Gent per Formentera facts for kids
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Gent per Formentera
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Ideology | Environmentalism Democratic socialism Catalan nationalism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
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Gent per Formentera (which means People for Formentera, or GxF) is a political group from the island of Formentera in Spain. It started in 2007 to take part in local elections. They also joined forces with the Socialist Party for elections to the Balearic Islands' main parliament. GxF describes itself as a left-wing party. They focus on protecting the environment and supporting the unique culture of the Catalan-speaking areas. Their main goal is to meet the specific needs of Formentera island.
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History of Gent per Formentera
Early Years and Island Leadership
In the 2007 local elections for the Island Council, GxF received the most votes. They won five seats, called councilors. After the election, GxF worked with the Socialist Party, which had two councilors. This partnership allowed GxF's leader, Jaume Ferrer Ribas, to become the first president of the new Island Council of Formentera.
Continued Success and Growth
In the 2011 elections, GxF won even more seats, getting six councilors. This meant they could continue leading the island's government. The group also won the single seat for Formentera in the Parliament of the Balearic Islands. This made them a voice for the island in the regional government.
Winning with a Clear Majority
By 2015, GxF had grown even stronger. They won the local election for the Island Council with an absolute majority. This means they won more than half of all the votes. They also kept their representative in the regional Parliament. This showed strong support for GxF from the people of Formentera.
How Gent per Formentera Performed in Elections
Results in the Balearic Parliament
Gent per Formentera has taken part in elections for the Parliament of the Balearic Islands. This is the main government body for the Balearic Islands. Formentera has one special seat in this parliament.
- In 2007, GxF ran with the Socialist Party. They did not win the Formentera seat that year.
- In 2011, GxF won the Formentera seat for the first time. This meant they had a representative in the regional parliament.
- In 2015 and 2019, GxF continued to hold the Formentera seat. They often supported the government from the opposition side.
- In 2023, GxF did not win the Formentera seat in the regional parliament.
Results in the Island Council of Formentera
The Island Council of Formentera is the local government for the island. Gent per Formentera has been very active in these elections.
- In 2007, GxF won the most votes and five seats. They formed the government with the Socialist Party.
- In 2011, they increased their seats to six and continued to lead the government.
- In 2015, GxF had their best result, winning nine seats. This gave them a clear majority to govern the island.
- In 2019, they won six seats and continued to be part of the government.
- In 2023, GxF won five seats. They became the second-largest party and moved into opposition.
See also
In Spanish: Gent per Formentera para niños
