The Unionist Reform Proposal
New Times Ahead
The Unionist Party's Proposal for Reforming the Relationship between the Faroes and Denmark
- We want to reform the Home Rule system
- We want to clarify any constitutional matters that may be ambiguous
- We want to emphasise that the Faroese constitute an self-governing Nation within the Union
- We want to maintain the Union and a share the Kingdom's Constitution and Royal Family
- We want to preserve the common personal rights of citizenship
- We want to continue returning two Members to the Danish Parliament
- We want to retain the same currency as Denmark; and Foreign and Defence matters shall remain formally the responsibility of the Central Authorities of the Kingdom
- We want keep essentially the same Judicial system
- We are prepared to gain control over all other policy areas according to the wishes of the Faroese and Danish Parliament respectively
- That way the Faroes become more self-reliant
- That way we will protect and develop the Faroese Welfare-system
- That way we ensure for future generations wide-ranging opportunities in an international context
The Unionist Party recommends that a renewed Home Rule system be formed in close cooperation between Faroese and Danish authorities as the Unionist Party bases its policies on a diverse mutual relationship. Let us all agree on the content of a reformed constitutional arrangement and then draft the relevant legal provisions accordingly.
Why preserve the Union with Denmark?
Because it makes sense!
Why does it make sense?
Because the advantages far outweigh any shortcomings!
