Green Spatula
| Green Spatula | |
 | |
| Abbreviation | GS |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Ikari Sozui |
| Founded | 1675 AN |
| Headquarters | Kipei |
| Ideology |
Sanpantul indipendence Green politics LGBT Rights Feminism Environmentalism |
| Political position | Left |
| Official colours | Green |
| Kyuden |
3 / 48 |
| Asenburi |
18 / 253 |
| Prefecture assembly |
139 / 3,459 |
| Election symbol | |
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Green Spatula is a green political party in Sanpantul, founded in 1675. Known for its consistent environmental advocacy, the party has experienced a fluctuating but gradually strengthening presence in Sanpantul’s political landscape.
History
Early Years (1675–1692)
Green Spatula was established in 1675 as one of the first political organizations in Sanpantul to emphasize environmental preservation, sustainable agriculture, and ecological justice. Despite its early foundation, the party remained on the fringes of politics for decades, receiving between 1% and 2% of the national vote in every election between 1675 and 1692, without securing any parliamentary seats.
Coalition Politics and Suppression (1704–1716)
In the 1704 general elections, Green Spatula entered into a coalition agreement with the Democrat list, through which it gained parliamentary representation for the first time, electing three members to the legislature. This cooperation marked the party’s first real influence in national policy debates.
However, during the authoritarian turn in Sanpantul’s political climate, the Green Spatula was banned in 1716 by the ruling dictatorship, along with many other minor parties.
Senate Alliance and Return to Elections (1720–1735)
Despite its ban, the core of the party remained active underground and later resurfaced as one of the founding factions of the Sanpantul Senate Party in 1720, contributing to a broader opposition coalition.
In 1728, the party re-emerged as an independent force, contesting elections under its own banner for the first time in decades. It achieved a significant breakthrough, gaining 7.1% of the vote and 18 seats, establishing itself as a notable minor party.
In the 1729 and 1735 elections, the party saw a slight decline, polling between 3% and 4%, still maintaining a presence in parliament thanks to its alignment with proportional representation systems.
Threshold Challenge and Resurgence (1740–1746)
The 1740 elections introduced a 3% electoral threshold, a hurdle that Green Spatula narrowly surpassed with exactly 5.0% of the vote, earning 13 seats in the legislature.
In 1746, the party saw a dramatic resurgence, capitalizing on the waning support for the Democrats. It secured 10.38% of the national vote and gained 28 seats, its highest seat count to date. This marked its transition from a minor ecological party to a mid-sized political player with influence over coalition dynamics.
Leadership
Since 1731, the party has been led by Ikarı “Rocco” Suzui, a well-known environmental philosopher and political organizer. Under Suzui’s leadership, Green Spatula adopted a more assertive platform on green industrial transition, sustainable resource management, and civic eco-activism, which contributed significantly to its post-1728 successes.
Ideology and Platform
Green Spatula’s platform is rooted in green politics, with core values including:
- Environmental protection and restoration
- Anti-nuclear and pro-renewable energy policies
- Sustainable agriculture and food systems
- Climate change mitigation
- Ecological justice and intergenerational responsibility
- Participatory democracy and decentralized governance
Though historically unaffiliated with major ideological blocs, the party often finds itself aligned with center-left or progressive coalitions, especially those focusing on climate policy or civil liberties.
