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The '''Gapla Civic Party''' ('''GCP'''), founded as the '''Verdis National Party''' ('''VNP'''), is a centrist and civic nationalist political party in the [[Federated States of Gapla]]. | The '''Gapla Civic Party''' ('''GCP'''), founded as the '''Verdis National Party''' ('''VNP'''), is a centrist and civic nationalist political party in the [[Federated States of Gapla]]. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The party was originally founded in the [[Free Republic of Verdis]] as the | The party was originally founded in the [[Free Republic of Verdis]] in January 2026 and held the title of the first political party in Verdis, however was non-official as the Verdisian government were opposed to officiating any political parties until a permanent settlement is created on their land. Due to a large portion of the founding membership having Scottish ethnicity and origin, the original name and logo were inspired by the [[wikipedia:Scottish_National_Party|Scottish National Party.]] On the now defunct VNP website the party promoted centre-left ideals, advocating for the creation of a constitution, renewable energy, a social safety net amongst other democratic-socialist ideals. | ||
In 2026, following | In 2026, following months of increased tension between the party and the Verdisian government and the attitude of the government towards political parties as a whole within Verdis, the party held an internal referendum proposing moving operations to the [[Federated States of Gapla]]. Ultimately an overwhelming majority of 74% of the membership body of the party voted in favour of the motion and the party was reformed into the now further centrist Gapla Civic Party, largely lead by the same leaders and executive board members as well as Gaplan additions. | ||
== Ideology == | == Ideology == | ||
The | The party is a centrist party that supports civic nationalism. | ||
The party emphasizes citizenship, civic responsibility, democratic participation, and national development. The party has also expressed support for political cooperation with other moderate and reform-oriented movements. | |||
== Organization == | == Organization == | ||
The party is currently led by Collin Esposo. [[Hendrik Täks]] | The party is currently led by Collin Esposo along with an Executive Board (EB). [[Hendrik Täks]] is the [[President of Gapla]]. In 2026, two notable Gaplan politicians—Hendrik Täks, the [[President of Gapla]], and [[Amalia Battle]], a former independent politician and former [[President of Gapla]]—joined the party, giving the party representation in the Provisional Government. | ||
EB members Collin Esposo and Ben Wallace were later admitted to the Provisional Government. | |||
=== Representation === | === Representation === | ||
As of 2026, the Gapla Civic Party | As of 2026, the Gapla Civic Party has four seats in the eight-member Provisional Government. | ||
==Platform== | ==Platform== | ||
===Agriculture and natural resources=== | ===Agriculture and natural resources=== | ||
The | The party supports sustainable agriculture and responsible stewardship of natural resources. It advocates for balanced regulation that protects the environment and preserves natural resources while avoiding unnecessary restrictions on agricultural businesses. | ||
===Arts, media, and culture=== | ===Arts, media, and culture=== | ||
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===Social welfare and public assistance=== | ===Social welfare and public assistance=== | ||
The | The party supports social programs designed to ensure that no one is left behind due to illness, disability, unemployment, or hardship. In addition to financial assistance, it supports targeted programs providing essential goods and services, including hygiene products, child support initiatives, and early-life assistance programs. The party also supports community-driven solutions, nonprofit partnerships, and donation-based initiatives. | ||
===Local and community development=== | ===Local and community development=== | ||
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===Constitution and governance=== | ===Constitution and governance=== | ||
The | The party supports fair, transparent, and citizen-focused governance. It advocates for limits on corporate and outside financial influence in politics, including restrictions on political donations and sponsorships that undermine equal representation and public trust. The party supports secure national voter registration, expanded early voting, secure mail and absentee voting, accessible polling locations, transparent vote counting, independent election oversight, and public transparency of campaign financing and political spending. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 03:47, 20 June 2026
Gapla Civic Party | |
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| President of Gapla | Hendrik Täks |
| Leader | Collin Esposo |
| Split from |  Free Republic of Verdis |
| Ideology | Centrism Civic nationalism |
| Political position | Center |
| European affiliation | Renew Europe (unofficial) |
| Provisional Government | 4 / 8
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The Gapla Civic Party (GCP), founded as the Verdis National Party (VNP), is a centrist and civic nationalist political party in the Federated States of Gapla.
The party advocates civic participation, national unity, and moderate political reform.
History
The party was originally founded in the Free Republic of Verdis in January 2026 and held the title of the first political party in Verdis, however was non-official as the Verdisian government were opposed to officiating any political parties until a permanent settlement is created on their land. Due to a large portion of the founding membership having Scottish ethnicity and origin, the original name and logo were inspired by the Scottish National Party. On the now defunct VNP website the party promoted centre-left ideals, advocating for the creation of a constitution, renewable energy, a social safety net amongst other democratic-socialist ideals.
In 2026, following months of increased tension between the party and the Verdisian government and the attitude of the government towards political parties as a whole within Verdis, the party held an internal referendum proposing moving operations to the Federated States of Gapla. Ultimately an overwhelming majority of 74% of the membership body of the party voted in favour of the motion and the party was reformed into the now further centrist Gapla Civic Party, largely lead by the same leaders and executive board members as well as Gaplan additions.
Ideology
The party is a centrist party that supports civic nationalism.
The party emphasizes citizenship, civic responsibility, democratic participation, and national development. The party has also expressed support for political cooperation with other moderate and reform-oriented movements.
Organization
The party is currently led by Collin Esposo along with an Executive Board (EB). Hendrik Täks is the President of Gapla. In 2026, two notable Gaplan politicians—Hendrik Täks, the President of Gapla, and Amalia Battle, a former independent politician and former President of Gapla—joined the party, giving the party representation in the Provisional Government.
EB members Collin Esposo and Ben Wallace were later admitted to the Provisional Government.
Representation
As of 2026, the Gapla Civic Party has four seats in the eight-member Provisional Government.
Platform
Agriculture and natural resources
The party supports sustainable agriculture and responsible stewardship of natural resources. It advocates for balanced regulation that protects the environment and preserves natural resources while avoiding unnecessary restrictions on agricultural businesses.
Arts, media, and culture
The party supports funding educational and public-interest media while maintaining independence and citizen focus to reduce government bias. It supports keeping important and educational media accessible to the public while leaving broader cultural participation to individual choice.
Social welfare and public assistance
The party supports social programs designed to ensure that no one is left behind due to illness, disability, unemployment, or hardship. In addition to financial assistance, it supports targeted programs providing essential goods and services, including hygiene products, child support initiatives, and early-life assistance programs. The party also supports community-driven solutions, nonprofit partnerships, and donation-based initiatives.
Local and community development
The party supports community-focused government that prioritizes the people, land, and society of Gapla over excessive corporate or foreign influence. It believes local communities should lead development where possible, while the central government maintains national consistency, fairness, and accountability.
Constitution and governance
The party supports fair, transparent, and citizen-focused governance. It advocates for limits on corporate and outside financial influence in politics, including restrictions on political donations and sponsorships that undermine equal representation and public trust. The party supports secure national voter registration, expanded early voting, secure mail and absentee voting, accessible polling locations, transparent vote counting, independent election oversight, and public transparency of campaign financing and political spending.