The Evergreen Union is a coalition of various left-wing or left-leaning political parties in Verdelia, and is the current governing coalition in Verdelia. Although its member parties may have varying ideologies and particular focuses, the Evergreen Union as a whole is characterized by environmentalist and progressive ideals.

The Evergreen Union was formed to compete in the 2010 Verdelian Presidential Election against the incumbent Democratic Liberal Party candidate, feeling that a nominating a single candidate that all member parties would endorse would stand a better chance in the election.

In the 2010 Presidential Election, the Evergreens ran a campaign criticizing the incumbent DLP president’s policy of economic liberalism and relatively lax regulations, which they felt harmed the environment, workers, and various communities. The environmental issue was of particular note, as various companies during the DLP administration had been accused of polluting forests and bodies of water, as well as engaging in deforestation, with the DLP being blamed for enabling these actions. The Evergreens also more openly focused on social issues like LGBTQ+ identity.
Primarily due to the environmental scandals, the DLP experienced decreasing popularity, thus giving the Evergreens a comfortable win in the 2010 election.

In their first term, the Evergreen now-President undertook a process of undoing the DLP’s policies, reintroducing old regulations and introducing new regulations focused at protecting the environment, increasing community health and safety, and protecting workers’ rights. There was also an undertaking of a large expansion of welfare, with much wealth directed towards expanding the welfare systems on scales greater than many proceeding presidents.

However, during the middle of this term there was a stark rise in inflation levels, and although there is still much debate over the cause of this rise, opposition groups blamed the “reckless spending” and “wealth redistribution programs” of the Evergreen Union for devaluing the Verdelian dollar.
Although most Evergreen policies were popular with the public, the inflation lead to significant damage towards the Evergreen’s public image, even leading towards opposition groups wresting control of the legislature from the Evergreens in the 2012 legislative election.

When the Evergreen president ran for re-election in 2014, there was much speculation and predictions that the inflation could lead to their defeat by the main opposition figure [name tbd] who ran on an “economic centrism and pragmatism” platform. However, even though the challenger did win a plurality of votes in the first round of the 2014 Presidential Election, inflation levels stabilizing over the course of 2013 and the Evergreens otherwise remaining popular in other areas, alongside some minor scandals on the challenger’s part after the first round, the Evergreen incumbent won a narrow re-election in the second round. The Evergreens also regained control of the legislature by close margins.

With the economy having stabilized and after some minor restructuring of the Evergreen Union’s approach to expansion of welfare and general economic policy, the second term of the President continued without any further controversy of the same scale.

As the 2018 Presidential Election approached, and the incumbent president announcing that they would not run for re-election, the Evergreens nominated [name tbd] as their candidate. The new candidate’s platform mostly focused on social issues as well as the establishment of energy independence with green energy sources, largely planning to uphold the status quo for the economy. There were some internal disputes among the Evergreens, with the libertarian socialist Verdelian Syndicalist Union criticizing a lack of policies in the platform that “fundamentally challenged the capitalist economic system within itself”. However, as a compromise between the moderates and the syndicalists, the Evergreen nominee agreed to also focus on empowering workers’ cooperatives and stronger unionization and labor rights.

The Evergreen’s primary opponent was [named tbd], a populist whose platform combined stances from across the political spectrum and focused particularly on nationalism, and although they curated a strong and dedicated base and made it to the second round of the election, the perceived eccentricity and extremism lead to the Evergreens making a comfortable win in the second round of the 2018 election.

The first term of [name tbd] went mostly without major issues, and besides the expansion of progressive social attitudes and the agreed upon policies favoring cooperatives and unions, Verdelia mostly continued as before, with [name tbd] being seen as an uncontroversial and relatively popular figure who was able to compromise between various factions.

Due to the relatively scandal-free first term of [name tbd], the Evergreens faced few major threats during the 2022 Presidential Election. Although a populist candidate once again accrued a dedicated base and made it to the second round, [name tbd]’s broad appeal lead to voters coalescing behind the Evergreens in perhaps one of the largest electoral victories since after the Global War.

The Progressive Socialist Party can be considered the sort of leading party within the Evergreen Union, being the largest of the parties and being the party to which both the current and previous Evergreen presidents belong to.

The PSP is characterized by both its emphasis on economic equality, as well if not more so by its social progressivism. Indeed, a focus on identity politics is what distinguished the PSP during its early activity, wherein the party’s major activity early on was fighting for the lack of full recognition for groups like the LGBTQ+ community, along with other tendencies like feminism and multiculturalism/cosmopolitanism.

The PSP has its origins during the 2000’s, in essence being a culmination of various “social clubs” that developed during this time, these clubs having focused on a variety of issues depending on the specific club, such as economic inequality, environmental health, workers’ and consumers’ rights, and the treatment/recognition of queer groups in society. Initially, the PSP was more of a minor party, their activity being mostly limited to local activism work and election to localized positions, with the highest positions attained only ever being seats in the national legislature.

However, during the controversial administration of Democratic Liberal president [name tbd], the PSP was able to cultivate a larger following on a platform that consisted of anti-elitist and anti-capitalist rhetoric. PSP figures regularly engaged in campaigns criticizing various features of the DLP, from their economic policies to the scandals of individual politicians, as as such the PSP is often credited for being a major contributor to anti-DLP sentiment.

Eventually, the PSP grew to be the largest of the main left-wing parties, but only in a plurality sense, with the Verdelian left being viewed as uncoordinated and divided. When PSP members were considering contending in the 2010 presidential election, there was concern that the division of the left would mean that the total left-wing vote would be split, and thus no left-wing candidate would contend in the second round. Thus, PSP members decided to reach out to various other left-leaning and left-wing parties in the hopes that a larger alliance would fair better chances in the election.

After negotiations were held, the Evergreen Union was formed as a coalition of six parties, including the PSP, characterized as a whole by progressivism, environmentalism, and general left-wing stances. Due to the PSP being the largest of these member parties and holding influence as the initiator of the Union’s creation, a primary within the coalition to determine the common presidential candidate nominated PSP member [name tbd]. The formation of the Evergreen Union proved to be an important choice, as the larger pool of supporters allowed [name tbd] to defeat LDP incumbent [name tbd] in the 2010 election.

[Name tbd] would serve two terms, during which much focus was put on the restructuring of economic regulations and the recognition of lgbtq+ identities; it was during [name tbd]’s administration that Verdelia fully recognized same-sex marriage, allowed citizens to legally change their gender, and implemented various anti-discrimination laws, particular in the area of healthcare. Although an inflation crisis caused some uncertainty for the PSP and the Evergreens as a whole, [name tbd] was able to win a second term and remained generally popular.

After [name tbd] declined to run for a third term, the Evergreen Union nominated [name tbd], also a PSP member, to contend in the 2018 presidential election. Running on a platform of mostly continuing the previous administration’s policies and beliefs, they were able to win comfortable, and in 2022 won re-election with huge margins due to the opposing candidate being considered extreme and populist.

Although the PSP does not have any monopoly on the Evergreen Union, let alone Verdelian politics as a whole, it would not be unreasonable to say that the Progressive Socialist Party can now be considered a major party and as long as [name tbd]’s second term goes as well as the first, the PSP’s influence may yet grow.

Although a far cry from its former status as a dominant party, the Labor Party of Verdelia nonetheless remains one of the oldest still-operative and historically significant parties of Verdelia.

The Labor Party has its origins from the early 20th century, forming from the labor movement and a dissatisfaction with both the Country and Liberal parties, the dominant parties in Verdelia at the time. Viewing the two parties as either corrupt or elitist, alongside the primary focus on labor interests and economic equity the Labor Party also had a populist and anti-corruption character. However, despite the general public as well growing tired of the Country and Liberal parties, for its initial existence the Labor Party was mostly relegated to winning local or regional positions, with notable national influence being mostly limited to their roles in strikes.

But during the chaotic presidency of Liberal [name tbd], who took office after the assassination of his predecesor who himself was a controversial figure, and an unprecedented economic crisis, popular displeasure gave a major boost to the Labor Party. This culminated in the 1934 Presidential Election, where in a major upset, Labor Party candidate [name tbd] won the election and became President.

As President, [name tbd] became perhaps one of the most notable presidents yet, with a large number of reforms aimed at reducing class divide, removing corruption and inefficiency from the political system, promoting the advancements in technology and industry, and providing universal opportunities and livelihood for the Verdelian people, among many other notable feats and plans. He proved popular with the Verdelian public as a whole, winning a total of 3 terms, serving 12 years as President.
[named tbd] was not without controversy, however. As part of pursuing his various ambitious policies, the federal republic saw a massive expansion in the power of the federal government, particularly the executive branch. And, due to his popularity, many view him as having been able to essentially rule as a populist leader with extensive power and influence to further cement his popularity and position. Some critics argue that if history had gone slightly differently, [name tbd] very well could have transform Verdelian democracy into a populist authoritarian republic.
Nonetheless, since [name tbd] did eventually relax on some of the more radical policies, and gave up power with his announcement that he would not run for re-election in 1946, and due to the largely positive effects the administration had on Verdelia, [name tbd] was and still is generally recognized as if not one of the most beloved presidents, one of the most historically significant presidents.

However, his successor as President who was elected in 1946, [name tbd], would not have quite the same luck or universal popularity. Although he continued the Labor Party policies that remained popular with the public, as a character he was regarded as far less charismatic, decisive, or effective as his predecessor. His administration was plagued with scandals over confusing and sporadic management and appointment of ministers, economic hardships as inflation and unemployment rose, and infighting between ministers that lead to at times unclear or inconsistent application of polcy. There were even accusations that [name tbd] washington unable to stop or even complict in bribery and corruption among some ministers, though investigations were inconclusive and their is still much uncertainty.

Although there wasn’t ever a moment where he was at threat of impeachment, and he did have some victories such as a initiative to increase health and sanitation that was met with positive results, the perception of a weak and incompetent leader who was unable to stop corrupt ministers and economic mismanagement had massively damaged the Labor Party’s reputation, especially when compared to such a highly respected predecessor.

[name tbd] decisively lost the 1950 Presidential Election, succeeded by a candidate of the moderate, syncretic/big-tent National Community Party, and had essentially decimated the reputation of the Labor Party. However, the Labor Party was able to limp on thanks to more competent local leaders and strategists that was able to maintain a presence in the legislature and local politics, although far diminished than before.

In the ensuing 12 years of NCP presidential administration, the Labor Party was able to gradually rebuild their reputation after a series of popular regional leaderships and the party being able to reconstitute itself and lead more effective campaigns. This eventually culminated in the Labor Party being able to effectively contend in the 1962 presidential election, where the Labor Party was able to “redeem” themselves in the eyes of the public, with the elected [name tbd] going on to lead a more effective administration and winning re-election in 1966.

Although the Labor Party weren’t able to contend with the the broad appeal of the independent [name tbd] in the 1970 election, this broad appeal of [name tbd] allowed for the Labor Party to essentially still govern in a cross-aisle national unity government for the 3 terms of [name tbd].

Although the Labor Party had not won a presidential election since 1962, the disastrous events of the populist National Freedom Movement’s 4 years in power, which saw the first and so far only presidential impeachment in Verdelian history, the Labor Party won handily in the 1986 presidential election.
Nonetheless, after two terms in power without major disaster it was also a presidency characterized by stagnation and little change beyond undoing the NFM’s damage. Thus, the Labor Party was replaced by the NCP in the presidency, and after different political parties gaining more popularity in general due to promising more unique platforms and change, the Labor Party’s popularity alternated between stagnation and decline during the 2000’s. As of now, the last Labor presidency was during 1986-1994.

Although the Labor Party has fallen far from their former grace and wide-reaching popularity, and is unlikely to gain quite the same heights within the immediate future, they did gain a bit of luck with the formation of the Evergreen Union to contend in the 2010 presidential election. Although they still remain relatively small and weren’t the ones to get their members picked for presidential bids, the Evergreen Union’s successes have provided for the Labor Party. Currently they hold some ministerial positions and some regional offices, and form a decent part of the Evergreen Union’s seats in the legislature.

The Labor Party may not be anywhere near as dominant as it once was, and it probably won’t get to be any time soon, it certainly is still kicking around.

The National Community Party is a paternalistic conservative party in Verdelia, and is considered the predominant representative of right-wing or moderate politics in Verdelia. As a paternalistic conservative party, the NCP combines both moderate conservative ideas alongside some social democratic policies, and emphasizes a belief in moderate politics and policies, opposing what they might percieve as “overly radical or extreme” politics.

The NCP’s ideology stems from the belief that society can be considered an “organic community” or sorts, with comparisons to a family unit being a common analogy. It is not opposed to hierarchy, and indeed more often than not NCP members will support general hierarchy as being a necessity for a stable society, but emphasizes that members of society have an obligation to help one another. Specifically, there is emphasis on paternalistic obligations where those who are more powerful and privliged must provide those who are lower down in status. This manifests in policy that supports tradtional family-like structures based on paternalism and duty, but utilizes social democratic policies aimed at providing base-needs, such as social nets, welfare, or socializations.

However, the NCP also typically emphasizes moderatism. They support social democratic policy as a means to provide more equity and opportunity, believing that unfettered capitalism does carry negative social effects, but still support capitalism itself. Beyond the firm meeting of base-needs, the NCP still believes that there is at least some responsibility on individuals (often described as an “equal opportunities, but not equal outcomes” philosophy), and as such may support some economically liberal policies aimed at either stimulating market activity or reigning in government invervention in the economy seen as unneccessary. The NCP’s moderatism can thus be considered a self-proclaimed pragmatism, opposing radical/overly-extensive policies in any particularly direction, and implementing policies on case-by-case bases.

The NCP formed in the late 1940’s soon after the GW, prompted by dissatisfaction withe the administration of [name tbd], with the party presenting themselves as a viable alternative of honest, pragmatic leaders. Although they professed high respect for the previous president, the impactful and very popular [name tbd], they nonetheless took a firm stance in opposition to populism and radicalism, at times accusing the Labor Party of developing a “populist mold” throughout the 40’s. The NCP appealed to various groups, primarily groups like the remnants of the Old Liberal current, those who supported welfare but were disillusioned withe the current state of the Liberal Party, and those who resonated with the paternalistic principles of the NCP.

The NCP contended in the 1950 Verdelian Presidential Election, nominating [name tbd], campaigning on a platform of pragmatism and governmental integrity, and attacked [name tbd] as a weak or incompetent leader who was unable to prevent bad actors from inside even his own party. The NCP won handily, with 53.3% of the vote in the second round and huge gains in the Federal Congress, and were seen as having delivered a devastating blow to the reputation and prestige of the Labor Party. Now-president [name tbd] undertook policies aiming at “pragmatic reforms and refurbishings” to welfare and economic policy. Economically liberal policies were implemented, lightly loosening some regulations on the market and promoting the formation of more privately-owned enterprises. However, other than bereaucratic restructuring aimed at more effecient government, the [name tbd] continued many of the welfare programs and generally maintained progressive taxation rates (although there were some slight lowering of taxes across the board at times when the government was seen as “collecting more money than it needs to function”).

Seen by the public as a level-headed and pragmatic leader, [name tbd] regularly maintained high approval ratings, and was re-elected in 1954. However, he and the NCP did see much opposition at times. Particularly during the relaxing of some regulations and promotion of private-ownership, groups representing labor and cooperative interests criticized the government for implementing policies that made loopholes open to abuse and threatened a status-quo that was popular within their communities. This resulted in some internal tension within Verdelian organized labor, with more left-leaning groups criticizing what they perceived as overly pro-business policies and arguing that more power should be given/returned to workforces and local communities, and more moderate groups perceiving the NCP as still sufficiently pro-labor and feeling that less radical approaches to organization and bargaining would be beneficial. Feminist groups also criticized the NCP as being too literally paternalistic, arguing that NCP beliefs were heavily biased towards a male-dominant culture.

Nonetheless, [name tbd] remained generally popular throughout his second term as well, and after he announced that he would not run in the 1958 Presidential Election, the NCP’s chosen successor candidate, [name tbd], proceeded to win this election. However, during this time the Labor Party was able to gradually appeal to more voters after a series of popular Labor Party administrations in consistent state governments.

The National Organization of Innovation (Verdelian : TBD ; French : Organisation Nationale de l'Innovation, ONdI) was a totalitarian technocratic party that existed during the interwar and GW2 periods. It expressed an ideology that combined totalitarianism/authoritarianism, technocracy, and nationalism into a “distinct, fringe form of technocratic ideology unique to Verdelia” known primarily as DeFossism (named after their primary leader), along various other names.
During the Second Global War the ONdI formed a collaborationist government with the support of imperialist Orvosian forces invading Verdelia, operating mostly in the northern/north-western regions of Verdelia.

The ONdI sought the establishment of a “National Innovation State”, and made initial successes with Orvosian support. However, due to internal conflicts over what the direction of the ONdI was to be after the war, especially over the relationship between the ONdI and imperialist Orvos, the ONdI war effort began to crumble due to this infighting and general decrease in morale.
By the end of the war, ONdI had lost essentially all of the territory they seized, with the war ending with a decisive victory for the Federal Republic. Major ONdI leaders, including its founder and leader Edgar de Foss, were put on trial after the war, almost all of them being found guilty and given harsh punishments, typically life sentences. The ONdI became completely banned and was rendered essentially non-existent, and the Federal Republic soon passed the Anti-Totalitarianism Law, which banned openly DeFossist, totalitarian, and other such organizations from participating in elections.

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