December 6nd, 2026
Nyström Court sets new deadline for democracy
The first session of the Nordic Provisional High Court (NPHC) has taken place, and many of its decisions are shocking politicians and analysts. Experts first expected the Court to continue the duties of the defunct Supreme Court, essentially playing judicial catch-up, but instead some say the Court is angling to assert its power as a counterbalance to the strong executive.
One of the first acts of the NPHC was to review the Royal Decree of 2026, which established the court and the Ramussen administration. Their findings indicated that immediate restrictions would need to be put in place on the decree, and that stricter deadlines and limitations must be used to hold the "dictatorship" accountable.
Funding for Military Granted- Budget analysts don't see green numbers
This afternoon, a memo from the Minister of the Treasury was leaked, showing internal concerns about a budget shortfall due to the immense expenditures incurred by the transition of power, which will need to be repeated again. The memo highlights Alfhild Ramussen's ambitious Northern Railroad, the expansion of some pension rights due to the establishment of the national wealth fund, and the acceptance of a recent naval budget proposal as massive expenditures, which might send the country into deficit for the first time since the Second Nigerian War.
Some are concerned that such a pre-emptive deposit of the nation's currency reserves into an investment fund may compromise infrastructure and welfare projects which many people consider critical. Ramussen, however, has tried to ease the shock with several social media posts discussing the long term, money-making benefits of many of these projects. Critics point to the commissioning of a new aircraft carrier as one of many examples where the Federation won't be making money.
The naval budget includes nearly kr. 100 billion for the purchase of a brand new Super-carrier of the Gustav class, as well as undisclosed other vessels, rumored to include two Åland-class destroyers. The bill that was signed by the Autarch also provisioned funding for the reorganization of naval assets, and several new research and development initiatives. Replies on social media have mostly been accusing Ramussen of favoring his ex-colleagues.
In the lead-up to new elections, new leftists?
At a rally praising the recent limitations placed by the NPHC, specifically Justice Nyström, a political movement unfamiliar to many Nords has shown in great number. The group calls themselves the "Next Left", and say they're running many candidates in upcoming local elections. They are pushing for a more Socialist and Democratic influence on the current system of Social Democracy. After the Soc-Dem party's complete collapse, they are just one of the many new political movements popping up across the nation.
The conservatives, according to many analysts, are failing to pick up many of the pieces of the old coalition, but seem to be maintaining their hold on their voter base. This has informed some predictions that see people either going towards the center or further left from their old Social-Democratic party, leaving a gap where their policy used to exist. However, this also presents a unique opportunity for previously regional movements, such as the Finnish National and Swedish National parties, which may try to expand their platform by coming to more mainstream positions.
However, in this political chaos, it still remains difficult to predict the eventual outcome of the elections. The Stockholm Gazette will keep you informed on all political happenings, with our pledge to make you an informed and effective voter.
