Europeian Embassy - In Solidarity

[Unibot III]

Informally this has been done before, it'll be interesting to see how it works as a formal arrangement.

[Europeian Embassy]

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A New Face to the Goldeblock
Cat wins Presidency
Written by JayDee

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(August 28, 2017) A new face has been introduced to the Goldenblock with the ascension of former Minister of Radio Cat to the Presidency. Following a fierce two weeks between tickets Cat/Writinglegend, Brunhilde/Rand, and Comrade Snowball/Aditya Republic, the Cat/Writinglegend ticket emerged victorious with 38 votes against Brunhilde/Rand and Comrade Snowball/Aditya Republic’s 16 votes and 5 votes respectively.

In her platform, Cat campaigned behind the idea of “rebirth” to Europeia’s political institution. “Now more so than ever we face the critical urgency to rebirth the way we tolerate and treat newer members within our region.” The message of Cat’s campaign comes from months of what many people believe to be a higher toleration of sub par performances from Europeia’s older members. As a recent poll suggests, many Europeians believe that our older members have an easier time obtaining political positions, and Cat’s platform campaigned behind the idea of breaking the status quo or “rebirthing” Europeia’s political institution with a newer face to the Goldenblock. Cat’s campaign ideas were highly received amongst the citizenry, securing her a strong base through which he eventually won her Presidential campaign.

Following her ascension to the Goldenblock, President Cat released her opening address. In her opening address, Cat alluded to the sense of community that contributed to her decision to stay and eventually run for President. “I truly love Europeia and all of the people here, together we have created cherishable moments that will last a lifetime, developed friendships with members in our community or abroad, and have worked tirelessly to build and develop our region into what it is today.” Cat would also lay down her campaign promise as previously mentioned in her platform, reaffirming that her intention of fulfilling her promises to Europeia.

Cat wasted no time in announcement her Cabinet following the release of her opening address. In the Swakistek Conference Hall, Cat announced her nominees for the Cabinet and the remaining Justice slot respectively. Sam111 for Interior, Kaboom for World Assembly Affairs, Calvin Coolidge for Grand Admiral, JayDee for Communications, Darcness for Foreign Affairs, Monkey for Culture, Siol Alse for Radio, Rand for Attorney General, and JayDee for Justice True to her word, Cat’s Cabinet included many newer players, with only 50% of her nominees having held a previous Cabinet post. Even her Justice nomination would feature a newer face to the Europeia’s most prestigious body.

As a new face to the Goldenblock with lots of energy, the pressure on Cat is high to set a successful campaign. For many, it has been a long time coming for one of Europeia’s newcomers to ascend to the Presidency, but now it’s time for a newcomer to prove herself to Europeia and to the NS globe.

[Cormactopia Prime]

Congratulations to President Cat. Though I have to admit I hope to see a President Brunhilde eventually!

[The NAtion OF Froggy]

Congrats to the winner and good work to those who took the time to Champaign its never easy and its hard but passion and will are commendable traits.

Toads mafia is happy to see the results.

[Europeian Embassy]

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Writinglegend Accepts Presidency
Written by JayDee

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(September 2nd, 2017) In his seventh opening address as President, Writinglegend announced his intention to serve the rest of the term as Europeia’s President. This announcement comes following the resignation of former President Cat in light of a scandal regarding the release of classified information to a third party.

In his address, Writinglegend addressed the trying times the region as a whole was facing. “This has been a tough twenty-four hours for all of us...I would like to thank Cat for her service to our region...After discussions with fellow Europeians, I will state that I fully intend to finish serving this term as the President of Europeia, and I will not be stepping down or resigning from this position.” The acceptance of the presidency marks an unprecedented seven terms for Writinglegend, who has already served for over a year total as President.

President Writinglegend immediately let his thoughts be known on the Kingdom of Great Britain, with an impactful statement. "We unequivocally condemn the Kingdom of Great Britain for the actions of their founder and former Monarch, Don, and encourage all of our friends and allies to terminate relations with this region." This call comes immediately after the Kingdom of Great Britain was found making threats to Europeia's ally, The West Pacific, and calling to subvert our democratic elections, among other disturbing actions taken by their former Monarch and Founder, Don, and those within their leadership.

With Writinglegend’s ascension to the Presidency, a vacancy has arisen for the position of Vice President. In order to fill this vacancy, Writinglegend nominated HEM as his Vice President. HEM will face Senate confirmation and, in accordance with the Constitution, must achieve ⅔ majority support before he may carry out his office.

The selection of HEM was made in light of HEM’s experience in newcomer integration and his involvement in the original integration platform; one of the central points of former President Cat’s platform. “He will be a highly valuable addition to this Cabinet, considering he was the original creator of the Internship Program, which this administration seeks to re-launch.”

Writinglegend received unanimous support from the Republic for his decision. Amongst them, PhDre was one of the first to voice his support, letting them know they “have the full support of the region.”

Kylia Quilor and Mekhet joined PhDre in his sentiments. Both commended the selection of HEM as a strong and “very sound choice” for the Republic.

If HEM is confirmed by the Senate, it will be his 2nd time as Vice President in a year. The last time HEM was Vice President was under former President Trinnien.

Despite Writinglegend’s experience, Europeia faces a tough time ahead. Writinglegend reassured everyone in the region that the region would succeed, and the voices of the electorate would be heard through a unified commitment to Europeia's ideals.

"HEM and I proceed into a turbulent situation, but we can and will get through this so long as we work together as a community to achieve our common interests."

[Escade]

After speaking to President WritingLegend, TSP has also released a statement. We support Euro in protecting it's democracy against threats and condemn the KGoB's actions.

[Cormactopia Prime]

Europeia has weathered worse storms than this, so I'm sure things will turn out fine. Good luck to WritingLegend in his unexpected presidency -- though I'm sure he won't need it -- and congratulations and good luck to HEM as well with his appointment as Vice President.

[Europeian Embassy]

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President Repeals Treaty with The South Pacific
Written by JayDee

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(September 3, 2017) In an address to the Republic, President Writinglegend officially announced the dissolving of the Treaty of Friendship with The South Pacific (TSP). The Treaty between the two governments has stood for almost five years, but recent events forced Europeia to dissolve its end of the treaty.

“The South Pacific of old is not The South Pacific of today.” Writinglegend said opening the address, “When the Republic of Europeia signed a Treaty of Friendship with TSP in 2012, we expected a cordial relationship of mutual cooperation and friendship.”

“We have seen little cooperation in military, cultural, and diplomatic affairs," President Writinglegend stated to address recent concerns from gameplayers that The South Pacific had been treating their Independent allies as second-rate. "Only when it was in The South Pacific’s strategic interest to put focus on our relationship did they recognize our regions were allies and pursued cooperation."

The President further highlighted the recent usage of the treaty to justify an ideological position. “In recent times, the only use this alliance has seen is being invoked on the NS Gameplay forum, whenever convenient, as a means to justify The South Pacific's claimed ideological position.”

Within the statement, President Writinglegend noted the diverging interests and values of Europeia and The South Pacific. "On the battlefield, we find ourselves on opposite sides of conflict more often than on the same side. Outside of the battlefield, our incompatible interests and values has led to little interaction." He would go on to note that The South Pacific has distanced itself from and denounced the ideology of Independence, while moving towards a defender ideology.

In lieu of the following, the President called for the dissolving of the Treaty of Friendship between Europeia and TSP. “All of the above have brought us to a point where this is no longer a feasible relationship, and have made it clear that the Treaty of Friendship no longer brings about mutual benefit.” He has made it clear that the fuel behind this repeal was the lack of mutual cooperation brought upon by diverging regional interests.

In accordance with the Constitution, the President needs approval from the Senate in order for the treaty to be officially dissolved.

The South Pacific (TSP) of old is not The South Pacific of today. When the Republic of Europeia signed a Treaty of Friendship with TSP in 2012, we expected a cordial relationship of mutual cooperation and friendship. The treaty outlines basic obligations for cooperation, including joint military ventures.

The South Pacific was recently publicly criticized for treating their Independent allies as second-rate. It pains our Republic to say that these allegations are true. Since the Independence Convention, The South Pacific has collaborated in a limited fashion with the Republic of Europeia. We have seen little cooperation in military, cultural, and diplomatic affairs. Only when it was in The South Pacific’s strategic interest to put focus on our relationship, such as after we made an electoral commitment to repeal the treaty, after they were lambasted for their lack of cooperation, and after their ideology was questioned, did they recognize our regions were allies and pursued collaboration.

Our regions have seen our interests and values diverge. The South Pacific has continued to distance itself from independence, even denouncing it and working with those who seek to destroy it, and have moved towards a defender ideology. On the battlefield, we find ourselves on opposite sides of conflict more often than on the same side. Outside of the battlefield, our incompatible interests and values has led to little interaction. Indeed, in recent times, the only use this alliance has seen is being invoked on the NS Gameplay forum, whenever convenient, as a means to justify The South Pacific's claimed ideological position.

All of the above have brought us to a point where this is no longer a feasible relationship, and have made it clear that the Treaty of Friendship no longer brings about mutual benefit.

Therefore, the Republic of Europeia hereby repeals our Treaty of Friendship with The South Pacific.

From the President of Europeia,

[Lalaq]

That is very surprising, though it is also not exactly the best thing to do, especially in face of this schism between various large regions...

[Cormactopia Prime]

A wise decision. The South Pacific of today regrettably has nothing to do with the South Pacific of 2012-13. It is a shell of what it once was.

Will there be a follow-up notice posted when the Senate has dissolved the treaty (or, in the unlikely event that it doesn't)?

[Writinglegend]

A wise decision. The South Pacific of today regrettably has nothing to do with the South Pacific of 2012-13. It is a shell of what it once was.

Will there be a follow-up notice posted when the Senate has dissolved the treaty (or, in the unlikely event that it doesn't)?

There will not be a follow up coverage article, but I will post in this thread when the Senate has officially dissolved the treaty.

[Unibot III]

Once again the ideology of independentism has proven flexible and sensitive to a region's interests; in Euro's case, so much so it had to drop an alliance because an ally didn't raid enough with them. Good christ. There's nothing realist about this announcement, just ideological puritanism and catty politics - and transparently so.

I find it weird that people are talking about TSP's sphere of influence getting smaller, treaties are a two way street: Europeia and the rest of the independent sphere has burnt down yet another bridge. At this point, there's what, five independent regions? There's probably more unicorn-themed regions (Does TRR count as a unicorn themed region? Food for thought.)

[Canton Empire]

Say what?

[Cormactopia Prime]

Once again the ideology of independentism has proven flexible and sensitive to a region's interests; in Euro's case, so much so it had to drop an alliance because an ally didn't raid enough with them. Good christ. There's nothing realist about this announcement, just ideological puritanism and catty politics - and transparently so.

The South Pacific hasn't done anything with Europeia -- including military operations, yes, but also cultural events, diplomatic events such as state visits, etc. -- for a very long time. TSP has consistently prioritized its defender allies over Europeia and, until very recently, The North Pacific as well. It's something that the few remaining non-defenders in TSP have repeatedly noted as a problem, and now we're seeing the unsurprising result.

I find it weird that people are talking about TSP's sphere of influence getting smaller, treaties are a two way street: Europeia and the rest of the independent sphere has burnt down yet another bridge. At this point, there's what, five independent regions? There's probably more unicorn-themed regions (Does TRR count as a unicorn themed region?).

Regardless of how many independent regions there are, the independent sphere is much better diplomatically and militarily positioned than is TSP. TSP is now locked into the small and ever-shrinking defender sphere, with TNP as its only remaining non-defender ally. Soon TSP will replace Europeia with the decrepit and irrelevant defender-leaning NPO, but that won't change that TSP is now more isolated than it has ever been. We'll see if locking itself into the defender sphere proves beneficial for TSP next time there's a coup there. Based on Osiris' past experience, and based on the current situation in Lazarus, it's clear that defenders are completely unable to liberate a Feeder or Sinker on their own. So aside from the damage TSP's policy has done to its diplomatic credibility, its security has also been undermined. It won't have the numbers to save the Coalition next time there's a coup.

Congratulations to you and Glen-Rhodes on this remarkable achievement. TSP is what you always wanted it to be: Defender, and isolated from most of its fellow Feeders and Sinkers as well as most other major gameplay regions. We'll see how that turns out for TSP.

[Digory Kirke]

Once again the ideology of independentism has proven flexible and sensitive to a region's interests; in Euro's case, so much so it had to drop an alliance because an ally didn't raid enough with them. Good christ. There's nothing realist about this announcement, just ideological puritanism and catty politics - and transparently so.

I find it weird that people are talking about TSP's sphere of influence getting smaller, treaties are a two way street: Europeia and the rest of the independent sphere has burnt down yet another bridge. At this point, there's what, five independent regions? There's probably more unicorn-themed regions (Does TRR count as a unicorn themed region? Food for thought.)

Alliances are for the benefit of both sides. It would be disingenuous to imply that The South Pacific's decisions since 2012 have not influenced the degradation of this treaty. The South Pacific, to my knowledge, has become more aligned with defending, and more of a closed hegemony. They have made many political decisions which may have negatively affected the allies of Europeia, and by proxy, Europeia itself. Treaties are serious business; not every region ought to have a treaty with every other. As Europeia's interests have diverged with The South Pacific's, it is only common sense that Europeia would reconsider its position. This is not a personal slight, implying that defending is bad, nor that TSP ought to stop defending. It is simply a declaration that Europeia can not reconcile itself with The South Pacific in such a way that a continued presence of a treaty would be justified.

Also, I think Europeia and its "sphere" will do fine without The South Pacific. Name one good thing the treaty has brought Europeia in the past year.

[Brunhizzle]

Once again the ideology of independentism has proven flexible and sensitive to a region's interests; in Euro's case, so much so it had to drop an alliance because an ally didn't raid enough with them.

Or perhaps it's because Europeia is tired of having a treaty which contributes nothing to the region. I served 210 days as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and during that time the only contact I had with TSP was when I was trying to gain more participation in CAIN. That hasn't changed for the 8 months that have passed between then and now. Europeia's biggest area of cooperation with TSP for years has been trying to maintain the treaty despite its complete lack of benefit.

It's a treaty in name only and maintaining it despite an obvious lack of common goals serves no practical purpose militarily or otherwise.

[Tim-Opolis]

The South Pacific hasn't done anything with Europeia -- including military operations

That's why just recently TSP and Europeia were both involved in the occupation of The International Kingdom that The South Pacific was even point on, right?

If you're gonna peddle fake news, at least make sure there's no receipts first.

[Yun]

*Raises eyebrow* There was a joint TSP-TNP-Europeia-etc RAID conducted 13 days ago. I'd know since 13 SPSF updater/soldiers attended that update, and the pile was around 50-ish higher because *everyone* deployed.

We have seen little cooperation in military, cultural, and diplomatic affairs. Only when it was in The South Pacific’s strategic interest to put focus on our relationship, such as after we made an electoral commitment to repeal the treaty, after they were lambasted for their lack of cooperation, and after their ideology was questioned, did they recognize our regions were allies and pursued collaboration.

Sorry but that wasn't why I agreed to joint military cooperation, my TSP Generals agreed for the purpose of the military operation, and TRUST. I didn't REALIZE that there was ongoing dissent in your region against working with us. Until today. Why would you go on a RAID with us if for 13 days later you'd say "We never work together" You'd wonder why TSP talks to defenders and complain about it as if that's the only alignment we talk to (false), you don't realize that I have open mindedness and would work with small or large regions trying to get into military gameplay, regardless of alignment (as long as they're not out after our heads e.e) and the rest of the members shares the same. Except some who have personal alignment preference, but they don't go out of their way to stop us because they place TSP-openness first.

Sincerely,
Yun
SPSF head honcho boss

[Kylia Quilor]

*Raises eyebrow* There was a joint TSP-TNP-Europeia-etc RAID conducted 13 days ago. I'd know since 13 SPSF updater/soldiers attended that update, and the pile was around 50-ish higher because *everyone* deployed.

We have seen little cooperation in military, cultural, and diplomatic affairs. Only when it was in The South Pacific’s strategic interest to put focus on our relationship, such as after we made an electoral commitment to repeal the treaty, after they were lambasted for their lack of cooperation, and after their ideology was questioned, did they recognize our regions were allies and pursued collaboration.

Sorry but that wasn't why I agreed to joint military cooperation, my TSP Generals agreed for the purpose of the military operation, and TRUST. I didn't REALIZE that there was ongoing dissent in your region against working with us. Until today. Why would you go on a RAID with us if for 13 days later you'd say "We never work together" You'd wonder why TSP talks to defenders and less with you, you don't realize that I have open mindedness and would work with small or large regions trying to get into military gameplay, regardless of alignment (as long as they're not out after our heads e.e)

Sincerely,
Yun
SPSF head honcho boss

The ERN was co-operating with TNP, because TNP approached us. TSP did not approach us, and as far as I and the ERN was concerned, we were aiding TNP.

-Kylia Quilor, the Grand Admiral of the ERN at the time of that Operation.

[Some Thoughts]

Look at who's getting the most benefit here? The New Pacific Order.

I would say they're influencing Europeia at this moment so that they can lure The South Pacific to their side. At that point, The West Pacific, The East Pacific, the South Pacific, and Balder would be on their side, not including Lazarus, which I'm currently not exactly sure if the Undead Dominion is really ok with the NPO. However, that would make The North Pacific, the NPO's greatest enemy, along with Osiris, be the only major GCRs that are actually against/unfriendly to the NPO.

[Cormactopia Prime]

I think we've already established that the South Pacific started caring recently, when it became clear the TSP-Europeia treaty was in jeopardy. That doesn't change that until recently, TSP has had absolutely nothing to do with Europeia and disdained its supposed ally.

Europeia was invited to the recent joint operation by The North Pacific, not TSP, so it's a bit rich to see TSP claiming they were reaching out to Europeia.

[Kylia Quilor]

Look at who's getting the most benefit here? The New Pacific Order.

I would say they're influencing Europeia at this moment so that they can lure The South Pacific to their side. At that point, The West Pacific, The East Pacific, the South Pacific, and Balder would be on their side, not including Lazarus, which I'm currently not exactly sure if the Undead Dominion is really ok with the NPO. However, that would make The North Pacific, the NPO's greatest enemy, along with Osiris, be the only major GCRs that are actually against/unfriendly to the NPO.

The NPO is manipulating Europeia?

That is even sillier than Glen's Rahlspiracy in the Lazarus mess.

[Some Thoughts]

Look at who's getting the most benefit here? The New Pacific Order.

I would say they're influencing Europeia at this moment so that they can lure The South Pacific to their side. At that point, The West Pacific, The East Pacific, the South Pacific, and Balder would be on their side, not including Lazarus, which I'm currently not exactly sure if the Undead Dominion is really ok with the NPO. However, that would make The North Pacific, the NPO's greatest enemy, along with Osiris, be the only major GCRs that are actually against/unfriendly to the NPO.

The NPO is manipulating Europeia?

That is even sillier than Glen's Rahlspiracy in the Lazarus mess.

Why not? The NPO must be laughing its head off at the rest of us ignorant people, proceeding with its plan to gain good ties with the GCRs, only to invade one of them again.

[Brunhizzle]

Look at who's getting the most benefit here? The New Pacific Order.

I would say they're influencing Europeia at this moment so that they can lure The South Pacific to their side. At that point, The West Pacific, The East Pacific, the South Pacific, and Balder would be on their side, not including Lazarus, which I'm currently not exactly sure if the Undead Dominion is really ok with the NPO. However, that would make The North Pacific, the NPO's greatest enemy, along with Osiris, be the only major GCRs that are actually against/unfriendly to the NPO.

Maybe you should stick to keeping your thoughts to yourself.

[Tim-Opolis]

Look at who's getting the most benefit here? The New Pacific Order.

I would say they're influencing Europeia at this moment so that they can lure The South Pacific to their side. At that point, The West Pacific, The East Pacific, the South Pacific, and Balder would be on their side, not including Lazarus, which I'm currently not exactly sure if the Undead Dominion is really ok with the NPO. However, that would make The North Pacific, the NPO's greatest enemy, along with Osiris, be the only major GCRs that are actually against/unfriendly to the NPO.

Can I get some of whatever you're partaking in right now? Those are some elevated thoughts.