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by **Eikangaard** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:57 am

President Tamber "Disappointed" By Passage of Bill 722

Following the announcement of the passage of Bill 722, which would both increase military funding to rebuild the Republic's armed forces into a more effective fighting force while similarly expelling foreign troops from within the Republic, reactions form the public and government officials have been mixed. Many have been applauding the bill for its focus on national defense, and of shoring up the outdated military defense architecture present within the Republic. However many also find that the expulsion of foreign troops as running counter-intuitive to the stated goal of securing the Republic's national borders.

Among those criticizing the bill is President Tamber who came out against the bill: "I was not consulted." Said the President in an interview with EMN News. "Nor were all Senators present during the vote to pass it through the government. While ensuring our continued security against outside threats is commendable, the fact that it also calls for the expulsion of foreign troops, many of who from nations that support our nation and this government, runs antithetical to its stated goals. It's clear that, with the shady tactics used by the Senators who voted it into law, that it was a product of blind nationalism rather than a genuine desire to safeguard our citizens from harm."

Upon further investigation, it appears that many of the senators who voted it into law were members of both the Republican Party and the President's own True North Party. President Tamber said that she is "shocked and appalled" that members of her own party went behind the backs of Eikan citizens to put the bill into motion. "We will be launching a formal investigation into this matter, and will be working with the best law and policy makers to close any loopholes in our constitution that may allow this situation to crop up again." For the moment, Bill 722 has been overturned and will be sent back to be debated. It's expected that a revised version of the bill will be put forward to the Senate for deliberation. In conjunction with this, any expulsion of foreign troops will be postponed indefinitely until such time as a new bill is put forward detailing how the Republic will manage the presence of foreign troops within it's borders.

by **Daredland** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:29 am

Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner kicks off Western Corentian Tour, starting with Sunrisia

Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner has begun his Western Corentian tour. The Head of Government of the Daredi Confederation will travel to Sunrisia, Edereon, The Seven United and Creperia. His first stop will be Orentan, Sunrisia where the Confederal Chancellor will meet President Válîd Sâlúbĕr and officials of the Sunrisian government. Many topics will be on the table with all nations.

Extensive defense talks between Daredland and Sunrisia continue daily. Still defense and security would be discussed in Sunrisia further by the Daredi delegation and the Sunrisian government. This topic would also be discussed in the same light with other members of MDAA that Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the Daredi delegation would be visiting. That is because Daredland is conversing with the whole bloc.

Big and ambitious plans will be pushed forward by Daredland on economy and trade. It was already noted that one of the primary things that Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner will be pushing for will be the establishment of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council. Daredland wanted to sign the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan and saw the Cooperation Council as a platform most suited for the Action Plan to be discussed, signed and accomplished in the long-run. The MDAA–Daredland Action Plan is already a ‘done deal’ and the creation of the MDAA–Daredland Commission and launch of ‘Intensified Dialogue’ also appear to be accomplished with all sides agreeing. Now the Daredi government needs to accomplish the same with SOWEFTA contacts. Thankfully the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan may come earlier than the Daredi government expected and in a different order than it foresaw.

Officials of Edereon, Sunrisia and Creperia responsible for trade and economy will be in Orentan during the Confederal Chancellor’s and Daredi delegation’s visit there. This information came from the Sunrisian Department of International Relations that contacted the Confederal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Daredi Confederation. The Daredi delegation will have a chance to discuss the Action Plan and sign it there on the spot. In the case of such accomplishment the United Confederal Assembly of the Daredi Confederation and the parliaments of SOWEFTA members would then separately ratify it. The early signing of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan makes sense even without the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council being created first as the Daredi government originally planned. In the exact same way the MDAA–Daredland Action Plan was signed by ex-Chancellor Calvin Aigner and the MDAA Secretariat long before the Flaming Revolution and plans to create the MDAA–Daredland Commission. The same will be done with the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan.

Daredland already has a free trade agreement with SOWEFTA which was achieved by ex-Chancellor Calvin Aigner and the Confederacy government before the Flaming Revolution happened. The free trade agreement was also achieved outside of a preexisting Action Plan between Daredland and SOWEFTA. The Daredi government has proposed that further progress and deeper deals should be overseen by a created SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council and go through the specific Action Plan that will be signed during this Sunrisia visit. Like the MDAA–Daredland Commission will be overseeing the progress under the MDAA–Daredland Action Plan the Daredi government wants to convince SOWEFTA members during this tour that the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council should be created to oversee the progress under the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan. That is the format that Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the Daredi delegation will be promoting.

Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the Daredi delegation would go to Sunrisia first, followed by Creperia, Edereon and end the tour in the northern neighbor The Seven United. Daredland would be ‘breaking the ice’ with Creperia which is a nation that Daredland has interacted least with in the Western Corentian group. Warm relations would further be cemented with Edereon which has been personally helping Daredis as a safe haven, sanctuary and dream land for Daredi immigrants and refugees. Special appreciation would be shown to The Seven United as a neighbor that has been a very vocal supporter of Daredland and supporter on the diplomatic frontier. There are some disagreements with Damsmar on how Daredland has been handling the Weniges Reich issue. The Englean-backed and Belantic-backed secessionist entity occupying parts of Daredland’s Wenigberg region also borders The Seven United. This makes WR an existential issue to Daredland and also a national security hazard to The Seven United. Hopefully disagreements on this topic will be settled and both nations will better understand each other’s perspective after officials meet and talk.

by **Talvistova** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:11 pm

The Daily Ljustadan

Recent Polls Show 86% of Population Support Democracy; Juren Expected to Make Decision By End of Year

The protests have now entered day 6, now with renewed vigor. As reported by members of the 2nd Lord's Cavalry Guards, who are charged with protecting the White Palace in case of emergency, the streets remained packed deep into the night, with the last protestors left over from the previous day's events finally packing up until 3:30 AM, only for another wave of freshly invigored protestors to return less then 2 hours later, with the earliest returning at 5 AM, apparently given the energy to protest by the newest high profile supporter of democracy, the Royal Coffee Company. The Royal Coffee Company, being the chain coffeehouse in the country by far, has officially offered up to 50% off to all those who were going to protest in favor of voting.

In a statement from the CEO of the Royal Coffee Company, Lauri Mikkola, had this to say
"Democracy and the ability to vote is an important pillar of any developed and flourishing nation, and we are very proud to offer any assistance we possibly can to keep the flame of peaceful protest going".

In other regards of the protest, several members of the 2nd Lord's Cavalry Guards have also anonymously voiced support of the protests, and calls by monarchist supporters to punish those who express political views have fallen on deaf ears, as the Commander of the Unit who has maintained his anonimity, has come out saying that despite the unspoken rules that one does not express personal opinion in uniform, there is no directy stated rule against such acts, and that because they were published anonymously, there was nothing he could do regardless.

In an attempt to find a supposed "Silent Majority", the Monarchist supporters put forth an online poll in an attempt to disprove the protests leader Sylvia Lunqvist's statements that a majority of the population truly supported a democratic government. In a twist that arguably everyone saw coming, the poll ended up blowing up in the monarchist's favor, ending up with the result of an overwhelming landslide victory for the democrats, ending at a vote of 86% Democracy, 11% Monarchy, and 3% undecided, although the pollers have been quick to disregard the poll as a result of Lunqvist's heavy social media presence and general online presence of those 16 to 25, who are also the overwhelming majority of those who have been active in protests over the past week.

In response, the current inhabitants of the White Palace, The Royal Family, has finally broken the silence they had previously held, with the family's press secretary releasing the following statement:

"His Majesty King Juren the Third, in keeping with the long standing Juren tradition, plans to fully go on with the will of the people and will come to a decision in regards to the democratic question no later than Midnight on December Thirty-First."

The secretary then avoided all questions and quickly retreated back to the palace. We shall continue to keep the public up to date in this potentially historic situation.

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by **Arkhadiam** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:27 pm

Economist Paul Hugenneyer suffers an assassination attempt on his way to Cascadine

Arcadian economist Paul Hugenneyer, one of the biggest proponents of the so-called "anarcho"-capitalist ideology, was on his way to the Free University of Cascadine, in order to give a lecture on "the theory of subjective value and irrefutable nature". However, the train Comrade Hugenneyer caught to head over to the commune of Cascadine contained a couple of handmade bombs hidden inside its locomotive that could destroy it and derail the entire vehicle. They were, fortunately, precarious, and didn't function properly. Jean-Pierre Gaston, the train's conductor, ensures he had no clue about the existence of said bombs, and heavily disagrees with this praxis. "Hugenneyer's views are incredibly reactionary and bourgeois, yes, but it doesn't mean you can go around blowing trains full of innocent people, including Hugenneyer himself", says Gaston.

Paul Hugenneyer lecturing in the People's University of Chadre; 2017

While Paul Hugenneyer continued his way to the FUC, the incident brought back a debate as old as the liberation of Arcadia from fascism: should defenders of bourgeois ideology be fully accepted in an anarchist society? Many Comrades protest in favor of a "physical removal" of Hugenneyer from Arcadia - ironically, an idea brought up by Paul Hugenneyer himself in his book "Communism: the God that failed". To them, the economist's ideas are as dangerous to liberty as nazi-fascism, and shouldn't be toletared. This "physical removal" seems, however, unlikely to happen, as many anarcho-individualist communities view Hugenneyer's ideas favorably and are willing to allow the economist to live alongside them, arguing that he cannot have his freedom of speech suppressed. Specialists in forensics are investigating the responsible for the assassination attempt.

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Neo-dadaist artist Amélie Pasdesens exposes her newest artwork in the 2018 Modernist Expo in the Chadre Modernist Museum: a chair

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by **Sunrisia** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:14 pm

Sunrisia Preparing To Host Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner, Head Of The Revolutionary Government Of Daredland, On A State Visit

President Válîd Sâlúbĕr and the administration led by him, are preparing for the arrival to Sunrisia of Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner of the Daredi Confederation and the delegation from Daredland accompanying him. This is the first Daredi Head of Government and the first Daredi delegation that the Sunrisian government would be meeting since the so-called “Flaming Revolution” in Daredland. In a way, that has made the Sunrisian media dub the current Daredi government – a “revolutionary government”, especially taking into account its’ reforms, its’ aspirations, its’ ambitions, its’ overall changes and a pursuit to flip Daredland 180, figuratively speaking. Despite its’ de facto geographic positioning in Eastern Corentia, post-revolutionary Daredland identifies with Western Corentia and the values of liberty. Therefore, the new government, democratically-elected after the revolution, is pursuing a foreign policy in the Western Corentian geopolitical direction. Considering the fact that the current Daredi government acquired and overwhelming majority of votes, continues to be supported by an active and re-awakening civil society in Daredland and with the “Flaming Revolution” being carried out by the masses of common every-day Daredi citizens, it shows that the pro-Western Corentian attitudes are not just promoted by the government, but also supported by the country’s people.

President Válîd Sâlúbĕr will be meeting Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the entire Daredi delegation at the Presidential Palace, Orentan. Upon arrival of the foreign guests, the President would introduce the Daredi Confederal Chancellor and the Daredi delegation to members of the Sunrisian administration. The President said he wants to congratulate the Daredi government representatives on their triumph and offer aid from Sunrisia in this time of national awakening and national transformation. The Sunrisian head of state would also be sending these wishes and congratulations to all Daredi citizens through the visiting representatives of their country. During their discussions, President Sâlúbĕr plans to reaffirm personal Sunrisian commitment that the Sunrisian Defense Force (SDF) would continue helping to train the Daredi Konfoderaleswehr regularly. This would fall under the partnership deal that Daredland signed with MDAA a long time ago, where MDAA committed to have the armed forces of its’ member countries regularly train the military of Daredland upon Daredland’s request. The President would not be able to speak on behalf of other alliance members, as they would have to address that on their own and might do so in this Western Corentian Tour of Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the delegation of Daredland’s government, when Daredi officials go to their countries. The President would only reaffirm Sunrisia’s personal responsibility. The personal commitment to train the military of Daredland for Sunrisia also comes from the Daredland Freedom Support Resolution passed earlier by the Convet of the Sunrisian Second Republic. In addition to training, the Resolution also calls for the arming of Daredland and doing everything necessary to prop-up the Daredi state. Currently, the training of the Daredi troops by Sunrisian soldiers and the patrolling of a strait between Daredland and Edereon by the Sunrisian Naval Forces are 2 acts performed under the Daredland Freedom Support Resolution. Apart from the military clause, the Daredland Freedom Support Resolution also includes support for Daredland’s democratic institutions and economic assistance to Daredland, both of which Sunrisia is also acting upon.

The President of the Sunrisian Second Republic would also be reaffirming support for Daredland’s aspirations to join SOWEFTA and MDAA as its’ democratic choice. The traditional expression of support for the territorial integrity of the Daredi Confederation would follow in the face of Weniges and Hasperan problems and that support for an independent, sovereign, whole and democratic Daredi state would also need to be doubled, considering the country’s loss of independence recognition from several countries. President Válîd Sâlúbĕr would also offer congratulations to Daredland on successful negotiations in creating the MDAA–Daredland Commission, which seems like it is going to be launched very soon, with the function to oversee the progress of the MDAA–Daredland Action Plan. Secretary of Sunrisia in MDAA Grán Róbâsta informed the Sâlúbĕr administration that negotiations on the launch of “Intensified Dialogue” between MDAA and Daredland have also been going by successfully, which means that the contact format would go into force soon enough.

Representatives of other SOWEFTA countries – Creperia and Edereon, have been invited to Orentan, so that all member states of the trade bloc could sign the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan, which the government of Daredland has sought after. Instead of waiting longer for the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan to signed, conditions have been arranged to sign the agreement during this upcoming visit of Daredi officials to Sunrisia in their Western Corentian Tour. The Sâlúbĕr administration plans to support the proposition by the Daredi government to create the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council to oversee the integration progression under the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan that will be signed in Orentan shortly. The President hopes that his Creperian and Ederi counterparts will back the idea, since this proposal is the most logical framework.

Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the delegation of the Daredi Confederation would be invited to meet Sunrisian lawmakers at our country’s legislature – the Convet of the Sunrisian Second Republic. In fact, the Confederal Chancellor of Daredland is expected to speak there with an address the Confederal Chancellor is said to have prepared. After politics and diplomacy, President Válîd Sâlúbĕr hopes to invite guests for the cultural part of the state visit by getting better acquainted with the Sunrisian Second Republic.

In other news:

Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations Elén Spêctrá-Fâmína: “Happy to see that the majority of population in Talvistova supports democracy and liberty. We hope that the people of Talvistova will get what they want by peaceful means. Also we are hopeful that the missing sailors will be found safe and sound. Potential leads in the search leave room for optimism.”

Department of International Relations abolishes Agency for Special Contacts Policy (ASCP), replacing it with the position of Emissary for Alternative Contacts. Diplomat and former Executive of ASCP – Anît Iûnctén, declared candidate for the position of Emissary for Alternative Contacts. The Convet would have to approve his candidacy.

Former President Nóv Fáustîtár wants to enlist in the Sunrisian Defense Force (SDF).

by **Edereon** » Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:48 am

Edereon expecting visit from Daredi Confederal Chancellor as his third destination

The government of Edereon has sent representatives to Orentan, Sunrisia from several Ministries and its Departments: Ministry of State for Trade and Industry, Ministry of State for Economic and Financial Affairs, and the Department of State for Economic Relations and Development under the Ministry of State for Foreign Affairs. These representatives have been tasked to sign the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan on behalf of Edereon as a SOWEFTA member in Orentan signing ceremony.

The new Daredi Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner leads the first Daredi government since the “Flaming Revolution.” Since that event Daredland has started seeking membership in SOWEFTA and MDAA. The new Daredi Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner has started a Western Corentian Tour to strengthen those relations. Sunrisia is where he went first. This is no ordinary state visit because a signing ceremony of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan would happen on the side. Sunrisian, Creperian, Daredi and also Ederi representatives would be there.

Creperia would be the second stop for Daredi officials. The Seven United would be the final one. Edereon would be the third destination to visit and the government is actively preparing the Kingdom for this visit. Not only the politicians but also the Royal Family want to meet the new Daredi leadership. PM Céc Mustigañ said that discussions will need to happen on defense, cooperation in guarding the strait between Edereon and Daredland, and the accommodation of Daredi migrants and refugees to Edereon. PM Céc Mustigañ said that Edereon supports the territorial integrity of Daredland, its aspirations for membership in MDAA and SOWEFTA, and creating the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council. Edereon will propose to host the meetings of this council in its capital Conordo as a convenient location for SOWEFTA states and Daredland.

Polls show that Ederi citizens want to see the Ederi government discuss the Hasperan Republic especially with the visiting Daredi officials. The separatist Hasperan Republic of Daredland is a source for migrants and refugees into Edereon and is viewed by many as a possible national security threat by being a lawless territory.

by **Austoria-Muskovar** » Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:57 am

Austori Presse
Muskovar Passes New Education Reform Initiative

With a slowly lowering national IQ, and an increasing percentage of high-school and college dropouts, the Kingdom of Muskovar has for a long time suffered from a lack of skilled citizens. Multiple measure were taken to try and rectify this problem of increasingly uneducated youth, by increasing the frequency of standardized tests, increasing total time at school, and decreasing the number of holidays to keep students in class. However, a five-year study has concluded at participating schools across the Kingdom which has taken the opposite approach.

The so-called "New-Class Model" of education focuses less on standardized tests and more on actual learning and student engagement, rather than on doubling down on standardized testing and total class time. With report cards using written reports on what strengths and weaknesses a child possesses rather than in standardized grades, students are encouraged to learn without having to worry about passing or failing the course, and more leisure time allows them to absorb and process the material learned in class. This new method of approaching teaching has proven effective, as students taught under the New-Class model performed 13% better on average than under traditional teaching methods.

"The fact is that, under the current system of doubling down on class time and testing, we're overwhelming our kids." Said Professor Hans Gudel at the University of Alshezs, one of the architects behind the new system. "By pushing for more and more tests, we add more and more stress to their lives, and this interferes with the brains ability to absorb, process, and store information. We see time and again students cramming for tests and then promptly forgetting the information they learned afterwards, as the focus is on the tests rather than on the learning. We teach students how to regurgitate information, rather than practical life skills like critical thinking, which makes it harder for them to mentally adapt to transitions between grades or to College and University."

With the successes of the New-Class method, the National Diet of Muskovar has moved to reform its educational system following the model. Class time will be cut down to give students more time to process what they learned and interact with their peers between classes, standardized testing will be cut down, and class sizes will be reduced along with the hiring of more teachers.

This educational reform is not without its detractors however, like Minister of Finance Massik Fliim, who stated that: "Standardized testing is required for us to determine who is performing and who is not form an unbiased point of view. To remove it form the educational system is ludicrous, as it now places more value on the opinions of individual teachers, who can be swayed by all sorts of emotions in relation to their students. This will only provide students the means to cheat the system, rather than actually learn the material given to them. At a 15% price increase on the education budget, I might add."

Still the motion to reform the education system was passed with a 76% majority of votes. While more funds were allocated to the education budget beginning in 2019, the Ministry of Education states that this hike in cost will only be short term as the system is reorganized. Taxpayers are unlikely to see an increase in funds due to the education reform any time soon however, as its expected that funds will be pulled from elsewhere in the national budget.

by **Belantica** » Wed Nov 14, 2018 5:00 pm

Beul Appointed As First CA Minister Alongside A New Special Agency, Daredi Brough Up Agin
Today, Queen Karen officially signed the proposal of appointing John H. Beul to the new cabinet position of Minister of Corentian Affairs. While other suitable candidates were talked about in the Senate, Beul was eventually chosen due to his long service with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and well-versed knowledge in Corentian history and geopolitics. Beul will begin his new position at the beginning of next week, to allow for the Cabinet Agency to make updates to his credentials and to issue a new office space. In addition, a new sub-agency of the MFA was created in relation to the new cabinet position, known as the Bureau of Continental Affairs. the BCA would be overseen by Beul, and fall under the MFA's jurisdiction. This has been the first time since 1986 when a new cabinet position was created.

Beul made a statement regarding his new role handling Corentian-specific relations and issue regarding them shortly after his appointment was confirmed at the MFA's Home Office in downtown Center City. "I would like to thank the Senate for giving me this opportunity to better serve our nation," he said, "indeed during a time when relations between Belantica and many of the nations on the Corentian mainland have fallen into a bad state, resulting in further hostilities towards one another, not military in that regard, but social hostility. The fact is since many nations in Corentia have one idea of what is ideal, and Belantica has a different view on that, there has been an increase in miscommunication and poorly-judged decisions. Naturally, I have made it a goal while serving this office to find and implement means to better our relations with the mainland, hopefully rebuilding a positive reputation in the process to prove that Belantica is still a great nation to work with. With that beign said, the current problems with Daredland is something I would like to address, to finally draw this issue to a conclusion."

Relating to the issues with Daredland, Parliament has once again begun to debate on how to proceed with it. Many in the Liberal-Democratic coalition say that a form of recognition should be granted to the ruling government of Daredland while maintaining recognition of the Weniges region, essentially a "one state, two systems" deal with Daredi lands. However, the Conservatives strongly oppose this idea, with MP David Florence saying "since they repeatedly addressed us a nation of terrorists, we should not even give them any breath in this matter. If they want to even normalize relations, they should respect the fact that the Wenigberg wishes to be it's own nation, and stop calling this fair nation a sponsor of terrorists. I have a hunch that if some form of terrorist attack happens within Daredland, they would blame us for it, even if this hypothetical attack was internal, and find a way to justify war just to destroy our government and culture to replace it with their fanatic government style. So until then, I say we keep them in the dark and continue to support Wenigberg only." It isn't clear what Parliament will do, but many say that they will change their stance with Daredland sometime soon.

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by **Engleberg** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:20 am

Kaiserliche Heer Achieve First Major Victory, Defeat Rebel Forces at Austerlichen; Elections to Begin in the Weniges Reich

Kaiserliche Heer Soldiers Pictured in Sachsen

Kaiserliche Heer Panzerkampfwagen XX of the 503. Panzerdivision in Austerlichen

Austerlichen, Kingdom of Sachsen, Englean Kaiserreich – Two days ago, the Kaiserliche Heer delivered a major defeat to the rebel forces outside of Austerlichen. The now termed “Battle of Austerlichen” saw the 1. Armee advancing into Sachsen, when the 104. Panzerdivision and the 475. Panzergrenadier-Division encountered a significant rebel army commanded by “Marshal” Karl Luftens. The Kaiserliche Heer had estimated that this rebel force was the primary detachment of the rebel army that was planned to be used to break through Landwehr defensive lines prior to the Kaiserliche Heer arrival. It was estimated that the force originally had a strength of 10,550 soldiers in total, with 67 main battle tanks, 20 light tanks, and 150 trucks of varying sizes and usage. The Imperial forces were slightly outnumbered, with a total of 7,500 soldiers in total and 45 MBTs and 25 Raketenjagdpanzer 4 tank destroyers. However, the latter forces were given the advantage of a battlefield shrouded under nightfall and superior weaponry. The battle lasted five hours in total, with the first shots taking place at 21:30 between an Englean PzKpfW XX and its target – a rebel PzKpfW XVII Ausf. KM-1. By the third hour, the rebel army was broken by the overwhelming firepower of the Imperial forces but still attempted to strike back; two PzKpfW XXs reported their tracks being damaged by enemy fire, and one Raketenjagdpanzer took a critical hit to its engine. Infantry within the 475. Panzergrenadier-Division reported heavy fire from their positions, with the rebels inflicting about 150 wounded and 30 casualties. By the fourth hour, the rebel forces were in the process of retreating and by the fifth were out of the combat zone. With this, the Imperial 1. Armee has made significant advances in securing the Kingdom of Sachsen. However, rebel forces have broken through the Royal Köthen Landwehr lines and are attempting an advance into the rest of the state. The Luftstreitkräfte has been successful in repelling their advance with precision airstrikes, keeping the rebels at a significant distance from any strategic targets.

In the Western Kaiserreich the rebels are encountering the full brunt of the 3. Armee, the force charged with protecting the Kaiserreich’s border with Damsmar. Arguably the strongest force within the Kaiserliche Heer, its commander, Generalfeldmarschall Heinrich von der Hayn, has stated that “…not one rebel boot will reach the other side of our defensive line.” Unfortunately for the rebels, this statement has held true with each rebel attack being thwarted by the sheer force that exists in that region of the Kaiserreich. In fact, yesterday the 303. Panzerdivision’s 58. Panzerjäger-Abteilung was assisted by the Belantican 4th Tank Division “拓” and 88th Alpina Infantry Division in near the border between the Kaiserreich and rebel held portions of Anhalt-Köthen. The engagement has been nicknamed the “Battle of Joharsville” and saw a rebel combined force attempt to break the lines near the border, employing several artillery pieces supporting infantry attacks and helicopter air cover. This battle saw the Belantican forces engaging rebel forces after their position was bombarded by rebel artillery, taking the initiative as the 58. Panzerjäger-Abteilung provided cover fire. This combined Englean-Belantican force proved too superior for the rebels, and the combined force was able to drive the rebels back. At the end of the battle, the Kaiserreich’s combat borders now stretch into occupied Anhalt.

His Imperial Majesty has been celebrating the Imperial victories in his forward operating base in Berlin, including awarding certain individuals with promotions and imperial awards. In the Perannenplatz today, His Imperial Majesty awarded the commander of the 1. Armee the rank of Generaloberst mit dem Rang als Generalfeldmarschall for the victory at the Battle of Austerlichen. Following suit, His Imperial Majesty also awarded the Austruppe-Orden (Award of Foreign Service to the Englean Kaiserreich) to the Belantican 4th Tank and 88th Alpina Infantry Divisions for their actions at the Battle of Joharsville. To the crowd today His Imperial Majesty stated;

”My fellow Engleans, today I stand before you to celebrate the victory of our great Empire over the forces of evil. Forces that wish to destabilize our nation and incite hatred for our people and way of life, going so far as to attack our brave servicemen without any provocation. What had caused this conflict? Members of the Reichstag representing Frasia could not remain civil, and instead let their hatred motivate them into manipulating the Frasians in order to have them believe that the Frasian peoples were not Engleans as well. This so-called ‘republic’ is nothing more than a repeat of the Frasian Reich in the Second World War, a dictatorship which uses the guise of ‘democracy’ to enslave its people. However, we have stood strong. Our men in the field have shown their true loyalty to the Englean People, the Empire, and the Crown. In this moment, I am proud to have these brave men and women in our armed forces; and if your son or daughter currently is in any of our military branches, I thank you for their service…These will not be our only victories. We will avenge those unjustly killed in the rebel attacks of aggression, and show not only the rebels, but the world, the strength and unity of the Kaiserreich and the Englean people. At the end of this rebellion, the Kaiserreich will emerge victorious and ever united under the might of the Crown! Gott mit uns!”

In other news, the Daredi reaction to the renaming election has been cemented within Daredi news sources. Not only did the Daredi Occupational Government reclassify the Kaiserreich as the “Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg,” but also recognised the rebel state of Frasia and opened the government of the Kaiserreich to any party wishing to have it. In response, Reichstagpräsident Helmuth von Stokenhausen stated towards Albrecht Schulz of the Daredi Council of States: “Mr. Schluz, I would like to remind you that the Imperial government is the sole government within the Kaiserreich and will forever remain that way. This government has more legitimising rights to be the ruling government more than the officials that currently are in place within your occupational government…This change in recognition towards the Daredi state reflects the recent changes that have been occurring within the said state, as it is suspicious that a nation would suddenly grow friendly with Sunrisia and the MDAA in such a short amount of time. It is almost as if the Daredi people have forgotten who they are and where they came from, as if their brethren in the Kaiserreich no longer exist.” Along with these reactions, the Daredi Occupational Government also labeled the Kaiserreich as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism.” In response to this, the Reichstag has approved the legislation to have the Daredi Occupied Territories to be labeled a “State Supporter of the Destruction of Eastern Corentia” and a “Public Enemy to the Englean Kaiserreich and People.”

In addition to this, the Weniges Reich has contacted both the United Queendoms and the Englean Kaiserreich in assistance in their first official election for their government. This election is planned to take place in two weeks, as the nation takes its first steps in becoming a legitimate nation rather than a disputed territory. As such, the Imperial Foreign Ministry has requested that a neutral party from Rhodevus oversee the elections to ensure a free election without interference or manipulation. The Abwehr has stated that the Daredi Occupational Government or the government of the Seven United will attempt to manipulate the election, and is prepared to prevent this situation from occurring. With the recent activities involving the Daredi military with the Sunrisian armed forces, Kriegsminister Albrecht von Reyn has warned both the Daredis and the Sunrisians to not use the Frasian Incursion as a chance to reclaim the Weniges Reich. “The Englean Kaiserreich is fully capable of defending the sovereignty of the Weniges Reich, and will not be threatened either by the Sunrisians or the Daredi Occupational Army.”

Belantican MBT Pictured Advancing on Rebel Positions

by **The Seven United** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:42 pm

Unitary Commission supports further deployment of troops onto border with Engleberg // CSU strike has begun

The Unitary Commission and Committee for Defence has supported Nicolas Fernandez in his wish to deploy over 14,000 further Commiss Army troops on the border with the Englean Kaissereich. The plan has been fast tracked through the Unitary Commission due to the destabilised nature of Engleberg, in which a full scale civil war has erupted. Vying for independence, the conflict with Frasia has yet again put questions to our army on why the border isn't secure as it should be. A few months ago we were here documenting about the lack of troops on the border with the now officially named "occupied Englean territory of Daredland" AKA the Weniges Reich, however that has been remedied with an increase in Commiss and MDAA troops. Again the same case on the border with the unstable Englean Kaissereich. Yet again though, the Englean border is much longer and highly varied, with different terrains and geography to consider when having a deployment in mind.

And as such the Unitary Commission had taken its time in considering the Commiss Army's ask to deploy 14,000 further troops. A modest amount for such a long border, the troops will serve a defence purpose. They will make sure any violence and turbulence in Engleberg can not fester into the Seven United. Such a deployment may also be seen as an aggressive move against Engleberg, which may feel weak and threatened at the moment. Funnily enough, The Commiss Army does not need to ask the Unitary Commission, it could deploy without any sort of impotence or even rejection from the government. This was agreed in the foundation of the Commiss Army, an army which answers to the seven states rather than the Unitary Government, and even then it doesn't answer to anybody but itself in technical terms.

The Unitary Commission and Committee for Defence officially stated today: "We have taken a period of time to evaluate and judge the request by the Commiss Army to deploy 14,000 further troops along the border with the Englean Kaissereich, including The Trident and Caledonia. We have granted the request and give it our full support and backing, as well as this we have went the further mile in requesting the Unitary Commission and Commissioner think about raising the Commiss Army budget in order to support further deployments like this, which may become necessary if the current situation in Eastern Corentia continues. We expect the deployment to begin within the 17th and 27th of November with a current deployment period of two months, then we will evaluate the situation again.

In other news the CSU has staged a walk out, with over ninety percent of all Union members within the civil service walking out of work completely. In the Unitary Government, faced with the threat of disciplinary action the CSU has described as "illegal" CSU members will be staging a Go-Slow strike in which they will deliberately work slowly. The CSU El Chapo Pizon Calmera has said "I am dissapointed with the actions of the Unitary Government, ignoring our demands and only catering to a select few and even then giving little. If this continues the strike held this week will not be the only one this year.". You can expect slight disturbance but as we head towards the mid and late week there will be a significant backlog especially in public record keeping, relying heavily on paper-based stamping and authorisations. The highly bureaucratic procedure could be delayed for a month due to the strike so the striking CSU members will be coming back to tables filled with piles and piles of documentation. Unitary Commissioner Christina Anderson expressed disappointment and has said the fall back procedures planned are working, and that any disruption will be limited. We'll see about that!

REGIONAL:
SunalayaMET will begin daily forecasts by Friday, the target to be released every day at 6PM Bailor Time. The new daily forecasts for the whole of Sunalaya will be using new SunalayaMet super computers built in Celstead.

INTERNATIONAL:
Frasian Rebels see huge defeat in the "Battle of Austerlichen". Imperial forces defeat flailing rebels in what seemed like an even fight, a stun and possible watershed in the Englean Civil War.

Rezuan Empress invited to come down and meet with the Unitary Commissioner and new Daredi Chancellor Eelco Lechner as a part of a wider meeting to discuss regional security and the importance of military and economic links and good relations to Rezua, and consequently Ventismar.

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.64.9943.

by **Arkhadiam** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 1:01 pm

Protests against Engleberg take place in Péloponnèse

Protesters holding signs

Today, the commune of Péloponnèse witnessed protests in support to the independence of the Frasian Confederacy and against Englean imperialism. Around 8000 Camarades were on the streets of Péloponnèse to denounce the authoritarian practices of the Englean government, comparing it to the Nouvel État of Louis Gatedemaïf.

Sociologist René Gaspar, son of the revolutionary soldier Pierre-Michel Gaspar - the main responsible for beginning the Black Revolution of 1969, which ended the fascist dictatorship of Gatedemaïf - views the protests in a positive light. "Although the Frasian Confederacy is nowhere near a political model that we would support, the Kaiserreich is inherently authoritarian, repressing their citizens' right to decide what's better for their own selves", explains Camarade Gaspar to La Veux du Peuple. The sociologist, despite not going to any of the protests, said in a social media profile that "the protests in Péloponnèse were important to reassure the importance of condemning fascism, and they should be replicated around Arcadia as a whole."

La Veux du Peuple, following its historical instance against authoritarianism of any sort, vehemently repudiates the Kaiserreich's actions.

In other news:

Arcadian film director and pioneer of the Nouvelle Vague Jean Guillard dies at 87: remember his major contributions to the world of cinema in this article

Bridge collapses in Cascadine, 2 dead

Enrico Salazar, veteran of the Black Revolution, suggests that the communes of Arcadia should "give military support to the Frasian Confederacy by sending supplies, if possible"

by **Rhodevus** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:33 pm

Rhodevus on Corentia

With the Englean Kaiserreich's request to oversee the elections of the Wenige's Reich, the United Sovereign Kingdoms of Rhodevus has broken it's months long silence on the topic of Corentia. Rhodevus as a nation has a longstanding policy of intervention and respect for the independence movements of young nations. This however has seemed to change with the events in Corentia, especially those involving Daredland, Sunrisia, Seven United and Engleberg. Choosing instead to remain silent on the matter, the country had developed a strange policy of non-interventionism in Corentia which began just weeks after the Fourth Bohi-Malesti War.

"On the topic of the continent of Corentia, Queen Diana Wolff and the Senate have chosen to break it's silence and discuss national policy." said Mary Kats, the Speaker for the Monarch last night in a press interview. "First off, the matter of recognition of certain nations. The United Sovereign Kingdoms of Rhodevus hereby and always recognizes Daredland as an independent and sovereign country. The lack of recognition of it by some nations is absurd and does not allow for public discourse. Frasia and the Weniges Reich are both unrecognized by Rhodevus as independent and sovereign nations. On Frasia, it is a province in revolt against the Englean Kaiserreich and if it wishes to be considered for recognition, referendums and diplomacy should have been attempted first."

"The Weniges Reich is in a semi-limbo for recognition and as of now, it is not recognized as a nation by Rhodevus. This country does however have four primary steps or checks needed to be upheld and completed before Rhodevus will recognize the Weinges Reich. First, the country of Engleberg must recognize it as an independent sovereign state.
Second, the country of Daredland must recognize it as an independent sovereign state.
Third, the country of Sunrisia must recognize is as an independent sovereign state.
Fourth, the people of Weniges Reich must recognize themselves as an independent sovereign state and the people must have fair, unbiased elections which are undisturbed by outside sources; specifically Engleberg, Sunrisia and Daredland."

"As of now, only Engleberg recognizes the Weniges Reich as an independent sovereign state. The other three steps or checks are not fulfilled as of yet. With the Englean Kaiserreich requesting Rhodevus to oversee the elections of the Weniges Reich, this is a good attempt and start to complete the fourth step. Rhodevus has shared it's policy and recognition to Engleberg prior to an acceptance or rejection of this overseeing project. They agreed to allow Rhodevus to oversee the elections, even though we as a country does not recognize the state."

"Rhodevus will oversee the elections in the Weniges Reich. In this oversight, we will ensure there is no outside influence into the elections, especially from Engleberg, Daredland and Sunrisia. We will be looking over political platforms of candidates, backgrounds of politicians and policy. We will be looking at numbers of voters in the elections. Most importantly, we will be looking at outside influence into the elections. All information, research and data gathered from this oversight will be released to the public after a full investigation so that independent researchers and NGOs can review our investigation to ensure all information is accurate and fair, as well as ensuring there is no bias on our end."

In Other News:
- Winter has begun in Quiniac City. First snowfall is more than a month overdue, worrying climatologists that this may be the new norm

by **The Seven United** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:43 pm

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SUNALAYA MET OFFICE WEATHER REPORT ISSUED 15/11/2018

This is the weekly capital weather report for nations signed up to the SunalayaMet program. Our super computers in Damsmar process everyday millions of pieces of information to put together and create a seven day forecast which is issued here on this Thursday. Of course, reliability wanes the further you go from day three so please keep that in mind when reviewing forecasts. This forecast is issued privately through the Sunalaya International News interface.

OOC: The forecast is not random. Each day a pressure map is drawn from Monday to Friday, simulating the likely weather evolution from the beginning pattern. A degree of real life weather maps is used to start the maps, then it is 100% my own input which decides the pressure gradients, and thus the weather for everybody. I try not to go too extreme and will always ask a nation if they are willing for a weather event if there is one likely.

Aznazia (Pacifica)
Fri: 18C Showers, light wind (N Wind)
Sat: 19C Showers, light wind (N Wind)
Sun: 17C Showers, light wind (N Wind)
Mon: 18C Sunny Spells, light wind, (N Wind)
Tue: 15C Showers, light wind (N Wind)
Wed: 14C Sunny Spells, light wind (NE Wind)
Thu: 15C Sunny Spells, light wind (NEE Wind)
Near average for time of year

Aznazia (Port Patterson)
Fri: 13C Showers, light wind (NNW Wind)
Sat: 9C Showers, light wind (NNW Wind)
Sun: 6C Showers, breezy (N Wind)
Mon: 7C Sunny Spells, light wind (NW Wind)
Tue: 7C Showers, light wind (N Wind)
Wed: 6C Showers, breezy (NE Wind)
Thu: 8C Showers, breezy (NEE Wind)
Slightly below average for time of year
Yellow Weather Warning in place for ICE active Saturday 1800 to Friday 0900
Yellow Weather Warning in place for SNOW active Saturday 1800 to Thursday 2100
Amber Weather Warning in place for SNOW active Tuesday 0900 to Wednesday 0900 See Description : "Arctic winds will take over through the weekend
after a long period of a cool down in Rhodevus. Temperatures will fall rapidly with ice expected from Saturday onwards on any wet surfaces.
Showers will turn increasingly sleety and snowy and on Sunday temperatures will be conductive for heavy snow showers to affect Kingstown.
On Tuesday a stalling front from the West will sit over Rhodevus and Kingstown for a time, and with a clash of airmasses, a heavy amount
of consistent snow is expected to fall over Kingstown on Friday so expect disruption. From there on a yellow warning for ICE is in place, as a slow but gradual thaw is expected
as we head to more average temperatures for this time of year."

Rhodevus (Kingstown)
Fri: 7C Sunny Spells, breezy (NNW Wind)
Sat: 4C Sleet/Hail Showers (N Wind)
Sun: 1C Snow Showers, breezy (N Wind)
Mon: -2C Heavy Snow Showers, gusty (NNW Winds)
Tue: -1C Heavy Snow, breezy (N Wind)
Wed: 3C Cloudy, light wind (NE Wind)
Thu: 2C Sunny Spells, light wind (N Wind)
Below average for time of year
Capsland (Burton)
Fri: 14C Sunny Spells, light wind (SW Wind)
Sat: 15C Cloudy, light wind (SSW Wind)
Sun: 14C Cloudy, breezy (SSW Wind)
Mon: 13C Rain, light wind (SW Wind)
Tue: 10C Sunny Spells, light wind (SW Wind)
Wed: 9C Sunny Spells, breezy (W Wind)
Thu: 10C Sunny Spells, breezy (W Wind)
Above average for time of year
Umbrellya (Czeskawa)
Fri: 10C Sunny Spells, light wind (SSW Wind)
Sat: 12C Sunny Spells, light wind (SSW Wind)
Sun: 11C Sunny Spells, light wind
Mon: 10C Showers, light wind
Tue: 8C Sunny Spells, light wind
Wed: 7C Sunny, light wind
Thu: 5C Sunny, light wind
Above average for time of year

Pantorrum (Cormiar)
Fri: 27C Sunny, light wind, humid (SSW Wind)
Sat: 28C Sunny Spells, light wind, humid (SSW Wind)
Sun: 26C Sunny Spells, light wind (SW Wind)
Mon: 24C Sunny Spells, light wind
Tue: 20C Sunny Spells, light wind
Wed: 17C Showers, light wind
Thu: 16C Showers, breezy (E Wind)
Above average for time of year
Please note North Rukonia/Volokarn and Orilya/Ortos will be back in during the Daily Forecast. Apologies for inconveniences.

by **Arkhadiam** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 3:40 pm

Breaking News: Arcadia's Museum of History on fire

The museum on flames (helicopter view)

The Arcadia's Museum of History, located in the mutualist commune of Saint-Saëns, caught on fire this night. Firefighters have managed to cease the flames, but the cause of the incident is still unknown. The worker cooperative responsible for the museum's maintenance estimates that a third of the museum's collection was lost to the flames. Among the pieces rescued from the rubble is "La révolte", a painting by Camille de Beauvoir depicting the Glorious Revolution of 1740. The cooperative also claims that the largest dinosaur fossil found in Arcadian territory, also part of the museum's collection's was partially recovered, with other pieces still to be found.

Historian Joseph Pierce blames the fire on bad administration by the cooperative. He did, however, compliment the job of the firefighters, saying that "if not for them, most of Arcadian history would have completely gone to oblivion". Pierce began an online campaign in order to get resources for the museum to be rebuilt. Anarcho-capitalist economist Paul Hugenneyer, commenting on Pierce's criticism towards the cooperative, said that "the museum's administration would be much better under private enterprises rather than socialist nonsense". Hugenneyer was widely criticized on the internet due to his statement, including by Camarade Pierce himself.

Part of the collection that would later be destroyed by the fire; 2015

In other news:

Over one third of Arcadia's population has smoked weed at least once in their lives, says report

Protests against the Kaiserreich continue

by **Talvistova** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 4:45 pm

BREAKING: Sailors Found at Last!

After a week of searching by the Northern Task Force of the talvistovan Navy, No. 22 Search and Rescue Squadron, and even the services of a detatchment from the
speciellasjökommandon, and what seems like an eternity of waiting for some, 5 families now finally get a reprieve.

As of 4:30 this morning, and over 150 miles off the coast, the status of Petty Officer Second Class John Kitz, Ensign Yi-Lan Chao, Petty Officer third class Wulffe Knutson, and 2 others who shall still maintain their anonymity, have officially gone from Missing in Action to Recovered and accounted for. The crucial discovery was made by the front gunner aboard FB-107, attached to No. 22 Squadron, who, as reported anonymously afer the fact, "Saw the obnoxiously orange life preservers that makes you look like a [expletive] tangerine on steroids", and quickly alerted the pilot to deploy the two mk. 2B Air-Deployed life rafts, as the seas would not have allowed for the plane to land on the ocean itself, as well as notifying the nearest naval ship possible that they'd found the fish in the water.

Then, over an hour later, the missing sailors where recovered by the TNS Tannenau, which is now reportedly on it's way to link of With Task Forse North and return the sailors to the TNS Trigg.

By all reports, the 5 Sailors where all in fairly high spirits, with PO2 Kitz supposedly remarking on what he'd do differently, "What would I do differently? Y'know, if being thrown overboard in a storm isnt an option, then I'd probably take a [expletive] flashlight so you wouldn't [expletive] lose a 6'1 230 pound sailor!".

How the sailors survived for 7 days is still being figured out, and an investigation is being done by the Ministry of war into both the TNS Trigg's watchmen allowing the men to go missing, as well as Northern Fleet Command not notifying a 3rd party immediately.

Other Headlines

Anti-Engleberg protests join into anti-monarchy protest in skalgaard

by **Rezua** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:50 pm

Prime Minister Addresses Corentia Issue

RezNews

Edric Tousiant

With war in Engleberg already happening and a possible war brewing over the status of Daredland, Parliament had determined avoiding a war has become top priority. This week, Empress Ymira was working remotely in Rhodevus but took part in several conferences over secured channels over how the Rezuan Empire should react to the Daredland question. More specifically, how is Rezua supposed to deal with complicated issues that are melding together to form into a cold war between Corentian nations. After these meetings, Prime Minister Ana Leonart agreed to bring Parliament's official decision to the world.

In short, the Empire does not support any act of violence done by a foreign nation or rogue entity. Nor does the Empire approve of a complete disregard for diplomacy. Rezua is therefore asking all nations involved to stop the movement of troops and come together to discuss the universal recognition of Daredland as a sovereign nation and giving the Weniges Reich a free and open election. In this address, Ana Leonart gives a much more detailed explanation, explaining the reasons that the Councils of Parliament have given for their decision.

Several weeks ago, Daredland held an election that was overseen by members of the United Sunalayan Alliance and the result was to support their new government. Due to this outcome, the Rezuan Empire has chosen to continue to recognize Daredland as a sovereign nation. This is not for any political reasons. This is because the people of Daredland chose to pick their own leaders and government. Foreign nations have no right to try and tell these people that they cannot pick their own government. Their government represents their ideals, treats its people justly, and has the support of the people. As we have done for the past seventy-three years, the Rezuan Empire shall continue to defend the right to pick their leadership. A right that all people have.

That being said, since the Weniges Reich has demanded a revote, and with tensions being so high, we have decided to support an unbiased election. For this to occur in a way we believe to be best, no foreign political marketing can be present in the WR. The people of the Weniges Reich are the only ones who should have a say in this election. And once it is completed, regardless of the result, the WR and Daredland must come to the table to discuss how to keep their relation from souring.

While seeking for a peaceful solution, Rezua requests that all parties halt the movement of troops. The only thing that soldiers bring in a time of tension is fear. If there are soldiers on their doorstep, both Daredland and the Weniges Reich will not be able to feel safe. Using fear tactics to try to force a people to make a decision is unjust and shall not be tolerated by the Rezuan Empire.

We hope that this solution can come without violence. Our nation has seen first hand how violence among neighbors only breeds future rancor and distrust. The best way to progress is to work together to achieve a more harmonious world."

In Other News
-Empress Ymira to spend holiday in Rhodevus, Princess Christina shall lead the festivities in Eomeria
-RIN Winless, a naval ice-cutter, found an abandoned Rezuan warship from the Second World War trapped in the Revonic Sea.
-Charitable giving increases nation-wide

For this reason, Rezua shall ask for Engleberg and the Seven United to not

by **Daredland** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:30 pm

Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner signs SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan, addresses the Convet of Sunrisia, United Confederal Assembly warns of sanctions against Rhodevus or any nation assisting legitimization of the Weniges Reich

Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the accompanying Delegation of the Daredi Confederation are in Orentan, the Sunrisian Second Republic right now. It is the first official state visit by officials from the new government of Daredland since the Flaming Revolution. Sunrisia is the first destination of arrival in the Western Corentian Tour. The following destinations for the Confederal Chancellor and the Delegation would be Creperia, Edereon and The Seven United. Edereon and The Seven United are both immediate neighbors to Daredland but Sunrisia was chosen because of a special relationship with the nation that has developed. The Sunrisian Second Republic has been the pillar of Daredland in defense, economic aid, development, social progress, democratization and in the Flaming Revolution included. The Confederal Chancellor was sent by the Daredi government to say ‘thank you’ on behalf of Daredi people.

Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the Daredi delegation met with President Válîd Sâlúbĕr, Vice President Amíc Fútûra, the Sunrisian administration and cabinet, and later the Members of the Convet of the Sunrisian Second Republic. The accommodation happened at the Presidential Palace in the beautiful Sunrisian capital of Orentan. A round of bilateral talks with the Sunrisian President, Vice President, Ministers and Members of the Convet soon followed. Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner strongly promoted the establishment of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council in all those talks. The comeback seemed to be positive. The Sunrisian media sources earlier reported that the Sunrisian government would support the creation of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council along with Daredland’s aspirations for MDAA and SOWEFTA membership. Ederi media echoed a similar position recently from the side of Edereon’s government.

Flag of SOWEFTA trade bloc.
After the talks came the anticipated signing ceremony of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Action Plan. The Daredi representatives met with Ederi and Creperian economic and trade representatives who came to Orentan specifically to sign the Action Plan. Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and the Daredi delegation felt flattered by this special arrival. With the presence of representatives from all SOWEFTA states and Daredland signatures could now be placed to what many would call a historic agreement. It will now need ratification from all parliaments to go into force. Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner hopes to initiate negotiations on the establishment process of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council that would be similar to the negotiations on ‘Intensified Dialogue’ and creation of MDAA–Daredland Commission that took place in Freihat with the Sunrisian Secretary in MDAA.

The culmination of the day was the address by Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner from a tribune to the Convet of Sunrisia.

“Grüß Gott, Mr. Speaker and Dear Members of the Convet.

It is an honor to be here in the Sunrisian Second Republic. Daredis view your nation as our personal Guardian Angel so it is no surprise that Sunrisia would be the first place that the Daredi Confederal Chancellor would come to after the revolution.

Daredland faced and continues to face the risk of territorial disintegration and takeover by outside empires. These can be looked at as separate existential risks but some may say that both these processes are part of an elaborate plan to take over Daredland through hybrid warfare techniques. That plan is being developed by our non-friends. This aggression has kept growing ever since Daredis chose to enter a new chapter in our history and evolve in the chosen direction. Our choice is liberty over submission and not everybody inside and outside Daredland likes that.

Average Daredis of all ethnicities, age groups, genders, social status and political views went out into the streets of our cities with torches and stood shoulder to shoulder on that decisive day. I and the diplomats accompanying me on this tour were there too. You can see them sitting in this hall amongst you, Dear Members of the Convet. We were all one as a single force with Daredi people. We were a force of nature like a hurricane. We were a massive ocean. At that time we felt like the most powerful force in the world and felt like nobody could stop us. We protested, fought and were ready to die in the name of the foundation on which Daredland was built. That foundation was liberty as symbolized by the Torch of Liberty which is the main national symbol of Daredland. You can see it on our current and previous flag and improvised replicas of the Torch of Liberty were held by the protesters. Thus was garnered the name of the Flaming Revolution.

The people’s revolt won and the planted seeds of dictatorship in Daredland were destroyed. We were being readied for autocracy and our takeover. Daredland’s future was dissection and transformation into a province or provinces of foreign empires. If we had not acted there might be no Daredland today on the world map. With the Flaming Revolution not only did we protect the foundation of liberty but Daredis also made a civilization choice. We said no to autocracy, corruption, greed, absolute imperialism and absorption by another empire or several of them. Daredis chose to build a free, sovereign and independent state based on liberty with the priorities of human rights, rule of law, harmony and prosperity. We are being told that we are geographically an Eastern Corentian nation so our Western Corentian integration does not make sense to many. But we differ dramatically with our neighbors based on our ideals and beliefs. Those differences are like day and night even with a nation once considered fraternal. As an evolving nation based on the foundation of liberty we will join MDAA and SOWEFTA which will help cement our sacred values.

Convet (parliament) of Sunrisia.
In Daredland’s struggle Sunrisia has been with us. Through thick and thin you stood with us and helped us fight back against the continued threat of collapse, annexation of our territories and takeover of our entire land by autocratic foreign empires. Sunrisia has helped Daredland in our fight against this threat and continues to support Daredis in our building of a free nation. If it were not for your backing there might be no Daredland today. So we are celebrating our revolution together with you. Sunrisian soldiers are in Daredland right now as trainers to the Daredi Konfoderaleswehr. We know that they are not in our nation on permanent basis and are not there on a combat mission. But just your military presence on our soil equals peace and security to us. Daredland is at piece today with two frozen conflicts and we are confident that your helping hand will help keep that piece as we move into the future. Confederal Minister of Defense and Protection Axel Norge and Confederal Minister of MDAA Accession Günter Heilig proposed an establishment of a Sunrisian training base or an MDAA training base in Daredland. The possession of such headquarters would ease the conditions and lead to more frequent and comfortable training. Both Confederal Ministers proposed putting this hypothetical base in Daredland’s central or western regions so that our neighbors to the east are not irritated more than they already are. Although many in our government and our civil society are saying that such a base maybe should be put closer to the eastern border because of the activities that our neighbors are engaging in with the militants in our nation’s east. I am of course referring to the unlawful sham ‘elections’ that our democracy-rejecting neighbors want to help organize in the occupied parts of the Weniberg region controlled by the Weniges Reich. In light of all events we are ready to make adjustments to our infrastructure and make it more convenient because it concerns our national security. Our military needs to be well-trained at all times and we need our allies with us. This proposal is something I am ready to discuss with the Sunrisian government as our visit continues.

Let me just finish by saying that the Sunrisian Second Republic is truly a magical and unique place. We all know that your isolationism and solitude are seen negatively around the world. Your seclusion makes you mysterious and untrustworthy in the eyes of many nations. But I think it also makes you misunderstood. I have experienced a closed-off society away from the world’s darkness but a society full of love, life and inter peace. By being here I feel a sense of harmony like never before and breathe the fresh air of true liberty. Daredland aspires to be like you and achieve true freedom instead of a manufactured one that we see in the material world. I hope that I and our delegation will bring some of those lessons of spirituality back to Daredland when our Western Corentian Tour finishes.

Danksche, Buam und Madln.” – Eelco Lechner (WCND), Confederal Chancellor of the Daredi Confederation

Back home in Freihat both chambers of the United Confederal Assembly such as lower house National Council and upper house Council of States have sent a warning to Rhodevus over its plans to oversee ‘elections’ in the Weniges Reich at the request of the Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg.

“We have warned before that any nation getting involved with the Weniges Reich has potential of joining the list of Daredland’s enemies for undermining our territorial integrity. The Weniges Reich is not a separate state. It is an entity and a formation created by armed pan-Germanic and pro-Englean militants who emerged in the eastern parts of the Wenigberg region close to the border with Engleberg. Armed with weapons these militants overthrew the local governments (autonomous and municipal) and proclaimed the Weniges Reich on those lands they already controlled. They proceeded to advance westwards by taking over more land of the Wenigberg region and incorporating it into the Weniges Reich. Whether they acted alone is ambiguous because we still have suspicion that they had help from invading Englean troops. Our brave soldiers of the Daredi Konfoderaleswehr had stopped this advance at the time. A cease-fire is in place today. It is true that today the Weniges Reich controls the majority of the territory of the Wenigberg region but our troops will not allow to take anymore land. We hope that our Western Corentian allies will back us up.

The fact that Rhodevus plans to get involved in the Weniges Reich at the request of Kaiserlich-Controlled State of Engleberg is almost a recognition of Engleberg’s seizure of Daredi land through a puppet state of the Weniges Reich that the Kaiserlich leadership now speaks for. Nothing has been done so far but we warn in advance that any nation helping the bandit, terrorist, militant and foreign occupant-led leadership of the Weniges Reich to get any sort of legitimacy will be sanctioned and blacklisted by the Daredi Confederation. Daredland has the Confederal Ministry of Reintegration and Reconciliation presently led by Confederal Minister Liam Schneider. This Confederal Ministry works to diplomatically achieve reintegration of Daredland’s legal borders and settle inside disagreements later. We don’t appreciate that foreign nations including those from other regions of the world that have no business here are helping to cut our legs off. We are saying that sanctions will be imposed automatically and immediately. Formal recognition of the Weniges Reich as a state will lead to the termination of all relations and a label of State Sponsor of Terrorism. That’s it for us. You decide.” – Jannes Hollar (TLP), President of the Council of States of the Daredi Confederation

Confederal Minister of Foreign Affairs Friedrich Heuvel had his own little statement.

“What happened to that little request we had sent out recently for nations to mind their own affairs?” – Friedrich Heuvel (CD), Confederal Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Daredi Confederation

by **Engleberg** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:38 am

Der Falke: Nachrichten der Republik

President Kortzfeld and VP Stefan Beuter Found Dead; Feldmarschall Hollweg Claims Succession

Free State of Anhalt-Sachsen Soldiers

Krefeld, Frasian Confederacy – The entire Confederacy was rocked yesterday when it was discovered that President Haaken Kortzfeld and his Vice President Stefan Beuter was discovered dead in the president’s residence outside of Krefeld. Their causes of death was not released, but many are pointing at the Enlgeans for using their black-ops agency, the Abwehr, to get one step ahead of our fight for independence. Whatever the cause was, the effect surely shook the entire independence movement. The capital saw groups of citizens packing their belongings, with many stating that they “needed to get out” before the “Imperials break through into Frasia.” It appears that many Frasians do not share the spirit that is necessary to see the freedom of the Frasian peoples through. It is expected that these fleeing individuals will either attempt to exit the nation to elsewhere in Corentia, to other parts of Sunalaya, or attempt to reintegrate to the Englean Kaiserreich. Whatever they might do, it shows the weak nature of these individuals in comparison to those who remain to fight.
Commander of the Confederate Armed Forces Maximilian Hollweg has claimed succession to the President, today requesting that the Frasian Bundestag cement his position as President of the Frasian Confederacy. Today he released a statement;

”This is a saddening event for every Frasian. Two officials who had sparked our fight for independence killed. No doubt this is an attempt by the Imperials to undermine our spirit, but I and our Frasian brothers and sisters in the field will not stop until Frasian independence is achieved!...There are those within Corentia and elsewhere who wish to see our defeat, but these nations have been manipulated by the Imperials into believing that we are a danger. No, we are simply attempting to free ourselves from the oppression of a decaying system from the archaic period. Our brothers in Daredland had to endure this struggle in the 19th Century to escape from the Imperial grasps, and now they have returned to recognise our own struggle. All of Frasia thanks you…In relation to the Englean state, the Daredi government has taken the correct approach. The Imperials believe they are the rightful government of the nation, but this is not true. They are simply an archaic dynasty struggling to keep their grip over the Englean peoples. I implore governments such as the Englean Republic and Englean Socialist Republics to claim the position as rightful government while the Imperials are weak. It’s time to change the tides in Corentia!”

With the apparent Presidency of Feldmarschall Hollweg, the mood within Krefeld has changed. Multiple groups of Confederate soldiers have been seen around the capital, rounding up groups of those suspected of collaborating with the Imperial enemy. So far, 1500 collaborators have been arrested within the Confederacy and it is expected to increase by next week. The Ministry of Defence has stated that the Battle of Austerlichen, as the Imperials have named it, was not as severe as the Imperials claimed and that the forces in that battle are currently “recuperating at Hammelsfeld.”

Currency: 1 Confederate Mark ($FM) = NS$0.34.988.
Currency: 1 Papiermark EM ($ℳ) = NS$0.96.556.

by **Eikangaard** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:12 am

EUSR Purchases PA-554 Aircraft from Librira, Establishes New Design Bureau

In its ongoing period of military expansion and updating, the Eikangaard United Socialist Republic has made two major steps in increasing it's threat readiness. It has purchased a total number of 34 PA-554 aircraft from Librira, with the aircraft to be designated the E-11 in EUSR service, and based on the announcement by the EUSR's Defense Ministry, the aircraft will have a number of modifications to better allow them to integrate into the country's current defense framework and climate. With this purchase, the EUSR now has a major edge in capability with the Republic of Eikangaard, which has lagged somewhat in the arms race on the island.

Additionally, the Socialist country has opened the doors on a new military design bureau, which would oversee the development of new technologies for the People's National Defense Army of the EUSR. Oistergrup Design has begun inspection of the country's current fleet of armored vehicles under orders form the Minstry of defense to develop new designs better suited for Eikangaard's climate and the current nature of modern warfare. It is unknown if this design bureau will have outside technical assistance to get them off the ground, or if they will working off of designs in the current vehicle fleet.

The Republic has openly criticized the move, calling it a "blatant example of saber-rattling from the EUSR" and that it would "not stand idly against this Communist Aggression." Minister of Defense Keven Kein shot back, stating that: "The Republic of Eikangaard is the aggressor here, demonstrated aptly by their continued violation of our territorial waters, open threats of retaliation against acts we have not committed, such as the hacking of their stock exchange and the bombings in Vaastergaad, and their initial incursion which sparked this unfortunate situation. Rest assured that until the Republic opens dialogue with the Socialist Republics, and makes credible concessions in the name of peace that we will not cease in arming ourselves in the interest of our own national peace and security."

Royal Union Announces Manhunt for Escaped Convict Krissal Idhnarnakots

Following her escape from Vaastergaad General Penitentiary, the Royal Union had kept quiet on the issue. Now it joins the Republic in openly searching for the escaped former-princess within its borders, announcing a generous reward for her capture. This move has surprised many, as Queen Maeda Sorensen was at one point an open supporter of the Royal Family. Now it appears that outside pressures, or perhaps simple greed, has forced her to change her stance on the former-royals. The Royal Union announced its involvement in the manhunt after reports began coming in of sightings of the Princess within the Royal Unions borders, and an internal ruling that in the time since her escape, that it would be entirely possible for her to have crossed the border and entered the Royal Union, possibly seeking a safe refuge.

Queen Maeda has stated that, should she be captured by the Royal Union, that she would be turned over to the Republic, whom all signatories agreed upon during the Eikan Peace Conference, would be responsible for administering and carrying out their sentence. "That woman is a criminal, as agreed upon by Confederation Charter." Said the Queen. "We will not cease searching until she is caught and brought to justice for her crimes in assisting the commencement of hostilities and the fragmenting of the Royal Union."

by **Austoria-Muskovar** » Sat Nov 17, 2018 2:32 pm

Austori Presse
Merkuri Film Studios Announces Controversial New Series

Austorian Animation Studio has officially announced a new animated series, one which has already garnered it's own brand of controversy. The Butcher King, the new series slated for release in February of 2019 is a fantasy story set in the early days of the year 1743, the start of the reign of Karls III, known in popular circles as the Butcher King of Muskovar. The animated series would follow the trials and tribulations of four characters as they live under his reign. One of who, Bagornen, is based on the real-life historical character of Count Sculaar, the man many credit with the poisoning of the tyrant.

For the uninitiated to the history of Austoria-Muskovar, in 1743 the Muskovite Emperor, Karls III assumed power launching a devastating campaign across the then-kingdom of Austoria. His armies were responsible for the butchering of whole towns and villages as they swept across the land. When he would lay siege to a castle,he would hang the bodies from meat-hooks on gallows, many of whom, men, women, or children, would be skinned entirely. It was not long afterwards that Karls III would be branded with the moniker of The Butcher King, a title that has remained to this day.

The obviously gruesome nature by which he treated his enemies, with the skinning of human corpses being only one of many of his horrendous acts, is still a fresh wound for many, even centuries later. The series, despite claims to the contrary by Merkuri, has already been slammed as "Glorifying tyrants and unspeakably horrible acts of terror" by many online commentators. Some have gone a step further, gathering together petitions to block its release to the public, and others have threatened to boycott the series.

"We will be continuing ahead with production." Said Merkuri Spokesperson, Gene Valksmark. "While we are making a film about the times of the Butcher King's reign, and giving it its own fantastical spin, our intention is not to glorify or even condone his actions. He was a tyrant of the highest and most disgusting order, and we should all accept that. However, I don't believe that the people who lived within the Muskovite Empire under his rule should go overlooked. I hope people can keep an open mind and give it a chance."

Imperial Land Army Reports Refugees Flooding the Border

With the apparently lopsided victory by the Englean Landswehr against the armed forces of the Frasian Confederacy, units of the Imperial Land Army guarding the border have reported a major influx of refugees crossing the border into Austoria. While some arrived in vehicles, which were search for security purposes, many arrived on-foot, in such a rush to leave that they simply took what they could carry. Many of these refugees were moved to a secure location, which would allow them some measure of relief from their long journeys.

Already the Parliament of Austoria has released emergency funds for these people, to provide food, shelter, and other basic necessities and establish formal refugee camps. "We cannot turn away." Said Prime Minister Jurgen Troust during the Emergency Session earlier today. "These people have fled their home country, one which seems determined to reimpose its will on the tip of a sword. They have come here seeking refuge for themselves and their families. Rest assured that Austoria will do what we can to house them in these trying times."

by **Vesvai** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 3:16 am

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Former PM And MP Matthew Praeterit Dead At 49

Shocking and tragic news have come from Vesvai’s political circles. Vesvai’s Former Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Matthew Praeterit has unexpectedly died. The politician’s remains have been found in a private suite at a hotel in Princeville, North-East Vesvai. Praeterit was found by room service staff at the hotel. All details from the scene are being kept discrete. The Princeville Police Department has opened an investigation. All that was said to the journalists by a representative PPD officer at a press statement was that no foul play is suspected at the scene. The officer refused questions that would have led to more details coming out from the scene. The press has been banned from the hotel and everything is being kept under wraps.

PM Jonathan Mollisal and many fellow MPs from the governing VHU party have not been available for comment as of yet. Neither has Vesvai’s Governor-General Andrew Gaileta. Those few MPs that have responded have only said that MP Matthew Praeterit has not been at work for days. He stopped attending sessions at the Parliament and mysteriously disappeared. There was no way to reach out to him. Many lawmaker colleagues concluded that maybe MP Praeterit was ill and would resurface soon. This kind of resurfacing was not what anybody expected.

Matthew Praeterit was Vesvai’s Prime Minister from the governing majority-holding VHU party prior to current PM Jonathan Mollisal also from VHU. Under Praeterit’s tenure as Head of Government Vesvai jointed the Rhodeve Commonwealth, ROVAA and WeSTO back when the organization still existed. Praeterit acted as a strongly conservative and pro-Dogmanan Prime Minister but he was still strayed in certain directions on domestic and foreign policy by the VHU party. Praeterit signed a Trade Promotion Agreement with Sunrisia and a partnership deal with MDAA on trust and stability cooperation. This made Vesvai a gatekeeper of ROVAA and the Commonwealth on the border with another military bloc MDAA and the Corentian continent. Praeterit also deployed Vesvaian air forces and navy as part of RCA coalition that defended Commonwealth member Molenston from aggression of The Bohin. Matthew Praeterit was replaced by Jonathan Mollisal as Prime Minister by the VHU party because of what has been described by fellow party members as lack of pragmatism in foreign policy. All foreign policy moves not related to strengthening ROVAA and Rhodeve Commonwealth were done by Praeterit forcefully.

After finishing his run as Prime Minister Matthew Praeterit became an MP and lawmaker at Vesvai’s Parliament led by his own party. He remained an influential and outspoken political figure. MP Matthew Praeterit survived an assassination attempt against him with a car bomb that was done after he was no longer Prime Minister. For a while he had to walk around with crutches and later a cane. His potential assassin has not been discovered so far.

Matthew Praeterit was 49 years old.

by **Pantorrum** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:07 am

Presidential Address

Following rising tensions and an increased level of foreign influence in Daredland, President Connolly gave an address to several reporters outside the White House. The President has long remained personally silent on the issue, allowing for the State Department to form its own policy and agenda to deal with the crisis. Heavily focused on domestic issues and internal development, the Preisdent has been notably absent from the global platform. Just two weeks out from the VTO Summit, many speculate that he’s been absent to avoid compromising the possibility of such an agreement being reached.

“After a long night of discussion with advisors, the United States of Pantorrum unilaterally rejects any notion that the Weniges Reich is a sovereign state. We will not recognize a territory as sovereign when no such election by its people has mandated independence from Daredland. Let it be noted that the positions and actions of Engelberg should have no bearing on the worlds opinion towards the legitimate country of Daredland. We throw our full and undivided commitment to the Daredi people and the unity of their nation. We will commit all resources, be they economic, diplomatic, or militaristic, to the restabalizing of the shattered western Corentian continent. Any nation found to be undermining the security or stability of the Daredi Government, or attempting to legitimize the Weniges Reich without a referendum on independence, be prepared. We will react with a sound and measured response, and the forces of democracy will be brought to bear against you.

“My administration encourages western Corentia to utilize the tools available to them to solve this crisis. We urge that the USA be allowed to conduct a referendum on the independence of the Weniges Reich, and that the global community commit to respecting that referendums results. If said referendum finds the people of the Weniges Reich in favor of independence, we explicitly forbid foreign governments from conducting elections. We encourage the use of the USA to conduct fair and unbiased elections.

“The Pantorran Navy task force deployed to Corentia last week will continue to monitor the devolving situation, and do not forget that we are on watch for military threats against Daredland. Our top priority is the safety and security of a democratic nation, and we are very happy to see our efforts in the USA rewarded with the full recognition of Daredland as a sovereign state.

“Finally, we request the Daredi Government allow elements of the Pantorran Air Force to conduct security operations along the borders of their air space.”

The Presidents short address essentially answers the presses questions about the governments Daredi policy, with Connolly firmly backing the idea of one United Daredland and the use of the USA to resolve this crisis. Democratic lawmakers through their full backing behind the President, with Republicans also in unusual agreement. On both sides of the aisle, Democrats and Republicans are united in seeking a stable and secure Corentia, one where the Englean state is kept in check, foreign intervention held to a minimum, and Daredland is safe and secure.

In Other News:

-Congress approved the sale of 110 Block 70 F-16s to the Republic if Eikangaard, a 7.7 Billion dollar deal. The massive sale is the largest foreign arms sale ever approved by Congress.

-State Department says immigration reform is on the agenda, but Congressional action is needed to raise the annual immigration cap.

-House passes HR679, Aimed at banning firearms over .40 caliber for civilians. Now it faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

-Senate approved Connolly Supreme Court nominee, 46 to 40, ending a controversial debate over balance on the Court and solidifying a liberal majority.

-Connolly approval sits steady at 58%.

by **Vesvai** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:00 am

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Vesvai’s Government Declares 10 Days Of National Mourning Over The Death Of Former PM And MP Matthew Praeterit

Vesvai’s VHU-led government has been silent in the early hours since the reports that Former PM And MP Matthew Praeterit has suddenly died at the age of 49. His body was found at a hotel suite in Princeville. Praeterit himself was from Vesvai’s capital Aurisi. Only several MPs from Praeterit’s governing VHU party were available for comment to the media and also paid tribute to their colleague. PM Jonathan Mollisal, Governor-General Andrew Gaileta, PM’s cabinet, other MPs from VHU, members of AIT opposition coalition and other important political figures were unavailable for comment. They are now breaking their silence.

PM Jonathan Mollisal issued a statement: “[F]ormer Prime Minister and Member of Parliament from VHU Matthew Praeterit was not just a disposable face in Vesvai’s politics. He was not just a person that temporarily held the office while he was useful and was them removed after having served his function. He was not a poster boy for Vesvai’s government. Matthew Praeterit was one of Vesvai’s National Leaders and will be treated as such in memory. Any accusations of cult of personality can be checked at the door at this point. We follow different values and we will respect the people that were and are our Leaders.

Matthew Praeterit led Vesvai towards the path that we continue to walk across today. Under his tenure we joined ROVAA, the Rhodeve Commonwealth and no longer existing WeSTO. His leadership achieved our integration as a valuable and respected member of the Dogmanan civilization and of the Commonwealth family of nations. He also transformed Vesvai into the gatekeeper of our international alliances in front of other alliances such as MDAA. Vesvai became a peacekeeper and guardian of stability. Thank you to Matthew Praeterit for his service. I am proud to be his successor as Prime Minister. May he rest in peace.”

Vesvai’s government has declared 10 days of national mourning over the passing of Former PM And MP Matthew Praeterit. The flag over the Parliament Building became the first to be lowered at half-mast with others to follow. Considering the government’s reaction to Praeterit’s passing with the Prime Minister’s words and a long 10-day mourning period it is possible that Former PM And MP will receive a state funeral where leaders and representatives of ROVAA and Commonwealth states will be invited.

The Princeville Police Department is still keeping the details of their investigation into Praeterit’s death under wraps. It is unlikely the public will know much information on any details including the cause of death and funeral date anytime soon. Civil activists say the VHU-led government will have the final word on what to reveal and when.

by **Talvistova** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:36 am

Public Support of Democratic Government approaches 90% as government pressure for a decision grows

As another day passes in the capital city of Ljustad, The days of the Kingdom of Talvistova appear to be counting down to their last.

As reported previously, the movement started by 22 year old Royal University student Sylvia Lundqvist has been growing exponentially since the start of protests over a week ago. The movement has also been picking up high profile sponsors left and right, ranging from high profile political figures such as Gilja’s Pyotr Ivanov and Admiral Karl Jokinen, to some of the country’s largest corporations, such as the Royal Coffee Company. Such endorsements and media attention have seemed to have it’s desired effect, as the protest now has reached well over 100,000 participants, blowing out the previous largest protest of the Labor Strikes of 1923, which sat at just over 75,000 participants.

To coincide with the huge in-person protests, online forums and news sites have exploded with support of free elections, and recent polls showing that upwards of 90% of the population now supports democracy, as now 3 of the 5 current provincial ministers openly support the idea of an elected head of state, which now allows them to accelerate the deadline for King Juren to reach a decision for allowing a publicly elected figure to take power to the end of this month.

We reached out to the royal family for a comment, but the family has now returned to the previously held strategy of silencing out the protests, but that strategy now appears to quickly be losing steam.

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by **New Vesvai** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:47 pm

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Mixed Reactions In New Vesvai Over The News Of The Death Of Vesvai's Former PM And MP Matthew Praeterit

New Vesvai is having mixed reactions to the sudden passing of Vesvai’s former PM and MP Matthew Praeterit. New Vesvai’s AIT-led government is formally keeping a neutral stance. PM Kai Placore so far has been the only one to send condolences which he addressed to Vesvai’s government but not to Vesvai’s people. This choice was apparently motivated by the passive reactions of Vesvaians themselves to the news and the memories of the anti-government struggle including during Praeterit’s tenure as PM. Praeterit was one of the figures blamed for the political crisis in Vesvai including for the voter fraud that literally split the nation and made the Dominion of Vesvai more authoritarian. In New Vesvai any gestures of mourning are not expected. It is also a mystery on whether New Vesvai’s delegation would attend the speculated State Funeral for Praeterit if invited.

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