Republic

Polling 10/3 - 20/3
conducted by Kalitmulen, 2.331 respondents

Party Preference
Social Democratic Party (far-left, in opposition): 19,8%
National Republican Party (center-right, in government): 15,2%
Communist Party (left-wing, in government): 13,4%
Statebuilding Party (center to center-left, in government): 11,7%
Democratic Movement (right-wing, in government): 10,5%
Agrarian Union (left-wing, confidence-and-supply): 9,5%
Republican Labor Party (syncretic/left, in opposition): 8,6%
Union Party (far-right, in opposition): 6,3%
Farmer-Green Alliance (center to far-right, in opposition): 2,9%
Radical Democratic Party (center to far-right): 2,1%

Government Approval
approve: 29,1%
disapprove: 33,4%
no opinion/other: 37,5%

Prime Ministerial Preference
Kalju Ilves (Statebuilding Party, center-left): 25,0%
Inge Meier (Social Democratic Party, far-left): 16,8%
Lawrence Ketist (National Republican Party, center): 14,3%
Ikelin Kalmet (Democratic Movement, center-right): 10,2%
Indras Irakemar (Communist Party, left-wing): 8,2%
Elizabeth Íkrat (Communist Party, left-wing, incumbent): 0,7%
other: 24,3%

Prime Ministerial Approval
approve: 1,8%
disapprove: 93,5%
no opinion/other: 4,7%

Councillor Preference
Iras Tilkanas (nonaffiliated, ex-Communist, left-wing): 61,5%
Ilinek Varastel (nonaffiliated, ex-Union, far-right): 13,1%
Merte Maksile (Farmer-Green Alliance, far-right): 6,8%
other: 10,5%
undecided: 8,1%

Councillor Approval
approve: 82,3%
disapprove: 10,5%
no opinion/other: 7,2%

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National Congress Passes Historic County Governance Act Alongside FY25-26 Budget

In a landmark moment for local democracy and administrative reform, the National Congress of the Commonwealth of Leagio voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to pass the long-awaited County and Local Governance Act of 2025, marking one of the most significant overhauls of Leagio’s domestic governance structure since the 2020 Constitution.

The legislation passed with strong majorities in both chambers—347 AYE out of 531 votes in the House of Councilors and 80 out of 129 in the Senate—cementing its place in national law after months of debate, negotiations, and coalition compromise. On the same day, Congress also approved the 2025–2026 national budget, which includes specific allocations to fund the rollout of the new county governance system across the nation’s states and territories. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Mouri-Kudo later this week, with implementation beginning immediately in preparation for the 2025 state and local elections.

The County and Local Governance Act of 2025 establishes a comprehensive framework for county councils, empowering regions to directly elect representatives responsible for local infrastructure, law enforcement, education, and rural development. The Act also introduces Special Administrative Counties (SACs) for urban areas, allowing them to merge city and county governance into a single structure. Each county will have a Council of Deputies proportionally sized based on population, with over 3,600 county council seats created nationwide. In conjunction with the newly adjusted 21,550 municipal seats, Leagio will now have a total of 25,199 locally elected officials, ensuring representation that balances both rural and urban needs.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the funding from the recently passed budget ensures that all 144 counties will be operational in time for the next electoral cycle, which includes state, municipal, and now county council elections in Fall 2025. The act’s passage is a victory for the ruling coalition, comprised of the Progressive Alliance Party (PAP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and the Federation of Centrist Democrats (FCD). Despite some opposition from nationalist and far-left parties, the coalition secured support across the aisle, including from a faction of the Civil Populist Party (CPP).

Speaking from the Presidential Office in Tullion, Prime Minister Lahaye praised the outcome: “This is a leap forward for regional democracy and for the unity of our republic. Counties will no longer be simply lines on a map, but engines of development and citizen-driven leadership.”

The Ministry of the Interior is expected to release an official map of final county boundaries within the next month. County Council elections are scheduled to take place in tandem with state and municipal elections in Fall 2025, giving Leagioans the opportunity to vote at all levels of local government in a single coordinated cycle. Many political parties have already begun preparing local campaign structures in anticipation of this historic vote.

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Breaking News: Mishar’s EuroVoice Entry “Globální oteplování” Sparks Backlash from Conservatives NT2 – March 14, 2025

The Mishar Republic’s latest EuroVoice entry, Globální oteplování (Global Warming), has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with anti-LGBTQ+ groups and conservative politicians calling for its withdrawal. The song, which plays on the idea that "gays are making the world hotter," has been praised by LGBTQ+ advocates for its bold, tongue-in-cheek messaging but condemned by religious and nationalist groups as "provocative and offensive."

The song’s lyrics and performance have yet to be fully revealed, but early snippets suggest a flamboyant and unapologetic celebration of LGBTQ+ identity. Critics argue that the entry is a "deliberate provocation" and an attempt to push what they call "untraditional values" onto the European stage. "This is not about music—this is about forcing an agenda on the Mishar people," said a spokesperson for the conservative opposition. Calls for a boycott of EuroVoice have begun circulating online, with some demanding that the Mishaarskaa Jednotka (mi1:) replace the song with a less controversial entry.

Despite the backlash, mi1: has stood by the selection, stating that EuroVoice is a platform for artistic freedom and self-expression. Many within the creative and progressive communities have embraced the entry, seeing it as a powerful statement against discrimination. With debates raging across the country, Globální oteplování is shaping up to be one of Mishar’s most talked-about EuroVoice entries ever—whether it will win over the international audience or fuel further outrage remains to be seen.

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"Just Elthize" - The government considering to withdraw full name

The country is considering dropping the full name "The State of Elthize"
March 14, 2025

The government is considering an official name change that would see the country referred to simply as "Elthize," dropping its full formal name, "The State of Elthize," in all official and diplomatic contexts.

The term "The State of Elthize" has been in use since the nation's re-establishment under President Theodore Ackerson. However, in practice, most citizens, government officials, and international entities already refer to the country as simply "Elthize," leading the government to push for an update.

Joanne Bird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that the change is "entirely for convenience" and "will not affect 90% of Elthic citizens". Government sources say the change is meant to simplify official language without affecting the country’s identity or government.

The proposal is expected to face little opposition. The Progressive Conservative Party (PCP), the largest opposition party in Parliament, as well as the Moderates, who are in a confidence-and-supply agreement with the government, has opted to let its members vote freely on the matter.

The name change is expected to take place in the coming months, pending approval from Parliament.

Opinion Piece: Let's Actually Annex Nofoaga By Jorge Vilches - 08.03.2025

The island of Nofoaga

No, I have not turned crazy. No, I do not know if the news are certain. Yes, I do believe we should annex Nofoaga. These three sentences are what I think about the newest horde of fake news that have arisen against our country, as people and Governments from the European Union take another chance to show their hatred towards our nation as to what we represent, to our values. Even if some reactions were unexpected, other cabinets have decided to make their stances after the statement released by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, which denied the claims made by the Sertian press regarding a 'likely annexation of the Republic of Nofoaga by the Kingdom of Spain under the name of Operation Turtle Beach'.

As a matter of fact, I say that we should actually annex Nofoaga. Of course, you might be thinking if I am drunk or anything, yet I am not. Have you ever thought about who controls Nofoaga? You could answer: 'oh, the Nofoagans do! They vote for their President, they have a Parliament, they are a sovereign Republic'. Your reply would not be wrong, yet, I must ask you the following questions: Who has the monopoly on the legal use of force in the island? Who has used their army to rebuild -and continues to do so- the Caribbean nation? If your answer is Spain, congratulations, you have found out who is really in control of the state settled in an island located in the Caribbean. We even have a representative in their Parliament that makes part of the majority! In other words, she makes part of their Government.

Nevertheless, this is not just about investment made in the island -if it was, the United Duchies would also have a fair shot at annexing Nofoaga- but rather a matter of who actually holds power in Nofoaga. Our country already has territory in the Caribbean, as the two military bases in Nofoaga were leased to Spain and remain Spanish territory, even if Nofoagan law is applied. If we annexed Nofoaga, they would become an Overseas Territory, which would eventually lead to the application of Spanish law in the island. Even if I am not an expert in law, I am going to assume that certain exemptions would be made considering the CCCC and other agreements with Sertia. It is certainly a complex aftermath that the Spanish Government would need to address carefully.

All things considered, let's actually annex Nofoaga. We would do the inhabitants of the Caribbean island a favour: more resources, more freedom, wealth would increase... If I were Nofoagan, I would begin to pray for the news to become true. Of course, you would not be independent, but then again, who wants independence if your nation depends on others for everything? Is that real sovereignty? The answer is no, that is not sovereignty - that it's just living off somebody.

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6 March, 12:27 SST

Key points

The referendum, asking the public what the government stance on the Spanish annexation of Nofoaga should be, has seen quite low turnout since the polls opened yesterday, with only about 5% of eligible voters turning out to vote. Polls close at 12pm on 10 March 2025.

The Brætha have scheduled a full meeting in the War Rooms for Monday, 10 March when the polls close, although they report they are currently meeting remotely in an emergency session. There are a few things the Brætha can do after the referendum. Will they voice the people's opinion?

Demonstrations have begun in major cities such as Hemberdale and Osperfey, where members of the Brætha live. They have mostly been peaceful, but there are reports demonstrators have been targeting the Spanish Military peacekeepers, who are under the command of the Brætha.

Questions in government linger, such what may happen to the CCCC free travel agreement between Nofoaga and Sertia? Where would the annexation leave the nationality of the Nofoagans? Is this endeavour by Spain simply a matter of convenience for the state, or a matter of developing good relations with the Caribbean? Finally, do Sertians in the West Olves and outlying regions have to worry about becoming Spanish?

Please watch this space.

Brickston rises from the dead temporarily
Special Edition
Yes, it has. But it'll probably vanish again.

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Stabbing Attack in San Diego

SAN DIEGO---A stabbing attack occurred in the San Diego State area as clubs closed at 2:30 a.m. Reports of a disgruntled altercation outside of a nightclub was known. San Diego Police and the CFP are investigating. Prime Minister Harris, with her attorney general background, has been watching keenly.

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Roscoes given to workers
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Roscoes has restructured to dilute shares and give shares to the Roscoes Welfare Association which will be renamed the Union for Roscoes Workers. The restructuring will see the business move to the following ownership:

Ownership Ownership Voting Shares Voting Share % Non Voting Shares % Non-voting Total Shares % Total Board members Roscoes Family Trust 59.72% 7,465 29.86% 75,000 3.80% 82,465 4.12% 6 Union for Roscoes Workers: 0.00% 12,500 50.00% 1,000,000 50.63% 1,012,500 50.63% 10 Roscoes Foundation 0.00% - 0.00% 199,856 10.12% 199,856 9.99% - Kligenberg Industries 21.92% 2,740 10.96% 345,616 17.50% 348,356 17.42% 2 Cadbury Trust 2.70% 338 1.35% 44,460 2.25% 44,798 2.24% 0 National Duchies Fund 15.66% 1,958 7.83% 310,068 15.70% 312,026 15.60% 2 Total: 100.00% 25,000 100.00% 1,975,000 100.00% 2,000,000 100.00% 20

Workers will own 50.63% of the business having 10 of the 20 members on the board to become semi-worker owned and controlled. The Roscoes will take the greatest hit in value with their shares being worth 102 billion Euros down from 1.478 Trillion Euros. Rachel Reubenstein-Roscoe Co-Ceo along with Co-Ceo Ruth Cadbury said in a joint statement "We believe it is time to give our business to the workers as a legacy of our families values. We have run the business in accordance with putting the worker first and benefiting future generations. The shares have been gifted under deed restriction that they cannot be sold by either the Union for Roscoes Workers or the Roscoes Foundation or any of their sucessors. We hope this will keep the businesses values and ethics safe in the long term . No more voting shares may be issued on the stock market by covenant in order to protect the business from outsider infiltration." It is rumoured businesses like TUI have been considering also moving to semi-worker owned model.

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Next Generation Network Alliance Officially Releases DAGK Protocol to the Public

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VERINTENO - The NGNA, a joint committee of the Duxburian Central Bank and Federal Blockchain Alliance, has now launched their highly advanced DAGK 1.0 consensus protocol. Programmed by world-renowned computer science experts Grandmaster Brandeus Devoy, Grandmaster Andres Marian, and Master Kade Nelson, DAGK utilizes much higher mathematical algorithms than previous partially-synchronus, directed acrylic graph of blocks protocols such as LINK X and Ripple X.

The permissionless, paramaterless protocol's transaction ordering logic is agnostic to its network latency, enabling it to scale to the size of the hardware that runs it, rendering its transactions-per-second cap theoretically infinite. DAGK's capabilities are limited only by the speed, size, and power of the internet itself. The protocol can finalize some closer transactions at speeds under 50 milliseconds vs the 2-5 second window of the older Ripple X network.

DAGK is published as an open source specification that anyone may use free for any purpose. The Duxburian government and financial sector plan on implementing a closed-source version of the protocol for payments processing by the end of the year, while some smaller credit alliances may be up and running with it far sooner.

The FBA will now deprecate the LINK X network, although as a decentralized specification, any entity running it may continue to run it indefinitely.

BREAKING: PM says no to EU Divorce Bill

Black House, July 10 2024 | The Prime Minister has just made an official statement from his office at the Black House on the matter of the 'EU Divorce Bill' currently under scrutiny in the European Council. In the statement, the Prime Minister highlighted his support for guaranteeing a legal method of separation of persons in marriage while citing various reasons for opposing the said bill. At the end of the statement, Prime Minister Bridges declared that the country will not conform with the bill if it does pass into law and made a strong warning against the EU on attempting to conduct any intervention to force the bill on the country, citing the possibility of invoking his lawful powers to begin the process for withdrawal from the said regional organization.

Update 1: Netizens have taken to social media to voice support for the Prime Minister, with #EuropeanNotSpanishConstitution and #NotMyConstitution taking the top trending spots in Twitter Reitzmag. Meanwhile, a press conference is currently being held separately by the various opposition parties. The Reitzmic Catholic Bishops Conference, a stern opponent of divorce, as well as other major lay faithful groups have so far not issued any statement.

Update 2: Leader of the Opposition Park Geun-hye, in a statement during a press conference at the Conservative Party Headquarters, voiced her support to the Prime Minister's recent action, calling it 'victory against tyranny'. Other parties also expressed support, with some backlash from the Liberal Democrats on the threat to begin the process for withdrawal from the EU. The Reitzmic Catholic Bishops' Conference has so far refused to make any statement on the matter, telling reporters that an 'appropriate response' will be released when possible.

Update 3: Demonstrators led by the Krexit Party and National Union Party have begun to gather in front of the Black House at Government Square, calling on the Prime Minister to begin the withdrawal procedure under the Krexit Bill. Councilor Yahontov is yet to make a statement on the matter, but sources say she is currently in talks with the government and the opposition parties about the situation.

This is a developing story, updates will be posted as soon as possible

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Local Gov't Results Show Westminster Is Popular

BIRMINGHAM---Local elections have happened and across the country, Labour and the Greens did quite well. Westminster evaluation has been very positive with centrist economic policy and centre-left social policy. The usual Tory stronghold of Southern England turned out better than expected.

LAB---38%
GRN---12%
CON---30%
REF---10%
LIB---10%

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The National Security Corps detain three Duchian citizens suspected of attempting to sabotage the Czechoslavonic economy

The National Security Corps has detained Yohanna Mizrachi-Roscoe, Danya Mizrachi-Roscoe and Mathias Mizrachi-Roscoe during a festival in Litoměřice. All three are suspected of attempting to sabotage the Czechoslavonic economy. "All the evidence points that these three individuals were directly involved in the sabotage that the Roscoes company is still attempting against the Democratic Republic. One of the suspects is part of the Roscoes Management Team, yet the attempts at sabotage continue. It seems most unlikely the rest of the family is unaware of the many crimes of the Company." the prosecution has stated.

"The criminal imperialist octopus has expected that our country would fall into one of its long tentacles. But we have refused to sell our conscience , the tentacle has been cut off, people's democracy has been saved and the saboteurs can expect the people's justice." read an article in the newspaper of the Socilist Republican Party, Světlo pravdy (English translation - The Light of Truth; formerly known as Rudé právo).

The National Security Corps has not provided any other information.

Pilot project of state company management democratization will kick off at September 1

Democratization of state company management as one of the priorities of the President for Life Albína Reiserová will be started at September 1. It will concern micro, small and medium companies, primarily in smaller municipalities, moving much of the management powers away from the managers and into the hand of the workers directly. About 5% of the state owned companies will be affected, and none of them associated with strategic resources. Work distribution, wages, disciplinary actions investment of funds, will all be decided by two possible processes, depending on the democratization method chosen. In some companies these will be decided by a vote open to all the workers, they will be advised and the vote will be oversighted by the established management. In other companies new managers will be selected randomly by a lot for a year and they will decide on such issues, they will likewise be advised and oversighted by established management.

The established management is expected to prepare the workers in mandatory curses fot their new rights and responsibilities. These projects will affect mostly transport, accommodation, textile, entertainment and glass production industries. The results will be examined each quarter of the year and based on indicators of productivity, the projects might be expanded or terminated.

Construction starts on E1 Motorway and SET lines
Construction has began on the E1 motorway with a projection of the toll motorway being completed within 3 years and a projected cost 12 billion Euros equivalent. The construction has began on both ends of the Mumba to Agra section with plans to start construction of the Agra to Sarghoda section in the middle of this year. The constustion of the first SET high speed line has begun from Muma to Sarghoda. The Line is also expected to complete in 2 years time. The land has been secured for both projects. The projects are expected to solve traffic congestion issues and boost the economy of the country.

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Yosainese Trade in the Mediterranean

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The cargo ship the Atoyumaru will be making its way over from the Yosainese naval base of Shimisu in Southern Shannon. The Atoyumaru will be transporting sensitive military cargo to their allies in Mishar. This is ahead of negotiations between the two nations of the Mishar Republic and the Federal Republic of Yosai in regards Yosai negotiating trade investment of Yosainese military manufacturers setting up manufacturing plans in the Mishar Republic, a deal in which if it goes ahead would have months of inventory ahead of time from the goods already transported.

Yosai from today is set to begin trade in the Mediterranean Sea as it is going to be transporting goods from Tokyo to Praling. Yosai has recently purchased in Praling and intends to ship goods from Shannon County, UK to Pralinng Mishar via the Mediterranean Sea via military naval convoy to protect from interference of trade and seizure from pirates and other non-recognised and non-state actors.

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His Majesty, Jean IV, officialises his abdication

Jean IV sends an official note to Gaston of Vierthune, Seneschal of the House of Electors, announcing his intention to abdicate

On June last year, the sovereign announced his upcoming abdication due to poor health. As it was later known, Jean de Mérignac-Ponton was diagnosed in early 2021 with early-stage Parkinson's Disease. Due to this reason, and in order to focus on his fight against the disease's effects, his majesty decided to abdicate the throne so that the constitutionally foreseen process can start to elect a successor.

In spite of an abdication being expected to occur last year, a sudden episode of epilepsia that left the monarch incapacitated for some months and a slow recovery impeded the proper procedure to be followed. After this official note to the Seneschal, the House of Electors is exected to be convened in late september/early october to vote on a successor.

While it is still too early to talk about prospective contenders, speculations seem to point mostly towards Princess Grace of Poiret, as well as King Maximilian of Voorland who is seen as the candidate representing the interests of Dutch-speaking nationalists as well as Germanic-speaking principalities.

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Guthrún Wond has been captured, confirms inland Brætha

8 July 2023

Guthrún Wond has been captured by Sertian authorities while attempting to escape the country via Sharlias harbour. He was reported to be travelling with a small company of allies, who have also been taken into custody.

After evading capture in the siege laid on Osperfey, Wond headed west through the towns of Manden, Alspevarias, Sharlias, and Antem Combever. He was seen by some villagers during a detour in the town of Purrage, where negotiations during the Aspernian schism took place. Shortly after arriving back in Sharlias, he was apprehended trying to board a ship under the name of Gideon Mastricht, possessing a fraudulent foreign passport.

The Inland Brætha are expected to refer Wond's case to the Brætha for Justice, who will likely introduce charges of treason for Wond and his accomplices. Meanwhile the nation lets out a sigh of relief at the capture of a government official who descended into crime and treachery.