The Mishar Republic welcomes this initiative as it plans to cut down processing time to a minimum. We, however, find it difficult to vote for this proposal as it seems you are planning EuroPay to become a monopoly amongst the European payment processing technology. This will in the long term hinder EuroPay's ability to compete with the latest top-notch innovations in the payment industry. For this reason, we propose the following amendments:

Amendment VI:
I. EuroPay shall be set up as a default primary, but not exclusive, European payment processor and card issuer.

Amendment VII:
All payment processing card terminals sold in the EU must accept EuroPay.be compatible with EuroPay and other major payment systems to promote inclusivity and competition.

We believe these amendments will help EuroPay become a strong payment processor whilst keeping natural competition from other processing companies.

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Susie Dakota
Councillor of the Mishar Republic

Breaking News: Mishar Franc's Unexpected Plunge Sparks Debate on EMU

MI1 Network – November 19, 2024

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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.

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Reported by MI1 Economic Correspondent, Clara Visconti.

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President Chai calls for United Duchies inclusion in EMUzone

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The United Duchies had submitted their bid to join the Finisterre Treaty in August 2021.

President Melissa Chai has called for the Bank of Europe to approve the United Duchies’ bid to join the Treaty of Finisterre, which would expand the EMUzone to include one of EU’s largest economies.

During an interview with Radio and Television of the City of Forecoaster (RTCF), Chai emphasized the economic and political benefits of expanding the use of the European Monetary Unit (EMU), urging the Bank of Europe to move forward with the application from the United Duchies.

When asked about Elthize's transition from the florin to the European Monetary Unit (EMU), Chai admitted that she was initially opposed to the change, but now considers the issue "settled." She said, “I support us having our own independent monetary policy... However, there’s no reason to switch currencies over and over again. We use the EMU now, and it seems to be working great for a lot of Elthics.”

Chai went on to express her support for further expansion of the EMUzone: “I think we should take every opportunity to expand the availability of EMU. It is meant to be a common currency, after all. The United Duchies, for example, applied to join years ago, but the Bank of Europe hasn’t responded yet. I think it’s a missed opportunity. They are one of the largest economies in the European Union, and their inclusion would bring more legitimacy. I don’t know what’s taking [the Bank of Europe] so long, honestly.”

Currently, the EMUzone includes Spain, Inquista, Icholasen, Vayinaod, Fremet, Leagio, Montenbourg, and Elthize. Elthize is the only country that joined after the treaty was signed in 2020, becoming a member in January 2024.

United Duchies had applied to join the treaty in August 2021.

In their application, Prime Minister John Peter Key stated: "As major trade partners of both Spain and Inquista, we feel this is in the interests of both the Finisterre Treaty and the United Duchies by reducing barriers and increasing market stability by removing conversion issues."

However, there has not been a response to this application since. When asked by the BBC, the Bank of Europe declined to comment.

It is assumed that the United Duchies are kept out of the treaty largely due to their strained diplomatic relationship with Spain, the treaty’s architect and host of the 2020 summit where the treaty was signed. These circumstances has fueled speculation that the Duchies have effectively been blacklisted from the treaty.

"Spain sees the United Duchies as its main rival, alongside Reitzmag, of course," claims Greg Hensley, an economist based in Brownell. "Both countries have varying political agendas and views on how the EU should function and has clashed numerous times in the past. It is not hard to see why Spain would use the EMU as a leverage in foreign affairs."

Victor Langford, another economist from the University of Montgomery, meanwhile, disagrees, believing that there are serious concerns about whether the Duchies would follow the principles of the Treaty of Finisterre.

"Implying that Spain acts maliciously with the EMU is downright a conspiracy theory. The United Duchies doesn’t have the same stability as countries like Spain, Inquista, or even Elthize," Langford explains. "The EMUzone is more than just about economic ties; it's also about trust and working together. If a country is constantly in conflict with other members, it could weaken the entire system."

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Results - Regional People's Committees and Presidents/Mayors

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PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF KIRELESILE - 260 seats

Social Democratic Party: 140 seats
National Republican Party: 38 seats
Farmer-Green Alliance: 33 seats
Agrarian Union: 19 seats
Democratic Movement: 16 seats
Statebuilding Party: 14 seats

KIRELESILE MAYOR

Inge Meier (Social Democratic Party): 52,1% --> ELECTED IN FIRST ROUND
Kaisa Malk (National Republican Party): 18,9%
Kalju Ilves (Statebuilding Party, endorsed by Democratic Movement): 15,3%
Liros Ikomar (Radical Democratic Party, endorsed by Farmer-Green Alliance): 7,5%
Simonetta Sommaruga (Istkalenic Communist Party, endorsed by Agrarian Union, incumbent): 2,2%

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PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE OSTRETÉ PLAINS - 75 seats

Statebuilding Party: 25 seats
Union Party: 24 seats
Democratic Movement: 12 seats
Agrarian Union: 10 seats
Farmer-Green Alliance: 4 seats

PRESIDENT OF THE OSTRETÉ PLAINS

Ayros Tiraki (Union Party): 29,1% --> proceeds to second round
Ilinek Isteral (Statebuilding Party): 28,9% --> proceeds to second round
Ikelin Kalmet (Democratic Movement, endorsed by Agrarian Union): 25,5%
Elizabeth an Keraves (Farmer-Green Alliance): 10,3%
Dileser Émmarek (Radical Democratic Party): 6,2%

Ilinek Isteral (Statebuilding Party): 50,04% --> ELECTED
Ayros Tiraki (Union Party): 49,96%

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PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE KERISTEN PLAINS - 100 seats

Agrarian Union: 31 seats
Radical Democratic Party: 25 seats
Democratic Movement: 18 seats
Farmer-Green Alliance: 17 seats
Statebuilding Party: 9 seats

PRESIDENT OF THE KERISTEN PLAINS

Kelastet Neras (Agrarian Union, endorsed by Democratic Movement, Farmer-Green Alliance, Statebuilding Party): 94,6% --> ELECTED IN FIRST ROUND
Menassas Kerek (Radical Democratic Party): 5,4%

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PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHERN URALS - 50 seats

Farmer-Green Alliance: 29 seats
Republican Syndicalist Party: 10 seats
Communist Party: 6 seats
Democratic Movement: 5 seats

PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHERN URALS

Suzanne Cronenberg (Farmer-Green Alliance): 64,3% --> ELECTED IN FIRST ROUND
Marianne Seguy (Republican Syndicalist Party): 18,2%
Laurenz Tüchler (Communist Party): 10,5%
Intaras Lastek (Democratic Movement, nominally member of People's): 7,0%

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PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE NORTHWEST - 40 seats

Agrarian Union: 40 seats

PRESIDENT OF THE NORTHWEST

Esketal Indretek (Agrarian Union): 100% --> ELECTED IN FIRST ROUND

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PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE NORTHERN URALS - 80 seats

Republican Syndicalist Party: 61 seats
National Republican Party: 14 seats
Communist Party: 3 seats
Democratic Movement: 2 seats

PRESIDENT OF THE NORTHERN URALS

Andrus Liiv (Republican Syndicalist Party): 63,4% --> ELECTED IN FIRST ROUND
Riina Kruus (National Republican Party): 21,9%
Altay Sancar (Communist Party): 9,4%
Hendrik Kõiv (Democratic Movement, endorsed by Agrarian Union, Farmer-Green Alliance): 5,6%

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PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE OF THE OLD NORTH - 35 seats

Agrarian Union: 15 seats
Democratic Movement: 10 seats
Statebuilding Party: 6 seats
National Republican Party: 4 seats

PRESIDENT OF THE OLD NORTH

Gertrude Lirital (Democratic Movement): 38,5% --> proceeds to second round
Kondres Uklertal (Statebuilding Party): 35,1% --> proceeds to second round
Lawrence Ketist (National Republican Party): 18,9%
Andres Kask (Agrarian Union): 7,5%

Kondres Uklertal (Statebuilding Party): 53,8% --> ELECTED
Gertrude Lirital (Democratic Movement): 46,2%

Chapter 4, part 1: Droinstea, the hidden cornerstone of Sertian culture

Owing to its institutional status as a literary and cultural centre, however small, the town of Droinstea (pronounced thrin-stay) currently sees no shortage of wealthy residents and visitors. Indeed, it is one of the most expensive places to live in Sertia.

Leaving the front of the train station, the contrast with Plariaras was extreme. Instead of din, there was peace; where there was a slight grime in the air, there was now the smell of seawater. Small stone streets wove away from the station plaza. Wealthy residents walked their manicured dogs around the fountain in the centre of the plaza.

There is a protection order in place for all of the buildings in Droinstea. Landlords are not allowed to do any significant work that would damage the historicity of any buildings, and as a result there has been little real growth in terms of the size of the buildings or the town itself. However, this is one place in Sertia where you can really have a glimpse at the nation in its heyday--a paradise of the high society.

Droinstea has been inhabited on and off for at least 1500 years, though around the turn of the 7th century AD it was abandoned for an unknown reason. It was rehabilitated throughout the late 800s. According to the Alimrede (written alongside the Sertian Domex in 1224), this was due to the great wealth the town had inherited from finding primeval hordes of silver and gold.

In 940 AD, a Begreathum (today called "Braetha") named Lodith of Droinstea declared the town independent of the local Yttrevir queendom. This angered Queen Yttrevis, for the town was an important trade hub and supported the economy of the Queendom. Yttrevis was also planning to build a palace for her son there, so that it would become the new seat of power when she died.

In 941, Yttrevis sent her armies through Tremaras to wrangle Droinstea from Lodith's control. Lodith fled the city to the South and headed for the neighbouring kingdom of Prew, where he hoped to find refuge with his sister (who had married Prince Zabe, the heir). All this was unbeknownst to Yttrevis, whose army pillaged the town looking for Lodith. However, not very much damage was done from this as Yttrevis' army had been instructed not to disturb the villagers so she could gain favour in the town more easily. She successfully took control of Droinstea on August 4th, 941 and reincorporated the town as a part of Yttrevir.

The reincorporation didn't last long, however, for when Lodith reached the kingdom of Prew and told King Erawa what had happened, he saw the chance to establish influence in an important economic hub and expand his kingdom. He also saw Lodith as a weak leader and easy to take advantage of, having abandoned his city instead of staying and fighting for his people. If Erawa could take control of Droinstea and declare it a non-contiguous part of Prew, he'd then have a foot in the door to further diminish Yttrevis' power.

So it was decided. King Erawa was to take Droinstea. The day came on April the 20th, 943, when Erawa's army marched to the edge of Tremaras, awaiting reinforcements from Briswick in the south. Queen Yttrevis had an advantage in Tremaras, however. She was the "Queen of Tremaras", her army was sophisticated in warfare within these harsh conditions. Erawas had had no way to train his army in this environment, either, for Yttrevis had a hold of all of the marshland.

Erawas came up with a plan. Calling upon Lodis, Erawas sent him, along with a small group of soldiers, to burn down the newly built Prince's palace in Droinstea. It was considered one of the most architecturally sophisticated and beautiful buildings in Sertia, purportedly designed to be seen for many miles in all directions. It was a temple of wealth and represented the unequivocal influence of the Queen of Tremaras upon her people.

On the night of 1 May 943, Lodis and a few soldiers snuck into the palace and burnt it to the ground. Yttrevis' son, the Prince of Yttrevir, was inside and perished in the fire. Yttrevis lost all morale and surrendered Droinstea to Erawas' forces.

The loss of Droinstea palace is, to this day, considered a major tragedy. It was the tallest earthen structure at least in the western hemisphere, and pioneered the technology of Sertian water-proofing, a tradition that is still used in Sertian buildings today. Even more tragically, whilst there have been efforts and advocacy for its rebuilding, this project is embroiled in controversy. Advocates say it would demonstrate the genius of Sertian engineers, whilst detractors say it would be a symbol of dispute and partisanship that has been so relevant in Sertian politics through the ages.

The reason I mention the fountain in the plaza outside the train station is that if you dig underneath it, some say, you will find the ruins of Droinstea palace.

Chapter 4, part 1: Droinstea, the hidden cornerstone of Sertian culture

Owing to its institutional status as a literary and cultural centre, however small, the town of Droinstea (pronounced thrin-stay) currently sees no shortage of wealthy residents and visitors. Indeed, it is one of the most expensive places to live in Sertia.

Leaving the front of the train station, the contrast with Plariaras was extreme. Instead of din, there was peace; where there was a slight grime in the air, there was now the smell of seawater. Small stone streets wove away from the station plaza. Wealthy residents walked their manicured dogs around the fountain in the centre of the plaza.

There is a protection order in place for all of the buildings in Droinstea. Landlords are not allowed to do any significant work that would damage the historicity of any buildings, and as a result there has been little real growth in terms of the size of the buildings or the town itself. However, this is one place in Sertia where you can really have a glimpse at the nation in its heyday--a paradise of the high society.

Droinstea has been inhabited on and off for at least 1500 years, though around the turn of the 7th century AD it was abandoned for an unknown reason. It was rehabilitated throughout the late 800s. According to the Alimrede (written alongside the Sertian Domex in 1224), this was due to the great wealth the town had inherited from finding primeval hordes of silver and gold.

In 940 AD, a Begreathum (today called "Braetha") named Lodith of Droinstea declared the town independent of the local Yttrevir queendom. This angered Queen Yttrevis, for the town was an important trade hub and supported the economy of the Queendom. Yttrevis was also planning to build a palace for her son there, so that it would become the new seat of power when she died.

In 941, Yttrevis sent her armies through Tremaras to wrangle Droinstea from Lodith's control. Lodith fled the city to the South and headed for the neighbouring kingdom of Prew, where he hoped to find refuge with his sister (who had married Prince Zabe, the heir). All this was unbeknownst to Yttrevis, whose army pillaged the town looking for Lodith. However, not very much damage was done from this as Yttrevis' army had been instructed not to disturb the villagers so she could gain favour in the town more easily. She successfully took control of Droinstea on August 4th, 941 and reincorporated the town as a part of Yttrevir.

The reincorporation didn't last long, however, for when Lodith reached the kingdom of Prew and told King Erawa what had happened, he saw the chance to establish influence in an important economic hub and expand his kingdom. He also saw Lodith as a weak leader and easy to take advantage of, having abandoned his city instead of staying and fighting for his people. If Erawa could take control of Droinstea and declare it a non-contiguous part of Prew, he'd then have a foot in the door to further diminish Yttrevis' power.

So it was decided. King Erawa was to take Droinstea. The day came on April the 20th, 943, when Erawa's army marched to the edge of Tremaras, awaiting reinforcements from Briswick in the south. Queen Yttrevis had an advantage in Tremaras, however. She was the "Queen of Tremaras", her army was sophisticated in warfare within these harsh conditions. Erawas had had no way to train his army in this environment, either, for Yttrevis had a hold of all of the marshland.

Erawas came up with a plan. Calling upon Lodis, Erawas sent him, along with a small group of soldiers, to burn down the newly built Prince's palace in Droinstea. It was considered one of the most architecturally sophisticated and beautiful buildings in Sertia, purportedly designed to be seen for many miles in all directions. It was a temple of wealth and represented the unequivocal influence of the Queen of Tremaras upon her people.

On the night of 1 May 943, Lodis and a few soldiers snuck into the palace and burnt it to the ground. Yttrevis' son, the Prince of Yttrevir, was inside and perished in the fire. Yttrevis lost all morale and surrendered Droinstea to Erawas' forces.

The loss of Droinstea palace is, to this day, considered a major tragedy. It was the tallest earthen structure at least in the western hemisphere, and pioneered the technology of Sertian water-proofing, a tradition that is still used in Sertian buildings today. Even more tragically, whilst there have been efforts and advocacy for its rebuilding, this project is embroiled in controversy. Advocates say it would demonstrate the genius of Sertian engineers, whilst detractors say it would be a symbol of dispute and partisanship that has been so relevant in Sertian politics through the ages.

The reason I mention the fountain in the plaza outside the train station is that if you dig underneath it, some say, you will find the ruins of Droinstea palace.

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Lee eats dust as Moreland receives more than 80% of the vote

A red sweep commenced in the second round of the councillor election
November 8, 2024

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Wilko Moreland has earned a decisive victory against Bernard Lee in the second round of councillor elections, securing a resounding 80.16% of the vote, while Lee trailed behind with just 19.84%. Moreland won in every single province, including the Harmony stronghold of Montgomery.

The results follow an unexpected outcome in the first round of the elections, where Lee, who was the candidate of the Harmony party, outperformed expectations, narrowly placing second. He surpassed Michelle Cavalier, who was endorsed by three different centre-right parties, including the Progressive Conservative Party, and gained a spot on the second round of the election, which commenced today as neither him or Moreland received more than 40% of the vote.

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Candidate	Political party	Amount of votes	Percentage (%)
Wilko Moreland	Congress for Social Democracy, Green Party of Elthize	847,564	80.16%
Bernard Lee	Harmony	209,776	19.84%

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In response to Lee's shock success, Moreland called on all political parties and politicians to rally against Lee and endorse him instead, which was well-received as major parties and alliances, including the Progressive Congressive Party, Moderates and the UnitedLeft alliance, all either endorsed or supported Moreland. In an even more unexpected move, President Melissa Chai commented on councillor elections, which marked the first time a president ever commented on such elections. While Chai stopped short of directly endorsing Moreland, she told Elthics to "vote carefully".

Turnout increased significantly from the 22.7% seen in the first round to 30.42% in the second, but it still fell short of the 52.2% turnout recorded in the 2023 councillor election. Many analysts believe that the relative inactivity in Europolis and disillusionment with EU institutions contributed to the lower turnout. Local political analyst Juno Harriman commented, “Elthics still do not know how much influence Europolis has on their day-to-day lives, and many question the need for involvement in European politics at all. Lee’s campaign likely mobilized anti-Harmony voters, but interest in Europolis overall has taken a hit.”

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Map of the 2024 councillor elections (second round). Red = Moreland, Purple = Lee.

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Following his victory, Moreland thanked his supporters in Forecoaster, saying, “Tonight, Elthize has chosen a path of unity and progress. I’m honoured to have your trust and look forward to representing this country in Europolis.” While conceding defeat, Lee declared that "the fight is not over": "They are scared of us. You can see it in their faces. You can see it in how they backed up the socialist candidate immediately after we succeeded. Rest assured we will be breathing down on their necks!"

Moreland is expected to travel to Europolis and assume his office within the coming days.

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Moreland and Lee advance to the second round of councillor elections

The results come as a shock victory for the far-right Harmony party
November 1, 2024

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In a shocking twist, Bernard Lee, the councillor candidate for the far-right Harmony Party, has placed second in the councillor election. Lee, who has run on a campaign of abolishing the 2017 Capital and Unusual Punishment Act, received 21.92% of the vote, surpassing centre-right candidate Michelle Cavalier by just 770 votes. He won in Montgomery, claimed Northern Counties and the Midlands, and made unexpected gains in Forecoaster and Port Nelson.

In first place was Wilko Moreland, the candidate for the Congress for Social Democracy and the Green Party of Elthize, with 22.03% of the votes, just 855 votes ahead of Lee. After the results were announced, Moreland addressed supporters, urging all parties in Elthize to “stand against the threat of far-right politics.” Moreland dominated in the left-wing strongholds of St. Lucas, Marchand, and Brownell, as well as succeeding in Ackerson, Elthize’s northernmost province.

With no candidate reaching the 40% needed to secure a victory, Elthize will hold a second round of voting, with Moreland and Lee on the ballot.

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Candidate	Political party	Amount of votes	Percentage (%)	Status
Wilko Moreland	Congress for Social Democracy, Green Party of Elthize	173,814	22.03%	Advanced to second round
Bernard Lee	Harmony	172,959	21.92%	Advanced to second round
Michelle Cavalier	Progressive Conservative Party, Democrats for Elthize, Business Party	172,189	21.82%	Eliminated
Damon Albert	Moderates	145,762	18.46%	Eliminated
Pamela Akamatsu	Democratic Socialists for Elthize, Communist Party of Elthize	114,521	14.52%	Eliminated
Aminata Ejiro-Tolbree	Elfiz Party	88,653	11.22%	Eliminated
Love Nygaard	Independent	53,019	6.71%	Eliminated

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Michelle Cavalier, supported by the Progressive Conservative Party, Business Party, and Democrats for Elthize, expressed her disappointment on LNN, saying she found the result “heartbreaking.” She added, “Well, it’s hard not to get emotional when it's this close.” as she learned she’d miss the chance to represent Elthize in Europolis. Regardless, she received the most votes in Forecoaster.

With three of the seven approved candidates endorsed by UnitedLeft parties, rumors sparked about divisions within the alliance. Pamela Akamatsu, candidate for the Democratic Socialists of Elthize and the Communist Party of Elthize, took fifth place with 14.52%. She explained that UnitedLeft parties “peacefully agreed” to field separate candidates.

On social media, Akamatsu, who is of partial Yosainese descent, claimed that bigotry has affected her campaign. “It’s a knife when a good chunk of the country you’ve lived your whole life doesn’t consider you ‘Elthic enough’ to be its European councillor,” she posted on social media. Despite her fifth-place finish, the combined support for DSE and CPE came close to UnitedLeft’s share from the general election earlier this year (14.52% vs 16.31% respectively). The last candidate of an UnitedLeft party, Aminata Ejiro-Tolbree, who represented the Elfiz Party, won 11.22% of the vote and carried the Southern Counties.

Damon Albert, the interim councillor and candidate for the Moderates, placed fourth with 18.46% of the vote, winning Liamville and Port Nelson. Following the results announcement, he immediately endorsed Moreland. Meanwhile, Love Nygaard, a popular TV personality and the only independent candidate to gather enough support to be on the ballot, finished last with 6.71%.

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Map of the 2024 councillor elections (first round). Red = Moreland, Purple = Lee, Blue = Cavalier, Orange = Albert, Dark Red = Akamatsu, Gray = Ejiro-Tolbree. Nygaard did not win any province or district.

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There was a significant drop in turnout compared to 2023 councillor elections, with only 22.7% of the available voters voting in this election, compared to 52.2% last year. The drop in turnout is attributed to the relative inactivity in the city of Europolis and the European Council. "There is no point in electing someone to an institution that has effectively stood still in the past twelve months. Congratulations to our future paycheck stealer," said Frances Irving, a former journalist for The Tribunal.

The second round of the councillor elections will take place on November 8th. The elected councillor is expected to hold his position until July 4, 2027, the latest date when the next general election can be held.