After an argument between the Socialists and the Social Democrats over who should have the leading role in the coalition, a fresh election has been called in Mertopa. All of the parliament, Mertopa’s sole legislative chamber, is to be elected for a 4 year term. The center-left parties are hoping to preserve their power, being challenged mostly by the Nationalists and Chistian Democrats, but also by the Communists and Libertarians. The full list of candidating parties:
Socialist party
Platform: Socialism, Marxism, Tax raises, Welfare state
Liberal party
Platform: Liberalism, Centrism, Pro-LGBT rights, Pro-abortion
Libertarian party
Platform: Libertarianism, Free trade, Drug legalization, Copyright abolition
Christian Democrat (CD) party
Platform: Conservatism, Fundamentalism, Anti-LGBT rights, Anti-abortion
Communist party
Platform: Communism, Stalinism, Militarism, Centralization
Social Democratic (SD) party
Platform: Social liberalism, Pro-LGBT rights, Pro-abortion, Affirmative action
Green party
Platform: Environmentalism, Pacifism, Drug legalization, Decentralization
Nationalist party
Platform: Nationalism, Protectionism, Centralization, Stricter law enforcement
Political compass of candidating parties