Ekvivalenten

Ekvivalenten is a political party from the Faroe Islands, a self-governing region within the Kingdom of Denmark. The party was founded in 1983 by a group of individuals dissatisfied with the existing political landscape in the Faroe Islands. Ekvivalenten translates to "The Equivalents" or "Those of Equal Value" in Faroese and English, respectively.

The party's ideology is based on a commitment to independence for the Faroe Islands, social democracy, and environmentalism. Ekvivalenten advocates for the promotion of the Faroese language and culture, as well as the protection of the Faroe Islands' natural resources. The party aims to create a more equal society in the Faroe Islands by addressing issues such as unemployment, housing shortages, and income inequality.

In the 1988 parliamentary election, Ekvivalenten won one seat in the Løgting, the Faroese parliament. However, the party failed to gain significant representation in later elections, and it gradually declined in popularity. In the 1998 parliamentary election, Ekvivalenten secured no seats in the Løgting, leading to its dissolution as a political party. Some of its members went on to join other parties, such as Sambandsflokkurin, which is one of the dominant parties in Faroese politics.

Ekvivalenten is often regarded as a minor party that experimented with alternative ideas in Faroese politics. Although it did not achieve lasting success, the party's short-lived existence contributed to the Faroe Islands' diverse and complex political landscape.