Mauritsian Social Democrats

The Mauritsian Social Democrats, often shortened to MSD, is a centre-left to left political party in the Mauritsian Republic. The MSD was founded the 31st of July 1970. The MSD became to the biggest party in the 10th General Election, winning 15 seats and 32,32% of the vote. The party remained the largest party after the 11th General Election, but fell to 10 seats and 20,3% of the vote.

First Leadership
The MSD held their first leadership elections on 22nd of March, where the party elected Eddy as the first party leader, ABB as deputy leader and Eris as speaker. Speaker Eris was however asked to resign after only a few hours as speaker, due to some controversial remarks. His opponent for the speaker election, Andefar, was chosen to replace Eris. Eddy, ABB and Andefar was the leadership heading into the 10th General Election.

ABB suddenly chose to resign as Deputy Leader the 19th of April due to time constrains, and thereby triggered a sudden election for Deputy Leader, which was contested by five candidates. Out of the five candidates, was it current President of Maurits, Adrian0882 who narrowly won the election to become the second Deputy Leader of the MSD.

Second Leadership
The 2nd leadership elections began the 3th of May. The MSD here reelected Eddy, who beat out speaker Andefar for the role as party leader. The party also elected Matthew V as Deputy Leader, and Ponderix won the race to be speaker without competition. The party also elected Sheev as Chief Campaign Manager, and InsertUsername, bot.org and Simoon for the leadership committee.

Third Leadership
The third leadership contest was held 22nd of May. The MSD here elected Chief Campaign Manager Sheev as leader, AXI aka Rebecca as Deputy Leader and Ponderix was reelected as speaker, again without competition. The party elected Bot.org to be the new Chief Campaign Manager, and the leadership committee is yet to be decided.

Party Wings
The MSD used to have three Party Wings: The Radical Wing, the Moderate Wing and the Libertarian Wing. The Libertarian wing was disbanded due to a lack of membership, while the Radical and Moderate wings were disbanded by the order of the Party Leader at the time, Sheev.

Economy
The MSD believe in a regulated market economy, where certain sectors are nationalised.

The MSD also support unions and workers rights, along with a liveable minimum wage.

The MSD supports free trade with allies and countries with similar economies.

The MSD also want a progressive tax system and VATs on cigarettes, alcohol and legalised drugs.

Welfare
The MSD want a large welfare state with a strong social safety net.

Foreign Policy
The MSD want peaceful relations with all countries. The MSD wants Maurits to join NATOs partnership program. The MSD also support recognising regions as Kosovo and Rojava.

Immigration
The MSD supports taking in UN quota-refugees, and taking in a max. of 15.000 immigrants per year.

The MSD supports integration plans like securing that there are no areas where the population is 40%+ immigrants, and free language learning classes.

Social policies
The MSD support LGBT+ rights to marry and adopt.

The MSD supports abortions until the 15 weeks, If there is a good reason, then until 24 weeks, and if there is a medical emergency, then at any time during the pregnancy.

The MSD supports the legalisation of 'soft' drugs, and the decriminalisation of 'hard' drug. The MSD see drug abuse as a medical issue, and not as a criminal issue.

Healthcare
The MSD support a public, single-payer healthcare service, which all inhabitants have access to. The MSD also supports the right to choose a private insurance.

Education
The MSD support a public, free education system for all. The MSD also support the right to choose private education, but education cannot be run for profit.

Energy
The MSD support a partial nationalisation of the energy sector.

The MSD wants to be rid of fossil fuels by 2025.

Environment
The MSD wants to be free of fossil fuels by 2025, and aims for 50%-80% renewables by 2025.

The MSD wants to support public transport and electrical cars.

Justice
The MSD want a fair, non-corrupt and unbiased court system. The MSD also opposes the death penalty.