The Independents (Liechtenstein)
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The Independents (German: Die Unabhängigen; abbreviated DU, meaning "YOU" in German) is a right-wing populist[1][2] Eurosceptic political party in Liechtenstein. In the 2013 parliamentary election, the first they contested, they won 29,740 votes (15.3%) and four seats in the Landtag.[4] DU is headed by former Patriotic Union parliamentarian Harry Quaderer.
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The Independents Die Unabhängigen | |
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Abbreviation | DU |
Leader | Harry Quaderer |
Founded | 2013 |
Split from | Patriotic Union |
Headquarters | Feldkircherstrasse 50 LI-9494 Schaan |
Ideology | Right-wing populism[1][2] Euroscepticism[3] |
Political position | Right-wing[2] |
Colours | Black, White (official) Yellow (customary) |
Landtag | 0 / 25 |
Mayors | 0 / 11 |
Municipal Councils | 0 / 104 |
Website | |
www.du4.li/ | |
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International commentators suggested that the party had benefited from protest votes against austerity measures.[5][6]