Sjálvstýrisflokkurin
Four local political parties seek independence from Denmark: the People's Party ("Hin føroyski fólkaflokkurin"), Republic ("Tjóðveldi"), Progress ("Framsókn") and Centre Party ("Miðflokkurin"). These parties, while spanning the political left and right, make up 17 of the Løgting's 33 seats. In addition to this is the Self-Government Party ("Sjálvstýrisflokkurin") generally touts the idea of sovereignty, albeit with a more moderate fervor than the aforementioned parties.