Volkspartei Dundorfs

Volkspartei Dundorfs (People's Party of Dundorf
"A party founded in conservative principles and solidarity for all"

History:

The VPD was for a long time just an idea among young Hosian students in central Dunburg. Year 4573, 14 students in Dunburg Universität founded the student group, "Die neue Zukunft". This group engaged in local activism for better environmental controls, stronger unions and more conservative abortion laws. They are most famous for their stance on abortion which gave them national attention and sparked intense debates in the university. The group wasn't gaining much popularity on campus but often found widespread support for their manifestations and demonstrations. One member, John Hofmann, wanted to do something more than campus-politics. He and his friend Heinrich Lehmann started in 4580 to build what now is the VPD. Most of the policies and values held by the VPD are a continuation of "Die neue Zukunft".

In 4582 the VPD gained became influenced by federalist ideas and began to profile itself as a party in favor of local authority and devolution.

Factions:

Religious conservatives - This faction plays a very important role in forming the party and the ideological direction that the party takes. Many would say that this faction is the heart of the party.

Religious metzists - This faction is mostly made up of former members from the PDE who aren't satisfied with the secular politics from the establishment. Roughly one third of the party would call themselves a metzist in the sense that they stay in line with the current economic policies of the republic.

Economic reformists - This group advocates for a different economic direction for the country. This group also represents the more secular part of the VPD. While not labelling themselves right-wing they do still want lower taxes for corporations and seek to help small businesses.

Federalists - This group overlaps quite a bit with the religious metzists. Candidate for food and agriculture for the 4586 election, Paul Dietrich, has been a heavy advocate for federalism over the years and is very central in this faction of the party. They mostly influence the welfare politics of the party.