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Leagioan General Election Results: National Congress Results

The results of the highly anticipated 2024 Leagioan General Election are in, and they signal significant changes for the nation’s political landscape. Voter turnout reached a remarkable 83.6%, with 40,435,484 votes cast, reflecting the widespread engagement of citizens eager to shape the future of their country. This election decided the composition of the House of Councilors and renewed half of the Senate, with implications for the country’s legislative priorities and leadership.

House of Councilors Results

The Social-Progressives' significant gain of 64 seats from the United Peoples Front over the past two years highlights a dramatic shift in Leagio’s political alignment. Analysts attribute this success to several factors. First, the Social-Progressives capitalized on a wave of public dissatisfaction with the United Peoples Front’s internal divisions and inability to present a cohesive policy platform since the 2022 election. Second, the PAP’s strong emphasis on economic reform, climate action, and progressive taxation resonated with middle-class and younger voters who sought tangible solutions to pressing issues.

Additionally, the PAP leveraged its leadership’s strong public image and effective communication strategies to build trust among undecided voters. The decline of the UPF’s appeal was exacerbated by controversies within the alliance, including disagreements between the Socialist Union Party and the Green Party over energy policies, which alienated environmentally conscious voters. As a result, many traditional UPF supporters and first-time voters that supported them in 2022 shifted their allegiance to the Social-Progressives, who presented a united front with clear policy goals on the environment especially.

The election for the House of Councilors, determined through district-level proportional representation using the D’Hondt method, resulted in a significant reshuffling of seats. The new composition and corresponding vote counts are as follows:

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The Social-Progressives emerged as the dominant alliance, significantly increasing their seat count. Meanwhile, the United Peoples Front experienced a sharp decline, and the Republican Future Alliance failed to secure representation due to not meeting the required 6% threshold for alliances.

This election also marks a historic shift in Leagio’s political history. For the first time since the founding of the Commonwealth in 1904, an "Old Guard" party, the Conservative Reformist Party, failed to gain representation in the House of Councilors. As one of the founding pillars of Leagio’s democracy, the Conservative Reformist Party’s consistent presence in the legislature symbolized stability and continuity. However, their inability to meet the 6% threshold within the Republican Future Alliance reflects the party’s diminished influence and the electorate’s demand for more contemporary platforms. This development underscores the evolving nature of Leagio’s democracy, where legacy and tradition must now contend with changing voter priorities and a new generation of political movements.

Another significant outcome of the election is the historic entry of the Karpitniz Sodality Party (KSP) into the House of Councilors. Representing the rights and interests of ethnic minorities in Leagio, the KSP has become the first minority rights party to gain representation in the House. This milestone was achieved due to the exemption of minority parties from the electoral percentage thresholds, which allowed the KSP to secure three seats from the Karpitniz At-Large District where most of their voter base is located where they had over 30% of the vote in said district. Advocates for minority representation have hailed this as a breakthrough, emphasizing the importance of giving underrepresented communities a voice in national politics. Political analyst Janae Krupnik noted, "The KSP’s success demonstrates the inclusivity of Leagio’s political system and the growing recognition of diversity as a cornerstone of democracy."

Senate Results

The Senate elections, conducted through a statewide Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, led to a renewed upper chamber with notable shifts in party representation. The results are as follows:

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The Progressive Alliance Party remains the largest bloc in the Senate, although it lost several seats. Gains by the Federation of Centrist Democrats and smaller parties like the Green Party and Christian Farmers Union signal a shift in voter priorities.

Coalition Possibilities in the House of Councilors

Although the Social-Progressives and United Peoples Front have cooperated over the past two years, several factors make a renewed coalition between these two blocs unlikely. First, the significant power imbalance following this election—with the Social-Progressives holding 251 seats compared to the UPF’s 97—has created tensions. Many within the Social-Progressives argue that they no longer need to compromise with the UPF, particularly given their expanded mandate and ability to form a majority with other parties.

Second, policy differences that were previously managed under a shared agenda have widened. Disagreements over energy policy, especially between the Socialist Union Party and the Progressive Alliance Party, have created friction as the Socialist Union Party had wanted to shift to nuclear energy for the still on-going gaps of energy supply within the Commonwealth. The UPF’s called for more radical wealth redistribution this election cycle that also clashed with the Social-Progressives’ approach of balancing progressive taxation with market-driven reforms that was developed through the coalition government that they had since 2022.

Finally, the Social-Progressives’ gains largely came at the expense of the UPF, intensifying rivalry between the two blocs. Some UPF leaders view the Social-Progressives’ aggressive campaign strategies as divisive, further straining relations. This electoral dynamic has left little trust between the two groups, making a coalition increasingly unviable.

With 531 seats in the House of Councilors, a coalition requires at least 266 seats to secure a majority. Given the election results, the Social-Progressives have several options to form a government while partnering with only one other party:

Social-Progressives and Civil Populist Party:

A coalition between the PAP (251 seats) and the Civil Populist Party (61 seats) would result in 312 seats. This partnership could focus on progressive reforms and addressing infrastructure development while maintaining a centrist appeal.

Social-Progressives and Federation of Centrist Democrats:

Partnering with the Federation of Centrist Democrats (83 seats), the PAP and SDP could secure 334 seats. This coalition would combine progressive and classical liberal approaches, fostering an agenda centered on economic growth and social equity.

Social-Progressives and Christian Farmers Union:

A coalition between the PAP (251 seats) and the Christian Farmers Union (36 seats) would result in 287 seats, just over the majority threshold. This partnership would likely focus on rural development, agricultural subsidies, and moderate reforms.

These coalitions reflect the versatility of the Social-Progressives’ position as the largest bloc and their ability to negotiate with other parties to achieve legislative goals.

Key Highlights

The 2024 election saw an unprecedented voter turnout of 83.6%, with 40,435,484 votes cast. This high participation level reflects the electorate’s keen interest in shaping the country’s future. Analysts credit this surge to intense campaigns, high-stakes issues like economic reform, and the public’s growing trust in the democratic process. Dr. Alina Moretti, a political scientist at the University of Muale, commented, "Such a high turnout is a testament to the vibrancy of Leagio’s democracy. It demonstrates that citizens are deeply invested in the direction their nation is taking."

The Conservative Reformist Party (CRP), one of Leagio’s founding "Old Guard" parties, faced a historic defeat as its recent shift further to the right alienated its voter base. Many conservative voters turned to the Federation of Centrist Democrats (FCD) and the Christian Farmers Union (CFU), both of which advocate for more moderate and pragmatic policies. Dr. Kenneth Laroche, an expert on conservative movements at the University of the Commonwealth, stated, "The CRP’s inability to adapt to modern political expectations and its increasingly rigid stance pushed voters toward parties that offer a balanced conservative approach. As expected back in the begining of the year and as Former President Lifejumper annicpated CRP's voters were dissillusioned with the Conservative Reformist Party's establishment's idea of shifting to a more right-wing stance on issues, with some members (like now Former Councilor Micky Gates of Huttson) of the CRP suggesting a full-scale invasion on Elthize to resolve the border crisis and have more access to the sea."

Leagio’s proportional representation system, with its 2% threshold for individual parties and 6% for alliances, played a critical role in shaping the election outcome. While these thresholds ensured representation for a broad spectrum of ideologies, they also highlighted the strategic importance of alliances. Parties that failed to adapt to this system, such as the CRP, were effectively sidelined, reinforcing the system’s influence on Leagio’s political evolution. Election analyst Thomas Eryks remarked, "The proportional system is a double-edged sword. It encourages collaboration but punishes those who fail to broaden their appeal." In addition, this election marked a breakthrough for gender representation in Leagio’s political institutions. A record number of women were elected to both the House of Councilors and the Senate. Female leaders were pivotal in shaping their parties’ platforms and campaigns, reflecting a broader societal shift towards gender equity and inclusive leadership. 40% of the newly elected members in both houses of the National Congress were women. Social commentator Elena Vilborg noted in her podcast called The Momentum this afternoon, "This election highlights the progress Leagio has made in dismantling barriers for women in politics. Representation matters, and these results are a significant leap forward."

The Social-Progressives consolidated their position as the dominant force in Leagio’s political scene, gaining 64 additional seats in the House of Councilors. However, their success contrasts sharply with the decline of the United Peoples Front, which lost 77 seats. This realignment has redefined the balance of power, with centrists like the FCD and CFU emerging as key players in coalition-building efforts. Political strategist Marianne Duval (who was part of Former's President Lifejumper's political campaigns for president) stated, "The rise of centrists as kingmakers shows that voters are craving pragmatic governance that bridges ideological divides. It might be expected that the PAP and SDP will either have to continue with the UPF on a coalition which might not be possible this season with the recent results or one of the other centrist parties like the FCD, CFU, or even CPP (although there might be some hesitation on the PAP & SDP's part when remembering 21/22's deadlock)" No comment was made by President of UPF and recently elected Senator James Moriarty at this moment, but the sense from some members of the alliance that lost re-election is that the new election system that the alliance developed with Mouri-Kudo had contributed greatly to their heavy loss of seats and it might possibly be reflective of the overall mood of the entire socialist alliance at the moment. However, time will tell as the talks to form a new coalition government will begin most likely next week when the full results of the election are possibly understood between all of the political parties thatr contested the elections.

As coalition talks will unfold soon in the coming days and weeks, Leagio eagerly anticipate the announcement of the new Prime Minister and cabinet. The incoming government will face pressing challenges, including addressing economic inequality, navigating the Elthize border situation that caused problems within the National Congress calling for aggressive foreign policy even though the Elthize government argued that they are within the rights to do so through the provisions of the Tullion Agreement back in 1982, refining national security policies, and on-going political reform that is still desperately needed. When celebrating the success of the Social-Progressive's increase of seats, the alliance's candidate for Prime Minister Revy Robertson was quoted in saying that "[her administration, once selected,] will work to cool down tensions within the branches of the Leagioan government and allow the Elthize government do what they feel is necessary on the matter as long as the lines of communication between to the two governments about the matter remain strong and supportive to their own needs."

It is expected that soon that the results for both the Presidential and Governor-General Election will be announced and called for with a victory as the votes for the two races are being counted at the moment.

Republic

The chaos is unacceptable. Íkrat and her government must resign

Veia Veivet Iveva and her mobs, now fully integrated into the organization of the Agrarian Union, run rampant across the countryside, kidnapping and imprisoning hundreds of politicians, bureaucrats, and community leaders in their effort to purge the country of what they see as "corruption" and "cosmpolitanism."

The thugs of the Arian Church - though, with its recent formal rejection of Arius and his doctrine, it hardly deserves the name anymore - abduct, en masse, the women, men, and children who have managed to escape its violent, medieval clutches to the so-called "intentional communities" it has established across the country with the full protection of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the full-throated backing of the Farmer-Green Alliance.

The Ministry of Justice, led by professed ethnonationalist Gertrude Istikas, works to dispossess and displace ethnic minorities, persecute and imprison their leaders, and redistribute the resulting gains to rural Kitetois, leaving tens, if not at this point hundreds, of thousands penniless and homeless, forced to march hundreds of miles away from their actual homes to impoverished, if even existent, villages in the most isolated possible regions of the Urals and far north.

The Censorate has seized control of supply and distribution networks across the country in order to extort ordinary Istkalenic people and force a return to feudal order, compelling millions of people across the country to labor under cleric-"judges" in positions not far removed from serfdom in a deluded and deranged attempt to restore the world of Liris.

The Istkalenic people themselves, where it was still possible for them to, voiced their desire for peace and republican order at all cost, decisively rejecting, in the local and regional elections of 1 November, the political forces whose negligence had led to this extraordinary civil collapse in favor of those with the will to restore the authority of the state and its law by any means necessary.

Yet Prime Minister Elizabeth Íkrat looks upon at all this carnage, all this suffering, and proclaims - even as the people she represents practically demand her removal and the armed forces begin to act of their own accord to control the escalating chaos - that her hands are tied.

It is not often that the editorial board of Republic makes endorsements. We have sought, throughout the years, to keep our public image as neutral as possible in order to ensure the continued survival of both the extraordinary project we have the honor of directing and of the Republic from which it takes its name. But the current situation is untenable and inexcusable to such an extreme degree that neutrality - and the silence it implies - has become impossible. The continued survival of both state and civil society in question, action - action with all tools at hand, action with all possible force, action through all avenues possible - is now absolute exigence, one it would be not merely treason but also absolute self-destruction to ignore.

We therefore call upon Elizabeth Íkrat and her government to resign and give way to a government of experts, led by the country's security forces. We see no other possible solution to the crisis: the current cabinet has lost all credibility and, even in the highly unlikely case of a change in course, has no hope of regaining control over the situation, while no other civilian force, whether it be party or union, commands enough support to be able to rise to the immense task of re-establishing any semblance of order.

We further demand the complete neutralization of anti-democratic forces in the country. Religious traditionalists, whether they be the Lirisians of the Censorate or the Christians of the "Arian" Church, must no longer be allowed any space in public life; the state must make a concerted attempt to completely and permanently destroy their ability to organize and perpetuate their message by any means necessary. Those who agitate against the Republic and the concord of nationalities, too, must no longer be allowed free reign; the state and civil society must be lustrated of their presence. The preservation of basic rights, virtue, and peace must take absolute precedence, now and in the future, over the liberal concerns that lead too often to illiberalism.

We nevertheless insist upon the preservation of constitutional order. It is in no one's interest to see a repeat of the disastrous NSC model; not merely would it delay a return to normalcy, it also would almost certainly provoke further conflict, including within the ranks of the armed forces themselves, and risk outright civil war. Civilian authority, as represented by the National Assembly and, above all, acting Head of State Ursula Korhonen, must continue to hold ultimate control over state throughout the entirety of this extraordinary period. It is of the utmost importance, if a peaceful, just, and democratic settlement is ever to be reached, that the continuity of state be preserved and institutions remain as intact and undisturbed as possible.

Our project was founded with and for the Republic, and as journalists we are bound to both their defenses; it is for this purpose and no other that we make our appeal. Our record is clear: we are not the type to our own personal convictions and biases motivate us to such drastic action. Our entreaties and demands, radical as we know them to be, come solely out of our concern for our country.

We hope, above all, that we will be heard, and action taken, before it is too late.

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Breaking: 7.0 Earthquake Rocks the LA Metro

LOS ANGELES---A 7.0 earthquake rocked the LA Metro area. The San Andreas has been more active as of late and has resulted in many micro-tremors. This was the first larger tremor. It could be felt from Huntington Beach to Oceanside, sparking tsunami warnings..

BBC Elthize

Controversy grows over Istkalen's EuroVoice entry

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Reszelport Jezebel-Swift, the leader of the Arian Church of Reszelport Jezebel-Swift. She will deliver Istkalen's votes for EuroVoice 46.

Istkalen's latest entry to EuroVoice, titled "Ever Burn", has garnered substantial controversy for its fiery and provocative lyrics.

The song, performed by the Choir of the Arian Apostolic Church, includes lyrics such as “Stop praying, stop praying, God will not hear you anymore […] Go devil spawn, you just keep pushin’ on to the hell where you will forever burn.”

Vic Tenson, the president of the National Elthic Television (NET), expressed outrage on social media, stating, “I’m not sure what that song is about, but that’s not true Christianity. That’s a cult masquerading as such. The sensible action would be to disqualify them and their provocative performance immediately.”

When asked if Elthize would withdraw in protest, Tenson rejected the idea, stating that "EuroVoice is an important contest. We cannot let a single country ruin our participation."

Declared a terrorist organization by the United Duchies and Istkalen in February 2022, the Arian Church has a long and controversial history within the country of Istkalen.

"The Istkalenic Broadcasters' Union disavows the Istkalenic act in EV46," says a representative of the Istkalenic Broadcasters Union, upon request for comment by BBC Elthize.

"We would not have willingly chosen to make such a group and such a song, so antithetical to the republican values of our country, our representatives on the international stage; our hand was forced by deteriorating political conditions which have given extraordinary power over the organs of state to Reszelport Jezebel-Swift and the fundamentalist cult that has formed around her figure."

When asked for comment from EUBC (European Union Broadcasters Committee) a representative from EUBC stated that the song did not break any rules: "The EUBC would like to say that EuroVoice is a contest open to everyone and that it is not new to the contest to have lyrics speaking as explicitely about sex as the song from Istkalen does".

The representative further added that certain tweaks would be done to the Istkalenic performance to ensure it breaks no rules: "The EUBC has seen and listened to all entries and the maximum propaganda that they have found is a message saying “Jesus is Lord” at the beginning of the submitted performance. However, that part cannot be displayed during the show."

RTVE (Radiotelevisión Española), the organizers of the 46th edition of EuroVoice, declined to comment, stating that they had no involvement in the matter.

Elthize is set to participate in the fourty-sixth version of EuroVoice, which will be held in the Spanish city of Málaga, with the song "Merry Christmas, Please Don't Call" by the band Bleachers.

BREAKING - LUIS MIGUEL AND KELLY CLARKSON NAMED AS HOSTS OF EV46; INTERVAL ACTS REVEALED

Kelly Clarkson and Luis Miguel will be the hosts of the 46th Edition of the EuroVoice Song Contest

There has been, indeed, a great shock, just like the RTVE Communications Director, María Eizgarre, predicted when making a statement about the hosts and the interval acts. Radiotelevisión Española has recently announced that the famous and globally-known Luis Miguel, and one of the faces of Christmas' soundtracks of the 21st Century, Kelly Clarkson; will share the stage of EuroVoice 46 and present the Grand Final, which will take place 26th and 30th of December. The announcement has taken place after voting for this edition of the contest has opened.

Both Clarkson and Luis Miguel have been interviewed by Radiotelevisión Española this morning, prior to the press conference that has taken place in the Palacio de los Deportes Martín Carpena. Luis Miguel has confessed this is the "biggest challenged he has faced" in his entire career: «many could say that singing in front of thousands prepares you for things like this, but the truth is they do not. In this case, millions will be watching, not only on the arena but also abroad; and Kelly and I both want to provide the best entertainment as possible. We have some surprises prepared and I think everyone will have a good time». Kelly Clarkson told the press something about the surprises: «All I can say is that we have a costume change and that something really funny will happen, and that we have to reherse a lot. We hope that nobody is spoiled by the indoor rehersal videos!»

Michael Bublé, Benson Boone, Pablo Alborán and Malmö 040 will be the artists performing in the interval acts

Concerning the interval acts, four artists will take the stage of EuroVoice 46 and perform: Michael Bublé, Benson Boone, Pablo Alborán and Malmö 040. María Eizgarre has confirmed that only Boone's performance will take place on the Martín Carpena, while the others will perform from different sites around Málaga: «We want to show the atmosphere and the magic of Málaga during Christmas and how lovely the nights here are, and we have chosen three different places around the city to share it with the rest of Europe. Pablo's performance will be very special, that is all I can say right now».

In Málaga, people remain excited and some's excitement has grown after the announcement of the hosts and the interval acts. Julia Garrido has been an Eurofan for 10 years, since she was 15, and is a huge fan of Pablo Alborán. She has been able to get tickets for the special rehersal of Pablo Alborán in the secret spot where his performance will take place: «I am so excited that I will be able to watch Pablo Alborán rehersing live, but I do not know where the performance will happen yet! I am nervous, and I cannot wait for the contest to actually begin!»

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Breaking News: Mishar Franc's Unexpected Plunge Sparks Debate on EMU MI1 Network – November 19, 2024

In an unexpected financial twist, the Mishar Franc nosedived today against the European Monetary Unit (EMU), sending shockwaves through the economic landscape of the Mishar Republic. This unforeseen slump has fueled intense discussions among policymakers and economists, as they scramble to reassess their stance on the EMU.

The sudden dip in the Mishar Franc's value caught many by surprise. Economists are still piecing together the puzzle, with theories ranging from speculative market manipulations to broader economic pressures at play.

Prime Minister Joseph Helmfried, in a televised address, made his position crystal clear: the EMU is not an option he supports. "The Mishar Franc is a cornerstone of our sovereignty and economic stability," Helmfried declared. "We will take all necessary measures to strengthen our currency and shield our economy from external vulnerabilities."

Helmfried's defiant stance resonates with many Misharians who view their currency as more than just legal tender. It's a symbol of national pride and resilience. However, the Franc's downturn has also reignited the debate over the potential benefits of joining the EMU, which some argue could offer greater economic stability.

Business leaders in Mishar have expressed mixed reactions to the situation. Some see the Franc's fall as a temporary hiccup that the nation will overcome through strategic fiscal policies and international trade deals. Others, however, are concerned about the long-term implications for the country's economic health and its ability to attract foreign investment.

The Mishar Franc's depreciation has already begun to impact various sectors. Importers are feeling the pinch as the cost of goods rises, while exporters may find some short-term relief in their products becoming more competitively priced abroad. Nevertheless, the overall uncertainty is causing ripples across the economy.

As the Mishar Republic navigates this financial turbulence, there are growing calls for comprehensive policy reviews and economic reforms. Helmfried’s administration is expected to roll out a series of measures aimed at stabilizing the Franc and restoring confidence in the nation's economic future.

Adding to the urgency, the Ministerium has announced an emergency session to address the economic crisis. This high-level meeting will bring together key government officials, financial experts, and industry leaders to discuss immediate and long-term strategies to counteract the Franc's decline.

In the streets of Mishar’s cities, citizens are closely following the developments, with many expressing support for the government's resolve to maintain economic sovereignty. "We believe in the strength of the Mishar Franc and our nation’s ability to weather this storm," said a local shopkeeper in the capital. "We must stay united and resilient."

International observers are also watching the situation with keen interest. How the Mishar Republic responds to this crisis could set a precedent for other nations facing similar challenges. The global financial community is poised to see if the Mishar Republic will reinforce its national currency and steer through the storm or if it will eventually succumb to the growing pressure of integrating with the EMU.

Only time will tell how this economic saga will unfold, but one thing is certain: the Mishar Republic is at a crossroads, with significant implications for its future direction.

Stay tuned to MI1 Network for more updates as this story unfolds.

Reported by MI1 Economic Correspondent, Clara Visconti.

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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.

BREAKING NEWS: Braethan ratify democratic procedure bill

4 July 2024

The Braetha have ratified the Democratic Procedure Act 2024 after approximately 20 hours of nonstop debate. Bits and pieces of the originally proposed bill still stand, but many others have been axed or revised.

The Braetha for Education, Mr Elmas Ratriach, has said the passage of the bill "represents a new democratic age of Sertian life", and Mr Edwin Blasinyth, the Braetha controlling foreign affairs, says the bill "is a success for everyone".

Here is an overview of the parts of the bill that were successful, edited, or removed.

Right to establish political parties: UNSUCCESSFUL

Political parties are, still, not allowed to exist in the Kingdom of Sertia after the passage of this bill. Additionally, any political parties permitted before the passage of this bill must be dissolved.

This is a big hit to take for the Aspernian Coalition, a political party organised to represent the interests of the now defunct Republic of Aspern, whose members regularly engaged in illegal activities.

ONLY VOTES FROM BRAETHA REGISTRANTS COUNT: Revised

In Sertia, while technically anyone can vote, only those registered with the correct Braetha will have their votes count fully, at a value of 1. If you're not registered with a Braetha, your vote counts as 0.

Now, however the DPA ensures that all citizens of Sertia have the right to vote without being part of a Braetha, with their votes counting for 0.5. Additionally, individuals in higher education may register with the Braetha for Education to have their votes count fully, at a value of 1.

Even better, citizens of Sertia can now vote in as many Braetha elections as they please, without registering.

Non-citizens of Sertia will be able to vote as long as they are registered with a Braetha, at a value of 0.5. If you have been in Sertia for longer than 10 years or show exceptional knowledge of Sertia, you may be able to have your vote counted at a value of 1.

VOTING AGE LIMIT ESTABLISHED

There has never been a codified age limit to vote in Sertia, however the earliest age at which you can register with a Braetha is 16. The DPA now says that you can vote at the age of 16 (regardless of your Braetha registration status) OR whenever you join further education, whichever is earlier.

ELECTION REFERENDA: SUCCESSFUL

Citizens of Sertia can now vote in referendums to call an election for certain Braetha positions. There will be three referenda each year: one in January, one in April, and one in August. If an election is called in any of those referenda, an election will be scheduled for the date at which the next election referendum would take place.

FORMER ASPERNIAN REBELS' VOTES DIMINISHED

Those who can be shown to have had a part in, or been sympathetic to, the Aspernian Republic will be permitted to vote, but their votes will count at a value of 0.25.

CAN BRAETHAN VOTE? NO

Those who currently hold office in the Braetha will not be permitted to vote in elections.

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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.

"It's time we understood the difference between illegal immigrants and refugees"

Reginald Green

The President in a press conference today commented on the harsh immigration policies brought about by the Lavoie Administration. On being asked about his harsh stance on immigration, he replied that it is about safety. "Our country's immigration system may seem harsh by European standards, but all we want to do is make sure the country is safe and does not degenerate. In many countries, thousands of illegal immigrants can waltz into their country without any legitimate documentation while claiming refugee status without legitimacy. It's really, it's a failure of the immigration system in those countries. We allow refugees into the country. We are not opposed to that in any shape or form. But we do not support illegal immigration, and that is a stance that will not change regardless of the administration. And it's not like we're opposed to immigration. This country is a nation of immigrants. But they have to come in legally."

Lavoie's speech has caused waves in the media and on the internet.

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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.

The Anastacopalan Kingdom has been founded, with George Maxwells as regent

Regent George Maxwells, in New Copala City

They say second parts are never good, but this time it seems it will be different. With Haaneans, Copalans and Anastasians uniting forces, a glorious victory has been achieved. Finally, after years of fights and prosecution from two different states, the people has got what they have long been awaiting for: independence. A project that started with the secret invasion with sticks and knieves of an inhabited land, which was then built up recreating the old Anastasia and Copala Cities, while building new, modern ones.

An endeavor planned over the past few months, the conquest and establishment of the Anastacopalan Kingdom, organized by a broad front of Copalan and Anastasian associations and parties now united in the Coalition for Independence and Common Prosperity, was led by a small group of one thousand settlers, all former residents of Copala and Anastasia City. These, the first heroes of this new state, steered their way through the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean to land at last on the shores of the Kingdom, there quickly defeating the native tribes to found the cities, New Copala and New Anastasia, in which they now live.

Over the week after this initial victory, large amounts of supplies to construct housing, roads, and basic utilities, in addition to food, arrived with even more settlers by boat, and later by plane, in a process funded in part by the Coalition but also through the philanthropy of the Ueliohen family, which controls a number of international corporations and holds significant wealth. With this support, alongside the work of the arrivals, Anastacopala has already found itself well-developed and welcome to even more settlers, who continue to stream in by the hour.

However, not everything has been done by the Anastacopalan people alone, as it has been mentioned before. Where did they get everything from? The answer, ones again, lies within the deep secrets of European politics, or it used to, just before it is unveiled today: Spain has been key in the success of such an endeavour. The boats, the planes, most of the equipment that was once employed to bring supplies has been leased by the Spanish Government, the first European Government to oficially recognise the nation and that has already sweared to protect Anastacopala from any foreign interferences.

Now, a new horizon can be seen from the hills of the new Mount Rushmore in Copala's Forest (New Copala City), with a prosperous future ahead. The Anastacopalan Kingdom is finally the land many once dreamt, and died dreaming of.