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Candidate Name: Sir Joseph William Amberton Biden Sr.
Home Nation: Kingdom of Reitzmag
Office(s) sought: Premier Commissioner
Incumbent? (Y/N): Y (Internal Affairs Commissioner)
Eurogroup Affiliation: Independent (EURO)
Biography:

Born: 16 July 1942 (age 79 years), Victoria City, Buckingham County, Reitzmag
National Party: Independent (formerly Liberal Democrat, Labour, and DUP)
Credentials:

Former Chief Secretary of the Royal Household Former King's Messenger Former Member of Parliament (2006-2018, 2 terms) Former Mayor of Victoria City (2003-2006, 1 term) Former Foreign Affairs Minister (2006-2012) Former Secretary for Foreign Communications (2000-2006)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree on International Relations, Hampton University Bachelor's Degree on International (European) Law, European College of Law Bachelor's Degree on Political Science, King William III College - Strathe University

RESULTS

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In the race for the Office of Premier Commissioner, Sofie ČIKAROVÁ (Czech Slavia) is hereby dutifully re-elected for additional term of four months. Congratulations Premier Commissioner ČIKAROVÁ, and commiserations to everyone else who ran a wonderful campaign.

In the race for the Office of Internal Affairs Commissioner, Joseph BIDEN (Reitzmag) is hereby dutifully elected for a term of four months. Congratulations to Commissioner Biden, and commiserations to everyone else who ran a wonderful campaign.

In the race for Office of Foriegn Affairs Commissioner, Pekka HAAVISTO (Mennrimiak) who ran unopposed is hereby elected for a term of eight months. Congratulations on your election Commissioner HAAVISTO.

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Europeans, first of all I would like to thank you for staying awake with us until the end of the debate, as well as for hearing our proposals and asking us some questions of your interest. I hope that, as a veteran candidate, I have been able to provide reasonable and interesting ideas and proposals for this common project that some wish to destroy and others won’t do a thing for.

Although some of these speeches we have heard so far might look tempting, even trustworthy, that is not their real purpose. One of them says the EPA is the representation of the demon and that states should “reign supreme with treaties”. The other, who has done barely something during a four months term, says we should “continue forward, a road of development, national sovereignty, co-operation, peace and equality”. She does not know the road doesn’t exist, because she has not done anything for this region, not even bothered to build an imaginary road.

As someone who knows what Commission is about, I want to send a very different message compared to those my opponents said. I want a better Europe, that has an active Commission and whoever wins this race, works hard for the union and its people. I want a Union that heads towards change, that is able to reach huge agreements about its Constitution, Climate Change or crucial acts that will change the future of the European Union.

Although, to achieve this, I need the help of many Europeans, like you. If you want a different Union, if you want your country to be heard in the whole of the region, if you want honesty, transparency and activity to be the principles of the next Premier Commissioner, then I promise you that I am your candidate.

Thanks.

Europeans, my vision is simple: it is one of independence, dignity, and justice for all. Where nations and peoples can be free of interference in their affairs by any actor; where they may go about their normal lives. A Union which encourages self-reliance, self-development, but also mutual aid; a Union of partners free and equal in respect and dignity. A decentralized Union, a democratic Union, where institutions are close to the nations and the people, where both can actively participate in them. A more flexible Union, as well, which adjusts to the conditions of the member-states, to their cultures, to their wildly different economies, rather than forcing on them one thing. A Union which is more specialized in its functions, instead of being broad and unaccountable. A Union which is a genuine community of independent and cooperating nations. A Union constructed in a methodical and pragmatic way, rather than through sudden bursts of ideology.

A democratic Union, a liberated Union.

This will take many years to accomplish; those who say that it can be done quickly are lying to you. However, I hope, more than anything else, to be able to lay the first gleaming stone in the construction of this new Union.

Nominations are now CLOSED. The European Commission candidates for the following offices are thus:

Premier Commissioner
Sofie Čikarová (PEL, Czech Slavia)
Harish Desai (ELSS, United Duchies)
Jean-Claude Juncker (EPA, Spain)
Ville Niinistö (Independent, Mennrimiak)
Kittichat Thongthang (Independent, Ruthund)

Internal Affairs Commissioner
Joseph Biden (Independent, Reitzmag)
Ilmaras Kalessed (PEL, Istkalen)
Sanna Marin (Independent, Mennrimiak)
Paul-Gabrielle Muzhare (EPA, Nofoaga)
Sebastian Piñera Echenique (Independent, Gania)
Margaret Thatcher (Independent, Brickston)
Kittichat Thongthang (Independent, Ruthund)

Foreign Affairs Commissioner
Pekka Haavisto (Independent, Mennrimiak)

Government of Gania
For the Office of Premier Commissioner
Jean-Claude JUNCKER (Spain)

For the Office of Internal Affairs Commissioner
1.Joe BIDEN
2. Piane DAGGOTT

GANIA PRESIDENCY
SECRETARY OF THE PRESIDENCY: ALVARO DELGADO

The EU should combat climate change as a single entity; but its actions should not be repressive. It should instead primarily focus on re-organizing the effort in the form of encouragement - allowing member-states to coordinate efforts regarding research into the transition and the necessary technology, as well as partnering with existing financial institutions as to allow for funding to those who are innovating, so to speak.

Not a single unit more will be taken; not a single regulation more will be forced upon the European people.

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Thanks for your question and the debate management Piyers. Now, concerning your question: it’s true I’m a veteran Commissioner and that the EPA has been in power many times, but look at what happened when it’s not: inactivity, no dialogue between the member states, nothing. Just an act which is useful for the European Union to act sometimes. But the broken Union hasn’t been created by the EPA or by me, because we have done many things to fix it, and some of them are working now and have been proved to be useful for every European citizen.

And now, I would like to address all the European citizens watching the debate tonight: Europeans, you are not alone, and you will never be alone again if I’m elected as Premier. When the debate started, I said Europe was playing its first survival round tonight, and now we have seen that with these 2 women, Europe will lose. The European Union needs to go back to the values we defend, to protect sovereignty, to evolve and adapt to the new times and challenges to come, to be solidary and empathic, to be a place where everybody wants to be.

It’s easy to sell promises which will make our Union worse, but I always say complex challenges need complex solutions. A Juncker Commission is hard-working, keen on helping every single citizen, no matter what they vote or what they think. Europe is a land of freedom, a land which everybody wants to protect. Together, if we’re united and we cooperate to fix our region, we will be able to enjoy a better Europe.

So, let’s bring the real European Union back, and let’s do it together. I’m Jean-Claude Juncker and I want to be the next EU Premier. Thanks and good night

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Candidate Name: Josephine Areai

Home Nation: Istkalen. I must disclose that the government of Istkalen, as well as all entities contained in the territory defined as Istkalen, condemns me in the harshest possible words, and is attempting to remove my citizenship, but cannot due to general confusion over how exactly I obtained it.

Office sought: Internal Affairs Commissioner

Incumbent: N

Eurogroup Affiliation: None

Biography: Ms. Areai was an important politician in the former country of Eastern Haane, and was responsible in temporarily stabilizing it during a period of emergency in which she gained certain additional powers, before fleeing to Bomballey, Copala City, due to unrest, where she would come into contact with an unrelated woman bearing her name, from which she would have to hide until recently. She would flee to Istkalen, alongside a small group of children and young adults, before disappearing and re-emerging with documents pertaining her citizenship, her name also in all legal records in Istkalen that would signify her possession of citizenship. No one knows how exactly she obtained her citizenship; presently, the state is working on attempting to revoke it as to expel her from the country so that she may stand trial for crimes against humanity in what remains of her home country; however, she has made use of it, using the safety it has provided her with as to become an accomplished author - her memoir, "The Voice of the People Rises," becoming a bestseller.

Colleagues ( @Alkharya @Duxburian-Union ),

As you will have seen, more than four member states have lodged a Sanction Request against the Federation of Istkalen, which, especially given the current situation there, appears to me both timely and necessary. The next stage in the Sanctioning process is a five-day Commission discussion on what sanctions package to introduce to the Council, if any. For this, I require your input. I propose a highly similar Sanctions package to the one proposed for the UNSR, explicitly excluding food and nutritional resources from Sanctions, as stressed by Sarah Gladwell.

My proposal is thus:

Economic Sanctions

Member states shall cease the export to and import from the Federation of Istkalen of the following materials:
Aluminium oxide; Antimony; Beryllium; Borates; Carbon fibre; Chlorosulfonated polyethylene; Chromium; Cobalt; Coking; Europium; Fluorspar; Gallium; Germanium; Indium; Lanthanum; Magnesite; Magnesium; Natural graphite; Niobium; Platinum group metals; Phosphate rock; Rare earth elements; Silicon metal; Tungsten Member states shall cease the export to and import from the Federation of Istkalen of any and all weaponry, ammunition, military-grade equipment, or any associated products or materials.

Diplomatic Sanctions

Member states are encouraged to suspend the extension of visas to any citizens of the Federation of Istkalen, except in the case of refugee applications. Member states are encouraged to suspend any remaining diplomatic representation of the Federation of Istkalen in their countries. Any further representation of the Federation of Istkalen in the European Union is hereby suspended.

Individual Sanctions

These sanctions apply to any and all government officials of the Federation of Istkalen, its former and future iterations, as well as breakaway governments or authorities forming from the same. These sanctions shall not apply to government officials from any interim government of the territory of the Federation of Istkalen formed by agreement between several member states or European authorities. All assets held by sanctioned individuals in member states shall be seized as soon as practicable. Monetary assets are to be held by the European Central Bank until further notice. Visas, travel permits, laissez-faires, or other state-issued documents, excepting refugee applications, shall not be extended to sanctioned individuals. If found in the territory of any member state, sanctioned individuals are to be arrested and questioned -- member states shall be free to try these individuals in accordance with their own customs.

I will close discussion on this Sanctions Package on 26th April, 9am BST

Premier Commissioner Dr Walter Cocx

Voting is over

Turnout was 17. The results are as follows:

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Congratulations to Premier Commissioner Cocx, Internal Affairs Commissioner Birdane, and Foreign Affairs Commissioner Mitchell!

Commiserations to Francois Le Berre, Peter Leeson, Edmund Winston, and Ronald Reagan.

I would like to finish this debate with a simple proposition moderation. We don't have to choose anti-reform or pro-reform. You have heard tonight our stances and I ask you today to vote for courage. Its easy to say I will repeal EACA its much harder to say I will reform it and make it work. Its easy to oppose the NDA but true courage is proposing a replacement if you disagree with it.

We also have Cocx who's tough stances could increase conflict with all due respect. We won't solve the UNSR conflict militarily , our sanctions are working slowly. I believe we need reform and we need to respect the nationstate listening to their concerns especially of those wanting to leave and then find a way to do more cooperation but with sovreignty and local implementation strategies.A glocal approach is vital in this, I do not think it is brave to merely pull back , finding a way to make more EU work with sovreignty is, supporting increasing funds for development is and supporting more joint projects is. We will not solve our challenges by pulling back on co-operation if we want to solve climate change, security and our infrastructure problems we need more joint standards , more cooperation while respecting sovreignty. If you want this vote Leeson vote for reform not rolling back of Europe."

Nominations have now closed. The candidates are thus:

Premier Commissioner
Walter COCX (Inimicus - independent)
Francois LE BERRE (Union of Syndicates - independent)
Peter LEESON (United Duchies - EPA)

Internal Affairs Commissioner
Münevver BIRDANE (Alkharya - independent)
Edmund Jasper WINSTON (Reitzmag - ELDR)

Foreign Affairs Commissioner
Jon Mitchell AM LIND (Duxburian Union - independent)
Ronald REAGAN (Leagio - independent)

Voting has concluded.

In total, there were 15 votes. Turnout was down by 11 since the last Commission election. The results are thus:

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In the third round of the Premier Commission election, Sofie Čikarová was eliminated as Dragan Trympov garnered more first preference votes,

Therefore Angela MERKEL is duly elected Premier Commissioner and Jean Claude JUNCKER is duly elected as Internal Affairs Commissioner, and commiserations to the other candidates.

The new Commission term will begin upon the election of the new ECoJ on September 19th, and will run until January 19th, 2021.

Like everyone here said, thank you for hosting the debate and providing very challenging questions, Stephanie.

People of Europe, in this election, there will be many questions that you will ask yourself as you cast your vote in the ballot. Many of these candidates will give you an answer to those questions, but there is one that i think that you need to also think about. Did you feel more economically stable now then you did four months? Do you feel that you have been treated as an equal citizen by the previous Premiership? Do you think that you think that your voice has been heard by the current premier, even if it is an unpopular voice? If the answer has been no, then i would ask you to vote for somebody that is willing to hear those voices.

A Kerstin Premiership will give realistic values to the people of Europe and provide an equal voice to all the nations of this community. Europe needs to have a leader that will listen to their wishes, their voices. The Premier Commissioner is supposed to represent the needs of all Europe, not the needs of the nations that voted for them. That is what makes a Premier Commissioner the best to this community of nations.

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First of all, I would like to thank Darriene for hosting the debate really good. Thank you for all your effort on organizing this debate.

Europeans, today you’ve been able to see who will lead Europe through the right path and who will sink us. While we have a candidate that has lied to you in this debate, I have always said the truth and I’ve put an effort to answer all the questions and every time it was needed. He didn’t, and now he is here, silent, with nothing to say. That’s not the Europe we need.

Then we have Mr. Oliver, who’s Dragan Trympov running mate and collaborated to murder a girl. He is trying to protect countries as the UNSR by saying that UDoHR shall only apply to EU citizens, he is willing to make immigration harder, because his running mate hates them and he wants to leaveyour nations aside if you are poor. This isn't the Europe that we want.

And the other candidate is Ms. Webber, which needed my mediation to control her own country. How will she manage the European Union if she couldn’t manage her own country? But moreover, I’m sure she would support the USNR as many other PEL members, which by the way, has UNSR members on it. But she is running as independent so we can vote her by indirectly voting the PEL. Intelligent move, but the Europeans aren’t silly. This isn't also the Europe that we need.

What does Europe need? It needs to be open-minded, equal, solidary, united, empathic and needs to get a good leader to take us through the right path. A new European Deal, equal Union where no one is left behind, protecting the future generations, creating new programmes to push forward tourism, protecting and regulating the European Waters by the creation of the EOWA, giving freedom to schools instead of making a unified standard curriculum, having a transparent Commission which does not give preference to certain countries and does not make illegal things.

Europe, we can make great things together, we just need to choose the right person to represent us, because despite being a candidate, I’m European too. These elections we need to leave populists like Trympov and Oliver aside, Communists that have done nothing for Europe aside and smoke sellers like Winston aside. The European Progressive Alliance is the only party to have proven it does great things in Europe. And together, we are making a better Europe. Working for the EU, for all the European countries, for democracy every day of my second term if I’m re-elected.

We are going to make this possible, together, with your votes. Good night.

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Candidate Name: Angela Merkel
Home Nation: Kingdom of Fremet
Office(s) sought: Premier Commissioner
Incumbent? (Y/N): N
Eurogroup Affiliation: EPA

Biography:
Born in 1955 in a fishing village in the suburbs of Nordhavn, Angela's father, the Commandant for Helmsdorf in the Staatspoliti, would be assassinated by Nicoleizian agents in 1963. Angela and her mother would then move to Fjellmark, where she lived with her mother until leaving for the Universitet i Trondheim in 1973. Angela would stay at the university until, in 1981, having earned a PhD in Theoretical Mathematics, she would go to work at the National Particle Physics Laboratory in Rhodenheim. Angela would go into politics at the dissolution of the Third Republic with her appointment as Deputy Minister of Science and Research in 1988. She would serve as Minister of Science and Research from 1992 to 1996, when she ran on the party list for the Liberal Democrats. Angela quickly became a rising star in the Fremetian Staatsrat, helping to push through legislation that would open Fremet's borders to the newly formed Nine Dominions of Icholasen. Angela would win the leadership of the Liberal Democrats in 2000, where she would lead the party to one of its most significant gains in its history. She would serve as Statsminister from 2000 to 2008 in Coalition with the Socialist Party (led by Erik Johansen) and formed a coalition government with Charles Michel, then head of the Venstre Party, from 2008 until 2012. Upon Charles' retirement from the Venstre in 2012, Merkel would lose the LD-Venstre coalition to Nikki Oleman, who served as Statsminister from 2012 to 2016 in coalition with the Venstre. Merkel would make a return to the Statsministership in 2016 with the Golden Coalition, a rekindled landmark agreement between the Liberal Democrat and Socialist Parties. Angela would retire from the Staatsrat in 2017 in order to address certain 'personal concerns', naming Ursula von der Leyen as her successor.

Since her retirement from the Statsministership, Angela has traveled promoting Fremet and participating in humanitarian efforts across the globe.

During her 13 year tenure as Statsminister of Fremet, Angela passed through a series of sweeping reforms that would strengthen Fremet's domestic and international position. She spearheaded the passage of legislation that would require businesses to pay a carbon tax on excess emissions in 2003, and greatly increased funding to the sciences and education in Fremet. Angela would go on to invest billions of Francs into numerous fields of scientific research, a policy still in place today. Angela is also credited with the reformation of the Fremetian education system, allowing for a more streamlined process of admission and aid to all students of merit.

As I see there are not any questions, this Press Conference has ended. Thank you for your assistance.