowed by Allah.

That is to say, we understand that capitalism is a system created by humans which approaches the unrestricted use of private property as not just morally good, but also necessary. It is the foundation of modern western society. Socialism, we understand, is also a system created by humans which, to the opposite, approaches all private property as morally wrong, and not necessary.

The latter was thrown in the dustbin of history because the hegemony of the Great Satan in the imperial west restricted its growth and expansion and sought to eradicate it by any means necessary. The days are numbered for capitalism also.

The rules of Allah are primary. Allah alone is All-Knowing, All-Compassionate, and All-Merciful. He decides what is wrong and what is good, and vice-versa. He forbids some things and allows others. What is permissible benefits us and what is not beneficial and in-fact harmful is debarred.

Does capitalism help us? No, it exploits people, unleashes war and approaches money as god. It is likewise a secular system. Does socialism help us? No, it seeks to exterminate religion, to challenge that which it is unable to challenge (human corruption.)

Thenceforth, the only system which is in conformity with the Almighty is that of the Islamic system. Is this considered "social-democratic"? No, for Islam alone is the system. Verily, our system is a system which stands alone. Allah created this glorious system and as such, we adhere to it. Islam is a complete system, for Allah is a complete, All-Knowing being.

In our system, a private sector can exist but it must be regulated to assure foreign corporations and companies don't monopolize or exploit natural resources. Capitalism can be anarchic and lead to crises and so forth when left unchecked. Millions today go without food or adequate shelter. There has never been a wealth-gap so large; with such a lopsided world. Polarization is the essence of wicked capitalism.

Therefore, it is only logical that the public sector should dominate so as to assure the basic necessitates of life. An economy which is just and kind is the economy that exists. A man who needs food but cannot afford it can obtain food by any means necessary. Wealth is accumulated through work, not through privilege or unlawful means. Profit does not come at the expense of others. Allah owns everything, He is the Creator and the Highest, the Almighty. Private ownership is minimized because, indeed, Allah owns everything, and we cannot steal from His righteousness. All the natural resources that have been bestowed upon us from Above belong to the general public.

This is a system as mandated by Allah, and so to reiterate, we follow it. Simple as that.

"So blessed is Allah, the best of creators." [23:14]

[Vallermoore]

Yes, one of our three main political parties is Social Democratic.

[Rezmaeristan]

Nope. There was a social democratic party at one point, the Popular Sovereignty Movement, but it's banned in Rezmaeristan, as are all political parties besides the Rezmaeristan Workers' Syndicalist Front.

[Alcantaras]

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[Hystaria]

No, but yes? Political parties arent a thing

The companys and those entities are connected directly with the government, with some exceptions.

We try to help our people, so the Government makes money as well, not all from taxes.

We also have universal, healthcare, education, and the such.

[Creslonia]

No.

Whilst Creslonia does have free primary, secondary, and tertiary education along with universal healthcare for non-preventable diseases, the Creslonian government does not meddle in private enterprise.

The government makes money through the relatively even income tax rate and trade.

[Ravennog]

For those unaware, social democracy is described, as according to the Wikipedia definition: "a political, social and economic ideology that supports economic and social interventions to promote social justice within the framework of a liberal democratic polity and a capitalist economy." It was originally founded as a movement to act as democratic and peaceful stepping stone from capitalism to socialism.

Essentially, social democracy aims to take capitalism and heavily reform it to act in the benefit of the nation as a whole instead of for corporate entities.

Is this system prominent in your nation's political system? Are there social democratic parties in your government, and if so do they hold significant power? Is it on the rise in your nation, or does it appear to be losing strength to other political movements?

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In Stroulia, social democracy forms the backbone of the country's politics and economics. The head party in charge of the government, the Liberty and Democracy Party, is predominantly social democratic in nature. Most people put their faith in this system and it has served them well over many decades.

Yes, social democracy is present in Ravennog. We have a capitalist economy, but with almost no wealth gaps, as well as a large welfare budget.

[The Federated Soviets of North America]

No, social democrats are typically viewed as spineless centrists

[Bezkoshtovnya]

It's pretty much how the nation is run, so yes.

[Greater Eireann]

The Eireannian government has generally pursued many policies that are social democratic in nature, and it is generally agreed upon by virtually all parties. However, we do take a more nationalist and Christian stance on it.

[Diarcesia]

If having an economic safety net that ensures that no one is condemned to a life of poverty due to factors beyond their control, then yes.

[Gandoor]

Gandoor is presently a social democracy, although the question of if we should remain one has an answer which can vary depending on which of our two major political parties you ask. The New Democratic Party, the current majority party since the 2018 National Election, are themselves a centre-left social democratic political party who consider Gandoor's current state to effectively be how they want to maintain Gandoor's current economic and social system (although they are not unwilling to enact changes to it, they do not want to see it replaced). The current minority party, the Gandoor Communist Party, a left-wing democratic socialist political party, views the existence of social democracy in Gandoor as 'necessary' in order to somewhat restrain the excesses of capitalism but views social democracy as merely a stepping stone to the eventual establishment of a socialist economic system in our nation.

The other two parties in our nation, the People's Party of Gandoor and the Gandoor Freedom Group (both of whom have representation in our legislature) are both uniformly against the existence of Gandoor's social democracy and wish to abolish it, as both parties, while differing in their social views (the People's Party being a libertarian party and the Gandoor Freedom Group being the sole social conservative party), consider themselves supporters of free-market capitalism against the 'mass of regulations detrimental to Gandoorese economic growth'.