The Government of the Union of Syndicates

From the State Elder

On the Travel Waivers

Effective immediately, travel waivers for foreign nationals are to be expedited. Only evidence of nationality is needed. However, the acting High Court has authorized the military and the People's Militas to conduct searches of the belongings of foreign nationals. Those traveling out of the country must submit all belongings taken with them to authorities, who will search them. If devices to be used for the purpose of violence are found, detainment is authorized.

Josephine Areai
State Elder of the Confederation of Eastern Haane

From the State Elder

On Representation in the European Council

The Confederation of Eastern Haane recognizes itself as the successor to the previous state. We cannot allow terrorist organizations to gain representation in the Union. As such, I appoint Ms. Annelise Bauer to the position of Interim European Councillor until elections can be held on the 19th.

Josephine Areai
State Elder of the Confederation of Eastern Haane

STATE VISIT OF THE MOST HOLY EMPRESS, JOSEPHINE AREAI, TO THE AGRICULTURAL COLLECTIVES:

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The Empress toils alongside the glorious workers in their fall harvest for the nation.

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The Empress, at left, amazed at the product of the glorious work of our most arduous workers.

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The Empress speaking with an amazed worker, who is crying at her realization of the Empress's greatness

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The Empress works alongside reformed workers, taken from the cities, harvesting the crops for the nation

A STATEMENT FROM THE EMPRESS

My citizens, I am well aware of the incursions of the Kingdom of Reitzmag and the People's State of Eastern Haane into our territory. Yet I choose not to fight it, as of yet, for what they have taken from us is of little importance. Yes, we have lost five communes; but as each of our agricultural communes is self-sustaining, this is of no matter. However, defence will be strengthened, as to limit counter-revolutionary tendencies in society.

We shall only attack if Reitzmag or the People's State chooses to destroy our communes. We do not wish to engage in a suicidal battle.

Josephine Areai
Empress of the Haanean Empire

FROM THE FEDERAL COUNCIL

The Federal Democratic Association of the Defenders of the Socialist System is ordered to begin the execution of Nukurvijūsūmanventekālanuv. Further instructions shall be given at a later date.

The Federal Council decrees this in the name of the people, exercising the powers delegated to us on 9 January 2011 by election and on 14 June 2011 by the Act on National Emergencies 1967;

The Workers' Congress announces that an expulsion of terrorists is underway.

FROM THE FEDERAL COUNCIL

The liberation of our long lost nation is finished. For 27 years, we have been under the boot of roving bands of deranged terrorists. After nine years of long preparation, however, documentation of where the scum that left our country in pieces go to hide, planning for their deportation; nine years of unfortunate authoritarianism; we fought back. We drove these terrible people out of our country once and for all.

They ran away from their hiding-holes, ran away from the anger we had bottled up for so long, ran away into oblivion. They are gone; we are now finally free.

There is no more need for censorship; for centralization. We have overcome those forces which necessitated them for ever so long; overcome the final legacy of 1993, of the tyrannical rule of Areai.

We cannot put into words the joy we feel as we write these words; the joy that all of you must be feeling as you realize that you, we, we all are free. Both today and tomorrow shall be holidays; we shall celebrate our new freedom from tyranny.

The state of emergency is hereby lifted; all restrictions passed in recognition of said state are now not in place.

With this, we are free to, after nine years, leave. We have spent too long in power; now, it is our constitutional duty to resign.

As such, we, effectively immediately, resign our collective office. A new council shall be elected on 4 February 2021.

FROM THE STATE ELDER
On the Current Collapse

The Workers' Congress has voted, 846 - 154, to declare an extraordinary state of emergency in wake of the current crisis.

All executive power has been concentrated in my person; at the same time, there now is in effect a curfew, between 17:00 and 8:00, a prohibition on public assemblies, and a ban on all publications.

All communications are to be halted. All internet, phonelines, and college-owned telecommunications shall as a result be shut off. These are temporary measures and are meant to halt the dissemination of misinformation.

At the same time, there shall be no entry or exit from the country without a waiver, to be obtained by supermajority vote of the Workers' Congress. Such a waiver will only be given in extraordinary circumstances, as to prevent the spread of terrorism across the European Union.

In the name of the people,
Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates

FROM THE STATE ELDER
On Foreigners

The safety of all foreigners remaining in the country is at danger. As a result, the National College of Defense has been ordered to take them all to safehouses across the country.

Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates

FROM THE STATE ELDER
To All Foreign Governments

I, as well as the Workers' Congress and the Council of the Union, can affirm that all foreign citizens are safe. At this time, however, extradition remains impossible, as the reopening of any borders of ports of entry presents a danger not only to the Union but also the remainder of Europe.

Release, as well, is impossible. We do not wish to risk the deaths of foreign citizens at the hands of the crazed. We are, however, open to negotiating a possible return of citizens to embassies or consulates within the country.

Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates

FROM THE STATE ELDER
To All Foreign Governments

In the Union, there has been a disturbing and sudden increase in the intensity of dangerous activity. I am saddened and disturbed to report that a concerted attack upon several foreign embassies and consulates has begun, orchestrated by a unknown party.

The National College of Defense has been ordered to aid in the defense of the embassies against these assailants.

However, we can no longer allow for the movement of citizens from safehouses to embassies due to the ongoing danger.

The Union is considering a second movement of foreign nationals in the case that safehouses are compromised. Any further movement of foreign nationals shall be announced.

Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates

FROM THE STATE ELDER
Suspension of Civil Law

Besieged by unknown, possibly military-affiliated assailants, the Workers' Congress, in an emergency session, approved 958 - 42 a proclamation of the suspension of civil law for the continued integrity of the Union.

Civil law is hereby suspended. The enforcement of order is transferred to the militias.

The National College of Defense is stripped of its powers, and is placed under direct state administration.

Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates

FROM THE STATE ELDER
Reaffirming the No-Fly Zone

The Government remains in control following the suspension of civil law.

We affirm that a no-fly zone remains in effect. Several unidentified aircraft incurred into Syndical airspace in the day; they were told repeatedly, a total of fourteen times, to turn around, but made no response.

As they approached Kiel Airfield, they made a request to land. Said request was denied, but they attempted to go ahead.

They were allowed to land; however, those aboard were taken into custody, their aircraft confiscated by the People's Militia.

We repeat that we are unwilling to allow for evacuations due to the high level of danger. The antics that these aircraft engaged in resulted in a breach of security at the airport less than thirty minutes later, leading to the deaths of several members of the militia and the injury of many more.

We warn that any future attempt to breach our airspace will be met with force.

Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates

FROM THE STATE ELDER
On the Ongoing Coup

The National Salvation Government is an illegitimate government. Under no circumstances should any individual support it. All citizens of the Union, in fulfillment of their constitutional duties, are asked to resist it.

However, as a result of the increased danger to foreign citizens, they have again been moved, due to the potential that the NSG may have information on their locations.

Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates

FROM THE COLLEGE OF JOURNALISTS

A large explosion has been reported in the 18th district. Updates forecoming.

FROM THE COLLEGE OF JOURNALISTS

The explosion claimed the lives of at least 84, injuring at least 200. It has been traced to the pro-capitalist terror group "Rebirth." Updates forthcoming.

FROM THE STATE ELDER AND THE HEAD OF STATE OF THE NATIONAL SALVATION GOVERNMENT
On the Mass Kidnapping and Murder of Reitzmic Civilians and Soldiers

We are opposed; but we were once good friends, brothers-at-arms for the Union against Areai and those terrors that came before her.

We are currently negotiating peace for the Union; neither of us may get our way without tearing it apart. But we must take this time to make the following statement.

The forces of Weaver Iahela kidnapped several Reitzmic civilians and soldiers under our protection or custody as a result of the attempted illegal repatriations, before killing them in brutal fashion. Several were taken to the Martyrs' Field and there shot down, often with rockets taken from military stores which had previously been raided.

Others were marched into the hills and shot at with artillery from a distance.

Most worryingly, parts of our military, both those under the command of the Head of State and those under the State Elder, appear to have defected to her. Several Reitzmic nationals at the Martyrs' Field appeared to be the victims of drone strikes, likely from those drones that were stolen or taken from the NCD over the past few days.

We may surmise that this is some sort of revenge; it is perverted and one of the worst crimes of the unstable Weaver Iahela. All Reitzmic civilians and soldiers who remain under our protection have been given additional security as a result of this horror.

Kalju Lepik
Kalju Aasmäe

FROM THE COUNCIL OF THE UNION
On the Threats towards our Union

We warn all those planning to invade our Union that Le Corbusier was involved in the design of our cities.

FROM THE STATE ELDER
On the Provisions for the Maintenance of National Unity and Order

The Workers' Congress has voted unanimously to adopt the Provisions for the Maintenance of National Unity and Order, proposed by Kalju Aasmäe, who was re-admitted as a member on the 19th of February.

The Provisions dissolve the Congress without elections for an indefinite period of time. All legislative power is to be vested in the Council of the Union, to which will be added several additional members, to be appointed by the State Elder.

The economic and structural measures undertaken by the illegitimate government of Kalju Aasmäe are recognized as being necessary for both national unity and order, and are thus adopted.

All political parties and blocs are abolished; all political activity is to be organized through the People's Front for the Salvation of the Union, which shall be non-partisan in nature. No individual without ties to terroristic groups may be denied membership in the People's Front.

The National College of Defense shall have full authority to expel those linked to the terrorism speared by Weaver-Iahela and possibly Josephine Areai and their affiliates.

The freedoms set out in the Constitution remain in place.

The Provisions may be repealed by unanimous act of the Council of the Union.

Long live the Union, long live the Republic, long live liberty!

Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates

FROM THE STATE ELDER
On Repatriations

The death of Weaver-Iahela, as well as the authorization of military forces to use all necessary force as to expel terrorists from the inhabited territory of the Union, have severely and near-critically destabilized terrorist elements. Safe routes between Kiel Airfield and the locations in which we are safeguarding foreign nations have been, after lengthy and deadly battle, been established.

It is thus safe to begin repatriations of all foreign citizens.

Kalju Lepik
State Elder of the Union of Syndicates