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by **The Kingdom of Glitter** » Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:38 pm

EXPLAINER: Mac SUIBHNE WANTS CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
From Instruments for Governance and laws passed by the Tionól, here's how Caldia's constitution lives and breaths
23 November 2020 | Gráinne Fitzpatrick

From left to right: Dónall Ó Conaill, James IV of Caldia, Máire Ní Néill, and Stiofán Mac Suibhne.

THE LATEST buzz around the Caldish halls of power surrounds recent rumblings that Taoiseach Stiofán Mac Suibhne has plans to further amend the Caldish constitution. At a closed-door meeting of the Social Democratic Party's top brass, Mac Suibhne made it clear that constitutional reform was on his agenda in the run up to the 2022 general election. As rumors swirl and anonymous sources offer insights into what changes the taoiseach might pursue, one cannot help but what how the entire process works.

The Caldish system is unique in that the constitution is not briefly amended. While the process to amend the constitution is actually quite simple, few governments pursue constitutional change. This is in large part due to the actual legislation required to alter the constitution. In order to change the nation's governing document, both houses of the Tionól must sign off on an Instrument for Governance. But what is that anyway?

In Caldia, an Instrument for Governance is a piece of legislation required to amend the constitution. It is a rather extensive legislation, resulting in a flurry of changes to the overall system of government. In isolation, any one change is small but together they are pretty radical alterations to the governing document. This is why there have been so few of them. Few governments have the capital to burn on amending the constitution and instead pursue legislation to address a specific issue, rather than all issues with the government.

However, every so often an incumbent government decides there are enough changes that must be made. That is when they draft an Instrument for Governance Act. Originally, the legislation could be drafted by any member of the Tionól. However, in 1965 that was altered so that future instruments would have to originate in the Comhthionól Náisiúnta. There have been instances of legislators drafting and introducing instruments as private bills, however these all failed to gain momentum. Like most big legislation, the Instruments for Governance have only ever been successful when a government is willing to spearhead them. This has only occurred on twice in Caldish history. With 2022 approaching, it would appear likely to happen for a third time.

1814

The year is 1814. Mary III is monarch and gives her approval of the Caldish constitution. The Déisi, Caldia's semi-parliamentarian body of nobles, is replaced by the Seanad Glaíteann. With an actual parliament establish, constitutional monarchy enshrined, and certain rights given constitutional protection, Caldia joins the ranks of Euclea's parliamentary monarchies. The actual constitution itself was quite revolutionary. Approximately 45% of the population was allowed to vote at the time it was adopted, comparatively high numbers for the time. The Caldish constitution was also the first to grant women the right to vote at the same time as men. Natural rights were given protected status by the constitution, ensuring every Caldish citizen had the right to life, liberty, and equality. That last right, equality, really speaks to the radical nature not just of the Caldish constitution, but early Caldish political liberals. No other country guaranteed a constitutional right to equality in the 19th century. However, there are still problems. The Seanad was a small body and was only partially elected. Nobles, bishops, and university rectors still had a significant say over the affairs of the government. Likewise, each county only had one senator. The legislature was the major shortcoming of the 1814 constitution.

1857

Growing dissatisfaction led to unease among liberals and their allies. The Euclean Spring felled several monarchies and concerns over stagnation and agricultural decline led to fears of a popular uprising against the monarchy. The Blight of 1854 ravaged the Caldish poor. The conservative establishment had little desire to intervene to address the crisis and there were several corn riots. Dónall Ó Conaill and his liberal allies work with James IV, then Prince of Ghailles, to reform the system and preserve the monarchy.

The Comhthionól Náisiúnta was created in order to serve as the 400-member lower house of the now bicameral legislature, which was to be known as the Tionól. Changes to the Seanad, now the upper house, saw the nobles kicked out and the counties each gain a second representative. The office of the Taoiseach was also created, replacing the Lord Chancellor. Government ministries to implement and oversee government initiatives were also created to take over the responsibilities of the privy council. The Instrument for Governance of 1857 is in many ways the foundation of Caldia's government, more so than the Caldish constitution. It was a total overhaul that created the system still used today.

1965

A divided Tionól resulted in the passage of the second Instrument for Governance. Dónal Ó Loingsigh, the Seanad's Cathaoirleach at the time, used his position to stonewall the agenda of the PSD government led by Máire Ní Néill. This held up a number of popular reforms, resulting in public frustration. It eventually led to a government crisis that spiraled into a constitutional crisis. In order to counter Ó Loingsigh, who was a member of the Liberty Party, Ní Néill crafted an Instrument for Governance with members of smaller parties in the Seanad and even some of Liberty's backbenchers. The Instrument for Governance of 1965 gutted the Seanad, taking away many of its legislative powers and making it mostly an advisory body. After her reforms were implemented, the taoiseach was granted the power to appoint 15 senators while the Leader of the Opposition could appointed three. This was changed in order to allow the government to have better control over the Seanad, which was only granted powers to review and delay legislation. A much smaller change was also made to avoid potential gridlock in the Comhthionól. One seat was trimmed off so there would only be 399, making it mathematically impossible for the house to be evenly divided between two parties.

Ní Néill focused her constitutional changes on the grounds of good governance, reforming the legislature to create one that would better represent and implement the will of the electorate. Ó Loingsigh overplayed his hand, and as a result his chamber lost many of its powers. As did the opposition party, should it control the Seanad. These changes led to a more efficient and representative government. Despite their origins in a political crisis, they ultimately benefited the government over any one party. Even if more rural counties favored Liberty, these alterations benefit any incumbent government regardless of party.

2021?

As Mac Suibhne looks to pass his own Instrument for Governance, it is unclear just exactly what he plans to include in it. It seems likely that reforms required in the wake of the Casarnach premiership will be included. This would see the office of the taoiseach stripped of its immunity and changes to the ways that no-confidence motions work. However, beyond that it is anyone's guess as to just what the taoiseach wants to include. Statements made by his allies and senior sources within the PSD's leadership indicate there could be some big changes that align with the party's longstanding desires. With a majority in the Comhthionól and enough seats in the Seanad (the Lords Academia and Lords Spiritual seldom vote against the government), the Social Democrats are free to make whatever changes they themselves can stomach.

That means this instrument has the potential to be real political, with the PSD drafting and passing a wish list of constitutional changes that will be next to impossible to reverse. Mac Suibhne must stick to precedent. Good governance needs to be prioritized and the political desires must be left out of the constitution all together. That is what other acts are for.

Written by Gráinne Fitzpatrick, a staff-writer for An Radacach

by **Gapolania** » Fri Nov 27, 2020 9:26 am

by **Liecthenbourg** » Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:39 pm

The Première Chambre passes its "Negative Income Tax", scoring President Degar-Abdulrashid an early presidential victory.
With no defections from either member of the government's team, the tax plan that is being proposed to "redefine the fight" against poverty will be coming into affect in the new year.

Moïse Baillieu
November 30th, 2020|Verlois, Gaullica

Corrine Roberts campaigned vigorously for the NIT during the presidential race.
Image courtesy of the "recognising universal income isn't realistic".

Verlois, Gaullica

The government, and President Degar-Abdulrashid, scored a key election promise victory today as the Première Chambre passed Premier Turzyna's "Tax Reform Act 2020". The bill passed with 335 votes, the entirety of the coalition's seating members, whilst 270 voted against with 26 abstentions. The lack of defections or abstentions within the party's voting of the bill presented a strong unified front on the issue of inequality.

The Deputy Premier, Marie-Justine Tiquet, argued that "there is no fight against climate change if the poor are left without the means to afford alternatives".

It was heralded by President Degar-Abdulrashid upon is passing as the "first offensive" on her party's incoming "war on the remnants of poverty and inequality".

The NIT will apply to single adult households who make less than €5,900, two adult households who make less than €11,800, two adults and a child with a family income less than €15,000, two adult and two children households with an income of less than €18,000 and two adult and three children households with an income less than €21,000.

These households would see a baseline of €200 per adult a month, totalling up to a base of €2,400 a year for a single adult. Each child adds to the NIT by giving the household an extra €200 a month. In this scheme the average household of two adults and two children would see an extra €800 a month, or €9,600 a year. These figures are identical to the Caldish plan for UBI, but do not apply for the entirety of the population.

UBI, 'Universal Basic Income', is the idea that every member of the population is entitled to a fixed untaxable income paid to them by the government. Gaullica's Negative Income Tax takes on similar ideas but only applies them to the 'worst off' in society. Some have argued that it will serve as a springboard towards UBI; both positively and negatively.

Corrine Roberts, the Federal Minister of Finance, argued that this was not a means to alleviate unemployment as some had criticised it and other schemes of failing to do. She said that it ensured "a rainy-day fund" for Gaullica's worst off citizens and argued that those who failed to see it had never had their families decide to choose between rent and groceries.

However, despite this being heralded as a great victory for the new President -- who campaigned vigorously on the Negative Income Tax -- a reminder has reared its head from the opposition parties that she, in their view, "held the electorate to ransom" over the policy. Senator Barreau, leader of the PRCP, argued that "the President has achieved one of her keystone bills a fantastic five months after it was announced and perfectly capable of being passed."

Senator Augustin De Troumpe, meanwhile, criticised the presidency for "ignoring" families that did not fit into their specifications. The UCT put forward the idea that the Negative Income Tax was "ignoring" families that did not fit into what the government deemed as "poor".

Senator Lémery of the SGIO criticised the bill for "not going far enough" and argued that whilst not ideal in its own right, something "more like" the Caldish UBI plan was "ultimately the economic taxation reform of the future."

President Degar-Abdulrashid dismissed these concerns as either "nitpicks" or "nonsensical", but defended the decision to note enact the policy earlier on the grounds that the taxation bills that would help support the scheme had yet to have been passed due to the Senate's summer recess.

A source close to the president alluded to fact that passing it before the election would have been "tactical suicide" whilst whoever won the next election "would reap its rewards, or sink it".

Criticism around the NIT has come from where the funds to pay for it will come from; a fact pre-emptively answered by the Finance Minister within the Première Chambre today. "The scheme will be paid for through the carbon taxes Gaullica has levied on businesses since December of last year -- with its increments taken into account. Furthermore, funds will also be acquired through the passed incremental increase in the income and property tax on those earning over €50,000 a year."

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by **Union of Akoren** » Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:28 pm

SUPREME COMMITTEE DECLARES UNILATERAL INDEPENDENCE FROM TSABARA AS THE UNITED IRFANIC REPUBLIC OF HAMADA
Historic Rahelian state reborn as Supreme Committee breaks from Tsabara, declaring its intention to liberate all Rahelian Irfani in Tsabara
Sidi Amar, 01 December 2020

Tens of thousands attended the rally in Sidi Amar where the declaration of independence was announced.

The Supreme Committee for Governance and Resistance has officially declared independence from Tsabara and the founding of the United Irfanic Republic of Hamada. In a televised speech before a crowd of thousands in Sidi Amar, the Supreme Commander of the ILR, Muntasir Humadan declared, “we are now the founders of a new nation, our own nation and the now the authors of our own destiny” before proclaiming, “on this day our United Irfanic Republic of Hamada is birthed and it shall be matured through the glories of war and struggle.”

The SCGR put out the request for people to attend a “special rally” at the Martyrs Park in Sidi Amar over a week ago, and thousands turned out to hear the leaders of our resistance. As per the tradition of security measures put in place to avoid having the leadership in one place, a vast television screen was erected at the main stage, to enable Sheik Faizan Salah, the chairman of the Supreme Committee to address the crowds by camera.

The entire park was alive with excited visitors and the space was awash with the red-white-black banners of the Resistance, while popular songs of the ILR were booming out from loudspeakers. As ever with the brave people of Sidi Amar, the threat of the regime in Adunis bombing the vast gathering from the air did little to dissuade their boisterous presence.

In recent weeks, the Supreme Committee had arranged for clerics and Mazars across the East to agitate the people into a frenzy, this was supported by social media campaigns and messages being broadcasted across loudspeakers, urging citizens of the East, to “unleash hate and fury” and “ready the soul for the fight to come.” These messages introduced the crowds to the new rally, with numerous speakers raging against the government’s merciless massacring of civilians and innocents from the air.

Abdullah al-Qutabi, a prominent Pesvar told the crowds, “fear not, for Khoda is watching us. He is watching our valiant struggle against infidels and their false Irfani leaders. He will tear their warplanes from the sky and crush their pilots, or by his will, our missiles shall streak up from the ground and slap their planes into pieces.”

Al-Qutabi was followed by Colonel Suhail Jasem, an officer in the ILR who told the crowds, “we have escaped most of this war, with those in Al-Isbah and the brave warriors of Bedjene protecting us and giving us time to prepare. But we are like a coiled snake, ready to strike the enemy and we will strike in ways that will send the dog Al-Qutayni scurrying to his masters in Verlois.” He got the crowd excited by asking, “are you going to scare that dog away?” to which the crowd roared “yes.”

As the crowd roiled with excitement, the colonel introduced his superior, General Muntasir Humadan, the supreme commander of the ILR, who greeted the crowd in a uniform not seen before in any branch of the Tsabaran military.

Waving to the crowd he said, “today, is a great day, today we declare our intentions to the world. On this day we declare our freedom.”

“On this day, I am here to inform you of a great new endeavour the Supreme Committee has decided upon. Today, we formally declare our independence and freedom from the puppet regime in Adunis. Today, we formally declare the founding of the United Irfanic Republic of Hamada” he said, receiving a rapturous response from the crowds.

“Today, we throw away the words Tsabara and Tsabaran, words that mean oppression, dispossession, poverty, and submission to foreigners, to infidels and to Atudites. We throw that dirty word away and embrace Hamada and Hamadi because that is what we are, it is what we always have been. Tsabara is an abomination created by imperialists and the colonialists in Verlois. Today, we kill it because our freedom, liberty and independence demand it” he said further.

“With our declaration of independence and the establishment of our Irfanic Republic, we shall go forward now with a energy and focus that will burn away the puppet armies. We will crush their defences and we will introduce Hamada to its natural borders. No Rahelian shall remain under the boot of the Atudite and Euclean. Wherever there is a freedom wanting Rahelian in Tsabara, we shall go to them and deliver them their freedom and wherever our enemy is denying freedom and liberty we will destroy him” the general said further.

“Our Republic, Irfanic and nationalist shall go forward into the future as a nation built around resistance. We shall be the truest resistance state there is and you shall carry our brave sons to victory. We will liberate our brothers and sisters and we will secure our freedom, God willing” he said before introducing Sheik Faizan Salah who was addressing the rally remotely.

“Peace be upon you my fellow Hamadis” Sheik Salah began his speech, drawing cheers from the crowds.

“My message to you and our enemies will be short, for our war now truly begins. But today is a truly historic day because it is the day that all those across the world who suffer oppression and dispossession can take inspiration. Whatever continent, they can look to Hamada as inspiration for resistance, for boldly seizing freedom and independence, no matter the cost or sacrifice. We are an inspiration for the dispossessed and will continue to be so, until we are victorious, or we are all martyred by the puppet regime in Adunis” he said.

“From this day forward, Adunis will no longer know us as Tsabarans, but as Hamadis. From this day forward, the world will no longer know us as rebels, but as freedom fighters. From this day forward, Adunis will no longer know us as brothers, but by counting the number of their dead” he said.

“Now begins our war, one that is genuinely great and joins those in the history books of the dispossessed rising to claim their freedom and liberty. The road to freedom and independence will be long, it will be hard, dark and demanding. Many of us have made the greatest sacrifice in the name of freedom already, but our cause will ask for more. Many will offer sons to our war, many will offer their wives and children to our war, but no sacrifice will be in vain, because through our sacrifice, victory shall roar to life. Have faith brothers and sisters, have faith in God to guide our armies to victory and have faith in God to bless us with the ultimate victory” Sheik Salah concluded.

This morning’s declaration was immediately followed by the raising of Hamada’s new flag over Martyr’s Park. While the Supreme Committee is asking for all people inside its territory to burn their Tsabaran passports if they possess one as a sign of independence. The Supreme Committee has also ordered the destruction of all symbols and icons within Hamada related to Tsabara directly or indirectly.

Reporters for Al-Muquwama spoke to people who attended the rally in Sidi Amar, to gauge their response to the Supreme Committee’s decision to declare our home an independent state.

“I knew the time would come, we could never count the Atudites accepting our victory and ruling over Tsabara, they would fight forever to protect their power over Rahelians and Irfani” said 44-year old Fatimah.

“I am so happy I could cry in thanks to God for this moment. I am a Hamadi and will live life as one and go to paradise as one. Tsabara is a nasty legacy of the colonial times, its about time it died”, the 18-year old ILR fighter, Mahmood said.

“I am happy, and I hope this doesn’t mean we won’t be going to liberate Adunis, we need the holy city. But so many people here are going to be willing to be martyrs in the name of freedom and independence, this war will be tough, but we will win” 89-year old Samira told us.

The Supreme Committee declared on social media that it will soon begin the process of issuing official Hamadi documents, currency, and postal stamps. The same time, it issued a severe alert for regime airstrikes, warning the declaration of independence would “enrage the bloodthirsty wolf in Adunis.”

Now, the war truly begins

With the declaration of independence and the founding of the United Irfanic Republic of Hamada, the war truly begins in Tsabara. For almost a year, the innocents of the East have been subject to daily air bombardments and strikes that have killed hundreds and maimed thousands more. Yet, with each bomb and each death, the hearts of the East were emboldened. Now, when the bombs fall, they fall on our home, our nation and motherland. We are no longer fighting for rights in a broken nation, we are fighting to see our nation freed. We are fighting to be truly free people who wish to build a nation according to our needs, beliefs and traditions. Sheik Faizan Salah was correct when he said this “war would be glorious”, because we now fight for survival as a free people, and yet, so many of our brothers and sisters remain under the boot of Qutayni, his Atudite and Euclean masters. Our nation won’t be free until our brothers and sisters join us in building our Irfanic Republic.

The war will now surely begin for us, and surely escalate in kind. We must not waver or relent, now is the time to stand firm behind our sons as they fight for our freedom and very existence. As the Sheik said, the enemy will no longer know us as brothers, but by counting the number of their dead. By God’s grace, we hope that number will be low before they give us freedom, but if not, may we all strive to see that number make all eyes water, because freedom demands the greatest sacrifices.

On behalf of this newspaper and all Hamadis, may God bless our troops, may He guide their bullets into the hearts of the enemy, may He tear their warplanes from the sky, may He send the Atudites into the sea, may He send the Sotirians back to Euclea and may He send Qutayni into the Darkness.

by **Nuvania** » Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:24 pm

General Election 2020: Left Bloc Set To Win Close Victory In Parliament

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The Political Team at Die Vrystaat
30 November (12:00pm)|PIETERSBURG

Exit polling for the 2020 snap election has indicated that the Democratic Action Party (DAP) is likely to win a majority in the lower house of Parliament, with 90% of the votes counted.

The National Elections Agency (NEA) has said that despite the challenges in some areas of the country this year, as well as the challenges holding two major elections within months of each other, the 2020 general election saw similar numbers to the previous election in 2017, with a provisional result of 79.8% of registered voters casting their ballot this year, despite just over half a million additional votes over 2017. They have said that the results taken from tonight are provisional, and will not reflect the full results, which are expected on January 16, owing to the holiday period over Christmas and New Years. This is to allow for special votes, these being postal votes, votes cast from persons who registered on the day of the election, and from registered voters who live overseas.

Marieke Van Blerk, a spokeswoman for the NEA, said that the election went smoothly. Special consideration was given for protections in Etten, which had experienced an outbreak of dengue fever earlier in the year. Extra security and observers were also present at polling stations in Pomeronia, where this years provincial elections were marred by allegations of voter intimidation. She said that she was confident that the election process was not tampered with, and that those who were eligible to vote could do so in an effective and transparent manner.
"We've had no issues raised with us so far today," she said. "This is a good sign that things have progressed as well as we can expect."

Provisional NEA results show a total of 17,987,399 votes cast on election day. Of these votes, 8,268,454 votes (36.7%) went to the Democratic Action Party (DAP), 7,397,191 votes (32.8%) went to the National People's Party (NVP), 1,139,112 votes (6.3%) went to the Citizen's Alliance (BA), 654,701 votes (3.6%) went to the Nuvanian Agrarian League (NAB), 285,446 votes (1.58%) went to the Indigenous People's Party (IPP), and 133,320 votes (0.7%) went to the Sotirian Democratic Party (SDP). An additional 36,278 votes went to minor parties, 11,408 votes went to minor candidates. Approximately 59,503 votes were blank or invalid.

In terms of seats in Parliament, provisional results show the DAP has won 186 seats in the General Council and 34 seats in the Provincial Council, an improvement of three seats and one seat respectively over the party's 2017 result. The NVP also won 186 seats in the General Council and 40 seats in the Provincial Council, an improvement of nine seats and a loss of two seats respectively. The BA won 19 seats in the General Council and nine seats in the Provincial Council, an improvement of three seats and one seat respectively. The NAB won 18 seats in the General Council and 13 seats in the Provincial Council, a decline of four seats, and no change respectively. The SDP lost all five of its seats in the General Council, and had no seats in the Provisional Council.

Based on these results, the broad left bloc composed of the DAP, BA, and IPP have 206 seats in the General Council, the exact number needed for a majority. The incumbent government coalition has 204 seats. In the Provincial Council, the broad left bloc has 43 seats. The incumbent government coalition has 53 seats, enough to pass the majority of 49 seats.

Die Vrystaat will give a breakdown of this year's general election by province.

Albina
With an estimated population of 2.93 million residents, Albina is the second smallest province in terms of population in Nuvania, and has 24 seats in the General Council. Polling within the province indicated that there was little change in voter intention from the 2017 general election.

NEA provisional results show a total of 991,349 votes cast in Albina, representing 85.2% of the province's registered voters, an increase of 7.8% over the 2017 general election. Albina has the highest turnout of any province during this election. Of these votes, 484,770 (48.9%) went to the NVP, 347,963 (35.1%) went to the DAP, 119,953 went to the NAB (12.1%), and 32,715 went to other parties (3.3%). In addition, 3,965 votes, or 0.4% of the total vote from the province, were blank or invalid.

For the General Council, the NVP won a majority of the seats from Albina with 13 seats, down two from their 2017 result. These seats were lost to the NAB, who bettered their 2017 result in Albina, winning six seats. The DAP saw no change in Albina, retaining their five seats from the province.

For the Provincial Council, the NVP won half of the seats from the province, with six seats going to the party, no change from the party's 2017 result. The NAB won four seats, and the DAP two seats, neither party seeing an improvement in their 2017 result.

Brabantia
Brabantia has a population of 6.92 million residents and is the third largest by population in Nuvania. This gives the province 58 seats in the General Council. Polls reflected the DAP domination of the province in previous elections, with the party expected to do well in the province.

NEA provisional results show a total of 2,133,140 votes were cast in Brabantia, representing 81.6% of registered voters in the province, an increase of 3.9% over the 2017 general election. Of these votes, 1,096,434 (51.4%) went to the DAP, an increase of nearly five percent. The NVP received 616,477 (28.9%), the BA 153,586 (7.2%), and the NAB 136,521 (6.4%). Minor parties received a total of 124,297 votes. A total of 5,825 votes were blank or invalid.

For the General Council, the DAP increased their number of seats from the province, taking two seats from the NVP to win 35 seats. The NVP also took two seats from the NAB and the SDP respectively, increasing their seats won to 19. The BA did not improve on their 2017 result and retained their six seats. The NAB lost one seat to return two seats.

For the Provincial Council, the DAP won six of the 12 seats from the province, with the NVP winning four seats, and the BA two seats. Thes results remained unchanged from 2017.

Demara
Demara has a population of 3.35 million residents and is represented in the General Council by 28 seats. The province is primarily agricultural although a handful of important urban centres also exist within the province. Polling indicated little change from the 2017 general election result.

NEA provisional results show a total of 1,325,906 votes were cast in Demara, representing 78.9% of the total number of registered voters, a decline of 3.8% from 2017. Of these votes, 664,279 (50.1%) went to the NVP, 511,800 (38.6%) went to the DAP, 129,939 (9.8%) went to the NAB, and 10,607 (0.8%) went to other parties. A total of 9,281 votes were blank or invalid, the highest number in NEA electoral records for the province.

For the General Council, the NVP won a majority of seats from the province, although they did not better their 2017 result, the party winning 19 of the seats from Demara. The NAB won the second largest number, taking six seats. The DAP retained their three seats.

For the Provincial Council, the NVP won six of the 12 seats, with the NAB and DAP winning an additional three seats each. This result is the same as the result achieved in 2017.

Etten
Nuvania's most populous province, Etten has a estimated population of 14.9 million residents, and has the highest number of seats in the General Council at 123 seats. The province is a DAP stronghold, owing to it having Nuvania's second and third largest cities within it, in addition to the provincial capital Ettensburg, which in of itself is Nuvania's seventh largest city.

NEA provisional results show a total of 5,486,370 votes cast in Etten, representing 79.3% of registered voters in the province, an increase of 3.1% over the 2017 general election. Of these votes, 2,671,862 (48.7%) went to the DAP, 2,271,357 (41.4%) went to the NVP, 384,046 (7.0%) to the BA, and 131,673 (2.4%) went to the Indigenous People's Party (IPP). Approximately 17,820 votes went to other parties. A total of 9,612 votes were blank or invalid.

For the General Council, there was a near plurality of seats between the DAP and the NVP. The DAP lost two seats to the BA and the IPP, returning 59 of the 123 seats. The NVP did not improve on their 2017 result, returning 57 seats. The BA won six seats, an increase of one seat, and the IPP won one seat.

For the Provincial Council, the DAP lost seats again to the BA, but only one seat, returning five seats from Etten. This equalled the NVP who was unable to better their 2017, also returning five seats. The BA bettered their result, and returned two seats.

Kanaän
The second most populous province in Nuvania with an estimated population of 12.7 million people, Kanaän is represented in the General Council by 108 seats. Like most of northern Nuvania, Kanaän is a stronghold of the DAP, with the party doing well in the province in both provincial and national elections. Most of the seats come from Pietersburg, Nuvania's largest city and administrative capital.

NEA provisional results show a total of 4,008,701 votes cast, or 79.9% of the total number of registered voters in the province, an increase of 2.4% over 2017. Of these votes, 1,996,333 (49.8%) went to the DAP, 1,611,498 (40.2%) went to the NVP, 328,713 (8.4%) went to the BA. Approximately 52,113 (1.3%) went to other parties and 20,044 votes were blank or invalid.

For the General Council, the DAP and NVP won a plurality of seats, with virtually no change from the 2017 result. The DAP returned 59 seats, a loss of one seat which was lost to the BA. The NVP won 45 seats, no change from 2017. The BA increased its seats to four.

For the Provincial Council, six seats were won by the DAP, four by the NVP, and two by the BA. This represented no change from the 2017 result.

Mahaika
Mahaika is Nuvania's least populous province with an estimated population of 2.26 million people. It is represented in the General Council by 18 seats. Mahaika is a sparsely populated province although contains two of the three largest cities on Nuvania's south coast; Philipsbaai and Mullersbaai. Historically an NVP dominant province, the earlier provincial elections saw a surprise swing towards the DAP which was also reflected in the provisional general election result.

NEA provisional results show a total of 1,094,454 votes cast, or 78.7% of total registered voters in the province, a drop of 4.1% from 2017. Of these votes, 467,332 (42.7%) went to the DAP, 455,293 (41.6%) went to the NVP, 113,823 (10.4%) went to the NAB, and 47,062 (4.3%) went to the BA. Approximately 6,175 votes went to other parties, and 4,769 votes were blank or invalid.

For the General Council, the DAP significantly improved on its 2017 result, winning 10 of the 18 seats, an increase of four seats taken from the NVP. The NVP returned six seats, and the NAB saw no change in its result over 2017, winning two seats.

For the Provincial Council, the DAP and NVP won five seats each, the NVP losing two seats to the DAP. The NAB won two seats, no change over its 2017 result.

Pomeronia
Despite being Nuvania's largest province by physical size, Pomeronia is one of the smaller provinces with an estimated population of 3.03 million inhabitants. It is represented in the General Council by 24 seats. The NVP typically dominates the vote in Pomeronia, although the DAP has strongholds in the cities, particularly Constantia and the university city of Klip Klop. Allegations of voter intimidation marred the provincial elections earlier this year.

NEA provisional results show a total of 1,302,221 votes cast, or 77.6% of total registered voters, an increase of 3.1% over 2017. Of these votes, 641,995 (49.3%) went to the NVP, 516,982 (39.7%) went to the DAP, 125,013 (9.6%) to the NAB, and 15,394 to minor parties. Approximately 2,837 votes were blank or invalid.

For the General Council, the NVP and NAB improved their election results over 2017. The NVP gained three seats from the SDP to return 17 seats, and the NAB gained a seat from the DAP to return four seats. The DAP returned just three seats from Pomeronia, it's worst result in the province yet.

For the Provincial Council, the NVP retained its majority of seats with six seats, the NAB winning four seats, and the DAP returning its two seats. There was no change to any party over their 2017 result.

Rand
Rand has an estimated population of 3.53 million inhabitants and is represented by 27 seats in the General Council. Rand is considered the border between the liberal and conservative regions of Nuvania, with both the DAP and NVP doing well in the province.

NEA provisional results show a total of 1,645,258 votes cast, representing 80.1% of all registered voters, an increase of 3.4% over the 2017 general election. Of these votes cast, 659,748 (40.1%) went to the DAP, 651,522 (39.6%) went to the NVP, 208,948 (12.7%) went to the BA, and 97,070 (5.9%) went to the IPP. Approximately 24,800 votes went to other parties, and 3,170 votes were either blank or invalid.

For the General Council, the majority of the seats went to the DAP, who won 12, but lost one seat to the BA. The NVP gained two seats from the SDP and one from the NAB to win 10 seats. The BA won three seats.

For the Provincial Council, the DAP won five seats, the NVP four seats, and the BA three seats. There was no change to any party result over 2017.

Reactions
DAP leader Andrew Bohn said that he was "ecstatic" with the result and was looking forwards to entering into negotiations with both the leaders of the Citizen's Alliance and the Indigenous People's Party over the coming weeks to form a new government.
"I think it's fantastic that the Nuvanian people have placed their faith and trust into the DAP to lead them through these difficult months ahead," he said. "We're looking forwards to delivering on our promises of a fairer and more prosperous Nuvania." Bohn said that he was pleased with the results despite the modest showing of the DAP, having gained only three seats above what the party won in 2017.
"I don't think that our performance today is something to criticise," he said. "We've improved our results and we're in a position to form the next government."

NVP leader Philip Ackermann said that he wasn't disappointed with the results of his party, and expressed surprise at the gain of nine seats. However, he said that he was "expecting a worse result."
"Honestly, I'm pretty pleased with how our party performed," he said. "It shows that the NVP still has widespread public support among Nuvanians, and while this result did not go in the way we wanted, that's politics." He said he was very surprised at the loss of the SDP and wasn't expecting the NVP to pick up all five of the SDP's seats.
"That's not something we were really expecting to happen," he said. "However, we don't know how people will vote so there's always going to be surprises."

With the Citizen's Alliance now the third largest party in the lower house, BA leader Christopher Harris said that he was looking forwards to working with the DAP despite the two lacking a formal coalition agreement.
"We both agree on a lot of areas of policy so we're really looking forwards to bringing our ideas and policies to the negotiating table," he said. "The party has grown in terms of representation so we're expecting something good to come out of negotiations."

A new party to the Nuvanian political scene, the Indigenous People's Party surprised everyone by pushing out the DAP out of the Tiobato seat in southwest Etten to take their first seat in Parliament at their first contested election. Party leader David Buncata said he was disappointed he didn't win his own seat but said that the party's only MAK, Charlie Bingle, was "extremely excited" about being elected to the General Council.
"He was beside himself with excitement when the provisional result was announced," he said. "He has really been the key to success for the Nuvanian left and this election, and we're all excited for him."

Sotirian Democratic Party leader Johannes Erasmus said that the reduction of the party's votes by two thirds and the loss of all five of its seats in the General Council was "devastating", but said that the next four years would be time for the party to rebuild and progress.
"You have to take these things in your stride," he said. "That's the nature of politics." Erasmus did not want to comment on whether or not the SDP was being "punished" for supporting the non-confidence motion against former Chief Minister Robert Marten.

Analysis
Political analyst Samuel Hofmeyr said that the 2020 general election was an "interesting one" with the number of the surprises in the results. He said that while the result was what he was expecting in terms of the NVP losing, he said that the win was "not as convincing as polling indicated."
"If you look at polling as late as September, we were seeing the DAP on 40-45% support, so to come out of the election with 36% really shows either a massive discrepancy in polling numbers or the NVP being way more successful in holding onto its support base." He said that the DAP's traditional strongholds in northern Nuvania were "really surprising" in the way that they voted.
"When you look at the number of seats won by both main parties and the vote share, yes the DAP won the majority of seats and a majority of the vote from the northern provinces, but the party lost seats in every northern province and lost votes as well, these going to the BA and the IPP," he said. "This should really concern the party because those three provinces; Etten, Kanaän, and Rand are where the party really leans on for support, so to see the DAP reduced to a plurality of votes and seats with the NVP ought to give the DAP something to think about."

Hofmeyr said that among the other issues a potential new government had to deal with would be the different results between the General Council and the Provincial Council, something which hasn't happened since the late 1940's.
"Bohn's got to not only get Nuvania out of this recession and deal with the inevitable rise in poverty and inequality, but do so without the full control of Parliament," he said. "That's going to put a handbrake on the kinds of social and economic reforms Bohn's outlined during the campaign, and the right are definitely going to be happy about this."

Hofmeyr does not believe that Mahaika flipping this election is as surprising as has been portrayed in the media, stating that there were indications it would flip in the provincial elections, but also in the changing demographics of the province.
"Mahaika is still very much a highly urbanised province," he said. "But there's a lot of more liberal voters there now, it's experiencing solid population growth, including from overseas, and that's starting to change voting habits of locals. Philipsbaai was already consistently a DAP support base but that base has expanded now, and it will continue to do so."

With full results expected in January, Hofmeyr said that it would likely push the DAP and its potential coalition partners ahead, perhaps with some confidence other than a one seat majority.
"Special votes have always favoured more liberal parties, so it's likely the DAP and the left bloc will benefit from these votes."

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EC CONDEMNS UNILATERAL DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN REBEL-HELD TSABARAN REGIONS

Celebrations took place throughout rebel controlled territory.

Kesselbourg, Kesselbourg - Amid a declaration of independence by Irfanic rebels in Tsabara, Euclean governments have called on the international community to respect Tsabara’s sovereignty.

Rebel controlled regions declared independence, hoping to establish a new state known as the United Irfanic Republic of Hamada. It is a major escalation in the Tsabaran conflict, which has mostly been considered a low-intensity civil war.

With a breakaway state now declared, it is likely that the situation in Tsabara will escalate further.

The Supreme Committee for Governance and Resistance is the strongest rebel group in Tsabara, but it operates along several smaller groups. Al-Isbah, which has alleged ties to the Zorasani government, is another such armed militia that opposes the central Tsabaran government.

Euclean capitals have thrown their weight behind Nazim al'Qutayni and his internationally recognized government. al'Qutayni and his unity coalition slept last month’s elections, both strengthening his position and increasing unease among rebel groups.

The Euclean Commission has backed al'Qutayni since early this year, spurred by mounting pressure in the wake of the Yeruham attacks last December.

EC President Alexis Walker has recently stressed the importance of maintaining Tsabara’s territorial integrity, calling it a “matter of global concern”.

Alluding to Tsabara’s troubled history of sectarian violence, Walker reaffirmed the EC’s commitment to respecting the government recognized by the Community of Nations.

“The Tsabaran system is one crafted by the [Community of Nations], we must ensure that the [Community of Nations’] work is not undermined by rogue actors”.

A spokesman for EC Foreign Commissioner Vivien Vallette condemned the declaration of independence and restated the EC’s position.

“The [Euclean] Community recognizes the authority of only the Tsabaran government over the full extent of the country’s borders. No other group or group of actors have any legitimate authority” the spokesperson said.

EC member states have also been swift to condemn the declaration.

“You do not respond to losing free and fair elections by taking up arms and declaring your independence” said Sylvaine Lambert, the Gaullican foreign minister.

The Estmerish government went as far as to question Zorasan’s role in the declaration, alluding to the country’s alleged support for Irfanic rebel groups in Tsabara.

The issue of Tsabara is expected to dominate the upcoming Intergovernmental Economic Forum Summit, set to take place later this month.

by **Liecthenbourg** » Wed Dec 02, 2020 2:59 pm

Martynenko meets with leader of TSWI.
Martynenko: "Following the elections in Tsabara and the electoral success of both Qadir Jabbar and the TSWI, a 'new age' in leftist internationalism will be again."

Ihor Loboda (@LobodaIhor)
2nd December, 2020 | Misto Myru, Chistovodia

Leader of the TSWI, Qadir Jabbar and Chistovodian President Viktor Martynenko met for lunch at the famed 'L'Adunis' Hotel in Misto Myru.
Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift.

MISTO MYRU, CHISTOVODIA -

The elections held by acting-President Nazim al'Qutayni last month in November saw the largest returns for the Tsabaran Section of the Workers' International since the elections in the immediate succession of the fall of the Council Communist regime. President Martynenko had openly endorsed Qadir Jabbar, the leader of the TSWI, whilst simultaneously praising the government of Adunis for allowing Chistovodia to participate in the observation of its 'free and fair elections' alongside several countries and international organisations like the Euclean Community and the Community of Nations.

Because of the success of the TSWI, President Martynenko announced that there had arisen a "new age" in leftist resurgence around the world. He stressed during a meeting of the Presidium that the success signalled a "new wave of leftist internationalism" and it was the "moral and expected obligation of states like Chistovodia and Kirenia" to support the remnants of the leftist movements.

In this vein it was reported that Martynenko had invited Jabbar to Chistovodia to discuss the succeeding steps in his domestic developments in Tsabara. However, conversely, he also stressed to journalists and the Tsabaran ambassador that he had firmly told Jabbar to "commit to the Tsabaran democracy, or contribute to its demise".

A spokesman for the TSWI leader confirmed that he had "accepted the invitation with keen enthusiasm". Jabbar, who's father was killed by Zorasan during the Irvadistan War, has led the TSWI for much of his life and gained international predominance following a Kirenian piece published praising his efforts in fighting Al'Isbah. The TSWI has focused its efforts incredibly strongly in fighting the secessionist and terrorist movements in western Tsabara, whilst also campaigning for the grievances of these people to be heard. Ultimately, their grievances are rooted in economic inequality at the result of capitalism.

From the 27th of the 29th of November, Jabbar had visited Chistovodia on an official state visit. Both he and Martynenko described their initial meetings as "immensely positive and constructive". The TSWI leader described that Chistovodia was an "example to the world" and stressed that without the support of the workers around the world his movement would not be where it was today.

Martynenko and Jabbar's exact words are unknown but it is known that they discussed numerous events. These included the upcoming Baiqiao Conferenc, the ongoing 'Tsabaran Crisis' and the future of "international leftism".

Addressing the Presidium earlier today, President Martynenko was questioned vigorously by members of the General Congress. Congressmen and Congresswomen took turns questioning the President on the character and interests of the meeting; with Martynenko stressing that Jabbar is a "highly respectable, commendable and honourable man".

When questioned over the content of the meeting, Martynenko remained true to form and consistency. "It was a personal meeting," he said. "Undergone at my request. Mr. Jabbar is a member of the Workers' International; we have always met with the leaders of the International. He is no different. I have told him firmly and strongly that to support the Tsabaran Federal Government is in his and the world's interest."

Jabbar finished his visit by concluding with a tweet from Misto Myru's International Airport, thanking the country for its hospitality and appreciating the "commitment given to his people's plight."

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Election 2020: Leaders debate analysis
In a poll released following the debate, a majority of Alslanders say the debate did not change their minds on any of the candidates

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The Prime Minister came second in a poll following the debate Photo courtesy of me.

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In the first of two leaders debate between Alsland's 15 political party leaders which took place earlier tonight, the country has been left uninspired by all of the leaders. In a poll conducted following the debate a plurality of respondents said that none of the politicians had inspired them to vote for their party. The poll comes as a recent ANS poll has the Centre-Right National Bloc parties and the right wing parties on track for a majority in the House of Representatives.

The debate opened with introductory speeches by the candidates with a wide range of statements. The Prime Minister spoke first pledging wide ranging reforms including a drastic reduction in the country's national debt and increased funding for Policing and support for community policing policies. Elliott's party is on track to sweep Hamptonshire and Fawkhamshire in the House. Next came Ottila Möller. Möller's introductory speech focused on her goals for Alsland in 2030 including a solution to tackle the country's CO2 emissions by introducing a carbon tax.

The other candidates introductory statements passed without any incident until former Prime Minister and leader of the left-wing Workers Party Jabik Nieuwenhuis called the Prime Minister "The national disgrace" and "illiberal." Nieuwenhuis is in a battle for political survival as his party sinks in the polls with some estimates predicting the party may lose all of it's seats and Senate Seats in 2021. The leader of the UDU Klara Fabel stated her party's continued support for Alsland's withdrawal from the Euclozone stating that the country needed a change and control over it's own monetary policies. Fabel was widely ridiculed for her statements on the Euclean Community. In 2006 she was interviewed and said that at the time Prime Minister Nieuwenhuis was scared of taking any real action on the Euclean Community. Nieuwenhuis distanced himself from his party's euclosceptic wing stating that he supports increased Socialist Euclean integration.

The first question was on the subject of Foreign Policy and how the government would deal with any sudden influx of refugees and asylum seekers from Tsabara. The leader of the Green Socialists, Bene Feitsma, was up first and stated her support for the Alish government to accept any future refugees. Feitsma urged the other leaders not to turn their backs on the issues in the region. Prime Minister Elliott also announced her support for the Alish government to accept some refugees fleeing the Tsabara conflict but said her top priority would be supporting a peace plan in the region. Tristan Franck, the leader of the right-wing National Rally stated his opposition to the government accepting any large amounts of refugees and said the amount of immigrants to Alsland is "fine as it is.". Franck got into a heated dispute with Braalt Holtrop, the leader of the Alish Section of the Workers Internationale (ASAI) who called Franck a "bigot". Holtrop stated his belief in "if you want to come here and become an Alish citizen, the government should not be able to stop you.". Jochen Scheffler, Benjamin Schaumann's successor as leader of the Sotirian Union, threw his support behind the Prime Minister saying the country needed a sensible plan moving forward.

Ottila Möller said that the government shouldn't discourage immigration to Alsland and said "the country is in desperate need for new young and skilled immigrants to fill jobs left by retiring workers."

The topic then moved onto the legalisation of Cannabis and medical Marijuana which featured prominently in the Greens manifesto which was released on Thursday. Up first was Bene Feitsma. Feitsma was steadfast in her response, in a clip that has now went viral on Alish Twitter Feitsma made an impassioned speech upholding her belief that the Government should legalise recreational Cannabis and called it a disgrace than young Alslanders are being persecuted for possession of the banned drug for recreational uses. Feitsma was met with a wave of applause from the government and the leaders of the Centrist and left-leaning parties. The Prime Minister was next and responded that legalising cannabis could lead to a dangerous slide into the legalisation of other drugs.
"Where does it end?" she said. "Will it end when you can buy cocaine at your local shop?". Elliott was strongly against the approval of a referendum on the legalisation of Cannabis in 2019 which was supported by most parties. The bill was not selected for debate in the House and was withdrawn shortly after. The leader of The Centre, Catherine Fisher, said she supported a referendum on the issue and pledged that she will be pushing for a referendum in 2021 along with the upcoming Senate elections.

James Nye, the leader of the Socialist party, said that the Progressive Alliance will make the legalisation of Cannabis and Medical Marijuana one of it's top priorities if it wins the election. Nye was the most prominent Senator involved in the creation of the Cannabis Referendum bill and said he was deeply disappointed when it was withdrawn. Daniella Wright said the Democrats would be neutral on the issue saying there were more important matters that need to be taken care of. Ahto Malk said that it was time for the Federal government to follow Martiland in legalising the drug. Martiland's KPP dominated government legalised the drug in 2013, at the time Malk was still a member of Martiland's Provincial Assembly and spoke out in favour of the Drug's legalisation.

Jabik Nieuwenhuis said that the issue should be decided by the public and remained silent during the debate on the issue. Klara Fabel said a referendum was needed and that she supported the cause. Ullo Mand, the leader of the Centre-Right Justice Party said he was against the legalisation in 2013 and is against it now.

The topic then moved onto the ever present Euclean Community question. The first response came from Jolke Dekker, the leader of the Conservatives and a prominent Euclofederalist in Alsland. Dekker reiterated the need for increased Euclean cooperation and the expansion of the EC into neighbouring countries like Slirnia, Montecara and Geatland. Dekker in the past has made statements calling for a unified Euclean state. In a speech to the Conservative Party conference in 2014, Dekker called for "One Euclea" and said that the EC could learn from Alsland's federal system. Prime Minister Liliana Elliott said that the EC was needed in our daily lives and Alsland should work to maintain it's position in the EC. Tristan Franck called for Alsland to keep it's ties as it is and not proceed with future Euclean integration. "We are fine right now, we don't need to keep increasing our integration with Euclea. We must work with what we have." Klara Fabel, the most prominent Euclosceptic in the debate, criticised the EC's monetary policies and repeated her stance that Alsland should leave the Euclozone. Fabel has previously called for Alsland to withdraw from the EC in 2006 and 1990 although she said she has changed her views and supports Alsland's membership in the EC. Ottila Möller said she believed that Alsland's future is with the Euclean community. Alsland's population are overwhelmingly in favour of the Euclean Community with only 6% saying they would support Alsland withdrawing from the community in a poll in 2019.

The topic then moved onto the Economy with the current leader of the Opposition Ottila Möller being the first to respond. Möller said she is offering the Alish people a new way forward that works for everyone. In her statement Möller offered increased spending on Healthcare and Education and cuts to the Defence department. Möller also said that any increases in spending will be paid for by the top 1% of earners. Liliana Elliott was up next, she blasted the Progressive Alliance parties for their handling of the economy pre-recession. Despite not offering any concrete plan Elliott criticised ASAI and the Workers Party in particular for their role in the Government from 2005-2007. Her statement was met with loud shouting from Jabik Nieuwenhuis and Braalt Holtrop who called her a liar.

The final topic was Climate change and the candidates plans for it. Bene Feitsma was asked first and said that Alsland needed to be carbon neutral by 2035 and pledged to push environmental solutions at the next Euclean Community summit if she became PM. Her plans also include declaring a climate crisis and allowing more funding to the energy department to innovate in the green energy sector. Jochen Scheffler said the National Bloc would pursue workable solutions to climate change including working with energy businesses to build more windmills. James Nye said that the Progressive Alliance would work with the greens and the people of Alsland to fight climate change and would pursue a route of urging the EC to take climate change more seriously. Klara Fabel whilst saying that climate change was a big problem, it shouldn't be fixed with putting the country in even more debt. Catherine Fisher said that The Centre party would make solving climate change a goal if it enters government on December 12th.

The leaders final statements went by without a problem although tensions were still running high from the political insults that were thrown at the leaders. The leaders shook hands and in the case of Nieuwenhuis to Elliott exchanged glares at each other before leaving the stage. In a poll conducted by ANS following the debate, viewers said that Bene Feitsma had been the most convincing candidate by far, Prime Minister Elliott came in second followed by Ottila Möller. A plurality of voters said they would not be voting/are undecided.

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In a bipartisan effort Gaullica's Senate votes to authorise military action within ECDTO's efforts in the Tsabaran Crisis.
As per Gaullica's Constitution, and at the request of the ECDTO, the Première Chambre has sanctioned "multilateral action".

Moïse Baillieu
December 8th, 2020|Verlois, Gaullica

The Premier presided over the historic vote.
Image courtesy of Serge Wolkner.

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At the request of the Euclean Common Defence Treaty Organisation and the Tsabaran Government, Gaullica's Première Chambre voted on whether or not the nation should permit military action in the ongoing Tsabaran Crisis. The vote, in line with Gaullica's constitutional requirement for multilateral military action, successfully saw a bipartisan effort into sanctioning Gaullica to undergo military action within the current conflict within Tsabara. Calls for the motion to be put to the senate increased with the rebels' declaration of independence following the Tsabaran elections that saw Nazim al'Qutayni and his party sweep to victory in the executive and the legislative. They intensified further with the announcement of offensives against government territory.

The specifics of what entails "military action" has been criticised by those who opposed the bill in the Chambre. With ECDTO not having finalised a concrete plan yet, much of the opposition stemmed that there are currently no ongoing "multilateral actions". The Deputy Premier argued fiercely that "this is a half-cocked plan" that "seriously jeopardises the integrity of Gaullica's constitution".

Whilst it is true to note that is currently not concrete ECDTO plan as to what the multilateral action would entail; ECDTO's current indecision has squarely rested on "awaiting for Gaullica's legislature to permit or deny its involvement" according to the Secretary-General of the organisation.

Estmerish Premier Reginald Wilton-Smyth said of the delay in activity: "we await on Gaullica; whether she participates or not we need to know and know as fast as possible."

The Weranic Chancellor, Otto von Hößlin, said of the vote that he "was confident that the Senate would make the right, moral, decision."

The motion was presented to the cabinet by President Monique Degar-Abdulrashid. Traditionally done since the advent of the constitution and its amendments that sorted Gaullica's military situation in the 1950s and 60s, Degar-Abdulrashid arrived to the Première Chambre and stood in the space before the Premier's podium. Turning to the delegates she informed of them the request of the Euclean Common Defence Treaty Organisation.

"It is with heavy heart that a President must ask her nation to decide on something this momentous," the President declared to the assembled Senators. "To ask each and every one of you to decide what course of action is right. But what I can tell you is that this request has been made of us in accordance with the safeguards and requirements of the constitution. Each time this request has been made, Gaullica has answered. It is our moral obligation. We stressed in our election campaign of the necessity of dialogue, humanitarian aid and support for the democratic institutions of the Transtsabaran Federation. Yet, unfortunately, that time is passed. I hope that the assembled Senators can see that, and that it is time for Gaullica to take a more proactive approach in assisting a democratically elected regime. In that end, I am putting forward the motion to activate the constitution's military 'multilateral action' clause. "

At that Premier Turzyna called for a vote on the presented motion. It passed with 403 votes in favour, facing 221 against and 7 abstentions. Of those, the entirety of Les Verts, the SGIO, the UL and the GR voted against the motion. The PSD faced a defection of 87 members. The remaining 149 members of the PSD and essentially all members of the remaining parties voted in favour of the motion.

The argument of unconstitutionality was particularly strong against the motion. Members of the governing coalition, the PSD and Les Verts, were critical that this constituted a "constitutional permission". Whilst not criticising the president directly, the attitude amongst the defectors could be surmised as: "the absence of an existing task-force, that was common in previous instances of the motion being called, was not present".

Boniface Lahaye, the independent Minister of Defence, regarded the arguments against its unconstitutionality as "utter nonsense".

An iconic movement of the day came from when Denis Devillers, an iconic figure of the PSD left, remarked that the ECDTO's "insistence on putting the ball in Gaullica's court [was] coercion". Today marked the first time in this government's history were more members of the governing coalition voted against a government put forward motion than in favour.

As of now it is unsure what is explicitly going to be done about Gaullica's involvement and many are expecting a return to the Chambre if there are suspicions of an escalation of what may be warranted. Ultimately, the passing of the motion is currently entirely symbolic. The President has stressed that she would fight "all efforts to get Gaullicans on the ground", and brought reference back to one of her remarks early in her campaign: "we are not marching through Adunis".

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by **The Kingdom of Glitter** » Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:14 am

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SANCTIONS AGAINST TSABARAN REBEL BACKERS EXPECTED SHORTLY AS EC AMPS UP SUPPORT FOR TSABARAN GOVERNMENT

Sanctions are being prepared, per Foreign Commissioner Vallette.

Kesselbourg, Kesselbourg - The Euclean Community has indicated it will pursue sanctions against any government, individual, or other entity that is providing financial support to rebel groups in Tsabara. EC Commissioner for Foreign and Global Affairs Vivien Vallette said a package of sanctions is underway at a press conference after a meeting of the Euclean Council’s foreign policy working group.

A source from the delegation of one of the working groups’ member states said that the body was working on identifying financial backers of the United Irfanic Republic of Hamada. The source said that some 20 to 30 individuals or groups could be included in sanctions, which are expected sometime in the next two weeks.

Irfanic rebels in Tsabara have launched an offensive against the internationally recognized government after issuing a unilateral declaration of independence last week. The move has been condemned by Euclean governments and the greater international community.

“We are facing a humanitarian crisis, perhaps the greatest of our time. The [Euclean] Community will not sit idly by while bad actors undermine peace, incite violence, and cause humanitarian catastrophe” Vallette told reporters after meeting with the working group.

“Those who are responsible for funding terror and working to usurp the international order will be swiftly identified and face consequences”.

One source close to the Council’s working group indicated that many of those who end up on the blacklist are likely to be Zorasani.

“We know where support for these terrorists mostly comes from, and it will be of no surprise” the source said.

Zorasan’s role in Tsabara has long been criticized by Euclean governments, particularly by Estmere.

The Estmerish government has recently alleged Zorasan had a role in the declaration of independence by the Supreme Committee for Governance and Resistance. The rebel group is closely associated with elements of the Zorasani military. Other groups, such as Al-Isbah, are also suspected to have ties with the Zorasani military.

It is possible that any EC sanctions could target Zorasani military officials or units that are found to be active in Tsabara.

In recent weeks, the EC is amping up its support for the internationally recognized Tsabaran government. Support has intensified after President Nazim al'Qutayni and his unity coalition swept last month’s elections, providing him with a democratic mandate to lead the country.

A spokesperson for Euclean President Alexis Walker has confirmed she has recently spoken to Ekaterine Beruchashvili, the Secretary-General of the Community of Nations, about the situation in Tsabara.

“Madame Walker had a productive conversation with the Secretary-General regarding the ongoing situation in Tsabara. The two discussed the importance of reaffirming the Community of Nation’s commitments to its previous actions in Tsabara in the interest of restoring peace and social harmony”.

Walker is also said to be supportive of sanctions against those backing rebel groups in Tsabara, according to sources familiar with her thinking.

The EC has already instituted several packages of sanctions against individuals and groups in Tsabara, but have not yet put any in place on foreign entities involved in the Tsabaran Crisis.

by **Liecthenbourg** » Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:25 am

Federal Minister Galopin resigns over "unconstitutional motion".
A member of his party's left wing, Galopin's departure deals a blow to the Presidency of Monique Degar-Abdulrashid, but it seems the rest of the cabinet is behind her.

Moïse Baillieu
December 9th, 2020|Verlois, Gaullica

Abeau Galopin, who was appointed by Vallette to serve over one of the most important economic positions in the cabinet, resigned over yesterday's motion.
Image courtesy of Serge Wolkner.

Verlois, Gaullica

Abeau Galopin, the Federal Minister of Economy, Industry and the Digital Sector, announced his resignation today to reporters. Suspicions over his position in the cabinet were in the air yesterday, after he openly decried the decision to pass Gaullica's "multilateral action" motion in the Senate. These were furthered by his leaving of the Senate earlier than anticipated, missing the key cabinet meeting that would be discussing the situation.

A key member of the left-wing of the PSD, Galopin's decision to leave has the potential to cause a potent rift within the party.

At a press conference, Galopin confirmed his decision to resign his position was over "irreconcilable differences with the cabinet and the constitutionality of the actions taken". He stressed that he wished the "government would present the motion to undo the decision". When asked whether or not he believed there was a maliciousness behind the legislature's passing of the motion, he, however, disagreed: "I think it is unconstitutional and it is a genuine mistake, I do not think that the president is willingly and consciously advocating for a subversion of the constitution. But I think it is an unconstitutional action and the insistence to continue this path, that we pushed the motion forward at the request of the Euclean Common Defence Treaty Organisation, is too much for me."

However, if anyone was expecting an irreconcilable rift between the PSD and Les Verts, it certainly has not materialised yet. At a succeeding press conference, the President wished Mr Galopin well and thanked him for "an extraordinary commitment to the well-being of the citizens of Gaullica in the goal of a fairer, more just economy." She would say that "for generations to come, people will continue to benefit over the Negative Income Tax he helped create." However, it seems that the President was expecting this scenario and when asked if she had a replacement lined up; she responded that she would be confirming Mr. Galopin's replacement later.

Current estimates are that the new Minister for the Economy, Industry and Digital Infrastructure will be a member of Les Verts. It has been confirmed to Le Monde by trustworthy sources within the government that Les Verts are content with this trade and it has been done to alleviate concerns over a potential fracture within the coalition. The current front runners for the position are speculated to be Jules Barnier or Colette Lucy, both highly respected members of the green party.

Speculation over the need for the government to offer concessions to their coalition partners was also confirmed in the senate today, where Premier Turzyna subtly indicated that there would be incoming support for the 'Green Zones' that the Deputy Premier was very interested in seeing passed.

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by **The Holy Dominion of Inesea** » Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:57 pm

by **Volarea** » Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:21 pm

Election 2020: Campaigning enters the final stretch
A recent poll by ANS finds that the National Bloc are on course to potentially win a majority in the House of Representatives

Clifford Baines (@BainesClifford)
December 9, 2020 | Yndyk

The PM's centre-right National Bloc is still leading in the polls 3 days before the election Photo courtesy of Notme.

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Temperatures across the country hit their coldest this year as the candidates for Prime Minister and the House of Representatives ramp up their campaigns with only 3 days until Election Day. Currently the National Bloc are leading in the polls and throughout the campaign have looked like they were on the verge of creating history becoming the first of Alsland's "bloc's" to win an overall majority since 2000 when Bonne Zijlstra won a majority of two and 1990 when the Progressive Alliance won in a landslide.

Campaigning began early for the Prime Minister as she travelled from Yndyk to her hometown of Ilfracombe where she met with local voters in the area. The Prime Minister is seeking to maintain her party's grip on Hamptonshire and Fawkhamshire, both formerly left-leaning provinces have swung to the right following the 2005 General Election. Elliott is seen as popular amongst members of Alsland's Estmerish community, in the aftermath of the recent debate in the two provinces, Elliott's approval ratings rose over Senator Jame Nye who is leading the left-wing Socialist Party against her. Nye had a poor performance in the debate failing to deliver a clear message and was on the defensive as the Green's surged in approval.

Elliott's SDF party is currently experiencing an unprecedented lead in the two provinces with some reports suggesting that the party may win a majority of voters in the provinces in an unprecedented regional landslide. A reason her party is doing so well is the economic recovery from the Great Recession which hit the provinces hard. The National economy has been recovering steadily since the biggest economic disaster in the country since the Great War. The Socialist Party, despite being the largest party in the House from 2010 to 2015 and overseeing much of the country's economic recovery are at a historic low in the polls and with only 3 days until the election it seems unlikely their fortunes will improve.

In Garz and Zittau, the two provinces home to Alsland's Weranian community. The Leader of the Opposition Ottila Möller has been polling high as the centre-right Sotirian Union fails to provide a clear platform following the departure of Benjamin Schaumann due to health reasons. Schaumann is standing down this election and has said he will avoid politics. His decision was criticised by the party's new leader Jochen Scheffler although Scheffler apologised after outrage on Chirper. Möller's centre-left Social Democratic Alliance party is leading the Sotirian Union in the region as voters are expected to swing towards the left in a region that has traditionally been dominated by the National Bloc.

Möller's campaigning started in Glauchau's suburbs as she went door-to-door with members of her party and the media to encourage voter support for her party. Her campaign is focusing on voter dissatisfaction with the ruling National Bloc and their perceived instability. The country has had 4 Prime Ministers since the Departure of Jonathan Fraser. If Möller wins Saturday's election it will be the first Social Democratic Alliance headed government since Adalbrecht Brötzmann from 1990-2000. Brötzmann has been active on the campaign trail, visiting Werdau on Tuesday however it remains to be seen if Möller's Progressive policies can win over largely Centre-Right voters, if the polls are to be believed it is fairly likely that her party is on course to win a majority of seats from two provinces.

In Alsland's largest province, Delland, a different political campaign is shaping up. The Centre-Right Conservative Party are seeking to retain their slim majority. The Party have done well on the national level but have struggled on the Provincial level, their party in the 2019 Provincial Election suffered a humiliating defeat to the Social Democrats in Delland led by former Union leader Addik Kuiken. Kuiken and his Conservative counterpart Jolke Dekker have been close this election although polls throughout the short campaign have shown Dekker with a slim lead throughout. Perhaps more worryingly for Kuiken and the SDyD is Wottested, Alsland's second city. Recent polling data from the province shows that the Conservative Party has a significant lead over the Centre-left party. Wottested has not elected a majority Conservative-Delegation since 1985 when Ygram Hoeksma who was the city's former Mayor had a narrow lead over the SDyD with one more seat than them. However the city's suburbs are driving a shift to the right and turnout amongst the left-leaning city centre population is expected to hit record lows.

In Yndyk the SDyD aren't facing any serious competition from the Conservative Party who only have three seats from the province, whilst not an insignificant amount, it is unlikely they will be able to win any more seats from the city. However the SDyD have been paying attention to another threat, the Green Socialists. Bene Feitsma, an Yndyk Representative is leading a surge in support for the party. Feitsma came out ontop following last week's leaders debate and her party has saw a significant rise in the polls from dissatisfied Progressive Alliance voters. The Greens are currently polling in second place in the city, despite being about 8% below the SDyD the party is confident they will deliver an electoral surprise and potentially deal a death-blow to the opposition.

In the much neglected province of Martiland, the Kirenian People's Party, a member of the Progressive Alliance. Is seeking to regain support following their electoral disaster in 2015. Whilst they retained their majority in the province, they lost many of their seats. Their leader, Minister-President Ahto Malk has been campaigning throughout the Province as the party hopes they will regain support. The KPP have not lost their plurality or majority in Martiland's house delegation, provincial assembly, senate delegation or any Minister-President election since 1975 when they were defeated in a narrow race in the Minister-President elections by the Justice Party. The Justice Party is Martiland's other major party. It was founded by members of the KPP's right wing as the party moved towards the left in the 60s. Since 2008 it has been led by Senator Ullo Mand, the grandson of Alsland's wartime PM Villem Mand. The Justice Party have not had any representation in the house since 2005 but have had an influential voice in the Senate. The party isn't expected to make any major gains although it is projected to win a seat in Martiland.

On a national scale, the Libertarian and Euclosceptic United Democratic Union are hitting historic lows in their support. The UDU, led by former Bank Manager
and current senator from Klara Fabel, were polling at less than 2% in ANS' most recent opinion poll and they are expected to lose all of their House seats for the first time since 1990. A reason for their collapse in support is Fabel's leadership. Historically the party's support has came from Middle-Class voters although Fabel has isolated them and is seen as Elitist by many. Her criticism of the Euclean Community has also isolated many of their supporters, she is the only major party leader in Alsland that has advocated for Alsland to withdraw from the EC, despite moderating her position she remains the most Anti-EC politician in a country where the idea Euclofederalism is popular. Fabel has said she will not quit whatever the result and will remain as party leader despite opposition from her fellow UDU senators.

Another important note is the rise of the Green Socialists. With Climate Change being a subject that has became increasingly worried about, many youth voters are switching their support to the party as an alternative to the Progressive Alliance. Bene Feitsma, the party's leader, is currently the youngest leader of a major political party in Alsland and the country's youngest current sitting senator at age 32. Feitsma is a skilled debater as shown when she came out on. top of the National Leaders debate and the Delland, Wottested and Yndyk leaders debate on Monday. The party are polling at a historic high and are seemingly on track to experience their largest victory in their party's history.

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by **Kisinger** » Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:12 pm

LEADER OF IFN KILLED
THE LEADER OF THE TERRORIST ORGANISATION IFRANIC BROTHERHOOD OF NISE WAS KILLED EARLIER TODAY IN A JOINT OPERATION BETWEEN THE NISERAN ARMY AND ESTMERISH SPECIAL FORCES

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Terror Cell operating in Southern Nise
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MADINAT - Today in a written press release, the Niseran Government announced that they have killed the terrorist leader, Bandar el-Naderi in a joint attack with Estmere on the terrorist leader’s compound early this morning.

The joint strike force that led the attack was composed of the Niseran Special Operations Task Force and the Estmerish 1st Independent Company. This joint strike force, from our sources within the Niseran Department of Defense, had been preparing for the attack for the last several months after the terrorist leader’s location had been revealed.

Bandar el-Naderi has been considered one of the most dangerous men in Nise, orchestrating several terrorist attacks throughout the nation and having actively organized and carried out a low level insurgency for the last decade. Born in Madinat sometime in the 1980s, during the leadership of Shaheed al-Awan leading up to the civil war in 2005 he was a university student before becoming radicalized during the civil war itself rising up to be a prominent leader of the Ifranic Brotherhood. Following the death of Umar al-Nour in a similar raid at the conclusion of the Niseran civil war he rose to become the de facto leader of the Ifranic Brotherhood.

The raid itself was conducted over the course of several hours in the early morning hours utilizing a combination of ground vehicles and helicopters as well as the use of drones during the operation.

The raid started at approximately at 0200 with a combination of both kamikaze drones and fire from mortars for approximately thirty minutes before several technicals carrying both the Niserans and Estmerish special operaterations groups stormed the compound neutralizing any other targets left and killing and confirming the death of Bandar el-Naderi.

The raid was announced at 0900 this morning after the raid had concluded and further details were released sporadically throughout the day as more and more information could be confirmed about the raid.

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by **Union of Akoren** » Thu Dec 10, 2020 5:52 am

IRFANIC LIBERATION AND RESISTANCE FORCES SHOOT DOWN ESTMERISH WARPLANE
ILR surface-to-air missile successfully downs one of the invader's warplanes, scoring a major victory for all Hamada.
Sidi Amar, 10 December 2020

Stills of the video footage showing the downing of the invader's plane.

Forces of the Irfanic Liberation and Resistance have struck a blow against the Euclean invader, Estmere after one of their warplanes was shot down. Video footage and images show the warplane being struck with a missile before plummeting to the ground.

The warplane of the Estmerish Air Force was shot down by a surface to air missile as it bombed ILR forces west of Al-Qasr. The aircraft had dropped several bombs before it was struck by the missile which was launched by soldiers of the ILR. The aircraft according to video footage continued along its path burning, before it began to break apart and then dive into the ground. One pilot was seen to eject and parachute down as the plane began to break apart.

An ILR spokesman told Al-Muquwamma TV, “our brave forces have struck down a warplane of the invaders. Our missile blew apart the warplane, sending it crashing into our blessed soil. I can confirm that we have captured one pilot and have begun the process of interrogating him. This a day of celebration for all Hamada, for we have sent a message to the Euclean invaders, we can defend ourselves and we can swipe your precious planes from the skies.”

The ILR forces have seen increasing successes in defending innocents from the bloodthirsty warplanes of the puppet regime in Adunis. Two government warplanes were shot down last month, while a third was damaged and forced to return to base.

Sheik Faizan Salah, the head of the Supreme Committee for Governance and Resistance posted on social media, “we pray for God to strike from our skies, the warplanes that murder and butcher women and children and he has answered. His holy hand guided our missile and shattered a plane of the invaders. We pray he blessed us further and we also pray that our missiles find the black hearts of the invaders and their puppets where they least expect.”

The invaders and their puppets in Adunis have caused immense pain and loss to the innocents of Hamada. Only two days ago, the puppets in Adunis killed 24 civilians when they bombed a shoe factory. The SCGR has regularly promised to improve its capabilities in defending innocents and today, they honoured that promise.

The shootdown comes as ILR forces made great strides in Ain Yagout and Bedjene provinces, as the brave forces of Hamada advance to liberate the Ain Yagout oil fields and the great city of Qa’ah from the puppet regime. Desperate to parry the relentless force of the ILR, the puppet regime and the Euclean invaders turn ever more toward their cowardly air forces to bomb from the skies, with no regard for innocent life. But the increased air activity does not seem to have affected the ILR’s operations.

Last night, the ILR reported it had captured the town of Babishq from puppet forces. The town is located immediately west of Al-Qasr and opens the road for ILR forces to seize the Babishq Chemicals Factory and several smaller villages in the surrounding area.

The war is now entering a much dangerous phase after the Gaullican legislature passed a vote permitting the deployment of military forces to Tsabara. It came as a result of a request made by EDCTO, the alliance of former Euclean colonial powers. The SCGR has warned that “should any foreign soldier set foot within Tsabara or Hamada, in support of the puppet regime in Adunis, that soldier will not be distinguished from a soldier of the puppet regime.”

Supreme Commander of the ILR, General Muntasir Humadan was filmed visiting soldiers at an undisclosed location where he said, “be ready my sons because soon we may need to have Gaullica count its dead alongside their puppet. We are ready for them, if they wish to come here, we will be more than pleased to avenge the millions murdered at their hands during colonial times.”

How the Gaullican vote will effect the wider dynamic is not yet known, however, Zorasan’s parliament is to meet for an emergency session to discuss what it has called, a “gross escalation of the conflict.” The all-powerful Central Command Council is also expected to meet to discuss the Gaullican vote, importantly, the CCC has the final say on defence and foreign policy matters in Zorasan, and the body has long warned that Euclean forces in Tsabara would be seen as a serious “threat to the national security and stability of the Union and northern Coius.”

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Premier Laina Keomany on her acceptance speech early Saturday morning.

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Lavana held National Elections this past Friday. Citizens were able to cast their votes for the 700 Member Lavanan Council, the nation's Legislative body, and for the nation's 22 Provincial Governors. Lavanan voters were able to cast their vote for over 4,900 candidates in the 350 seats, with each seat electing two members to the Council for 2 year terms.

The election was hotly contested with polls showcasing slim majorities for the United People’s Party UPP, the leading party in Lavana since 1999 and the current party of the highly popular Premier Laina Keomany. Which has since taking the reigns of the Lavanan premiership in Feburary 2019 following the death of Premier Loe Vatthana, which held the premiership by a slim UPP lead over its main contender the Lavanan Socialist Party or LSP, the more Leftist traditional and usual rival to the UPP, although the two work together in the Major Leftist Coalition called the Red Sun Coalition which has held power in Lavana since its foundation. The LSP which had poised to overtake the UPP for the first time since 2010, discovered major upsets in largely LSP areas, with the UPP winning for the first time since 2010 a net gain in seats in the Lavanan Council.

The UPP which had received dwindling support in the countryside found itself with vast victories in the south of the country, the LSP stronghold, UPP victories throughout the nation came down to narrow margins with several seats in Ongoya being called late into the evening and into Saturday morning. The UPP emerged with a net gain of 19 seats, for a total of 220 seats assuring Laina’s continued premiership with many non traditional Red Sun parties such as the Green, and New Day Parties announcing their support and entry into a Laina Keomany lead coalition assuring sufficient support for another term of Keomany. The LSP emerged from one of its worst showings have a net 24 seats, losing many seats to other leftist parties specially regional parties such as the Great Crane Party in the city of Edrona where the LSP lost 5 out of 8 seats in the traditional majority LSP city. The Democracy League emerged victorious securing several seats including the only UPP lost seat in Pers, where the League was able to turn away traditionally Leftist seats primarily from the Workers Labour Union which suffered the greatest defeat in its history losing 18 out of 40 seats held in the previous election causing large scale resignations in the party. The Green Party cemented itself as the 4th largest party overtaking the Workers Labour Union, with its 35 seats, the Green Party which had suffered splinters within the party was reunited and had retaken their usual position as the 4th largest party in the country. The elections was highlighted by a grand total of 28 parties gaining at least one seat in the council, the largest amount ever in the council, the previous record being 21 in 2006.

Laina Keomany spoke positively of the results and invited a continued Red Sun Coalition. Laina has assured the support of some 18 parties in the council securing enough seats (564 out of the needed 350) to ensure her continued premiership, the Democratic Coalition the main opposition coalition has expressed support for Laina which has seen high approval ratings and vast popularity across all aspects of society. Laina is expected to be sworn in next Wednesday once the council seats for its first session and legitimazes the results and votes in a new Premier.

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by **Liecthenbourg** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:02 am

Several letters written by his Holiness have been leaked, Papal Secretary confirms.
Tatiana Grzybowska, the Papal Secretary, said an investigation was "immediately underway" to determine the cause of the leaks.

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12 December, 2020 AD | Tibernum, The Ecclesiastical States

Tatiana Grzybowska has served as Papal Secretary since 2015.
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Tibernum, The Ecclesiastical State -

Allegations that several of His Holiness' private correspondences to Catholic bishops in Etruria, Auratia and Gaullica have been confirmed as true by the Papal Secretary, Mother Superior Tatiana Grzybowska. The confirmation follows a day of no-comment on the original allegations, which were picked up by the Etrurian newspaper "Il Popolo".

His Holiness, Pope Joseph, described the leaks as "a deeply saddening state on the privacy of the Church as an institution. Many may now perceive it incorrectly as the Church attempting to shift public opinion or policy on political matters. That is not the case. We respect the decisions for the separation of Church and state in countless countries across the Earth."

Grzybowska confirmed to the assembled press at conference in Tibernum that "a full investigation into this leak" would be conducted by Tibernum's authorities and internal "security" but also said that they were "cooperating openly" with the Etrurian authorities. In reference to the letters themselves, Grzybowska said that they were confident that amongst those leaked have been a series of letters written by his Holiness to bishops in Auratia, Etruria and Gaullica - specifically in reference to the actions of the Etrurian government.

This would not be the first time His Holiness has clashed with President Carcaterra, the leader of Etruria's internationally controversial Tribune Movement. In 2018, the Pope and President clashed over Etruria's handling of student protests as well as what has been called a "normalisation" of racism against Etruria's minority ethnic groups.

According to Il Popolo, several of the letters to the bishops bring up the distanced relationship between Tibernum and Poveglia. Excerpts taken from the newspaper suggest a reignition of tensions between Church and State in Etruria. The Pope has written criticisms of the Tribune government, highlighting that whilst there are "ever-increasing strides in the compassion of the government in some doctrines of the faith, there are severe setbacks in others".

In a letter to the Archbishop of Cienflores, the Pope wrote that he was "impressed by the commitment the Tribunes have towards family values and their rejection of neoliberalism, of elitist capitalism, is refreshing for Etrurian politics." However, the same letter was marked with the statement that the Pope told the bishop that he "[can] not consciously be silent on the issues of this government: they are struggling internally with what it means to be Catholic; for on one hand the raise the poor, but then it becomes the "unacceptable" poor and not the poor of the Piraeans, Miruvians and non-Sotirian minorities; the "acceptably poor". This is a government that focuses on division. Mr Carcaterra may not be a racist, but this does not mean that there are elements of his party who are ready to pounce on every opportunity they can to be."

A letter to the Bishop of Solaris references this internal struggle again. "They champion an Etruria to be left behind for the next generation and it reminds us of the words of Psalm 145:4, but they then turn on the Earth that we are custodians over and poison it. Rolling back industrial regulations is not the way forward. I worry for the performance of President Carcaterra at the G20 Summit."

In his most scathing letter, addressed again to the Archbishop of Cienflores as well as the Bishop of Adunis, Pope Joseph is said to have written that: "This government in Etruria now rejects the vulnerable from Tsabara. Not an assimilation, not a cordoning off, but a rejection. To cast them back into the sea, across the perilous journey again, despite the commitments and pledges made by Poveglia. This is unquestionably, utterly, morally wrong. Do they ignore the words written in the scripture, that reminder of one's place in Exodus 22:21?"

Finally, most alarmingly those who are worried of increasing divisions within the Church, a letter addressed to Leandro Laezza the Etrurian Finance Minister has shed some light into the shifting attitudes within the Church. The line within a letter of pleasantries that caught most attention has been theorised to have now directly influenced the vote within the Veratian State Assembly. "We need not remind the Tribunes that they will find no stronger supporter for the commitments of the family than the Church. The family in which communion of God is found. Yet, we must remind many, that this does not extend into a dismissal of homosexuals. We do not accept a relegation of homosexual persons from society." Notably, this letter is said to have been signed not only by the Pope but by the the San Viatore Six.

With such a large variety of letters, showing praise but mostly criticism against a government that has praised the institutions of the Solarian Catholic Church, it is unknown currently how this will affect future Etrurian-Tibernum relations. What is known, however, is that the Pope and the President have been in communication as of this morning.

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