The Government of the Union of Syndicates

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

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.

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.

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.

From the State Elder

On the Travel Waiver of Katrin Weber

The Confederation Council, at 7:30, voted to issue Ms. Weber a waiver on the subject of the travel ban in and out of Kiel. She was allowed to pass on the condition that she returned within a week, not to Kiel but to any other port of entry.

Josephine Areai
State Elder of the Confederation of Eastern Haane

From the State Elder

Democracy in Eastern Haane has failed. It has brought nothing to this nation but misery and death. This cannot continue. We must abandon all of our democratic institutions if we are to survive as a nation.

Those abroad will criticize me; I know they will. But it is of no matter, for I will have saved my country.

With the authorization of the Confederal Diet, I thus assume total and authoritarian power over Eastern Haane. The military has been prepared; it will enforce my orders.

Josephine Areai
State Elder of the Confederation of Eastern Haane

From the State Elder

The Promulgation of the New Constitution

Rights of the People

All individuals are born and remain free and equal in rights.
All individuals have the right to life and to dignity.
All individuals have the right to express their thoughts and beliefs freely in any way, without fear of reprisal.
All have the freedom to believe as they wish, and the freedom to be free of belief.
All individuals have the right to petition the government of Eastern Haane.
No individual may be found guilty of a crime simply through association with one who has been found guilty of a crime.
All individuals have the right to move freely, without fear of reprisal.
a) Exceptions will be provided by the law.
All individuals have the right to freely act, insofar as these acts do not cause harm.
a) Exceptions may be made in extraordinary circumstances; in such cases they will be provided for by the law.
The homes and personal property of individuals shall not be violated. Searches may only be performed with due cause, to be ascertained by an impartial judge or a delegated authority.
Arrests may only occur on the authorization of an impartial judge, or a delegated authority.
a) In extraordinary cases, those with the authority to conduct arrests may do so without an authorization; however, the arrested must be released if no authorization is given within the next 24 hours.
All individuals have the right to a fair trial by an impartial judge and jury of their peers.
All individuals have the right to personal property. However, no individual has the right to private property, which may only be held and managed by syndicates, collectives, or municipalities.
All syndicates and collectives have full ownership over their workplaces, implements, and products, in so far as their usage of them does not violated the law. The government does not have the right to requisition any object that falls under the domain of the syndicates and the collectives.

The People's Front for the Salvation of Eastern Haane

The People's Front for the Salvation of Eastern Haane shall serve as the mediator between the people and the state.
It shall be without ideology.
Any may join the People's Front, so long as they have not been deemed terrorists.
All serving in government must be members of the People's Front.
The People's Front shall engage in constant deliberation with the people as to create basic policy for the Confederation.
Applications to the People's Front will be approved in a quick manner.
The People's Front shall have no paramilitary.
The People's Front may not suppress any constituent ideologies, unless if they espouse extreme violence, to be ascertained by an impartial judge or a delegated authority.

The State Elder

The State Elder of Eastern Haane shall be directly elected every six years, except for the individual serving at the time of promulgation.
The State Elder shall have the authority to appoint the executive of Eastern Haane, with the acceptance of the legislature.
The State Elder shall have the authority to appoint the governors of confederal bodies from a list developed by the legislature of said body.
Other powers of the State Elder shall be delegated either by law or by later sections of this document.

The Executive

The executive will be directorial.
It shall have full power to draft laws.
It shall have full power to issue orders for the execution of the laws.
Each of its members shall have full power to draft and execute laws in a specific area, to be defined by the State Elder.
The People's Front, as well as the confederal bodies, shall advise the executive.
The Executive, alongside the State Elder, may create advisory groups.

Confederal Bodies

There shall be three types of confederal bodies - cantonal, syndical, and national.
Cantonal bodies shall have power over affairs deemed as affecting the state by the State Elder or the Executive.
Syndical bodies shall have power to regulate professional norms, to create economic plans, and over all other affairs deemed as economic by the State Elder or the Executive.
National bodies shall have power over all affairs deemed as being cultural in nature by the Executive.
Confederal bodies shall be comprised of a system of nested councils.
They shall not have the power to draft legislation on their own; this power is reserved to the governors.
a) However, they will retain the power to advise for the creation of certain legislation.
b) They also have the power of veto over legislation drafted by the governors.
They will have the authority to remove governors and initiate the removal of the Executive or the State Elder by a majority vote.
The Confederal Bodies shall be defined by order of the State Elder or the Executive.
The Governors of the Confederal Bodies shall have the power to issue orders for the execution of laws applying only to the Bodies.

Federal Bodies

Federal bodies exist in a federal relationship with the Confederal Bodies.
For each Confederal Body, there are Federal Bodies.
The corresponding Federal Body for the Cantonal Bodies is the municipality.
The corresponding Federal Body for the Syndical Bodies is the workers' municipal council.
The corresponding Federal Body for the National Bodies is the national council.
Federal Bodies shall, in constant and equal deliberation with Confederal Bodies, develop policy.
a) This arrangement shall be known as cooperative federalism.
They have the responsibility of executing the orders given to them by the Confederal Bodies, the Executive, or the State Elder.
They are to be elected from the people, and are themselves to serve as constituent councils of the nested-council system of the Confederal Bodies.
They are to be defined by the State Elder.

Chambers

The chambers are advisory bodies of the Confederation.
Chambers may exist both on federal and confederal levels.
Both federal and confederal bodies are chambers.
All advisory groups created by the Executive are chambers.
Chambers may also be created by the legislatures of confederal and federal groups, or other authorities with legislative power.

Confederal Legislature

All drafted legislation is to be released to the public.
For a two week period, free deliberation is to be held in the chambers. Statements on the legislation may be released; they must be considered in later legislation.
Legislation then must be submitted to a preparatory body.
There are three preparatory bodies:
a) The Council of State, comprised of a joint assembly of the legislatures of the cantonal bodies, reviewing matters related to the state.
b) The Council of the Economy, comprised of a joint assembly of the legislatures of the syndical bodies, reviewing matters related to the economy.
c) The Council of Culture, comprised of a joint assembly of the legislatures of the national bodies, reviewing matters related to culture.
Legislation is assigned to these bodies by the State Elder.
These bodies are required to deliberate on the legislation submitted to them for two weeks, after which they will submit a copy of their deliberations, a report in favor of the legislation, and a report opposing it.
The Presidents of the bodies may reject legislation sent to their councils if they feel that it is irrelevant to the purposes of the body.
a) In such a scenario, the legislation would be reassigned.
In order to pass the preparatory council, there must be a unanimous vote.
Upon the end of deliberation, the legislature is sent to the National Assembly.
a) The National Assembly is composed of 30 members elected from the Council of State, 30 from the Council of the Economy, and 30 from the Council of Culture.
A copy of the deliberation and the reports of the preparatory councils is given to each assemblymember.
Five days are given for review; however, no debate is held.
Voting is immediately held on the sixth day. A majority vote is required for legislation to pass.

Judiciary

The judiciary is to be independent and impartial.
It is to be under the province of the confederal and federal groups, save for the High Court.
The High Court will serve as the ultimate arbiter of the law. It shall consist of five members elected from the Bar Association of Eastern Haane for a ten year term.
Its functions are to defined by law.

Presidencies

The Executive, the Confederal Bodies, the Federal Bodies, and the Chamber shall each have presidents.
Presidents will have the power of presiding over meetings of their groups; however, they will have no vote.
Presidents will be elected by their respective bodies.
Presidents cannot be members of the body they are elected by.

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