Divers gauche
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In France, politicians or candidates who are considered to belong to the political left but do not belong to any specific party are summarized under the term 'Divers gauche' (DVG), translated to 'Diverse Left' in English. This categorization allows independent left-wing candidates to run in elections and be recorded in official statistics.
What does 'Divers gauche' mean?
'Divers gauche' (DVG) is a French term for politicians or candidates who identify as leftist but do not belong to any specific left-wing party. This classification is used by the French Ministry of Interior to categorize independent leftist candidates in election results and statistics. Similarly, 'Divers droite' (DVD) exists for independent right-wing candidates.
Role of Divers gauche in the political system
The classification as Divers gauche allows independent left-wing politicians to run in elections and be included in official statistics. Although they do not belong to any specific party, they can still gain political mandates at local or national levels. Currently, 12 deputies in the French National Assembly are classified as Divers gauche.
Significance for the political landscape
The existence of Divers gauche highlights the diversity within the French left and provides voters with the opportunity to support independent leftist candidates who are not bound to a specific party doctrine. This promotes a broader representation of different leftist positions within the political spectrum of France.
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FAQ
Where does Divers gauche currently stand?
In the current election trend Divers gauche reaches 1.5% of the vote today. Compared to the last election, this is a difference of ±0.0 percentage points.
In the election trend of the federal states Divers gauche currently reaches .
Is Divers gauche left-wing or right-wing?
Divers gauche is a left-wing party.
What does DVG stand for?
DVG is the abbreviation for Divers gauche.