A Short Statement

I would like to make a short statement, now. My proposal is simple - of a Union that is decentralized, of a Union whose institutions are participated in both by nations and by people, of a Union which protects and respects sovereignty of all kinds - one which respects the many different cultures and economic courses of our countries.

I seek to allow all nations to become self-reliant; I stand against dependence in all its forms. I also, however, want to give workers this independence, this choice, by encouraging self-reliant development, auto-development - not by regulating, not by banning, but through encouragement. In particular, this will be done by encouraging, but not requiring, the direct involvement of workers in development.

I stand strongly against the rigidity of this Union as well. Its institutions are large, centralized, and unnecessary.; many of their functions may be given to national-level ministries, and they may be transformed into confederations, of a sort, which would behave in a more decentralized way and thus be more adaptable to the needs and situations in member-states, preventing the oppression that we have seen in which regulations have been imposed on the people, robbing them of work and dignity. This will also ensure the ability of both nations and people to directly participate in even the bureaucracy of this Union.

To defend the interests, dignity, and independence of all nations and workers - that is my aim.

Mr. Biden, I understand, claims to want to defend "sovereignty;" but to him, sovereignty seems to be merely the ability of nations to do whatever they want, up to and including dictating the policies of others. One of his major policy proposals, in fact, entails allowing one nation to dictate what is and is not patented in other countries. This would cause chaos in the extreme, and he justifies it all with his screams of "sovereignty, sovereignty, sovereignty!" He lives in a world of forms, a world of ideology rather than reality, and his policy shows this. He does not understand why people demand greater sovereignty - because it is genuinely affecting their livelihoods, their dignity - only that they are. He has always lived in an ivory tower; he has never been among the peasants, among the miners, among the many others of this Union who are threatened by globalization and internationalizing, homogeneizing policies - who have suffered, who will suffer, because of them, and who want them to end now, no matter the cost. He has not shared in their misery and their hopes; he has never called any of them friends, never called any of them family. He only hears the word sovereignty, he thinks, "oh, what a wonderful thing to take advantage of," and proceeds to talk about "sovereignty, sovereignty, sovereignty" mindlessly, hoping to trick the most miserable, the most vulnerablem, into voting for him. He is nothing more than a political hack.

Mr. Pinera Echineque speaks about human rights; and yes, these are important. However, the application of human rights has been opprsesive; it has denied people food and wages. For an ordinary person, a full stomach and a roof over one's head is more important than mere words. Yes, it is important to defend human rights; but in the context of the many cultures of our Union, and in a flexible way that ensures that all people remain prosperous and independent; that ensures that nations themselves remain independent and prosperous, with dignity. There has been little consideration of this, however, and that is extremely concerning. We must always prioritize the well-being of those in our Union over these words; must prioritize their independence, their dignity above words. Words mean little when, as I said, a person is starving.

I know nothing about Ms. Thatcher or Ms. Muzhare; this is concerning in itself. We should at the very least know what our candidates are standing for, no matter how odious it might be. We may again be left with an inactive, unaccountable Commission.

Ms. Marin has many points I agree with. We should not be campaigning for parties, nor for Eurogroups; we should not be campaigning based on ideology alone. I am not campaigning for a party, an ideology; I seek to defend only the interests of the people of our Union, of their many different nations and cultures, not any ideology; I have sought, in fact, to counter ideology in my campaign. I act based on the actually existing conditions, not based on any abstract concepts; based on the fact that many are suffering because of regulations, that many will suffer if centralizing policies continue to be enacted. However, while this is all good, I do not know who she intends to accomplish this. While seeing her elected may be a good thing for this Union, her lack of an actual platform is concerning.

Rally 6 - Inimicus

19th October 2021
Portus Inimici
Visiting via hologram North Diessen, United Duchies and Gania

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After a few days break, to rest after the debate and prepare the campaign's last days, Jean-Claude Juncker went back to the road and arrived to Inimicus, one of his last stops of the campaign. With the rally at Portus Inimici, there were just 2 rallies left: one in Reitzmag, that he would held in the capital city of the Eurasian country and the campaign closing one in the capital of the European Union, the Free City of Europolis. The polls now projected he is due to win the election, but he didn't want to believe anything until it became real, so he didn't give the polls many importance.

Juncker decided to arrive by train to Portus Inimici, using the rail connection from Telum after arriving in the Eurorail, one of his star projects. It worked well for him to take the train from Madrid, where he arrived from Luxembourg, where he lived. It was fast and comfortable enough to prepare a good rally. The news were spreading fast, and the attack in North Diessen did worry him, more did the Reutland separatists. Of course, that should be a topic to speak about, and even more important to make his stance clear after the Premier Commissioner released a statement. Every candidate was socially pressured and by thus, mandated, to make their stances clear so people knew who they could trust for the next four months. Hours later, the Spanish candidate arrived to where the rally would be held, and Grace Kelly by MIKA started to play as it marked the start of the rally.

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"Good evening Portus Inimici, as well as to our friends in North Diessen, the United Duchies and Gania! Thank you very much for coming to this rally, no matter if I am there in person or just as an hologram. It's a pleasure to be here today.

Just before we start, I would like to send my deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the cruel attacks in Het Goor, the capital city of North Diessen. As a candidate, as someone who loves your country, I want to tell you these hard times will end someday, and North Diessen will go back to what it was, a great, peaceful country. And we will speak about what is happening there later, as I cannot ignore what is happening and how the European Union shouldn't answer to this challenge to the sovereignty of a member state, and the same applies for any other territory in Europe defying their country's sovereignty by violent means. Violence is never the way to achieve your goals, and I want to send a message to those terrorists. I don't care if you come after me, if you try to kill me after what I am going to say, but you don't scare anybody, you will not get Europe's help to achieve your goals. Stop killing people and cease your attempts to make more damage to your country.

And why have I brought this topic up to start the rally? Well, you know that the current Premier Commissioner believes in national sovereignty, even she defended to stay away from the Copala City's affair, something I do agree with. During the debate, there was a question about the sovereingty boundaries each candidate had, and Sofie Čikarová answered the following: "the EU shouldn't concern itself with the internal affairs of its member states"; "the EU should also not aim to establish a unified foreign policy". Something many could agree with, I am sure some of you watching from the United Duchies for example could. But now, when North Diessen requests Inimican help to tackle this terrorists, something normal and that the EU, according to the Premier's own words, should respect, the Premier Commissioner changes her criteria and says: "I also call to any outside actors to refrain from conducting military operations in the region without prior consultation with the rest of the European Community and to immediately cease any ongoing military operations in the region that were not consulted with the rest of the European Community." For those that yet don't understand: Ms. Čikarová aims for a unified foreign policy and concerns itself with the internal affairs of its members. Is this really the European Commission we want? The one that hides the truth, does nothing for our region and contradicts itself? In my opinion, this is not what Europe deserves, nor do the Diessan people.

With that said, let's move on to the main topic of this rally. Today, we are going to speak about Chapter I of the European Progressive Alliance Election Manifesto, also known as Ms. Muzhare's and my agenda. And I am going to focus on the first section, which is called "Modernising Europe". There are 4 proposals on this section, and I am going to make an attempt to explain all of them as much as possible today, so the Inimicans, the Diessans, the Duchians and the Ganians can have some clear ideas about what I propose for them. Firstly, I propose to push forward a Constitutional reform by sections, negotiating and listening to everyone’s voices: European Councillors, leaders and citizens; something we do need. Let's be honest, Europe has a constitution that disengages many, the same happens with its structure. When you ask a Mennrimian about their opinion on the union, he is likely to answer this: "they focus too much on the continent and leave us apart". Why does that happen? Because we have had just a few Commissions that actually cared about what happened in the other side of the ocean. That is, ladies and gentlemen, a structural problem. But let's go a step further: if you ask a Duchian about their sovereignty, most of them believe the EU should have some sort of limit, a Spaniard says the EU works fine but needs minor changes. The truth is that the current European Constitution does not have a boundary and thus it legislates on everything. That's why I propose to set up an agreed, reasonable boundary in the Constitution, and such will be reformed by sections. Every section will mean a new negotiation, new brainstormings and opinion sharing, before taking the amendment to a discussion and then to the Council for its passing. And by the way, I am setting myself a goal: I aim to reform one section before the end of my term.

Some of you might be curious about what we are going to speak about in those talks about the European Constitution, and the answer is so simple you will not believe it: about everything. If the European Union wants to move forward, if we want to update ourselves, to imrpove the region we live in, to include those non-continental countries, we will then be unable to afford taboos. As a result, that means we will speak about how Europe works, and many countries will surely bring up their concerns: Inimicus, for example, will show concern about the budget, Reitzmag about piracy on the Caspian. And every single concern will be heard, considered and treated. If we want an united Europe, if we want a long-lasting Constitution, we will need to hear and respect everybody, along with reaching important agreements.

My third proposal is the perfect balance between sovereignty and integration by hearing member states’ governments. Before I get to explain this one, I want to make something clear: the EPA and myself stands for cooperation between member states as well as in supranational level decisions taken by the EU. But we need to make a difference between those areas we should let the European Union decide, like in Human Rights; and those that it should not touch, like a joint foreign policy or concerning with the internal affairs of its states unless they request it. And this also has a deep relation with the Constitutional reform we are proposing: sovereingty boundaries means more engagement with Europe. And finally, we will open the European Court of Justice’s reform debate. During this term, we have seen a very inactive, even inexistant European Court of Justice; and something needs to be done with it. The ECoJ needs new functions, but also to become active and effective. That is why, to my point of view, I consider we should open the debate and get a new ECoJ that works correctly.

And now, ladies anf gentlemen, we have reached the end of this rally, which has been very entertaining for me and also helpful. Today, I have been able to explain my proposals to change this Union and make it better than it is right now. But I need you to trust, and overall, to be aware of the challenges we will be facing for the next months. If we continue to have this kind of Commission, be sure we will not be able to succeed, not even to move forward. But if you vote for me, if you decide to believe in this humble and honest project, you won't be disillusioned. Soon, the polls will open, and I hope this time, we can get the European Union we deserve.

Thank you very much and good night!"

(The new European Progressive Alliance's anthem plays in the background at the end of the rally)

General Secretary Watanabe smiled "Alright. Well I'll let you take the floor then for the rest of your agenda."

Final Rally in Saint Dominico, Inquista

Councillor Karinn Lallana took to the podium first and introduced Sofie Čikarová.

"Hello, Saint Dominico! I am so excited to be with you all here today, speaking on behalf of our amazing guest of honour, who was last here only just four months ago. What started as a moment mere months ago, has now transformed into a movement.

Four months ago, Inquista took a chance. Our beautiful city took a chance on change, we took a chance on a new direction, and we took a chance on a Europe that would prioritise people, not profits. It was in that last election, that Inquistans finally decided to tear off the shackles of the bourgeoisie. It was a historic decision; one which was not only made by Inquistans, but by many of our fellow European comrades, which ultimately resulted in the European Union electing our very first PEL Commissioners to the European Commission. Now is our chance to keep this movement going, and ensuring that we re-elect those who are helping drive this change we all so desire.

Our great Premier Commissioner has had her work cut out for her. Years of previous Commission mismanagement, coupled with current political in-fighting, partisan attempts to block the Commission’s work, and misogynistic and relentless personal attacks, have all made governing the European Commission very challenging. Despite this, our Premier Commissioner has remained steadfast, focused, and unbothered, and she has successfully delivered on all her promises, and she has very diligently put the needs of the European people at the centre of all her work.
With a new European budget in hand, our Premier has put more money into critical European institutions which work for our health, our well-being, our arts and our culture, and less money into the hands of politicians and their political aides. It was a historic, people’s budget. Moreover, it put money into the Premier’s newly-created agency, the European Development Agency. The EDA will drive infrastructure growth across the Union, putting development at the forefront of the current Commission’s progressive agenda. The EDA has already proven itself as an immediate success, with the demands of projects currently requesting more money than what was ever expected!

Our glorious Premier knows that this progress is only just the beginning, and she would never dream of resting on her laurels. There is still so much to do, and so much more that needs to be achieved. Saint Dominico, it is more important than ever that we vote to secure the future of this people’s movement. It is important that we continue to carry out what we started. Inquista, please join me in welcoming and supporting our esteemed Premier Commissioner, Sofie Čikarová!”

After the introduction the Premier Commissioner Sofie Čikarová herself took to the podium and began her speech.

"Thank you for the introduction comrade Lallana and thanks to you, people of Inquista for once again welcoming me here in Saint Dominico. It has become our tradition to mark the ending of our campaign together here and I at first must send greetings to many places I have visited in the past but couldn't visit these elections warm greetings to Fremet, Ruthund, Pravoslaviya, Reitzmag but also to all other corners of our Union. For the first time I have not been among our comrades in Icholasen but let me assure you that my dedication to the people of Icholasen is as strong as ever!

As comrade Lallana stated we have begun our road towards a just Union. As I promised you four months ago we now finally have the ability to support all sensible projects across Europe, we have created tools to fight unemployment, environmental challenges and poverty. Now it is up to us to overcome these issues together and guarantee that these tools remain in the right hands and get used properly and to ensure that the people will be the one benefiting from them, instead of the few elites who are once again trying to grab onto power and seize it from the working people. It is also up to us to adopt other measures to protect the rights of a human being to work.

To achieve those goals we must maintain our Inclusive United Front that has triumphed over the oligarchs four months ago. We proved that if we fight together for our freedom and our rights, we will win. This United Front terrifies the elites for they know that as long as it exists the people will rule and for that reason they attempt to destroy it, but we must prove these elections that we stand firm as a wall and anybody who tries to lay divide us will end up smashing their heads against us! We won't let them divide us we have won in the past and we shall continue to win and keep the Commission red!

Dear brothers and sisters, this is the last time I come before you as a candidate. I hope this is not the last opportunity we have to see each other but regardless of the outcome of the elections I don't intend to run again any time in the future. But even then our work will not be done, as we continue on the road towards prosperity.

Simon I hope you are here today but even if you are not I am sending my greetings to you.

Thank you and for the last time as a candidate, goodbye. I hope we will see each other, under different circumstances, soon. I love you and stay proud of who you are!

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Attendee(s): Alvaro Delgado
Nation representing: Gania
**Attendee Role(s) (e.g. President, Monarch):**secretary of the presidency
**Attending what components (banquet, tour, historical tour)?**banquet, tour, historical tour
Special requests (incl. dietary):The secretar of state arrive by official plane, we request a security car and additional backguards

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Duxubarion Union Rally
Comes on to Things can only get better

Hello Duxburian Dominions
This election is a key choice for you, a choice in the type of leadership you want from the EU. The EPA are promising the world and promising big change in listening to the needs of Duxburian Dominions. All I can say is don't fall for it, they talk of respecting you as a nation yet despite everything their platform is more pro-integration, more pro-EU gaining powers than ever before , now openly talking about Frontex and other such projects, you only need to look through their manifesto to see their proposals are for the EU to do more not less as is needed.They phrase this as others calling for a "do nothing" EU. Well as Duchian and as a person who believes the nations are key to the EU and know their needs best I say good, bring on the do nothing council we cannot forever keep expanding powers of the commission and council over every aspect of our lives. This simply will not work as a concept , not every country can benefit from every piece of legislation.

On the other hand you have my vision of the EU one that actually respects you as a people and a nation. I would roll back the control on social issues as much as I can and reform the EU into a form all can live with including those who want more sovereignty, the nation should be in charge of the EU not the EU in charge of the nation as some would want it! A treaty based approach truly is the best for the Duxburian Dominions. My treaty based approach will stop you funding projects you do not benefit from as a nation and agencies you do not use, it will also give you the freedom you seek to develop your only policy and engage at a level you are comfortable with, why should you have your healthcare run by the EU as is the case now with one of the latest laws in the mental health act, that act is a prime example of something the Do-Gooder EU pushed despite it being far better dealt with at a national level as each nation has seperate challenges , what works in the Duchies will not work in the Duxubarian Dominions and that is a key benefit of a treaty based approach by doing talks on the big picture issues one can choose whether to sign and that gives a nation such as yourselves big power more power than one vote in the council which can easily be ignored and overruled by nations that want to overrule you by numbers. In short all nations big and small will need to be listened to in treaty negotiations not the case in a council vote on an issue. I would look with negotiating with nations to formally set powers for what the EU can and cannot make laws on in the council limiting it to consumer standards and protection, human rights and basic rights for groups and basically issues of European importance that are European wide such as the creation or regulation of European agencies. No more just adding a law on mental health or adding a law on transition therapy just because one feels like it issues like that should be national policies area! With me it will be that way, so if you want sovereignty , you want freedom and want to be listened to you need to vote Biden and I but mostly anyone but the EPA and Juncker who frankly is just a career politician anyway and when do they truly listen. We do not need those running the EU they are distant and far from the people! Do not fall for the same policies in a new emperors coat and shiny new glossy paint on the outside its the same old organisation wanting the same thing to subjugate the states. Today it will be just this little extra power , then tomorrow another until you have none at all , some may say this is fear mongering but this is telling you reality powers do not go overnight but instead are chipped away at one act at a time and its time to stand up to the EU central bullies and say No, No and No! Make your voice heard vote for me and Biden and you will be listened to and you will have a real say in the EU and how your nation is run will not ignore you like a certain party! This is the way the EU survives listening to members, letting them choose their involvement level and protecting their sovereignty through clear boundaries on the EU.

BREAKING: Viggo Treyson Drops Out of Maelir Race, Citing Low Polling Numbers, Endorses Anita Lenn

Viggo Treyson has officially called it quits after consistently trailing Anita Lenn and Alan Davey by significant margins in several major polls. His campaign has formally endorsed Lenn for Maelir and will be working with her to consolidate their policy platforms. This development is a blow to Davey, who is now expected to trail Lenn when the next set of polls are released. Davey and Lenn were locked in a statistical tie as of the latest polls. They will go head-to-head in a hotly anticipated debate before election day.

CAMPAIGN 2: JOINT RALLY WITH ELSS

St. Dominico, Inquista
October 13 2021
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For the first time, Joe will conduct a joint rally with another candidate. Ahead of time, he was briefed by his team on the focus of the rally. He then met with Harish Desai and talked for a few minutes before proceeding to the rally area where crowds have already gathered. St. Dominico's mix of classic and modern buildings gave Joe a very relaxing feeling before calling it "the exact definition of cultural development at its best".

As the cars where Joe is in arrive, they saw the crowds near the stage. And that moment, they knew that Inquista was not filled with eurofederalists as other eurosceptic candidates would think. BTS then came to the stage while dancing to the beat of their hit song "Dynamite". They quickly got dressed in their formal wear, RM came to the podium along with the other members to signal the start of the program.
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MC RM: "Good afternoon everyone! Thank you all for coming today on this small campaign here at the beautiful city of St. Dominico. I am RM...(all other members also introduce themselves)...and we are BTS."
MC Namjoon: "Before we proceed to the main event, let's give it up for our 형s (hyeongs/brothers) from Seventeen."

Seventeen then comes to the stage to perform "Don't wanna Cry (울고 싶지 않아)". The female audience shriek in excitement as the boys dance to the stage. Some of the audience then see BTS dancing to the song beside the stage. After the performance, it was time.

MC Jimin: "Thank you for such a performance 형s (hyeongs/brothers). And now, for the real deal. Everyone please join me in welcoming to the stage the one and only, Joe Biden!"

Joe comes to the stage and shakes the hands of the BTS members before proceeding to the podium to speak.

JB: "Good afternoon everyone! I'd like to thank BTS and Seventeen for coming with us for this campaign. And of course I'd like to thank everyone who came here for this rally. For this event, I'd like to focus on the situation in the Nicolezian Island, Copala City, and of course my non-forceful intervention principle. It had come to my attention that talks have begun to establish peace on the said area."

Joe sighs and the crowd laughs.

JB: "I sighed because thank god that progress has been made on this effort. And for this, I want to emphasize my full support to these talks. I would not force the commission to intervene in these talks unless it is really necessary or called by any of the parties of the talks. In addition, we have also been informed that there are further talks regarding Copala City between Reitzmag and Inquista. I also emphasize my full support on these talks, and guarantee no forceful intervention if I ever become Internal Affairs Commissioner. I respect the sovereignty of each country, and for it I also respect their right to conduct internal affairs. The EU must stop forcing itself to fit into what the member-states want. And if I win this upcoming European Elections, I guarantee that this malarkey would immediately end at the very first day of my term. But I can't do this without your help, so please vote for Joe Biden in the upcoming European Elections if you want no broken promises and real action. Thank you everyone!"

The audience then gives a round of applause while Joe drinks some water before speaking again.

JB: "And now, I'd like to call on my friend and fellow euroreformist. Let's give a big round of applause for Harish Desai!"

to be continued....

ARTICLE III: THE CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK

The Caribbean Central Bank will be the institution that performs the following tasks within the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern and the Republic of Nofoaga: Carrying out the monetary policy. Promoting payment transactions. The circulation of base money. Quality control on banknotes, including combating counterfeiting. The supervision of financial institutions. Both countries commit, as part of a common monetary policy under the Caribbean Central Bank, to use the same currency and to refrain from respectively the Boernes (the Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern) and the Central Caribbean Franc (Republic of Nofoaga) as legal tender. This currency, as mentioned in article III, section 2, will be: Caribbean Dollar. The Caribbean Dollar shall be the only legal tender in the Six Union of Gadalland and Aspern and the Republic of Nofoaga, unless otherwise decided by the Caribbean Central Bank.

ARTICLE IV: THE CARIBBEAN MARITIME SERVICE

The Caribbean Maritime Service will be responsible for: The rescue of sea vessels within Caribbean waters. The enforcement and protection of the Caribbean Customs Union. The control of the borders that make up the Caribbean Customs Union. Protection of legal free movement within the Caribbean Customs Union. Monitoring weather patterns throughout the Caribbean Customs Union. The Caribbean Maritime Service will have the power to enforce the above provisions by appropriate rule making. The Caribbean Maritime Service will be permitted, through joint means, to build tools necessary for the betterment of safe passage-making within Caribbean waters. The funding for the Caribbean Maritime Service will be agreed upon by joint means for the above functions as needed. A Time of Crisis may be enacted by the Caribbean Common Community Commission, which will enable certain emergency measures concerning the Caribbean Maritime Service’s ability to: Evacuate individuals from one area of the Customs Union to another. Limit the entry into the Customs Union of third-country affairs as needed.

ARTICLE VI: ASYLUM SEEKERS

The intake of refugees and asylum-seekers from foreign nations will be shared between Gadalland and Aspern and the Republic of Nofoaga. The method of hearing asylum cases will be common between the two nations. The quota for refugees will be set each quarter by the Caribbean Common Community Commission. The Caribbean Common Community Commission will create a list each quarter term of the states from which foreign citizens can apply for refuge in the Caribbean Customs Union.

ARTICLE VII: CLIMATE STANCE

The Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern and the Republic of Nofoaga commit to develop a concerted and ambitious plan to protect the environment within the Caribbean Customs Union and to safeguard it from intentional and accidental damage caused by man, coordinated and deployed by the Caribbean Common Community Commission. In this respect: The purchase from third countries of green electricity obtained from wind, water and solar energy. Scientific research into a sustainable energy transition. The protection and prevention of the population against natural disasters and the support provided for this in material and financial terms. The protection of maritime wildlife. The Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern and the Republic of Nofoaga speak with one voice, through the Caribbean Common Community Commission, close to the European Union and its institutions: The funds mobilized by the European Union and/or third countries to protect the climate and preserve the environment, as well as the related scientific research, belong to the Caribbean Common Community Commission. The Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern and the Republic of Nofoaga, and consequently the Caribbean Common Community Commission take particular account of social justice when rolling out the energy transition.

ARTICLE VIII: JOINT STATEMENTS

The Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern and the Republic of Nofoaga speak with one voice, through the Caribbean Common Community Commission for its powers conferred by the The Caribbean Community Accords 2021. The Caribbean Common Community Commission will have its own Office where notices, regulations, ordinances and common guidelines for the Caribbean Customs Union will be published.

ARTICLE IX: DUAL-APPLICATION LAWS

A dual-application law is: A law that formerly dictated a single country in the Customs Union that now applies to the Caribbean Accords as a whole. The following are dual-application laws at the founding of this document: Free Movement Act 2021. Rolling Sanctions Act 2021, except for Article I, for which an appropriate joint agency will be the alternative. Caribbean Central Bank Act 2021.

Signed on the 12th of October, 2021
Hemberdale, The Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern

For The Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern
Ms. Edutitalle Dina, president of The Six Unions of Gadalland and Aspern

For the Republic of Nofoaga
Mr. Jacques Salé, president of the Republic of Nofoaga

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The final count had finished and given us the final result. Out of 30,600,000 voters, the country has decided the following.
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DAY 1: REVIEW AT SEA

It was a beautiful saturday morning, everything had been prepared according to plan. All 31 Ships of the Royal Navy, Coastguard, and Naval Reserve Force are lined up in formation near the Maine Delta Extension of the port in HMF Brewnest. From a distance, the audience at the coast started hearing "Man the Rails!" from each ship signaling that the event is about to start. Sailors of each ship then fill the rails of their respective ships, dressed in their No. 1A Dress.
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sailors of HMS King William manning the rails

After a few minutes, the guests of honor arrive and board the HMC St. Raphael which took them near the ships. The royal anthem then plays while the HMC St. Raphael and the sovereign's escort HMS Birmington approach the fleet. The sovereign's ship and escort stop in between HMS Buckingham and HMS Gullicken and the king salutes as national anthem plays while saluting cannons from all ships fire simultaneously.
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PART 1: SOVEREIGN'S INSPECTION

Music Playing: Heart of Oak - March of the Royal Navy
After the national anthem, the music then changes to the Heart of Oak. Then, the sovereign's ship and escort steams between the bows of HMC Normandy and HMC Pomerania. All sailors of all ships then stand at attention as the king passes by.

The sovereign's ship and escort then starts to make their way down the aisle between the ships of the fleet to inspect them. As the king approaches near a pair, he utters "Gratulor nautae mei, tibi gratias agimus pro virtute tua" (I congratulate you my sailors, we thank you for your bravery). The sailors then respond loudly with "Vivat rex, salve rex" (Long Live the King, God Save the King).

Minutes later, the sovereign's ship and escort approaches the end of the fleet line. Both ships then turn around and return to a distance from the start of the line to wait as the second part begins.

PART 2A: SAILPAST OF THE FLEET

One by one, each ship pair accelerate passing by the sovereign's ship and escort. The order of the ships are as follows:

Port Starboard HMS Buckingham HMS Gullicken HMS Prestige HMS Indefagitable HMS Indomitable HMS Unity HMS Trafalgar HMS Oxford HMS Nelson HMS Mountbatten HMS Edington HMS Bravery HMS Wellington HMS Winsbrow HMS Devon HMS Surrey HMS Hanover HMS Liverpool HMS King William HMS Queen Victoria HMC Henry Potent HMC Julius Wagner HMC Oscar Peters HMC George Nimitz HMC Henry Quincy HMC Pomerania HMC Normandy HMC St. Michael HMC St. Gabriel HMC St. George PART 2B: FLYPAST

9x Tiger F.4 fighters pass by in a diamond formation followed by 5x Crimson FA.3 fighters in arrow formation and 5x Grasshopper GA.3 VTOL jets also in arrow formation. After the combat jets, a Buffalo AEW.5 with 2 DHC-5 Buffalo AWACS and cargo aircraft follow in formation. 10 NH90 Helicopters follow in a triangle formation, followed by 5 Guardian HC.1 helicopters in arrow formation with the flight leader towing the ensign of the Royal Navy.
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The Royal Air Force's Red Arrows then follow with an Orion P.5 maritime patrol aircraft to close the first day of the ceremony.
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PART 3: DAY 1 CLOSING

The Sovereign's ship and escort then proceed to the port to go home. The Royal Anthem "God Save the King" plays as the king and the royal family depart the event. The second day's event would be held at the same port but on the ground instead of the sea.

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The Queen of Montenbourg at the Nofoaga Presidential Residence Lawn

The Queen of Montenbourg directed a message at the @Nofoaga presidential lawn. Here’s the rush MBC Newsmakers transcript of the speech at the Lawn of the Presidential Residence this evening:

*"During my visit, I have the honor of addressing this a friend country, where I hope as a sister of this country to offer words of encouragement to those who are to guide the nation’s political future, in fidelity to its founding basis. After the disastrous events caused by the horrendous eruption in this soil, my country lend a helping hand to our brothers and sisters under a housing project in Tuagavale as part of the Nofoaga Islands reconstruction plan. Because there is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about, and we care about our brothers and sisters of Nofoaga.

My sister, Her Majesty's Ambassador to Nofoaga Islands Her Royal Highness The Princess Catherine has stood on the ongoing efforts of reconstruction, as formal sign of Montenbourgian help in Nofoagan soil. And we stand by that promise.

And today I also want to address a situation that affects the lives of the boys and girls who live near this mangroves that Climate Change has affected their livelihoods, no nation can solve this crisis on our own we need to work together. This is a moral imperative, not an economic imperative. Today My Government is expanding its foreign aid to the movement: "Protect Nofoaga Against Climat Change" by contributing 12Millon EMUs to this cause allocating this funds in helping this families and the nofoagan government.

And yes, In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it. I see with sad eyes the division and hatred caused by some mismanagement of this beautiful Island, but It has been my great pleasure to have met with President Jaques Salé .

Thank you again, Mr. President, for inviting me to visit Port Beauharnais. You're a close and good friend of the Kingdom; a leader dedicated to freedom, democracy, and peace; Mr. President, together we should never fear our citizens. I believe they are committed to building a society which is truly tolerant and inclusive to safeguarding the rights of individuals and communities, and to reject in every form of injustice and discrimination.

President Salé has been a driving force throughout his country's democratic development. In 1995 he led democracy's return to Nofoaga after years of uncertainty and turmoil. Indeed, he is, in many ways, the father of Nofoagan democracy. It's a great honor to be here. The Kingdom of Montenbourg and Nofoaga have enjoyed very close and warm relations. Our meeting today reflected the important historical, cultural, political, and economic ties that bind our two countries. We discussed the economic problems that face us and examined possible solutions as the aids hereby presented.

Humanity has the ability to all together in building our common home. As Montenbourgians inspired by this, we wish to commit ourselves to the conscious and responsible care of our common home.

My Government will continue to be a close source of friendship to the Nofoganese people and a standpoint for future generations in their fight against this climate crisis. Thank you, God Bless Europe!"*

24th September 2021
11:05am

The Court has deliberated for hours longer than anticipated. Judgement was expected yesterday afternoon, but finally now seems imminent.

Door Steward: "His Imperial Majesty and the Imperial Crown Court, all rise."

Justices, led by Emperor Artabanos, enter the room and are seated at their benches.

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Vice President Van Tienhoven: "Please, be seated. The Imperial Crown Court shall now rule on the case of Imperial Prosecutor Extraordinaire Paul Robinax EC and Commissioners vs. Lando Ambrogio, Augustus Barrington, Maximillian de Barrington, Marco Brookfield, Dominic Dalfarra, Glennis Mayfair, and Peter Zan. This Court has judged in pre-trial hearings that defendants AMBROGIO, DALFARRA, and ZAN, are to be tried collectively, and defendants BARRINGTON, DE BARRINGTON, and MAYFAIR, are similarly to be collectively judged.

"In the case of defendants AMBROGIO, DALFARRA, and ZAN, the Court considered the defendants' evidenced roles in the Neo-Venetian revolutionary administration, their reported backgrounds, and the admission from the second group of defendants that the first group was indeed guilty. The Court therefore issues the following judgements:

The Imperial Crown Court finds, in the case of defendant Lando AMBROGIO, that the charge of intentionally directing military attacks against civilian populations has been proven, and therefore finds the defendant guilty; that the charge of committing outrages upon personal dignity has been proven, and therefore finds the defendant guilty; that the charge of adhering to His Imperial Majesty's enemies has been proven, and therefore finds the defendant guilty; that the charge of intending to encompass the death of His Imperial Majesty has been proven, and therefore finds the defendant guilty."

Marco Brookfield, Peter Zan, and Dominic Dalfarra are similarly found guilty on all charges.

Van Tienhoven: "The Court further suggests that the defendants' offences may range beyond those they were charged with in this case. The Court will not prevent foreign or domestic jurisdictions from charging the defendants with further cases. The Imperial Government shall reserve the right to extradite any of these defendants to the Apostolic Crown of Angleter, following proper administrative procedures. The Court rules the defendants shall not be extradited to any other foreign nation."

"In the case of defendants BARRINGTON, DE BARRINGTON, and MAYFAIR, the Court considered the trust placed by His Imperial Majesty in the defendants and the charges brought subsequently. The Court further considered the unprecedented access to sensitive information held by all three defendants. Finally, the Court weighed the probability of defendant MAYFAIR's involvement with the alleged treasonous plot. The Court therefore issues the following judgements:

"The Imperial Crown Court, in the case of defendant Augustus BARRINGTON, the charge of High Treason, guilty" ... "the charge of conspiracy, guilty" ... "the charge of adhering to His Imperial Majesty's enemies, guilty" ... "the charge of intending to encompass the death of His Imperial Majesty, guilty"; "In the case of defendant Maximillian DE BARRINGTON, the charge of unauthorised disclosure of official secrets, guilty" ... "the charge of conspiracy, guilty" ... "the charge of High Treason, guilty" ... "the charge of adhering to His Imperial Majesty's enemies, guilty" ... "the charge of intending to encompass the death of His Imperial Majesty, guilty"; "In the case of defendant Glennis MAYFAIR, the charge of unauthorised disclosure of official secrets, guilty" ... "the charge of conspiracy, guilty" ... "the charge of High Treason, not guilty".

Murmuring in the courtroom. Mayfair's acquital of High Treason will likely see her escape the harshest punishment of all.

"All defendants are remanded to custody pending sentencing at a later date. Court dismissed."

The Case closes with a bang of the gavel.

Slavomíra Černá was quite comfortable in her fairly new position of Czech Ambassador to Inquista. She was away from affairs inside the Socialist Republican Party, away from important decision making at home yet also away from the attention of President Reiserová while maintaining an important position. This situation worked for both women and Černá wasn't expecting that anything would change. That is why she was shocked to discovered, that President Reiserová has send her a message requesting her presence at the meeting between the UNSR and Free Icholasen. Despite the negative feelings both of them felt towards the other, Reiserová recognized Černá as liked by the Archbishop Kligenberg and very familiar with Korojaunu Sanders, the only time Reiserová saw Sanders, she was still an actress preparing to play a military commander in a video game. Černá quickly went to the airport and left for Prague.

In Prague,Černá, in a conservative dress, was greeted by President Reiserová dressed in a military uniform of the People's Army of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia, Reiserová's way of demonstrating her importance to the foreign representatives while hiding how truly small she still felt compared to them. To Černá it again and immediately reminded the main reason she disliked Reiserová's form of governance. To her it seemed that there no longer was any depth towards anything, there was nothing real, everything was an act, everything was replaced by shallowness. While Reiserová was officialy the Head of the Armed Forces and had the right to wear a military uniform, her only connection to the army was the role of the military commander in a video game, and even then her character was scratched, as defeating the character played by the President in a game would be considered an insult to the state. Yet there she stood, a former b-movie actress, in a military uniform, smiling. And yet, all she said to her was: "Comrade President, the Ingenious Leader of the Nation, I am very pleased to see you again"

The flight to Europolis was mostly silent and after landing both women refused to comment to the press before the meeting. Heading to the building quickly. There both of them greeted other representatives, Reiserová by saluting before shaking their hand, and tokk a seat waiting for the meeting to officialy begin.

Once everyone has arrived Premier Commissioner Čikarová stood up and begun her short speech.

"Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, I am honored to welcome you in Europolis and begin the meeting between the Union of Nicoleizian Socialist Republics and the Nine Dominions of Icholasen. I believe it will be productive and will pave a way for a peaceful resolution of the conflict and for a prosperous future of not only Icholasen, but the entire Europe and you have the full support of the European Commission in achieving those goals.

I can't sadly stay here with you, but in spirit I will be here with you. Ladies and gentlemen, I ask you to act wisely so that the future generations may live happy lives, safe from the dangers of an armed conflict and from suffering. And so that they may look back at this meeting as a step towards a happy and prosperous life. Peace will prevail. Thank you."

After finishing her speech, Čikarová put her hand on Daggot's shoulder, before leaving the room and leaving Daggot to preside over the meeting.

"Thank you comrades Lallana and Tilkanas for you contribution to the debate.

I am glad that we all agree on many of the needed updates like the removal of the first point of section I. and that the sixth point of Section II. needs to be changed, I back comrade Tilkanas' call for a Central Bank "focused not on maintaining the stability of financiers and big business but rather that of ordinary people". There also seems to be an agreement that the last point of the manifesto is vague and since no changes to that point have been proposed and nobody spoke in favour of keeping the point I agree that the point should be taken out of the manifesto.

Comrade Tilkanas proposed the removal of even more of the points of the current manifesto, including the entirety of the section IV, and we should not debate their removal. I agree that point 1 has been state through the manifesto and support its removal, however points 2., 3., 4., 5. and 6. have not been stated in previous points in the manifesto. There have been no mentions of the right to free education and healthcare, and the right to work and housing, freedom of press or the rights of the transgender individuals. To answer the question if these point should stay in the manifesto, I consider it necessary to have a point regarding the right to free education and healthcare, and the right to work and housing and a point about the freedom of press, however I am not entirely sure what the "responsible media" means and the mention of them could be removed, I see no problems with how point 6 of section IV is formulated. I have no opinion on he point about the rights of transgender individuals so I leave that debate up to you, comrades.

I can support the removal of points from section II. that comrade Tilkanas mentioned, but that is only if we can make a different point or points regarding the ecology, as that is a topic that should not be left out. I ask Comrade Tilkanas if she has any alternative she would like to propose.

I myself would like to adres the points in Section I. that regard our position on the nationalities question as comrade Tilkanas have brought my attention to it. Point 3 "Every country must have national self-determination" this sentence is nonsensical comrades, the right to self-deteremination belongs to nations, not states. Point 5 "Every nationality has the right to existence as a separate national state." if we say every nation has a right to self-determination than this is obvious and is indeed just a repetition.

For that reason I propose the following changes: Points 3 and 5 to be removed from the manifesto and replaced with a new Point 3 that would state: "The right of self-determination for all nations must be ensured across the European Union." I would like to open a debate about this proposition and if you disagree with the formulation I would like to hear your propositions.

Moving onto the proposition made by comrade Lallana that comrade Tilkanas has voiced opposition to. I believe it would be a move in the right direction to remove Point 6 of Section I. the experience we have collected so far shows us that broader coalitions are required in order to achieve a change in Europe and for that reason we should open our arms and welcome comrades who are willing to fight with us for a just European Union regardless of what is their position on the role of the religion in society and the state. Inquistan comrades should however always welcome those with different faiths or no fait among each other. I will vote for the removal of this point. Before I start the vote on the removal of this point, I would like to ask the representative from Reitzmic Labour Party, if he or she is present here, if their party agrees with Point 4 of Section I. which states: "We condemn monarchies of all kinds as a system of government"?