The Junkers were conservative nobles who, in opposition to August von Hartmansdorff [sv], wished to maintain the privileges of the nobility.
In other respects, the Junkers represented a conservative political stance, for example on the issue of representation – they sought to maintain the Riksdag of the Estates as opposed to forming a parliamentary system of government, the Riksdag.
[1] However, the party's conservative stance had some exceptions regarding customs policy, where they were more free-trade oriented.
[2] The first leader of the Junker Party was Otto Palmstierna [sv], soon replaced by Henning Hamilton.
Other notable supporters include Gustaf Lagerbjelke, Gillis Bildt and Erik Josias Sparre [sv].