Libertarian Municipal People
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Frihetliga Kommunalfolket (Libertarian Municipal People) is a candidature used by syndicalists in Sweden
to contest municipal elections. FKF surged in the 1950s, mainly in municipalities in central Sweden (areas like Dalarna
, Värmland
, Härjedalen
and Gävleborg).
In 1959 FKF won three seats in Ekshärad
municipality.
FKF won municipal representation in Ljusdal
in 1976.
A text published by SAC
in 1963 defined the role of FKF in the following way: "Syndikalismen bildar alltså inget politiskt parti, men utanför SAC har syndikalister bildat Frihetliga Kommunalfolket som har haft relativt stora framgångar, bland annat i vissa områden i Dalarna. Den kommunala självstyrelsen har i syndikalismen en hängiven försvarare, och den frihetliga kommunalrörelsen är ett uttryck för direkt frihetlig aktion underifrån." ("Thus Syndicalism does not form any political party, but outside of SAC syndicalists have formed Frihetliga Kommunalfolket which has had relative big successes, for example in some areas in Dalarna. Syndicalism is a faithful defender of the municipal self-rule, and the libertarian municipal movement is an expression of direct libertarian action from below.")
In the 1994 elections the candidature FKF was used in two municipalities, Älvdalen
and Ljusdal
. FKF got 3,6% of votes in Ljusdal
and 2,8% in Älvdalen
.
Ahead of the 2002 elections FKF in Ljusdal
formed an alliance with Rädda Ljusdalsbygden, a group formed by VPK dissidents. Together they formed Frihetliga Ljusdalsbygden
. However, that alliance seems to have broken down after the elections. Out of two councilors elected on behalf of FLB, one is from FKF.
In the 1998 elections in Älvdalen
FKF got 286 votes (6,25%) and 3 seats.
Notably both the Älvdalen
and Färila
(in Ljusdal
municipality) local organizations of the SAC
belonged to the pragmatic fraction that broke away in end of 1990s.
FKF in Älvdalen
is involved in a regional coalition Folkkampanjen för sjukvården (Peoples Campaign for Health Care).
FKF has a replacement seat in the Associations of Municipalities of Dalarna
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
to contest municipal elections. FKF surged in the 1950s, mainly in municipalities in central Sweden (areas like Dalarna
Dalarna
', English exonym: Dalecarlia, is a historical province or landskap in central Sweden. Another English language form established in literature is the Dales. Places involving the element Dalecarlia exist in the United States....
, Värmland
Värmland
' is a historical province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Dalsland, Dalarna, Västmanland and Närke. It is also bounded by Norway in the west. Latin name versions are Vermelandia and Wermelandia. Although the province's land originally was Götaland, the...
, Härjedalen
Härjedalen
' is a historical province or landskap in the centre of Sweden. It borders the country of Norway as well as the provinces of Dalarna, Hälsingland, Medelpad, and Jämtland...
and Gävleborg).
In 1959 FKF won three seats in Ekshärad
Ekshärad
Ekshärad is a locality in Hagfors Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden with 3,387 inhabitants in 2009. Ekshärad is most famous for its historically-rich church...
municipality.
FKF won municipal representation in Ljusdal
Ljusdal
Ljusdal is a locality and the seat of Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,100 inhabitants in 2005.Ljusdal is located beside the river Ljusnan which goes from Bruksvallarna to Ljusne....
in 1976.
A text published by SAC
Central Organisation of the Workers of Sweden
Central Organisation of the Workers of Sweden is an anarcho-syndicalist trade union federation in Sweden. Unlike other Swedish unions, SAC organizes people from all occupations, including the unemployed, students, and the retired...
in 1963 defined the role of FKF in the following way: "Syndikalismen bildar alltså inget politiskt parti, men utanför SAC har syndikalister bildat Frihetliga Kommunalfolket som har haft relativt stora framgångar, bland annat i vissa områden i Dalarna. Den kommunala självstyrelsen har i syndikalismen en hängiven försvarare, och den frihetliga kommunalrörelsen är ett uttryck för direkt frihetlig aktion underifrån." ("Thus Syndicalism does not form any political party, but outside of SAC syndicalists have formed Frihetliga Kommunalfolket which has had relative big successes, for example in some areas in Dalarna. Syndicalism is a faithful defender of the municipal self-rule, and the libertarian municipal movement is an expression of direct libertarian action from below.")
In the 1994 elections the candidature FKF was used in two municipalities, Älvdalen
Älvdalen
Älvdalen is a locality and the seat of Älvdalen Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 1,812 inhabitants in 2005....
and Ljusdal
Ljusdal
Ljusdal is a locality and the seat of Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,100 inhabitants in 2005.Ljusdal is located beside the river Ljusnan which goes from Bruksvallarna to Ljusne....
. FKF got 3,6% of votes in Ljusdal
Ljusdal
Ljusdal is a locality and the seat of Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,100 inhabitants in 2005.Ljusdal is located beside the river Ljusnan which goes from Bruksvallarna to Ljusne....
and 2,8% in Älvdalen
Älvdalen
Älvdalen is a locality and the seat of Älvdalen Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 1,812 inhabitants in 2005....
.
Ahead of the 2002 elections FKF in Ljusdal
Ljusdal
Ljusdal is a locality and the seat of Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,100 inhabitants in 2005.Ljusdal is located beside the river Ljusnan which goes from Bruksvallarna to Ljusne....
formed an alliance with Rädda Ljusdalsbygden, a group formed by VPK dissidents. Together they formed Frihetliga Ljusdalsbygden
Frihetliga Ljusdalsbygden
Frihetliga Ljusdalsbygden a joint candidature of Frihetliga Kommunalfolket and Rädda Ljusdalsbygden in Ljusdal, Sweden. FLB contested the 2002 municipal elections and got 551 votes and two seats...
. However, that alliance seems to have broken down after the elections. Out of two councilors elected on behalf of FLB, one is from FKF.
In the 1998 elections in Älvdalen
Älvdalen
Älvdalen is a locality and the seat of Älvdalen Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 1,812 inhabitants in 2005....
FKF got 286 votes (6,25%) and 3 seats.
Notably both the Älvdalen
Älvdalen
Älvdalen is a locality and the seat of Älvdalen Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 1,812 inhabitants in 2005....
and Färila
Färila
Färila is a locality situated in Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 1,351 inhabitants in 2005. Färila is situated in a valley near the river Ljusnan. People to commute to and from Ljusdal. The town is an industrial centre in Ljusdal Municipality....
(in Ljusdal
Ljusdal
Ljusdal is a locality and the seat of Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 6,100 inhabitants in 2005.Ljusdal is located beside the river Ljusnan which goes from Bruksvallarna to Ljusne....
municipality) local organizations of the SAC
Central Organisation of the Workers of Sweden
Central Organisation of the Workers of Sweden is an anarcho-syndicalist trade union federation in Sweden. Unlike other Swedish unions, SAC organizes people from all occupations, including the unemployed, students, and the retired...
belonged to the pragmatic fraction that broke away in end of 1990s.
FKF in Älvdalen
Älvdalen
Älvdalen is a locality and the seat of Älvdalen Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 1,812 inhabitants in 2005....
is involved in a regional coalition Folkkampanjen för sjukvården (Peoples Campaign for Health Care).
FKF has a replacement seat in the Associations of Municipalities of Dalarna
Dalarna
', English exonym: Dalecarlia, is a historical province or landskap in central Sweden. Another English language form established in literature is the Dales. Places involving the element Dalecarlia exist in the United States....
.