Falkland Islands flagPolitik & Regierung

Politisches System, Stabilitätsindikatoren und demokratische Institutionen in Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands operate as a self-governing British Overseas Territory under a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. The unicameral Legislative Assembly, elected in December 2025 with all independent members, handles internal affairs, while the UK manages defense and foreign relations. Governor Colin Martin-Reynolds represents King Charles III.

Type de gouvernement

Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy (self-governing overseas territory of the UK)

Système juridique

English common law and local statutes

Chef d'État

King Charles III(since 2022)

Chef de gouvernement

Chief Executive Andy Keeling(Independent)since 2021

Parlement

Type :unicameral
Chambre haute :Legislative Assembly (8 sièges)

Principaux partis politiques

Non-partisan(Independent)

Various

8 sièges

Droits de vote

Universal suffrage for residents aged 18 and over; British citizens and certain Commonwealth citizens resident for at least 3 years have full voting rights

Développements récents

  • Legislative Assembly election held on 11 December 2025
  • Colin Martin-Reynolds appointed Governor on 29 July 2025
  • Next election scheduled no later than 2030
Âge du droit de vote18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution2009
Constituencies2