ESTBURY CAPITAL BUILDING CLEARED OUT

The Reckoning

10/6/2025, ESTBURY-- After a 3 night standoff with the illegal occupiers in the capital building in Estbury, the occupants have surrendered to law enforcement Tuesday morning after an offer of general amnesty was given. Prior to the negotiations, law enforcement enforced a blockade on the building, avoiding to direct assault the capital out of fear for the lives of the hostages the occupants held. The occupiers left the building in an orderly manner facilitated by law enforcement and shortly after the perimeter was secure and the hostages were liberated.

Despite the offer for amnesty, many of the government are demanding a more assertive response after this incident. This morning a bill was introduced in the Sondrede that will declare the separatist Liberal Party of Estmark, the group who lead the storming of the Estbury capital, a terrorist organization. They cite their storming of the capital as an act of terrorism and therefore grounds for their addition to the list. This will allow the Republic to use more proactive measures to suppress their political activity which is widely believed to be the source of unrest in the region.

Conference begins with VAS questions

09:45

Paula Hessà, Braethan correspondent for the VAS, has asked what the government is doing to improve support for rural areas.

Press Secretary Síl Maneiasan has said the government is continuing to fund the construction of public transport routes into major cities, and provide enlistment opportunities into the merchant marine and other maritime careers. He has also emphasised the continued funding of cultural and public works in small towns and villages, which can offer jobs in marketing, museum studies, archival jobs and many more opportunities.

Hessà also mentioned the recent announcement by the government of Leagio about the proposal of creating a European Union University, and asked the Brætha what they were doing to incentivise higher education to Sertians and students from around the EU.
Maneiasan has replied that the government has been working on an education policy for the last few months, and it is due to be unveiled within a few weeks.

President Mouri-Kudo Calls for Creation of a European Union University in State of the Commonwealth Address

In her annual State of the Commonwealth address before the National Congress, President Ran Mouri-Kudo delivered a passionate call for deeper academic and cultural integration with the European Union by proposing the creation of a European Union University (EUU) headquartered in Leagio.

“This is our opportunity to make Leagio the academic gateway between Europe and the wider world,” Mouri-Kudo declared to a packed joint session of the Senate and House of Councilors. “Let us not only be a nation of innovation—but also of inspiration, where the best minds from across Europe converge to learn, teach, and collaborate.”

According to the President’s speech, the proposed European Union University would serve as a multinational institution of higher learning with campuses and research hubs across the EU, but with its central campus located in Leagio—tentatively in the state of Arlick due to its growing reputation as an educational and research hub following investments under the Westwood Accord.

The EUU would:

• Offer degrees jointly accredited by participating EU member states and the Commonwealth of Leagio.

• Focus on EU-Leagio collaborative research, democratic development, climate resilience, digital governance, and multicultural education.

• Create a standardized academic framework modeled after Leagio’s Commonwealth University System.

• Be open to students from both EU and non-EU nations, with special scholarships for students from underrepresented regions.

The proposal follows the enhanced bilateral educational initiatives outlined in the Westwood Accord, which has already strengthened academic ties with the Republic of California. Mouri-Kudo now seeks to expand that vision to the broader European Union.

Under the Constitution of the Commonwealth, the President has the power to propose such initiatives as part of national education and foreign affairs policy, provided it gains legislative approval The President called upon the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs to jointly draft the required legislation by the end of the summer recess.

The Progressive Alliance Party (PAP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP)—both core members of the governing coalition—immediately voiced support for the proposal, citing its potential to promote "multilateral academic excellence" and elevate Leagio’s international standing.

Federation of Centrist Democrats (FCD) leader Kenith Lifejumper gave conditional approval, suggesting the university be funded through grants rather than recurring state expenditure to ensure fiscal responsibility—consistent with the party's principles.

Opposition parties were split. The Green Party and the Socialist Union Party (SUP) welcomed the internationalism of the plan but warned that the EUU must not promote "elitist education." Meanwhile, the Conservative Reformist Party (CRP) expressed concerns that such a project could entangle Leagio further in EU bureaucracy.

Mouri-Kudo concluded her address by calling on the National Congress to act swiftly: “Let us rise above partisanship. Let us envision the future. The European Union University could be the crown jewel of a new, enlightened, and unified Europe—and Leagio must be its heart.”

The House of Councilors is expected to take up initial debate on a feasibility bill in the coming weeks, with budget considerations referred to the Committee on Education and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Braethan official press conference to begin shortly

9 June 2025
09:31

Welcome to our live coverage of the Braethan press conference, which is due to begin shortly.

The government will implement more press conferences from now on as part of an effort to comply with the Democracy in Sertia report, published last month. As much as possible, VAS will cover these press conferences.

PROTESTERS STORM ESTBURY CAPITAL

6/6/2025, ESTBURY-- Protests in Estbury city centre Friday evening escalated beyond the control of law enforcement as they stormed and occupied the capital. Law enforcement, unwilling to cause undue death, evacuated Highfield Platch as protesters made a push to the approaches of the capital building around 6pm. As of the publication of this article, the protesters still occupy the building and are have declared to be holding the officials inside hostage until Michleah concedes to their demands.

The group leading the occupation has been reported by the Estbury Constabulary to be a separatist group who's political goal is the independence of Estmark as a sovereign state. Michleah responded tonight saying that "the government is considering all options in response to this wanton aggression against the lawful government." No decisive action has yet been taken by the Republic.

The protester's demands are to call fresh elections, the dissolve the current regional government, and to allow the separatist Liberal Party of Estmark to run for elections, a declared extremist group by the Republic.

PROTESTS GROW IN ESTMARK AS THEY MOVE INTO THEIR THIRD DAY

The Reckoning

4/6/2025, ESTBURY-- Initially considered to be a single day protest of locals expressing their disapproval of the Michleah's current ongoing investigation into election malpractice in the late Estbury election in March, the protests started on Monday evening continues to grow as we head into Day 3 of the protest. This evening, on Highfield Platch, protesters took to protesting right outside the capital building of the Estbury government still housing the current government. Though the situation remains stable according to reporters on the ground, police have been dispatched by the government to ensure the protests remain orderly and does not interfere with regular business.

The protests highlight a flashpoint of tensions between the government in Fayrrendel and Estmark's recent fraught relationship over their dissatisfaction with the current government, believing that the government is not doing enough to help the locals. This underlying friction couple with the current investigation has made Estbury a politically sense place in recent week, with the city sharply divided between loyalists to Fayrrendel and her government, and a rising separatist movement intent on overthrowing the regional government and establishing their own state. This divide has increasingly followed along ethnic lines. This comes despite recent investments in the region in the mining industry following the government's Nationalization Law. The protests seem to unlikely to die down until the end of the week and we will be updating this story as it develops.

Red Croatia wins EuroVoice, Elthize gets top-5 finish

Ichiko Aoba's second attempt gets her a tied fifth place with Inquista
May 22, 2025

Red Croatia has won the 47th edition of the EuroVoice Song Contest with the song "Atemlos durch die Nacht" (Breathless through the night), performed by Helene Fischer. The performance received 92 points, including 12 points from the United Duchies, Inquista, and the external region of Portugal, as well as 7 points from Elthize.

Fischer had no struggle putting herself at the top of the scoreboard, having an 11 point difference with second place Icholasen, who received 81 points with Anne-Marie David and her song "Tu te reconnaîtras" (You will recognize yourself). It received 12 points from Brickston and 8 points from Elthize.

Spain and California received third and fourth respectively- the former, with Annalisa's "Sinceramente" (Sincerely) received 73 points, with 12 points from California and Red Croatia, as well as 10 points from Elthize, while the latter sent Ana Bárbara and Majo Aguilar with their song "Nada de Ti" (Nothing about you), which received one point less (72). They received 12 points from Leagio, Icholasen, and Spain, and 4 points from Elthize.

Ichiko Aoba, who had previously presented Elthize in EuroVoice 44 with the 12 Ensemble on May 2023, became the first contestant to represent the country more than once, with her song "SONAR". Aoba received fifth place, one place down from her previous appearance, tied with Inquista's IU and the song "Lilac", receiving 70 points each. Elthize received 12 points from Fremet and 10 points from California, the United Duchies, Reitzmag, and Icholasen, meanwhile Inquista received 12 points from Reitzmag and 10 points from Spain and Red Croatia. Additionally, Elthize gave their 12 points to the neighbouring Leagio with the song "Papaoutai" by Stromae.

For the first time since EuroVoice 34 in May 2019, a country was eliminated for not sending their votes on time: Mishar Republic, who Nightwork represented with "Globální oteplování (Global Warming)", were disqualified from the contest as a result. They would have received 2 points from Elthize otherwise. Mishar Republic's disqualfication was to the fortune of Reitzmag, who avoided last place, receiving only 6 points by sending the national anthem of Spain (who gave them zero points). The reason behind this choice is unknown.

Due to the constant delays and slow process of the contest, it is hard to give out an estimated date of when will the next EuroVoice will be held, however, it is expected to be held sometime in the summer of this year.

Detailed results

’’In second place, we have the amazing sultry yet classy entry from Icholasen! Now, what I really liked about this song was that she kept all her clothes on for the video, but she was fucking us with her eyes, her demeanor. She showed the girls how you really get that Eurovoice high placement, and that is no tall task.’’

’’And their presenter! My gosh! Now this is a woman who se photo I show to my plastic surgeon. I have no idea what she does to stay looking this hot, but hey, perhaps we should learn from her and start singing depressed French music. You go queen!’’

’’But of course, this fucking means...’’

’’Red Croatia won.’’

The crowd cheers wildly, as Joan sighs.

Fuck, I hope I dont have to do this dumb shit next time, but we did deserve it. Helene, you served cunt, and our presenter...

’’Fuck it Alex, you look damn good too. THE BLONDE CROATIAN BITCHES ARE WINNING, AND WE ARE STAYING ON TOP BABY. NOW LET US LISTEN TO HELENE SLAY ONCE MORE!!!’’

The crowd gathers for an emotional performance of Atemlos Durch Die Nacht, enjoying the cunt being served in front of them.

’’In third place, we have Spain! Great job, the song served cunt, and Europe was absorbed by it.’’

’’As we can see, the presenter is serving as much as the song. Now that is a good ass looking woman. From the way she stands, it is like she is telling us... Yeah, I could fuck with the jury to secure my country the win, but I don’t have to. Great job, chiquitita!’’