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Government Approval Is Essentially Neutral

SYMONE SANDERS-TOWNSEND---The Albanese government has now sits at 46% approval versus 47% disapprove and 7% don't know or neutral. This is slightly lower than a month ago but reflects that Californians generally aren't feeling the positives. But it's still better than the CDP, who have 75% against them. With almost 28% going with smaller parties, it's clear the mixed member system of voting (adopted in 1996) has resulted in people feeling comfortable with generalized coalitions. The CLP-Green coalition is just as popular as the majoritarian governments before 1996.

Sierra Superior Court Affirms Vote Collecting, Student I.D. valid To Vote

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE---Today, the Sierra Superior Court handed down a crucial ruling that is set to impact the election. They have upheld the vote collection scheme which is disproportionately affected the native voters of Sierra. The scheme allows the Sierra Board of Elections to go around the state to collect votes and machines which in a state that is mostly mountainous and rural makes sense. The CLP and the Pinks would largely benefit from the votes collected. It also confirmed the validity and legality of student identification cards as voter I.D.

Sierra Elections: CDP coalition with The Teals likely

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE---As the elections carry on, both parties continue drumming up support. CDP currently has 35% support, the CLP has 30%, the Teals have 15%, and the Pinks have 12%. It would be the federal CLP has two CDP state government since 1995, and in general since 2014. The federal government looks concerned about the implications for the 2025 election.

Music in California has a plethora of different musical styles. There is the standardized pop music, rap stylings of Megan Thee Stallion reaching back to Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur et al., the Hispanic music including Bad Bunny, Becky and Karol G, Daddy Yankee (who is now retired), electronic music, the rock stylings that comes from the United Duchies via San Francisco, The Los Angeles Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony. It's rich with its multicultural society and the music of those cultures.

@Selvaris Membership has been granted. Welcome to the European Union!

Borja Sémper shook hands with Minister Šin, who was famous for his appearance on the series Jersey, but became even more famous when he appeared on the first page of a Spanish tabloid, the magazine "Hola!" (Hello!). Sémper knew that Šin was not a huge fan of the nation's culture since he was fired, and his question was unsurprising to him, but he would take the chance to strike back: «I would not use "decline" as a word to describe the Spanish culture, it has never been in decline to be honest. There is a lot of work to do, however, and our cinema needs more international projection -not only those films Disney produces- but Spanish-made films. I am pretty sure you would enjoy "Eight Basque Surnames" and its sequel, "Eight Catalan Surnames". They were so successful that now they have made yet another film: "Eight Moroccan Surnames". I love them. Thank you for your support, Minister», Borja said and then waved back when Šin left, with a smile on his face.

Quintero nodded to Šin's comments and added: «Indeed sir, my song "Si no Estás" made me famous... that and the Catholic Convention that Spain held in Lisbon last summer. Many people discovered my songs thanks to TikTok, found out the meaning of it, and started to share it on Instagram Stories or their own TikToks. And the organizers of the catholic convention also played it, so that really helped. I hope that, when I get to perform it here, you love it». Íñigo smiled after, and waved back at the Minister. When he left, he turned back to Borja Sémper and spoke: «Why does he seem to hate everything that comes from Spanish culture? I just know this guy because he had an affair with Corinna and my mother could not stop talking about how handsome he was!». Sémper laughed and answered back: «He was fired from a TV series that they played in Antena 3, I believe the show called "Jersey". Let him be, and focus on your great performance!». The Culture Minister then patted Íñigo's back.

Then, Borja approached President Reiserová, and greeted her. Sémper had heard that Reiserová, as many people in Europe, were not aware that Juncker was also no longer the President of the Kingdom of Spain, and so there he went, on his attempt to get the Czech allies back into business with Spain: «President Reiserová, it is awesome to be here today. I have to congratulate you and your nation for such a Festival, with great values like respect and understanding. Both, Íñigo and I, are honoured to be here. Concerning Mr. Aguilar and Mr. Juncker, both have urged me to send you their best wishes and their regards. Both have left the office and are now retired from politics, with our new President being Alberto Núñez Feijóo. He also told me to send you best wishes and warm regards, and an official invite to come to Madrid whenever you wish. He will gladly receive you whenever you deem convenient».

Carefully avoiding the Roscoes, Borja Sémper and Íñigo Quintero managed to spot Évretas Iketemar, and while they approached the Istkalenian delegation, he nodded at Reiserová's question about that day. Shortly after nodding, and just a few metres away from the Istkalenian Minister, Quintero muttered to Sémper: «Why is the President of Czech Slavia talking about prisons?! Borja, I am scared». Borja mumbled back: «We will be fine, Íñigo, relax. Isn't it exciting to watch how Ms. Reiserová is swiftly telling the Roscoes that they are "comfortably remaining" here, in a 6 stars hotel? -Quintero thought Borja had turned crazy at this point- Now act normally, for the sake of our international relations». Both then smiled and approached Évretas: «Ms. Iketemar, nice to meet you, as well as seeing the Istkalenian delegation here! How are things going around Istkalen?», Borja asked.

On the Upcoming European (Councillor) Elections

The Kingdom of Spain will be heading to the polls within 6 June and 9 June to elect its new European Councillor, who will be in charge of representing the nation in the European Council for the next five years. For these elections, the Kingdom of Spain has opted for the alternative voting day system, which will make the nation attend the polls in different dates, in order to provide the least disruption as possible. The voting days are established as follows:

• 6 June: Clerbonne (Germanium)
• 7 June: Londres
• 8 June: Commonwealth Territories and Puerto Rico
• 9 June: Rest of the Nation

D. Elías Bendodo Benasayag
Minister for Home Affairs

Scottish Elections: Labour-SNP likely

EDINBURGH---The Scottish Parliament is currently dissolved ahead of the May election. As of now, Labour is on 26%, the SNP have 24%. Scottish Tories have 18%, Scottish Lib Dems have 12%, Greens also on 12%, and various parties and independents collectively make 8%. Politics on this side of Hadrian's Wall seems to reflect an electorate that is moderately progressive; the SNP hasn't successfully linked progressivism with Scottish identity, like Nicola Sturgeon did. Labour, on the other hand, seems to be enjoying a slight Westminster bump but plainly has work to do.

Sierra Elections Set for April 13

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE---Premier Victor Manuel Castro Casio went to the Govenor-General of the Sierra Territory to dissolve the territory parliament to call an election. Traditionally, both major parties use the 'Country' label and technically their candidates are usually field more rural candidates. The parliament hinges, most likely, the right and left independents (referred to as the Teals and Pinks.)

@Sudpommern said in Member State Applications:

Nation Name in RP Protektorat Sudpommern
Nation Name on NationStates (short): Sudpommern

Map plot requested: 17

Capital city: Stargard
Currency: Mark
National language(s): German, Polish, Yiddish, Pomeranian

Head of State (Title + Mr/Ms* + name in bold): Mr. Leo von Stargard
Head of Government (Title + Mr/Ms* + name in bold): Mr. Leo von Stargard
Governing party: Konservative Partei

European Councillor (Mr/Ms + name in bold): Mr. Leo von Stargard

Current participation in other regions (if any):
Past participation in other regions (if any):

My country accepts the Constitution and the Acquis Communautaire (Y/N): Y

Approved, Welcome!