The Government of the Union of Syndicates

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

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.

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

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.

[A Former User]

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.

[A Former User]

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.

[A Former User]

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.

[A Former User]

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.

[A Former User]

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.

[A Former User]

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.

[A Former User]

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

[A Former User]

From the Confederation Council

On the Formation of the People's Bulwark against Capitalist Encroachment

Eastern Haane is threatened by a number of forces, both internal and external.

Terrorist organizations are rising in our country, threatening to bring our movement and our people to an end.

Those outside are slowly building up their militaries, terrified of our rebellion; terrified that our spirit and our ideas will spread to their countries and that the worldwide dictatorship will end.

We must defend ourselves and the freedom of all peoples from capitalist encroachment; must one day free the world from the yoke of the bourgeoisie.

Each People's Militia, at this time, will contribute a certain percentage of their forces, to be decided by the workers' councils, to a new bulwark against capitalism.

These forces shall be armed as a standing military is; they shall have the purpose of protecting the movement and our country.

The people vested in the Confederation Council the power to make statements as these law; let it be so.

[A Former User]

From the Congress of People's Courts

On the Final Order of Mathilde Comtois

The Presidium of the Congress of People's Courts has concluded that the late State Elder Mathilde Comtois was incapable of calm, rational thought by the time she issued her final order. This conclusion was supported by the Congress as a whole, which voted to accept it 854-49.

This voids said order; as such, no elections, save those for State Elder, shall be held. The legislative assemblies shall remain as they are; they shall not be dissolved.

[A Former User]

From the Confederation Council

On the Native Accusations

The accusations raised by the State of Haane-Keste have no basis. Apart from dubious testimony given by excitable members of a native investigative council, no evidence has emerged to support them.

The Calais Workers' Council, which oversees the People's Militia there, itself has conducted an investigation, and found no wrongdoing. The very idea is surprising; those in Calais have repeatedly testified to their gentleness and kindness.

There is no appetite in Eastern Haane to legislative on this so-called issue; at the same time it would be unconstitutional.