Free Group (South Tyrol)

The Free Group (Freie Fraktion, abbreviated FF) is a regionalist and conservative political party in South Tyrol. The party, which is part of the South Tyrolean independence movement, seeks to represent the German-speaking majority and Ladin-speaking minority in the province. FF took inspiration from the Free Voters of Bavaria, a similar movement active in the German state.[1][2][3]

Free Group
Freie Fraktion
LeaderAndreas Leiter Reber
Founded1 March 2024
Split fromDie Freiheitlichen
IdeologyRegionalism
German-speaking minority interests
Conservatism
Political positionRight-wing
Chamber of Deputies
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Senate
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European Parliament
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Provincial Council
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The party, active mainly as a parliamentary group in the Landtag of South Tyrol, was founded in March 2024 by Andreas Leiter Reber, a longstanding member of Die Freiheitlichen (dF), who opposed its party's support to the SVP-led government of Arno Kompatscher.[4][5][6]

Leadership

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  • Leader: Andreas Leiter Reber (2024–present)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ein Brief an unsere Leserschaft. FF
  2. ^ https://www.consiglio-bz.org/it/gruppi-consiliari/freie-fraktion
  3. ^ "Kompatscher perde un pezzo, Leiter Reber lascia Freiheitlichen - Notizie - Ansa.it". 19 February 2024.
  4. ^ Strappo di Leiter Reber, Ulli Mair sotto shock. TG Regionale
  5. ^ "Andreas Leiter Reber esce dalla coalizione altoatesina provocando uno scossone politico". 19 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Strappo di Leiter Reber, Ulli Mair sotto shock". 20 February 2024.