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The South Tyrolean People's Party (SVP) is a Christian democratic regional party in South Tyrol, Italy, founded in 1945. It sees itself as a party that brings together all German and Ladin-speaking South Tyroleans and advocates for the preservation of cultural identity and the autonomy of the region. The SVP has been the strongest political force in South Tyrol since its founding and has been continuously represented in the Italian Parliament.
Foundation and Political Orientation of the SVP
The South Tyrolean People's Party (SVP) was founded on May 8, 1945, and sees itself as a Christian democratic party that brings together all German and Ladin-speaking South Tyroleans. It advocates for the preservation of cultural identity and the autonomy of the region. The SVP is a founding member of the European People's Party (EPP) and maintains close relationships with other Christian democratic parties in Europe.
Political Successes and Challenges
Since the first free elections after World War II, the SVP has been the strongest political force in South Tyrol. It has always constituted the majority of the members of the South Tyrolean provincial government and all provincial governors of South Tyrol. At the national level, the SVP has been continuously represented in the Italian Parliament since 1948. However, in recent years, the party has faced challenges, such as losing the absolute majority in the South Tyrolean parliament in 2013 and the decline in vote shares in the provincial elections of 2023.
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FAQ
Is SVP left-wing or right-wing?
SVP is a center-right party.
What does SVP stand for?
SVP is the abbreviation for Partito Popolare Sudtirolese.