Faroe Islands Parliamentary Election - September 1, 2015

[jmlv]

They are not following their icelandic fellows in that matter

[jmlv]

Woult if be possible to say that CP is a loyal party in a coalition? I mean, they did not vote against KLJ , as PP did. And it seems that, beyond their hardcore ethical things, they are flexible on other issues. Am I wrong?

[jmlv]

Yes but religious education in schools is also an ethical thing.

It seems their agenda is weak or non existent in economic or separatis/unionist areas.

I am far away from the views of that party, but to me it appears coherent (although they could avoid things like baning the parade or the like, being against same-sex marriage, for them, makes sense)

[jmlv]

but maybe I am too influenced by my context. Spain is one of the countries with the most advanced family and civil law in europe. Gay marriage is old news, it was passed a decade ago.
The focus now is on economy, social inequality (not legal/civil inequality any longer, although both are related, for example, the access of women to workforce), poverty, etc.

The Faroese scenario is different.

[jmlv]

I think their leader was not the right one for this time.

If they used a different rethoric, they could have done something better.

But on these other issues that you mention, their socioeconomic approach seems closer to SD-Rep.



As I said I cannot read Froese so it is difficult for me to follow but my general impression is that their strategy was bad. They would need an Argentinean Pope!

[jmlv]

Btw, we talked about the position of CP against same-sex marriage.

But what about the position of the Faroese Church? Do they share CPs views?

[jmlv]

Do you have any link on the established Faroese Folkekirke Bishop opinion on gay wedding?

[jmlv]

And are there any Catholics up there?

[jmlv]

Thanks for the link!!

Probably besides that the Danish curch was more liberal, there is a nationalistic thing in taking over the Church.

The Church has historically been very important in the Faroes, it can be seen as a "national" matter.

[jmlv]

In the end of the interview to tbe bishop, these lines are interesting. He said that in 2010.

– Status er i dag, at Færøerne ganske langsomt, men sikkert går mod at blive et moderne internationalt samfund. Og det betyder også, at sekulariseringen allerede er godt på vej. Vores levevis, også biskoppens, viser, at vi er børn af vores tid.

[jmlv]

Yes I read an article in a book where the Danes were kind of viewed as continental "sinners" in some Faroese circles.

[jmlv]

How are the developments going?

[jmlv]

Yeah, relaxing with the family, friends, on in the beach having a sunbath!

[jmlv]

So, Pogress or Home Rule, or both. No one knows.

[jmlv]

So basially on Wednesday we will know everything.

[jmlv]

Once they announce they will have a coalition, they already have to disclose the names and position of each minister?

[jmlv]

do they proceed the same way in Denmark when they form a coalition?

[jmlv]

Any news around?

Btw, you mentioned that the leader of the Centre Party was a doctor in the Faroe Islands. I was wondering, do they keep their actual jobs while being MP or do they work exclusively as MP?

[jmlv]

but beyond that, 4 mates coalition, apparently?

[jmlv]

and what about the other issues: fishing cuotas, gay marriage....nothing said?

[jmlv]

At some point during this week we will know a bit more I guess.

[jmlv]

But they are still negotiating?

[jmlv]

It is just a negotiation on names now?

[jmlv]

About the Syrian refugees? what is the relation with the Faroes? I am lost.

[jmlv]

I understand. It is indeed a complicated situation all over Europe, and of humanitarian need.