The Independents (Liechtenstein)
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The Independents Die Unabhängigen | |
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| Abbreviation | DU |
| Leader | Harry Quaderer |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Feldkircherstrasse 50 LI-9494 Schaan |
| European affiliation | None |
| International affiliation | None |
| Colours | White |
| Landtag | 4 / 25 |
| Website | |
| www.du4.li/ | |
The Independents (German: Die Unabhängigen, abbreviated DU), are a political grouping in Liechtenstein. In the 2013 parliamentary election, the first they contested, they won 29,740 votes (15.3%) and four seats in the Landtag.[1] DU is headed by former Patriotic Union parliamentarian Harry Quaderer. DU is not a party in the traditional sense, having incorporated as a party solely to take advantage of the financial and political rights associated with that status; its platform calls for Members of the Landtag to be able to vote based on their own convictions rather than party pressures.[2]
International commentators suggested that the party had benefited from protest votes against austerity measures.[3][4]
Electoral results
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
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| 2013 | 29,739 | 15.3 | 4 / 25
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– |  3rd
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Opposition |
External links
References
- ^ Landtagswahlen für 2013 festgelegt Liechtensteiner Vaterland, 21 December 2012
- ^ "About Us". Die Unabhängigen. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ "New Independent party rattles Liechtenstein vote". GlobalPost. Agence France-Presse. 3 February 2013. Archived from the original on 21 July 2016.
- ^ "Politics in tiny Liechtenstein shaken up by surprise election success of independents". Fox News. Associated Press. February 3, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
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