New Conservative Party (Latvia)
The New Conservative Party (Latvian: Jaunā konservatīvā partija), abbreviated to JKP is a conservative[2] political party in Latvia.[5] The party was founded in 17 May 2014 by 223 citizens of Latvia.
New Conservative Party Jaunā konservatīvā partija | |
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| Leader | Jānis Bordāns |
| Founded | 17 May 2014 |
| Headquarters | Riga, Latvia |
| Membership (March 2018) |  908[1] |
| Ideology | Conservatism[2] Anti-corruption[3] Pro-Europeanism |
| Political position | Centre-right[4] |
| Colours | Dark blue |
| Saeima | 15 / 100
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| European Parliament | 0 / 8
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| Government of Latvia | 3 / 14
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| Riga City Council | 4 / 60
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| Website | |
| konservativie | |
Election results
Parliament
| Election year | # of overall votes | % of overall vote | # of overall seats won | +/- | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6,389 | 0.7% (#10) | 0 / 100 |
New | No |
| 2018 | 114,694 | 13.59% (#3) | 16 / 100 |
16 |
Yes |
European Parliament
| year | votes | % | seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,595 | 4.35 (#8) | 0 / 8 |
New |
References
- "JKP wants to become the biggest party in the Baltics" (in Latvian). Diena. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- "The Puzzle of Latvian Government". Europe Elects. 10 January 2019.
- Kaža, Juris (14 August 2018). "Who is who in upcoming Latvian parliamentary elections". Re:Baltica. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- "Global Elections Round-Up: Last 12 Months". Fitch Ratings. 13 February 2019.
- "13th Saeima elections: The parties (Part 1)". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
External links
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