Faroe Islands Centre Party
The Centre Party (Faroese: Miðflokkurin) is a Christian democratic, conservative political party on the Faroe Islands, led by Jenis av Rana.
The party is known for its social conservatism, particularly its stance on LGBT rights.
Centre Party Miðflokkurin | |
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| Leader | Jenis av Rana |
| Founded | 30 May 1992 |
| Split from | Christian People's Party |
| Youth wing | Ung fyri Miðflokkin |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| Nordic affiliation | Centre Group |
| Colours | Blue |
| Løgting | 2 / 33 |
| Folketing (Faroe seats) | 0 / 2 |
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At the 2008 Faroese general election, the party won 8.4% of the popular vote and three out of 33 seats. In the 2011 Faroese general election, the party fell to 6.2% and two seats.
Current members of the Løgting
As of the 2022 general snap election:
| Name | Elected (E), Re-elected (R), or Appointed (A) | Votes obtained in the general election | Title |
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| Jenis av Rana | R | 721 | Member of the Logting |
| Steffan Klein Poulsen | E | 518 | Member of the Logting |
Leaders
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History of Centre Party in the Faroese and Danish general elections
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