Sauli Niinisto, the Prime Minister of Mennrimiak, the hosting country of this agreement, had just been there, silent, listening to what each one had to say, but things were getting absurd by the moment, nations refusing to sing if certain thing its not there and others opposed to eachother, "Its Everydays bread" thought Sauli to himself having seen this time and time again on every European wide meeting he had been too, Just that now the Alkharyan IAC was there instead of juncker,then he thought for a moment and decided to leave the meeting, he already knew how it was going to end, with 5 countries signing one way or another, and others not signing at all, like Reitzmag that didnt even attend, so the meeting was worthless for him, He took his papers and left the room as quietly as he had been the entire meeting.

Press Statement - April 16th, 2021

Dear Europeans,

I express the strongest of my condemnations against the nation of Istkalen and its hostility against Reitzmag, Vayinaod and the European Union. The coup d'etat happening there is nothing but radical extremism that aims to bring the nation back to primitivism. Due to the turmoil, I fully support Istkalen being expelled from the Union until this mess is resolved and Reitzmag and Vayinaod defending themselves against this craze by any means. I hope that other nations in the Union support Reitzmag and Vayinaod so both nations can avoid further tragedies. My heart goes out to those who are the victims of these events they did not ask for.

Take care,

Münevver Birdane
Internal Affairs Commissioner of the European Union

"North Diessen is fully ready to sign and is happy this crisis has been resolved in its favour, with Reitzmag agreeing to the complete and total removal and destruction of these islands."

"Ladies and gentlemen, I think the summit is no longer valid. Even if we tried to reach an agreement, the childish and stubborn attitudes from certain side on this negotiation table. I have tried my best, but it seems that some people need to think on their behaviour first, before reaching an agreement. Thank you very much all for coming and for your efforts."

After that, Jean-Claude Juncker shook hands with everyone. The meeting was over.

Juncker welcomed the Archbishop of Inquista once she she arrived to the Platform where the Internal Affairs Commissioner was waiting for her. He also kissed her cheeks politely, and then answered the Archbishop: "Mikaela, I have to say the same, it's an enormous pleasure for me to see you again. I'm doing pretty well, thank you for asking. How are you doing aswell? You look so astonishing today, and that train is wonderful. I can already predict what you'll answer. said the Commissioner before slightly laughing for his joke. Well, I'm also very excited, and the train seems to be working on time and perfectly. But I have to disagree with you on something, because this is not just my achievemnt, it's yours and all the leaders that will be with us on this very important trip for Europe."

Then Jean-Claude listened to the Archbishop's words about his book, I'll Come Back Soon, and how disappointed she was about not being mentioned a lot of times in the book. Juncker didn't do this on purpose, and he already knew he would need to write a second part of his memoirs, he was decided to be the Premier Commissioner as soon as he was allowed to run again for Commission. The Commissioner then answered back: "I'm really sorry for not mentioning you a lot Mikaela, but I couldn't describe everything you have done for me in these months because I didn't have more pages to write on! But, don't worry, I'm pretty sure I will have to write Part 2 seeing how the book is being received by you and my close friends, which are saying the same you did, so you will all get a special chapter. Also, I'm really grateful about you loving the book, because that's what I intented when I started to write it: making the Europeans and my friends love it." Said the Commissioner.

After that, Mikaela and Jean-Claude Juncker boarded the train, which departed towards Santiago de Compostela, where the Spanish President, Jesús Aguilar, was waiting for them. Meanwhile, Mikaela, Emperor Artabanos, John Peter-Key, Inge Peckan and Lord Stratchclyde, along with the Internal Affairs Commissioner, had a nice chat about the many affairs they were having to deal with. After an hour or so, the train finally approached Santiago de Compostela's station, where President Aguilar and Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the President of the Autonomous Community of Galicia, were waiting. Once the train came to a stop, Jesús approached to the train while Feijóo waved the Spanish President to say goodbye. There, Juncker welcomed him onboard: "Jesús, nice to see you here. We have had a very good trip and despite the short distance between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid, I'm sure you'll enjoy it." Said Juncker to the Spanish President, which answered back the Commissioner. Both Spaniards went to the famous table, where President Aguilar shook hands with everyone there: "Ladies and gentlemen, it's a pleasure to see you all here. I'm very excited to see this working and that we have all reached an agreement when it came to this very important infrastructure. How's the trip going for you?" Asked the Spanish President before asking a waiter for a cup of coffee.

After a brief conversation, the train made its arrival into Madrid, were the Spanish King received everyone. Speeches were delivered, and then everyone left back home. That was the end of the journey.

This agenda is now discontinued.

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Statement - Thank you Europe, and Goodbye - 20th February 2021

Today, it is a very nostalgic day for me. For the 1st time in 8 months, I'm leaving this office for not coming back for, at least, 4 months. And on my final statement, I wanted to address you, the Europeans, to thank you for all your support and saying goobye. It's been a pleasure to work along such a professional team like the one I have got in my journey as Internal Affairs Commissioner, to receive your letters, read them and answer them, to meet you in person, to be close to you, listen to your problems, along with many other things we have done during these 2 consequtive terms.

But, if there was something that needs to be kept on everyone's mind, that's the new European Union that the next Internal Affairs Commissioner will found. Today, I'm proud to say that I'm leaving a much better Europe than the one I found back in 2020. And even if we are now going through hard times (my thoughts are with those affected by the terror attacks and the families suffering in the Union of Syndicates), we need to be strong, united and fight this situation with agreements, diplomacy, peace and those values that represent the European Union and those I have tried to represent all over the region with my own principles. I would also like to thank the million of Europeans that, day per day, trust on this huge and amazing project which is the European Union. With no doubt, those are the ones that make this Union possible, because I'm just a civil servant. Without such a team and the million of Europeans, we politicians, would do nothing.

I have faced many challenges, such as the Eastern Haane's war and intervention, many diplomatic crisis and more things you all know and I think it's not needed to remember. I want to address those tempted to leave the European Union because of certain decisions: Threatening the European Union won't work if you want your opinions to be supported, leaving the European Union is a mistake many want to do but then, what's next? And even if I respect their choices and opinions, they should also think on the million of Europeans that travel to their country, that work on their nation and see how some people with power say there wouldn't be another choice but leaving the region. And now, I wanted to have some special words for the Angleterics, which weren't the ones I was addresing a few words ago: I will be here to support whatever choice you do, and so I told Mr. Isla. Angleter has been in the European Union for a lot of time, and has gained enough rights to decide their future on this union. And even if I wish they stay, that's up to you, and I ask you to think properly about your choice.

But, apart from that, we have reached many achievements: We have seen the Eurorail actually working, we have created and developed many plans from the Internal Affairs Commission and we have set the pillars for a Green Deal. But, the most important thing, is that we have got an active Commission for Internal Affairs, which has always been involved in the many affairs that took place on Europe and has been there when needed.

Because of all of this, I want to thank you for your constant support and your cooperation with me. It's been a pleasure to serve you, to serve the civil servants in the Commission, and to serve the region I love. I wish the best of luck to the next Internal Affairs Commissioner, because her luck will be our luck. Thank you, and I hope to be back very soon.

Jean-Claude Juncker
Internal Affairs Commissioner

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Juncker smiled and concluded the summit:

"After we have all agreed to the proposal, I'm happy to announce Eurorail is a thing, The first is planned to take place on the 21st January, 2021. We will start our route in Inimicus, then we will go through North Diessen, United Duchies, Red Croatia taking the diversion to Inquista and then we will pick up President Aguilar in Santiago de Compostela, just before arriving to Madrid. I would like to thank you all for the success of this project, because this is not the success of a single person, it's the success of a whole team, which includes you all. Thank you for coming, and the summit is now over."

The leaders then took a family photo and everybody left towards their respective country, except Juncker, who returned to Europolis.

Introducing Energy Labels: A new way to be 'Energetically Efficient'

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Reaching the 'Energy Efficiency' target is one of the main objectives of the Green Deal. The EU energy label pretends to be – together with minimum “ecodesign” requirements - a success story that will be key in boosting the energy efficiency of everyday electric appliances like lighting, heating, fridges, freezers and televisions, but also products like fuel boilers, tyres, motors, transformers, converters, fans, vacuums, heaters and air conditioners. Putting energy efficiency first is a key objective of the EU, as energy savings are the easiest way of saving money for customers and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions along with the Green Deal requirements. The EU has set binding targets of reducing our energy consumption through improvements in energy efficiency by 2030 by at least 32.5%, relative to a ‘business as usual’ scenario.

The labels will go from A (the best energy efficient product) to G (the worst energy efficient product). These are the new projected labels:

Dishwashers. Washing machines and washer driers. Refrigerators and wine storage fridges. Lamps. Electronic displays. Comercial Fridges: Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3.

Tyre energy labels will provide a clear and common classification of tyres performance for rolling resistance, braking on wet surfaces and external noise. The labels will help consumers make informed decisions when they are buying tyres as they will easily set their priority choice based on the 3 parameters. At the same time, the labels will drive manufacturers to innovate to make their tyres appear in the top classes by being more fuel efficient, safer and quieter. In addition to the standard label, there will be also options for including (next to the noise icon) an icon relating to grip in icy conditions and/or severe snow conditions. This gives consumers 4 label options in total. Tyres suitable for severe snow conditions bear the “3 peaks and snow” or “alpine” symbol that is also present on the sidewall of such tyres. Nordic winter tyres for use on iced surfaces will feature a new symbol that represents an ice stalagmite. Standardised tests are used to assess the performance of tyres in all the 5 parameters indicated in the label. National authorities may check the veracity of the performance levels claimed. The QR code, read with a smartphone or other suitable reader, is intended to provide additional information from a European Commission database.

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New Tyres' Energy Labels

The European Green Deal pretends to be the lifeboat Europe needs to stop the Climate Change, making our region responsible towards one of the main problems in our lifes. Together, united as one region like in many other times, will be able to push this forward and have the continent we all deserve.

"I see lots of opportunities for co-operation, such as in Defence, Commerce, Fishing, Environmental Measures to stop Climate Chnage in our region... I think that, if Angleter votes of leave, which I hope they don't because I'm pretty suportive of the European Union, we will have many things to talk and work over.

Emryc, it has been a pleasure to talk with you, coming here to Angleter and get to know you deeply. I hope we can see again soon, and that time, I wish it could be with Angleter remaining in the European Union, but that's not up to me, but up to the Angleteric people."

Juncker stood up and said: "This summit is now over. Thank you very much for coming."

The European Leaders Summit was over.

Eurorail Phase 1 - European Union Transport Poll Results & Report

16 nations took part on the European Union transport poll, answering 4 mandatory questions and some which were not mandatory and were asked according to their answers on the previous questions. The results are the following ones:

Question 1: Does your nation have a rail network?

In Question 1, a 87,5% of the nations that took the poll (14) have answered yes to this question. Only 2 nations (Nofoaga and Eastern Haane), which represents a 12,5% of the answers, have said that no rail network exists in their countries.

Question 2: Does your country's rail network have connections with other countries' rail networks?

A 75% (12) of the nations have said there's no connection between other countries rail networks, while 4 nations (United Duchies, Inquista, Duxburian Union and Spain) have answered they do have foreign connections.

Question 3: If yes, which countries is your country connected with?

The United Duchies has foreign connections with North Diessen and Red Croatia; Inquista has a rail connection with Red Croatia; the Duxburian Union has a rail connection with Angleter and Spain has rail connections with Red Croatia, but no rail services go further than the mentioned country. The European Commission has also noticed of the Euro Tunnel, connecting Miraco and the Nine Dominions of Icholasen, which lands are occupied by the non-EU recognised Union of Nicoleizian Soviet Republics.

Question 4: Is your rail network developing at the moment?

11 nations have answered their rail network is developing right now, meaning a 68,8% of the 16 nations that took part on the poll. 5 nations (Inquista, Duxburian Union, Montenbourg, Nofoaga and Pravoslaviya) are not developing their rail network.

Question 5: If your rail network is developing right now, what are the goal of those works?

The answers have a wide range of goals: Some countries are modernizing their rail networks and remodeling their stations, other are expanding the normal and high-speed lines, and other are rebuilding or building new railways to connect with other countries.

Question 6: If it's not, why is it? Are you planning to expand it or develop it in a short period of time (maximum 1 year)

Only 4 out of 5 nations that answered "No" on the 4th Question have answered this one. The reasons given are:

A built out network. The Inter-city travel mostly occuring by road. Nation size being too small for a rail network. No neighbours to connect with.

Question 7: Please tell us about your other transport networks in your country (Coach, Ferry, Airports...etc)

United Duchies: Airports in top 10 major cities and some regional , ferry links from all ports across seas , coach routes to all neighbours and between cities with multiple operators. Leagio: Airports, Bus, Roads. Inquista: Saint Dominico has 4 large international airports, an underground rail network, an overground tram system, and a public bus system. Austria: The transport system of Austria is largely based upon train; however, a system of coaches does exist. However, it is largely used to connect smaller towns and cities, unconnected to rail, to those cities with railway stations. Services between largely cities, however, do exist. Austria's highways connect only cities with over 20,000 residents. All other cities are connected with only regional roads, between two to four lanes in width. Austria also has a developed carshare system. Individual car ownership is low; most people, as such, borrow cars when needed from a state-owned company. These cars are borrowed from centers found in all cities and towns in Austria; they may be dropped off at any center anywhere. A similar system is used for bicycles. Bicycle paths cover the entire country, connecting all cities and towns. Ferries, too, exist, transporting people along the lake in the east of the country; however, they are largely managed by more regional organizations, and thus are not well coordinated. There exist a number of airports, in Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, and Linz; however, few regional connections are offered. Duxburian Union: An inter-city ferry system exists along the north coast. This does not currently serve international destinations, but the potential to exists. All major cities have at least one public airport, a local public bus network, and many have private regional bus connections. Montenbourg: Airports and Seaports. Fremet: Nationwide coach system, ferry system between coastal cities and continental Europe, international passenger travel almost entirely by air. Domestic air carriers offer shuttle services between Fremet's largest cities. Fremet's road network among the most dense in Europe. Mennrimiak: Ferry and Airports together with the roads connect Mennrstad and Rimiakland. Reitzmag: Road connections and airports. Ruthund: Domestic travel is usually done by automobile in the rural areas. Rail is reasonably popular in the south of the country as well. However international travel is only done by ferry or airplane. Spain: Lots of airports, highways with not many use (especially the Radiales in Madrid) and diversified coach service. Nofoaga: Port Beauharnais Intl. Airport. Angleter: Angleter has multiple international airports, a road network, some ferries across rivers and lakes. Pravoslaviya: Pravoslaviya has a road network, ferries between coastal towns and cities and across rivers and lakes, and trams in most major cities. Czech Slavia: Buses, Metro, Airport, Trolleybuses, Tram. Eastern Haane: No transport exists in the country. Individuals must either walk along recently carved trails, poorly marked, to reach other cities, or take a rare military convoy,are generally not open to the public. An airport exists; however, non-civilian planes were so badly damaged from the war that none can get out. In parts of the country that remain controlled by insurgents, there is absolutely no transportation. Individuals must trod over bare, burnt ground, often entirely covered with bodies, in order to reach their destination. There exist many ad-hoc "highways" that lead out of the country, largely through underground passageways, which are daily traversed by caravans of thousands.

Europe Day - Part 2

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After the European Leaders arrived [OOC: You may have attended even if you didn't say it, up to the roleplayers], all headed to the city centre of Europolis. The European Commissioner arrived firstly, and shook hands with the Europolis' authorities. They talked until the police sirens started to be heard, when everyone got ready to welcome the European leaders that attended. One by one, the leaders got off their cars and shook hands with the authorities from Europolis and the Commissioners. All stood where the volunteers asked them too, while people was cheering to the leaders and the authorities.

Journalist took photos of the attendants all together and then, the Europolis' Orchestra played the European Union's anthem. Once the orchestra stopped playing the anthem, the crowd and attendants clapped. The people started to divide theirselves into the activities that were taking place all around Europolis, while the European leaders, Commissioners and Europolis' authorities headed to Europe's Museum after shaking hand with the volunteers that were taking part on the event. Once they arrived, the Museum manager welcomed the attendants and guided them into the new exposition which would be inagurated.

Once they arrived, the Museum manager, the Commissioner and the Europolis' authorities opened the exposition and the attendants entered. In the exposition, photos, portraits and other documents of importance for the European Union, like the European Union Constitution, were being displayed. Everyone looked carefully to what it was being displayed while the manager was acting as a touristic guide for the attendants. After getting off the museum, the leaders had lunch in a very famous restaurant in Europolis and hen took part in the activities all around Europolis.

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Today, the Internal Affairs Commission is introducing the new European Union Anti-Racism Action Plan, which will help Europe and its citizens to build a better society for the future generations. The commitment from myself to the Europeans make me feel conficent about the results we are getting by doing and starting to apply this measures, which won't be compulsory, but highly recommended to start implementating in the whole European Union:

EU Legal Framework

Implementation report on the Racial Equality Directive in 2021 with any possible legislation by 2022. Enforcement of the Framework Decision on combating racism and xenophobia, incluiding infringement procedures via an act submitted to the European Council by the end of 2020. The upcoming Artificial Intelligence proposal to adr

Fair Policing and Protection

Training and sharing of best practice to prevent discriminatory attitudes, incluiding racial and ethnic profiling, in law enforcement. Gathering of data on police attitudes towards minorities.

Education and Remembrance

Awareness raising seminars on racial and ethnic stereotypes for journalist and civil societies. Mainstreaming inclusion and awareness in education policies Marking key commemorative days linked to racism.

Economy, Employment, Housing, Healthcare

EU funding (previous approval of the EU Council) in areas such as the labour market, social protection, healthcare and housing to promote diversity and inclusion.

Extremism and Hate Speech

Working with Member States to identify gasps and best pratices in tackling violent extremism by 2021. Working with IT companies to counter online hate speech and promote acceptance of diversity.

Better Data Collection

Consistent approach for EU and Member States on equality data collection for more and better data disaggregated by racial or ethnic origin.

Diversity in the European Commission

Dedicated survey to access diversity of Commission staff. Creation of a Diversity and Inclusion Branch in the Internal Affairs Commissioner, lead by the Internal Affairs Commissioner. Increased diversity of Commission staff to improve representativeness. A strategy for the Commission’s traineeships programme with specific diversity objective.

Jean-Claude Juncker
Internal Affairs Commissioner

After a great dinner, Juncker had to leave back to Europolis. He thanked Xavier and his consort for the great time he has had on Lexington House and he remembered the Montenbourgian Prime Minister about his constant interest on every European Country. He was escorted to the airport, took the plane and the aircraft left with the moonlight.

The Internal Affairs Commissioner thought on his retirement, which would be in 4 months. "Maybe a secret service agent, Jean-Claude." Thought the Commissioner. Who knows, but as of now, he is focusing on what he loves: His job.

I accept the meeting proposal from Rt. Hon. Xavier Bettel, to discuss the positions of Montenbourg on various topics and also a visit then dinner at Lexington House. The summit will take part on the 14th September.

Jean-Claude Juncker
Acting Internal Affairs Commissioner