The Government of the Union of Syndicates

The Office of the Consul

The Constitutional Court has asked me to communicate that the General Council's vote on the amendments was not unconstitutional, but that by 'misrepresenting' yesterday's election results, it has committed a severe breach of constitutional statutes.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the Union of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

With the recent collectivizations, I would like to take this time to remind the citizens of Eastern Haane that all people have natural rights. No matter their crimes, no matter their previous positions, every person deserves fair, equitable treatment. Denying them such a thing is the beginning of the road to autocracy.

That being said, I stand in solidarity with the strikers, the workers' councils, and our country as a whole, and hope that we can advance to something better.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the Union of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

The Kiel Workers' Council has informed me that the General Council trial is in recess, and that they have allowed former Supreme Councillor Andries van Hoebeek to file a petition with the European Court of Justice. I applaud their efforts to maintain the rule of law in these times.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the Union of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

It has been decided that the Congress of Workers' Councils will have one vote in the provisional legislature. No representative shall be sent; the two bodies will be in session at the same time and communicate with each other as to coordinate discussion and voting.

With this, the provisional legislature of the Union is now effectively in session.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the Union of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

Certain basic principles of the new state have been decided upon. It shall be a People's Confederation, not of states or republics but of syndicates and nations, to be enumerated in the new future.

The syndicates will correspond to the professions, and will have full power to regulate the economy. Private enterprise will no longer exist; all production shall be through the syndicates, for the benefit of the whole.

The nations, on the other hand, will have full power to make laws to do with social issues; they will be purveyors of social justice, ensuring that all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Those regulations created by the syndicates and nations will only apply to their members; however, they are to be united, in the Confederation.

The role of the People's Confederation is not to be over these nations and syndicates but simply to coordinate them, to mediate disputes between them, to ensure their continued unity, and to ensure that their laws are applied to those who they apply to.

However, please remember that such a formulation is not to be implemented at this time, as it is not complete. As of now, we are still a Union, functioning under the law of the former Confederation.

With that, I sign off.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the Union of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

The People's Confederation of Eastern Haane is as of now the official government of Eastern Haane. Elections to the Syndical Assembly (made up of the united syndicates), the Assembly of Nations (made up of the united nations), and the State Eldership (the new head of state) shall be held in one month's time.

The Congress of Workers' Councils will be retained to oversee the other branches and coordinate the smaller councils, with the workers' councils themselves to have the responsibility of owning and maintaining guild or nation-related structures, as well as providing for the general welfare.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the People's Confederation of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

As the Interim Consul, I confirm that Martin Bourgaize is and has been the European Councillor for Eastern Haane since the conclusion of yesterday's elections.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the People's Confederation of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

The enumeration of the nations is below:

the Schleswigian Nation
the Holsatian Nation
the North Low Saxon Nation
the Groniegs-East Frisian Nation
the Dutch Low Saxon Nation
the Westphalian Nation
the Mecklenburgish Nation
the Ripaurian Nation
the Moselle Franconian Nation
the Luxembourgish Nation
the Rhine-Franconian Nation
the Lorrainian-Franconian Nation
the Moselle-Franconian Nation
the Picard Nation
the Lorrain Nation
the Champeignois Nation
the Wallon Nation
the Hollandic Nation
the Brabantian Nation
the Limburgish Nation
the Flemish Nation
the Low Rhenish Nation
the Northern Jutlandic Nation
the Southern Jutlandic Nation
the Western Jutlandic Nation
the German Nation
the Dutch Nation
the French Nation
the Danish Nation

The syndicates will correspond to the former guilds and will receive one seat each in the Syndical Assembly, while the nations will receive 10 each in the Assembly of Nations.

With due respect,

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the People's Confederation of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

The Electoral Commission of Eastern Haane has asked me to relate that no electoral interference was found in the elections to the Commission.

Apart from this, the provisional legislature has decided not to send a representative to Mr. Trympov's gala, as a majority of Eastern Haaneans did not vote for him, instead choosing to absent - a sign of dissatisfaction with all candidates.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the People's Confederation of Eastern Haane

The Office of the Consul

The provisional legislature has reduced the number of syndicates to 30; they are enumerated below:

Agriculture
Fishing
Insurance
Transportation
Education
Law
Accountancy
Medical Services
Engineering
Architecture
Planning
Landscape Design
Surveying
Labor
Social Welfare
Real Estate
Construction
Tourism
Commercial
Industrial
Finance
Sports
Performing Arts
Culture
Societal Studies
Publication
Governance
Textile Manufacturing
Wholesale/Retail
Information Technology

In addition, the French Flemish Nation has been created. The number of seats per nation, for that matter, has been reduced to one.

Katrin Weber
Interim Consul for the People's Confederation of Eastern Haane.

From the State Elder

On the Vayinaodic and Fremetian Sanctions and Restrictions

The violence in Eastern Haane ended several weeks ago. Although there are certainly still concerns over the rule of law, especially in Kiel, we are handling all issues with the greatest speed, fairness, and transparency. While we respect the sovereignty of all nations, we would at this time like to ask for the lifting of all current sanctions and travel restrictions.

However, several statements made by the Vayinaodic government deeply concern us. The revolution in Eastern Haane was not a coup, as they seem to believe; in fact, the government was not overthrown but rather dissolved and remade as according to the previous Constitution of 1934. Certainly, many, especially the more conservative, claim it to be as such; but one cannot take everything that is written in the news at face value; one must actually look at primary sources themselves.

Perhaps more worryingly is their ban on individuals who took part in the mass arrest in the General Council. I am not entirely opposed to the principle of such a thing; however, given that the entire action was carried out by what was in essence a disorganized mob, we have no information whatsoever regarding the identities of the individuals. As a result, we have, in the past few weeks, become worried as to the exact actions that the Vayinaodic government may have undertaken as to compile a list of said individuals. The only reason why nothing has been said until now is because there was none with the authority to make such a statement. We would, as such, like to state that if any evidence of espionage is found, the government of Eastern Haane will take immediate action.

With due respect,

Mathilde Comtois
State Elder of the People's Confederation of Eastern Haane

From the Premier

I confirm, as Premier, that the council system has been made law by the Syndical Assembly, that the system of national-councils is currently the de-jure system of the nations, that the regions have been renamed cantons, and that a new Assembly of the Cantons has been created, elections to which will be held on the 29th of June.

I also confirm that the following referendums will be held on that date:

Should communism be enshrined in the Constitution as the final goal of the People's Confederation?
Should the positions of Premier and State Elder be abolished?
Should the People's Confederation be reorganized based upon the currently existing workers' councils?
Should workers' councils independent of the syndicates, nations, and/or cantons be abolished?
Should all mass organizations be allowed to nominate candidates in elections?
Should only communities be allowed to nominate candidates in elections?

Should a pluralist political system be reinstated?
Should representatives be trustees rather than delegates?
Should Eastern Haane recognize the Union of Nicoleizian Socialist Republics as the rightful government of Icholasen?
Should Eastern Haane be renamed 'Haane?'
Should Eastern Haane remain a member of the European Union?

On a more informal note, I would like to say that Mathilde Comtois has been and will be indisposed for some time, and thus is unable to respond to the tensions between Haane-Keste and Eastern Haane. She believes, I am sure, very strongly in national slef-determination, and is certainly not a chauvinist. Do not blame her for what has happened; it is not her fault that she has been indisposed.

Katrin Weber
Premier of the People's Confederation of Eastern Haane

From the Confederation Council

On the Recent Events in Nofoaga

State Elder Mathilde Comtois is currently incapacitated. It thus falls to us to create the following statement.

The situation in Nofoaga is perilous. A state of martial law has been declared; members of the opposition have been arrested. It appears as though democracy is failing.

It is obvious to us that President Nikola N'nago is taking advantage of a terrible situation to gain dictatorial power. We urge the people of Nofoaga not to remain complacent but to instead take a united stand against tyranny. However, at the same time, we must advise those there to remain non-violent, for even the smallest act of hostility will create a much greater crisis.

However, we must also condemn the sectionalism that is tearing apart Nofoagan society. While justice must be done, we implore the people of Nofoaga to realize that their true interests are the same; that their oppressors are not the French or the Nofoaganese but the bourgeoisie alone, for it is them who caused the imperialism that enslaved Nofaga, them who artificially created the tensions now manifested so terribly today.

A war, however, must not start. A change in government must be as peaceful as possible.

We have been advised to place the following restrictions of Nofoaga by a number of workers' councils, the Syndicate of Governance, the Syndicate of Societal Affairs, as well as the government of Haane-Keste, and have chosen to do so:

All non-essential travel to Nofoaga is hereby banned.
Citizens of both Eastern Haane and Haane-Keste are to be repatriated as soon as possible.
President Nikola N'nago and others participating in this coup are to be banned from traveling to territories under the jurisdiction of Eastern Haane and Haane-Keste.
Citizens of Nofoaga are to be given safe harbor in Eastern Haane.

The people of Eastern Haane, as well as, for a time, Haane-Keste, have vested in us, the Confederation Council, the power to make this statement law; let it be so.

From the Confederation Council

On the Renaming of the Cities

Recent feedback from a number of workers' councils has driven us to act on the issue of city names. Many continue to carry the vestiges of the imperialist past and the fascist regime of 1939-1946, yet nothing has been done. We cannot continue to ignore this. Action must be undertaken swiftly, as to ensure that Eastern Haane, rather than being backward, fully becomes a progressive and revolutionary state, one which stands against oppression of all kinds.

We are opening, as such, an open dialogue with the people. In every municipality, assemblies will be organized, as to facilitate debate and to provide solutions to the issue.

We currently propose, based upon what we have received from the councils, that cities be named in a similar manner to Rosa-Luxemburg City; that is, after those who sacrificed so much to the movement that now motivates us.

The people have vested in us, the Confederation Council, the power to make this statement law; let is be so.

From the Confederation Council

On the Nofoagan Sanctions

State Elder Mathilde Comtois remains incapacitated at this time. It thus, yet again, falls to us to issue the following:

The crisis in Nofoaga is calming down. Previous restrictions on democracy have been lifted; now yet again can the people express their freedom without fear of reprisal. President Nikola N'nago, rather than using his power to become a true dictator, has instead simply tried to unify his country. We applaud him for this as well as for his great self-control in these times.

However, we cannot at this time lift all sanctions of Nofoaga. The situation in Eastern Haane is perilous; we are worried that the tensions there may spill over here, sparking even greater conflict.

As such, we have chosen to do the following:

travel restrictions will be partially lifted; however, citizens of Eastern Haane must apply for an exit visa before travelling to Nofoaga. Its approval is entirely at the discretion of the authorities; however, the people can be assured that an explanation will be given in the case of a rejection.
further repatriation will end at this time.
President Nikola N'nago and his colleagues will be allowed to travel to territories under the jurisdiction of Eastern Haane and Haane-Keste.
Nofoagans will no longer be freely given asylum; however, the process will continue to be expedited for them.

From the Confederation Council

A Message for Silas Kligenberg

We would like to simply say that what you propose is illegal on a number of counts. They are listed below:

Crimes against humanity - life sentence
Contravention of the 1899 Treaty of Flensburg - seven years
Desecration of sites of cultural importance - five years
Desecration of sites of environmental importance - five years
Willful action to cause the extinction of an endangered species - five years
Exploitation of endangered species - five years
Inappropriate usage of production facilities without good cause - five years
Operation of venture outside of the syndical structure - five years
Operation of venture involving undue hierarchy - five years
Exploitation of workers through the theft of the compensation due to them - five years
Sale of ievonuia - two years
Exportation of ievonuia - two years
Theft - two years

That is all.

From the Confederation Council

On Relations with the State of Haane-Keste

An agreement has been made with the government of Haane-Keste. It is to be provisional, replaced with another once the assent of all legislatures has been gained. It stipulates the following:

sites deemed to be of cultural importance by the State of Haane-Keste are to be placed under its control.
elections to the councillorship are to be done through a 'triple majority;' that is, to become the European Councillor for Eastern Haane, one must gain a simple majority, a majority in both Eastern Haane and Haane-Keste, and a majority in both the native Haanean and Kestean communities.
the councillor will receive instructions from both Eastern Haane and Haane-Keste. While these instructions do not have to be exactly followed, the councillor must at least obey them in spirit; if not, they will be recalled.
Instructions from Haane-Keste will be divided, with half of all directives coming from the Haanean community and half coming from the Kestean community.
these instructions shall be drafted with the consent of the people themselves.
the orders for the protection of ievonuia and the Essen Castle shall be made permanent.

The people have vested in us, the Confederation, the power to make this statement law; let it be so.

From the Confederation Council

On the Political Division over the de la Rocque proposal

Eastern Haane, for little to no reason, is fiercely divided over a proposal of little importance which would in fact be in better accordance with the ideals of the constitution. Death threats are common; the country is tense, on the verge of civil war.

Yet this is not because of people's own thoughts and opinions but because of provocateurs - demagogues who stir the populace into action through meaningless, sensational words.

These terrible people, who wish to watch as our country burns - and gain from such a thing - must be stopped. On the advice of the Syndicates of Governance and Societal Affairs, we thus put forward the following orders:

political advertising across all mediums is to be banned
within non-binding deliberative assemblies, all participants are to have an equal voice. Each person shall thus be limited to a certain amount of total speaking time, to be ascertained by the workers' councils.
within the aforementioned assemblies, none can claim to be the sole representative of a certain viewpoint, nor its 'leader.'
mandates containing violent language must be disregarded by representatives.

The people have vested in the Confederation Council the power to make this statement law; let it be so.

From the Confederation Council

On Icholasen

Eastern Haane does not recognize the Union of Nicoleizian Socialist Republics, by a referendum held on the 29th of June. However, we cannot betray our republican principles by supporting a monarchy; by supporting a government that has become divorced from its people entirely.

As such, we cannot recognize either government of Icholasen at this time.

We thus recognize the people of Icholasen as sovereign in their own; that is, that all Nicoleizians are now their own, independent government and state.

The people have vested in the Confederation Council the power to make this statement law; let it be so.

From the State Elder

The Dissolution of the Legislative Assemblies and my Resignation

Eastern Haane has become increasingly divided in a time when it should stay united. We face much opposition abroad; they will not hesitate to take advantage of any cracks in the unity of our country.

Yet we do not heed this. Our representatives have turned against us; they have become the agents of the division, no more than the unwilling puppets of the world bourgeoisie.

We have stepped past the point of no return; our society, our country, they shall never be the same.

The longer I wait, the more we shall become divided, and thus the more we shall be vulnerable.

I must, as such, use my power as State Elder to dissolve the confederal legislative assemblies, which have abandoned their responsibilities entirely. Their power shall be held by the competent Confederation Council until new elections can be held on the first of September.

But I am weak. I do not feel as though I can be a competent leader for this nation. So long as I remain in the State Eldership, the country will remain unstable. I cannot let Eastern Haane fall to the capitalists.

New elections for my position will be held concurrently with those to the legislative assemblies.
I thus resign my position as State Elder, effective immediately.

Mathilde Comtois