Royalist Social Democrats

The Royalist Social Democrats (Hul. Königstreue Sozialdemokraten; Abbr. KSD) is a social democratic political party in the Imperial Crownlands of Hulstria and Gao-Soto. The party operates nationally under the KSD name in the dual monarchy, as well as locally in both Hulstria and Gao-Soto.

History
The KSD was founded in December 3387 as opposition to newly formed dual monarchy. The party argued that solutions to under-representation in the Gao-Showa community could be resolved within Greater Hulstria. It was also argued by the Social Democrats that the dual monarchy would eventually lead to apartheid and ethnic tension; whereas a reunited Greater Hulstria would foster peace and stability.

Ideology
The Social Democrats, as the name suggests, is at its core a social democratic party. They are supporters of allowing all citizens access to top quality healthcare, education, and other services. Additionally they support a democratic state characterized by cultural and religious tolerance.

The KSD also combines their social democracy with monarchism and hints of Hulstrian nationalism. They are strong supporters of the House of Rothingren-Traugott and have openly stated their preference for the restoration of Greater Hulstria. The party has argued that change could be made within a reunited Greater Hulstria and that the interests of the Gao-Showa could be served within that state. It is the fear of the KSD that the dual monarchy will eventually divide into two sovereign warring states and that peaceful relations of Hulstrians and Gao-Showa will cease.

Party Leaders

 * Cornelia Stadtfeld (3387-present)