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Jonh Peter Key listened "We understand it will take time to change things given the competencies of governments and seperation of powers .As long as a review is held we are happy. In that regard for now , we'd like to see the relationship grow in trust. We also understand on the military ship front , we'd bring that up if Mishar ever asked us for assistance that way."

He listened to concerns about the cctv system "I understand concerns over privacy and can explain the way it works. To gain entry at the border or airport we take a fingerprint , facial scan and retina scan. These are things we hold on record for all Duchians and visitors. In terms of handling that data its kept on a centralised system Duchies Guard has access to , now tourists at the border have two choices they can choose to have it deleted after their trip to the Duchies which it will automatically do or give permission to have it held on record for 5 years if they plan to visit reguarly to simplify future visits , it really is up to them. While we do value the security we do balance the privacy aspect and only the government networks have access to the databases. I hope this eases concerns."

"Now onto free trade an free movement we can offer 0% tariffs today if you are willing to offer the same that is in our power as of today so that should be simple. For free movement and joint customs we'd like you to consider putting a application into the Joint European Free Travel Area(JEFTA) organisation.What this would mean in essence you'd have a huge area with no checks outside airports and ports , and you'd adopt the JEFTA visa system and computer system at borders. You'd need to toughen the external borders if you haven't done so already . Here is the specifics. The benefit to the Spanish is that it obviously makes travel easier for all while maintaining national security.It would require a vote of members in the bloc with a majority vote to win and we'd support your bid in this if you chose to apply. We'd like to know what you'd think? Otherwise we could make easier visa arrangements instead putting Spain on favoured nation list if you also do so."

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Alberto Núñez Feijóo was glad to see that Mr. Key understood his remarks concerning the Strait of Gibraltar and the military access to the Mediterranean Sea: «Review will be held internally by the Gibraltar Strait Security Agency and, concerning Mishar, Spain will always be open to hear from you or other members of ECON that considers trustworthy to assist Mishar if needed. But, as we both may agree, I hope that time never comes, as it would mean trouble not only for Mishar and us, but also for the whole of the Mediterranean nations».

The Spanish President then payed attention to the explanations given by the Duchian Prime Minister concerning the CCTV system, which cleared out many things: «The explanations have been really helpful, Mr. Key. Thank you very much for the clear and detailed description about the system, and indeed this has eased our concerns», Feijóo replied before smiling.

Finally, it was time to discuss free trade and travel: «We are ready to offer 0% tariffs, effective today. Concerning JEFTA, I believe my Foreign Affairs Minister knows the topic way better than I do, so he will make the Spanish Government remarks on the matter. Would you, Sebastián?», Feijóo inquired the new Spanish Minister.

Sebastián nodded and proceeded to talk about free travel and trade: «Prime Minister, I would like to be thankful for the suggestion you have made about the Joint European Free Travel Area. However, as we consider this, we would like to establish a free trade and free travel agreement that works as soon as possible. My Ministry has been studying several formulas to make it happen, and we believe basing it on the Euro 3 treaty might be a good, satisfying start for both of us. That way, a free trade area would be established with no barriers to trade as long as goods and companies meet national standards, a visa free arrangement for tourism and business short term visas of under 90 Days would be set up, an individual convicted of a crime in a nation may be denied entry and all companies registered shall be able to operate provided that they meet national standards, with free movement of capital applying.

In addition to this, the Spanish Government is interested in setting up student exchange programmes between us, an extradition agreement, as well as sharing intelligence on crime and terrorism threats. What would be the position of the United Duchies Government on these matters?», Rubio asked.

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Arron Scott responded "We agree to reducing barriers but we would have to have checks on goods still to check they meet JEFTA standards unless we are both members of JEFTA. We'd agree to 90 day visas and easier application processes.We would also happily allow companies access on an equal basis to local companies this would mean requiring a Duchian subsidiary following Duchian laws should they want physical premises in Duchies as is our laws. I'm sure you'll understand we have to keep it equal to what our businesses are required to do and other foreign companies in the United Duchies.Then we could perhaps move towards further unifying processes and looking at options like JEFTA later at a time of your choosing."

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Sebastián Rubio replied to Arron: «We agree to those terms, which are perfectly understandable. I think we have a deal on free trade and travel then!».

The Spanish President, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, then commented again on the matters that had been left unanswered: «Mr. Key, concerning my Minister's proposal about setting up student exchange programmes between us, an extradition agreement, as well as sharing intelligence on crime and terrorism threats, would that be okay with your Government?»

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John Peter Key replied "Absolutely , we believe in common European security and student exchange programmes. We would on the topic of crime threats like to talk about how to help combat football hooliganism. You might note the many attempts of our countries independent sport regulators to combat bad fan behaviour and get intelligence on Duchian fans responsible and to warn nations about those who have had bad behaviour to fight this. Howeve at every turn UEFA have basically undermined this effort. We are wondering if there is any way you can join our fight for enforcing good behaviour of fans wherever the matches are."

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Feijóo and Rubio were feeling happy, and listened to the concerns on racist chants, which were on the surge within Spain. Both agreed that was a huge problem, and as a football fan that both were, Feijóo spoke: «I do not know if you are a great football fan, Mr. Key, but I will assume that you are, specially of that football without racist, sexist or disgusting chants from fans. Just like me, to be fair.

In any case, do you know Vinicius Junior, the famous footballer from Real Madrid? Well, when playing against Valencia CF in Mestalla, which happens to be Valencia CF's stadium, three fans made racist chants and gestures targeted at him, looking down on his skin colour. The chants were absolutely disgusting: they mimicked the moves and sounds of monkeys, screaming things like "uh, uh, uh"; what made Vinicius feel frustrated, ashamed and humilliated. These events are usually reported to the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport, and additionally, the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Spanish League, the Royal Spanish Football Association and Real Madrid took this affair to court, being resolved as a prioritary matter.

UEFA has not complained about this, and the footage was obtained thanks to the videos posted in social media by other fans, as well as from the footage of the cameras that record the match, and have been banned from football stadiums for 2 years, while being sentenced to 8 months of prison. I understand UEFA's concern about private investigators or Secret Services at stadiums. Spain uses this procedure that I have explained to you and believe me when I tell you that they are effective. In case Duchian fans ever tried to perform their disgusting chants here, we would follow the same procedure, and we would report it to Duchian authorities as well, of course! We just do not want secret service agents in our territory, you know... might look a little bit weird, right?» Feijóo laughed slightly, smiling.

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"That is the plans we have presented recently though UEFA have objected to the DFA's and other agencies joint hotline run by the Commission against intolerance and hate in Sports for reporting incidents in return for a proportion of the fine given out to the fans who ae involved in such incidents and sharing of information with government authorities that issue the passports, they've also objected to the lifetime bans. Something which we believe is a reasonable precaution. We'd like support within UEFA on taking a strong stance against hooliganism and hate in sports. I believe the DFA's plan was not to send secret service agents in but private investigators like they do in the Duchies home and domestic league games."

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Feijóo was surprised that UEFA had opposed to a hotline to report hooliganism and racism from the stadiums: «I cannot believe they have done that, Mr. Key. I can assure you I will talk to the Real Federación Española de Fútbol and the President of the Sports Council to demand answers from UEFA on that affair. If we come together on reasonable things, like this hotline, I guess they will not have another choice but accept it - they owe their salaries to their members!

The Spanish Government is fully committed in the fight against hooliganism, racism and other repulsive attituted in football stadiums or sports. It is true that we do not see the need for private investigators within stadiums, but we respect the Duchian internal approach. I think the best thing to do would be pressuring UEFA on allowing the hotline assuming that private investigators will not be sent. Additionally, a meeting with UEFA's President ought to be something to consider if I were you, Mr. Key. Maybe things would improve that way!»

Alberto then looked at his agenda. With most topics being sorted out, he had still one thing left to discuss: «Prime Minister, unless you have any other topics you would like to tell me about, the Spanish Government would like to discuss Eurorail as the last topic of this productive summit. As you may already know, we settled an agreement concerning services in Saint Dominico prior to the start of operations in the line between Spain and Inimicus, via Red Croatia, Inquista, your country and North Diessen. I believe that it would be convenient to invite our friends from California, as well as from Anastocopala and Hellas, to join Eurorail, allowing for new routes. I am telling you this because I intend to invite President Harris of California to join Eurorail in our next summit, which is due. I will also inform the other signatory states of our agreement about my intentions. Do you have any objections to that?»

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Key responded positively to Eurorail expansion "Indeed we support the expansion of Eurorail so would definitely like to be in those talks. The more cars we can get off the roads and planes out of the skies the better for everyone.There would have to be checks entering JEFTA of course or pasport checks would have to remain in the stations. I hope you understand we have our commitments to any service that operates outside of the JEFTA zone to check those entries to see if they have appropiate visas or identification."

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«Checks were under our estimations, do not worry about them», Feijóo noted.

«As I see there are no more topics up for discussion, I guess it is time to call this summit to an end. Mr. Key, it has been a huge pleasure and a very productive one. I hope that the steps that we have given today mark the start of a new era in our bilateral relationship, which I expect to grow in trust and friendship. Thank you very much for coming», Feijóo concluded.