Südschleswigscher Wählerverband
Southern Schleswig Voters' AssociationRegional interests
EU Parliament
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The South Schleswig Voter Federation (SSW) is a political party in Schleswig-Holstein that has represented the interests of the Danish and Frisian minorities since 1948. As a minority party, the SSW is exempt from the five-percent threshold and advocates for decentralized, citizen-oriented politics that draw on Scandinavian models. In addition to representation in the Parliament of Schleswig-Holstein, the SSW has also been represented in the German Bundestag since 2021.
Foundation and Background
The SSW was founded in 1948 to represent the political interests of the Danish minority in the region of Schleswig and the national Frisians in North Frisia. Originally, the party aimed for reunification with Denmark but has since established itself as a regional minority party that particularly advocates for the northern part of the country.
Political Orientation and Goals
The SSW closely aligns its politics with the social and political developments in Scandinavia. This is reflected in decentralized and citizen-oriented policies that aim to set new impulses in labor market, social, and education policy.
Exemption from the Five-Percent Threshold
As a party representing the Danish minority, the SSW has been exempt from the five-percent threshold for the Parliament of Schleswig-Holstein since 1955. This allows the party to enter the parliament with a smaller share of votes and effectively represent the interests of minorities.
Current Political Representation
In the state election in Schleswig-Holstein 2022, the SSW received 5.7% of the votes and is represented with four seats in the parliament. Additionally, the party participated in a federal parliamentary election for the first time since 1961 in 2021 and was able to secure a seat in the German Bundestag.
Election Results
Historical Election Results in the Bundestag
FAQ
What are the political positions of Südschleswigscher Wählerverband?
The SSW advocates for the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Danish and Frisian minorities. They emphasize the importance of minority rights and the preservation of cultural identity.
Is Südschleswigscher Wählerverband left-wing or right-wing?
Südschleswigscher Wählerverband is a center-left party.
What does SSW stand for?
SSW is the abbreviation for Südschleswigscher Wählerverband.