Rally Inquista:
The rally was well attended in the quest for support by Leeson ,he was confident as the only candidate backed by the EPA though he was aware it wasn't foregone. He feared what would happen if the syndicates candidate won. He understood the need for a more parcipatory Europe but the Syndicates approach awas anti-business , something that would never ever work especially if they wanted the DU and others on board. Something needed to be done to bring all together.

He went out as the song Work Together played

He then launched into the speech in front of the podium Making Europe work for all

The speech started:
"Fellow Europeans we stand on the precipice of the most important commissioner election ever, never has such hope and such challenges been at such a crossroads. This is literally a moment for the EU to come together or fall apart , there is no middle ground we are in survival. I today proudly stand for the EU and an even greater future making the EU work for all.

To achieve this we need to win and how will we win? We need all countries on board including countries like Angleter, Reitzmag and Duxubaron Union and our members who need more help like Nofoagoa a fine country who's potential is so great. But this will only work if we all work together. My first job as premier would be calling all nations leaders to invite them to have input on a new even greater democratic future a future that balances sovreignty and democracy. EACA needs reform not scrapping , we need democracy but I understand all systems need to be considered , same with the green new deal , each countries path will be different yet we should have the targets and co-operation.

I today unashamedly call for more sovreignty for nations while also unifying and helping our less wealthy members so we can all share in a joint common prosperity . A prosperity for workers and business where we have input from business and workers unions , where employees have a stake in their business but also the owners its not an either/or just as the Duchies has shown with its model of participatory cappitalism which should spread through a robust mix of a free market and workers protections. There is no need for radical leftist Berism yet no need for laissez faire we must meet in the middle and defeat both dangers . Workers and business working together, private and government working together for the good of society and I will achieve this with my plan.

Essential for a European future together is democracy working for all , we must have multiple members per country to allow democracy but also allow governments strong input we need a talk on how to achieve this and if EACA has to be replaced so be it that will be what needs to happen. We need a new deal protecting all including minorities in culture and ethnicity , we cannot go on divided and I will not let us go on divided.We will work together on the big common big picture items like climate , pandemics , emergency response , europe wide organised crime and forest fires for example while allowing tailored approaches for countries. The EU's should set goals not a rigid structure.

Also essential is making the continent equal for all we need for funds for nations like Nofoagoa and Pravoslaviya to develop with help from richer members in a form of a joint development fund to help our poorer members, its intolerable in union such as ours we are allowing poverty to continue this must change. We need infrastructure and poverty relieve at an EU led level. Will this cost money like Eurorail does yes but it also will benefit us by opening up more and more markets a wealthier EU is a better EU for all and I will lay the foundations for a wealthier EU. We need a long term revolution with the fire starting now.

Now onto the average joes they need protection and companies need certainty. No more should we have different standards for every country on safety , trade pricing and access , we need consistent free mobile roaming, consumer protections but also easy to understand common sense safety and consumer standards. What will this look like I'll be honest I don't know because I am one person, I will find out by working with the IAC and countries leaders to come up with sets of standards good for all including on environmental targets.

I pledge to continue Junckers work, Eurorail will expand and the environmental plan will happen. We will defeat the scurge of plastic waste and carbon emissions and I will look at going for a target of 2040 for more developed nations with EU support for all nations to decarbonise. This will temporarily be more expensive up front but I can assure you if we fail to act to keep within 1.5 celsius we will pay a far steeper economic price and its the poorest who will pay , that is not tolerable.

So when you vote , vote for a future for all , to make Europe work for all , there is no other way and Berrism, Trimpovism or Winstonism is not the answer we need a new radical centrist vision for Europe that is for workers and business owners, rich countries and poorer countries a vision that works for all Europeans. However we must especially oppose Berrism and Trimpovism there is no room for far leftism or a nationalist populist future for Europe if we want to solve our issues.

Thank you very much! A long may Europe live on together!"

Rallies:
Inquista
United Duchies
North Diessan
Innimicus
Eretzora
Zyon
Duxubarion Union
Leagio
Spain
Alkharya
Nofoagoa
Fremet
Ruthund
Anvre
Mennrimiak
Montenbourg
Vayanoid
Europolis
Czechslavia
Reitzmag
Pravoslaviya

Politics:

High Dukes/Duchesses:

Levels of Government:
Local Government:Local government is divided between city and regional councils which run local services like libraries, public services and local transport though many share service responsibilities between councils . The next level up is Duchy government with this which run Duchy Wide transport and decide most national economic policy including minimum wage and multi-regional rail and running local Health Services and Education with funding from Central government.These are run fully democratically at local and Duchy level though each region also has its own allocated percent of seats that are selected by Barons(one each).The highest legislature in a Duchy is the Dutchy Assembly consisted of some members appointed by the Duke/Duchess and a majority elected by the people . The Duchy's also decide laws on social issues such as marriage, drugs , alcohol and other issues.

Each Duchy is run by an elected First Minister and then Head of State in the Duke/Duchess which is either elected from among the Barons of the Duchy or held by a royal family.

Each Duchy has its own Duchy High Court with Judges appointed for life or until selected for the Royal Court by the Duke/Duchess. Each appointment is approved by Duchy Assembly.
United Duchies Government
The next level up in government is the House of Commons which is a fully elected house with 650 seats including 500 seats with 150 seats being national list seats to help keep elections proportional by making up party seats to the national totals. The Prime Minister is elected from this house from the biggest party generally by convention and the nation who then also selects his cabinet generally from this house.

The second branch of parliament is the House of Duchies with 30 seats for each duchy or 240 seats.

The third branch of the national parliament is the Imperial Senate consisting of experts appointed by Unions, Business Guilds and Professional Organisations, Churches, Dukes and the High Duke with Barons getting a seat automatically. These parliaments decide immigration law, national social laws, economic laws, national transport police, environmental policy on a national basis,health welfare , defense and foreign policy.The parliament also appoint some members to the board of the Dutchies Investment Fund . When the High Duke dies an election is held for the new High Duke/Duchess position with current Dukes and Duchesses who choose to run or a nominated son and daughter of a Duke or Duchess being the candidates. The election consists of gaining a majority of the House of Duchies which has 30 elected seats in each duchy for a total of 240 and The Imperial Senate. If on can win a majority in both houses then they are crowned High Duke or High Duchess for their life or until they relinquish the throne though this is not traditionally done if one candidate cannot be agreed by both houses the top 2 in terms of votes will draw lots for the throne. Bills must pass through all 3 houses and be signed by the Duke after it is declared constitutional by the Ducal Court for it to become law.

The Highest position in government is the High Duke/Duchess this role is equivalent to King/Queen. This position is mainly ceremonial though the High Duke/Duchess does hold the power to refuse or accept any Prime Minister or his cabinet that is selected by parliament and also is the final person to sign a bill into law after it is checked for legality by the Ducal Court which currently has 9 members appointed by the High Duke and 1 by each Duchies Duke or Duchess. If the High Duke/Duchess refuses to sign a law it makes its way back to the House of Duchies where it must gain 66% of the vote in order to pass though this is rare and traditionally the High Duke/Duchess signs laws that have passed the House of Duchies and Imperial Senate.

The highest constitutional court of the Duchies is the Royal Court which has 4 Judges selected to serve for life by the High Duke/Duchess with 1 candidate selected by each Duchy Duke/Duchess. All these are then approved by a majority of 66% of both the House of Duchies and Imperial Senate.This court is based in Cair Para.

Below this is the Supreme Court which is the highest level of criminal and civil court generally though some civil cases may go up to the Royal Court.

Main Government Buildings:
House of Commons:

Cair Paravel:

House of Duchies Chamber at Cair Paravel:
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Laws by Duchy

Major National Political Parties:
The Left:

Economic :Far Left
Social:Centrist/Liberal Wing
About:The party seeks long term to reform United Duchies into a series of Democratic Republics preferably with socialist governments winning the elections. The party was formed as a merger of Communist and Socialist organisations to maximise seats

Party of Social Democrats:

Economic :Social Democracy
Social:Mainly Liberal
About:Forming out of elements of the labour movement supportive of the Duchy system but supportive of worker and union rights as well as many benefits. The party is working class in nature though it moved to embrace the middle class as well and to a more centre left social democracy stance. The party is supportive of the political system while believing in expanding worker rights within a Social market economy.

Liberal Party of the Duchies

Economic:Mixed but mainly towards centre or centre right
Social:Liberal
About:The Liberal Party supports a reorganisation of social law to make it more liberal. They believe more in rehabilition focus in law and order and that social laws should be liberalised nationwide. They fight in all Duchies to expand womens rights, LGBT rights and for drug legalisation. They are most popular in the South and Southeast.

Moderate Party:

Economic :Centrist
Social:Centrist
About:The party supports many socially liberal policies such as gay marriage and abortion but is open to working with conservatives on a practical level to bring about what rights it can, it is however for tough policies on crime and security being supportive of a criminal justice system that punishes severe offenders while working to rehabilitate those who commit minor crimes. The party is centrist in terms of economics supporting the current social market economy balanced with high minimum wages and workers rights legislation.

Union of Democrats:

Economic :Centre Right
Social:Moderately Conservative with Some Liberal Ideas
About:The party came about as merger of the centre right parties. The party consists of a mix of social conservatives who may support a centrist approach economically to a One Duchies wing who support centre right economics favouring supporting especially small business as an alternative to welfare who are liberal socially supporting more things like gay marriages or at least civil unions and other LGBT rights as well as women having the right to abortion.

Unus

Economic :Left
Social:National Conservative
About:A merger of Alliance of Royalists and National Rally the party aims to Unite the National Conservatives. The Party stands for a strong welfare state for citizens while maintaining National Conservative stances on issues like LGBT rights, Abortion , Immigration and Law and Order.

Ex-Parties::
Alliance of Royalists
Economic :Centrist
Social:National conservative/Religious conservatism
About:The party is considered to be very right wing due to its stances opposing gay marriage, being supportive of restrictive abortion policy and against mass immigration especially from poorer nations. The party defines its policy as economically centrist but with a "Duchies first" approach that favours high military spending as well as a heavy focus on law and order withing the confines of UDoHR of the EU. However the party supports restricting gay marriage. The party is strongly supportive of the Duchy system with it also supporting rural communities and grants to rural communities. It is slightly agrarian in nature.

National Rally
Economic :Left Wing
Social:National Conservative
About:The party is supportive of a strong left wing economic state with high welfare and businesses to be highly regulated. It however is also highly nationalist and conservative consistently opposing liberal positions of LGBT rights, Liberal Abortions laws and drug legalisation. The party is supportive of tough law and order stances and opposes immigration levels wanting to reduce immigration to only 10's of thousands of skilled immigrants wanting to end any refugee programmes instead favouring sending aid to the countries the refugees come from in return for no immigration from them. The party is seen as far right by some people.

New Dawn

Economic :Syndicalist
Social:Ultranationalist
About:New Dawn supports a reorganisation of the Duchies. While it would still keep the Dukes with would focus on a syndicalist platform with vast swathes of the economy nationalised. While on law and order and immigration it would take a tough hard line approach , reintroduce the death penalty and be strict on all crime. The party would ban immigration except for spousal immigration and is hostile to immigrants wanting to stop any access to benefits and initiate a 30 year period until one can be a citizen.It would ban importing of workers unless there is no Duchian who can do the job. The party is very activist and provides assistance to people of white "pure-blood" Duchian status.It says it opposes the "invasion of immigrants supported by corporatist elites" and is especially hostile to Islam which it claims wants to create a islamostate in the Duchies.

Other Ex Parties:
Communist Party
Workers Party
Whig
Conservatives
Duchies Christian Alliance

House of Commons:

House of duchies:

Imperial Senate:

Ducal Court

Duchy Council Control:

History of Government Composition:

Prime Ministers:

Subnational Divisions United Duchies:
Duchy:The division where most social law is decided with also some economic and public services being run from this layer. This is run by the Duchy Council. Anastasia City has additional powers over immigration with Anastasia unusually being responsible for local services such as garbage collection as well.
Metropolitan Council, Town/City Council or County Council:
This level of authority is responsible for setting local public services policy , running or coordinating local public services such as local transport, health and leisure centres, libraries , emergency services (except policing which is run by seperate local police authorities with their own elected overseer) and education . They also run local social policies are in charge of planning law. Generally they focus on local issues but may also set additional local by laws.

Cabinet and leadership:

Government Spending:
Government Spending and responsibility is split between three levels .Spending on Healthcare , Welfare , defense, national transport , loans for Minorities and poorer communities through a government Communities Investment Bank, the environment , Defence , Public Order and Safety and pensions is paid for at a national level . Also at this level is any national bailout programme.

Total Government Spending Income and Debt::

Budget;

Congestion Charge:
Every city over 150,000 people must implement a congestion charge of at least 8 Euros in its city centre. The charge is meant to discourage driving in eveyy day. There are many cities where there are schemes that allow electric car owners to drive in for 1 day a week after 10:00 with no charge if they register with the local authority their car with proof they live in the city in question and every city allows disabled car owners in free if their condition qualifies for free entry into the city centre.Most big cities charge 15 Euros per day.People living within the zone get a 90% discount on the congestion charge and must also register with the council.
Government responsibilities:
The Duchies governments are responsible for education, regional transport and housing though can fund other schemes if they wish.

The Local authorities are responsible for Local government services including waste management, youth services , marriage registeries, housing and social care for the vulnerable and elderly.They are also responsible for running emergency services including the fire services and police services. Though they can opt to join together to form bigger service areas and most do.This system was introduced in 1946 as a solution to the pensions needed at the time. Pensions before had been provided through welfare associations.This increases with inflation over time.

Economic laws:The country developed into a social market economy. Free entrerprise is allowed but highly regulated for environmental, safety and labour standards with a high minimum wage to protect society and employees there have however been criticisms of the state as a nanny state restricting the economy. Despite this it has been hard to roll back on regulations due to this being seen as pandering to big business and people who suggest it being seen as either paid to say it or being selfish.Indepdendent contractors are required to carry contractor insurance for loss of income and big businesses over 250 employees are required to have at least 33% of the board be employee representitives elected by the employees.

Levels of Government with Primary Responsibilities:
National Government:Defense, Foreign Policy, Economic Policy, National Transport,Welfare,Inter Duchy Policing,Energy, Telecommunications
Duchies Government:Duchy Transport, Social Policy, Healthcare, Education ,Minimum Wage Law, Sport , Duchy Courts and Justice, Policing,Economic Development
Metro Government/County councils:Urban/Regional Transport Services and Infrastructure management, Library's and Museums, Planning,Local Housing,Local ,
Emergency Services,Social Services in Local Region,,Licensing, Registrar Services,Business Support
City/Town Councils:Waste Management,Parks Management,Local Governance,Heritage Protection,Local Issues,Leisure and Recreation Services,Environmental Health,Pest Control (note many county councils combine city/town council powers and metro region powers)
Policing Authority:Policing over police force area run by elected Police and Crime Comissioner

Who can't vote?
The High Duke/Duchess
Anyone who is a member of a noble family or married to a member of the noble families
Anyone who is a member of the Imperial Senate
Anyone who is a employee of the Judiciary
Anyone who is a member of High Ducal Household

Members of Law enforcement and armed forces of United Duchies may vote but may not get involved in any political campaigns, express their views on in the course of their duty , promote any political candidate or join any political campaigning organisation.
Politician Pay:

Political spending:

Cheers will develop a factbook. Is there a discord channel and it is part democracy part appointed by dukes is that fine.

SECTION 1: DECLARATIONS
The European Union and its member-states shall officially condemn the actions by the Communist Party and state security forces, and will not support the undemocratic illegitimate Communist Party regime in any capacity. Sanctions will be implemented until such a time democracy is returned to Czech Slavia.

SECTION 2: SANCTIONS IMPOSED ON THE ILLEGITIMATE GOVERNMENT
1:Effectively immediately, any and all military trade agreements between EU member states and Czech Slavia are hereby suspended and banned until such time as democracy is restored
2:All luxury goods, technology and transport goods and parts traded between the Czech Slavia and European Union States shall be suspended upon passing of this act until repeal of this act.
3: Ships and aircraft bound to and from Czech Slavia shall not be granted access to the member-states' territories upon passing of this act and be forced to return to their point of origin unless carrying civilian aid until the repeal of this act.
4:Any trade in and out of Czech Slavia of non-humanitarian goods shall be suspended upon passing of this act until repeal of this act.
5:After passage of this act Czech Slavia shall be denied any councillors in the European Council and any representation at any EU meetings including those of the commission. This shall last until repeal of this act.

Tobias Johnson Farage

Economy:
Top Companies:

Wages:
Income by caste

Jobs Market:Top jobs in management and safe jobs are typically given to people of the 3 highest castes the Pujaree, Kulleen and Saudaagar with jobs considered below the highest castes status but safe are given more to the Komal with lower pay than the top 3 castes. The lowest jobs including the most dangerous are reserved for the Log Gadadee with long hours high deductions for housing and food as well as no consideration for safety. It is not uncommon to send the smallest of the lowest caste under the machines while working to clean or clear out blockages as doing so is often cheaper than losing productivity in factories or sending them to clean higher risk areas such as chimneys and if the child doesn't make it out alive you can always just bury them a compostable waste bag and be done with it and get a replacement. To stop escapes many factories are gated with permission needed to leave and nets to stop suicides and the companies providing stores and basic facilities in the factories residential compounds. The government price passports at €4,000 each in order to prevent aqcuiring means to leave and require Svarnans pay a €100 exit fee each to leave the country for a holiday or a €400 per year each unlimited exit fee allowing the person to leave the country for trips unlimited times.

Manager( (Family of two parents working before childrens wages)Typical:

Skilled Pay( (Family of two parents working before childrens wages)Typical:

Semi Skilled Pay( (Family of two parents working before childrens wages)Typical:

Low Skilled Job Pay (Family of two parents working before childrens wages)Typical:

Cost of living:
Cost of Living typical Costs:
Food:
Fast Food meal:€7.20
Meal Inexpensive restaurant per person:€11.20
Meal Midrange Restuarant per person:€36.50
Cost for a Coffee:€1.40
Tea: €1.10
Cost Pint of Beer:€1.43
Wine Bottle:€6.30
Soft Drink:€1.71
Milk(1 Litre):€1.23
Loaf of Bread:€0.91
Cheese(1KG):€9.13
Potatoes(1KG):€1.10
Rice (1KG):€1.82
Eggs(Regular 12):€2.98
Wheat(Per KG):€3.07
Potatoes(Per KG):€1.01
Rice(Per KG):€3.31
Fish(Per KG):€6.05
Pork(Per KG):€9.10
Beef(Per KG):€18.76
Chicken(Per KG):€6.09
Lamb(Per KG):€13.12
Other meats(Per KG):€16.89
Chocolate(Per KG):€22.45
Sugar(Per KG):€1.02
Tomatoes(Per KG):€2.89
Other Veg/Produce(Per KG):€2.87
Typical WeeklyGrocery Shop(Family of 4):€59.40

Other Items:
Pair of Jeans:€43.40
Dress: €24.25
Trainers:€44.20
TShirt:€15.73
Taxi per KM:€2.20
Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment/House per month:€1,342
Average energy Bill per month:€75.24
Average House Price:€345,102
Average price per sq metre for property:€2,346
Average price for Family Hatchback Car:€27,705

Marketshare by industry:
Car

Commercial Vehicle

Two Wheeler

Three Wheeler:

Country of Origin:United Duchies
Movie Title:Sausage Party
Tagline:Get Your Fill
Rating:18+
Premier Date:22nd October 2020
Genres:Comedy
Plot: A weiner hot dog sausage discovers that food like him may not be destined for better things outside of the supermarket. He goes on an adventure and discovers the horrors that they are actually eaten and comes back to warn his friends of the evils that lay outside of the supermarket shelves!

Credits: (Producers:
Megan Ellison
Seth Rogen
Evan Goldberg
Screenplay by
Kyle Hunter
Ariel Shaffir
Seth Rogen
Evan Goldberg
Story by
Seth Rogen
Evan Goldberg
Jonah Hill
Starring
Michael Cera
James Franco
Bill Hader
Salma Hayek
Jonah Hill
Anders Holm
Nick Kroll
David Krumholtz
Danny McBride
Edward Norton
Craig Robinson
Seth Rogen
Paul Rudd
Kristen Wiig
Music by
Alan Menken
Christopher Lennertz
Edited by Kevin Pavlovic
Production
companies:Gumzel Media
Movie Poster:

Treaty of Telum

We the nations of this treaty pledge to work together for the good of all nations economically, culturally and in joint defence of democratic values in our countries. We pledge to protect our countries by working together in co-operation for peace and the common good of our nations.

Article 1: Free Trade and Standardisation

1.1 All members shall have free trade with all other members with no protectionist barriers unless they are implemented for all companies of member nations.
1.2 Any companies registered in member states shall have the right to operate in any other member state as long as they meet national standards.
1.3 State-owned airlines will set an airlines alliance to get joint benefits.
1.4 A Roaming-free zone shall be established between signatory states.
1.5 Free movement of capital within the joint market.
1.6 Joint sharing of information between members regulators and tax agencies may be allowed for regulatory or tax purposes.
1.7 Environmental minimum standards should be standardised among member nations to fight against Climate Change and degradation of the environment.

Article 2: Free Movement

2.1 All member nations citizens shall be able to move freely around other member nations and live in any member state.
2.2 If any extreme situation may take place, member states will be able to shut down their borders.
2.3 Security controls are allowed to take place, especially those affecting cargo.

Article 3: Military Pact

3.1 All members shall defend each other in case of attack by any foreign nation.
3.2 Only members shall have military access to the Baltic Canal and Suez Canal
3.3 All members shall be able to co-operate on joint procurement and standardisation of equipment.
3.4 Co-operation shall exist in situations where member nations are in a conflict together.
3.5 Members will get reduced costs when buying military equipment from other nations, except if there’s a treaty between 2 or more members which include other conditions.
3.6 Nations in the Southern Association of Nations will get reduced tax on their cargo when entering Gibraltar, Adventuranza, Suez Canal or the Baltic Canal. Agreements can be established to reduce that tax to 0%.

Article 4: Culture and Research

4.1 All members shall develop cultural and educational exchange programmes with other member nations
4.2 All members shall co-operate on scientific research between universities for the good of all members

Article 5: Security

5.1 All members shall allow extradition to another upon a warrant being approved.
5.2 Members shall share intelligence relating to national security of another member with that member unless it results in a national security threat to the nation
5.3 A joint arrest warrant and law enforcement information sharing system should be established between members if necessary.

Article 6: Membership
5.1 Signatories shall be members of the Southern Association of Nations
5.2 Members may leave at any time following an agreement between the SAN and the member state wishing to leave.
5.3 Members shall meet twice a year to discuss progress and joint issues
5.4 New members may be admitted upon a vote of 75% or more in favour.
5.5 All member nations must have democratic elections.

Signatories:
United Duchies
The Empire of Inimicus
The Kingdom of Spain
The Free Republic of North Diessen
Duxburian Dominions
The Most Blessed State of of Inquista

29th December 2020
Government announce plan for private rail in Duchies
Today the government of United Duchies have announced a part privatisation of the rail system. The government announced they would allow private companies to set up with track rights in the United Duchies. The government will split the national train operating company Duchies Rail from the tracks operating division which will be split into a company called Duchies Track to manage the railway upgrades, access , stations and signalling.

Private companies will then be allowed to bid to run services between stations by obtaining an operating license. The move is designed to increase competition and options with train services for all budgets. It is expected that some budget train companies will develop along with entry of other countries operators into the market. The government said no company would be garunteed competition free access including the regional train companies and transit agencies. THe government also announced they would look into a public transport wide season pass between all public owned companies with private companies able to opt in. The plan is to increase rail travel even further. Bids are expected from many companies to access the market.

2nd July 2021
Stiofán Lughaidh Durbar had been in office for just one week. Finally they'd got rid of the extreme PoT after 15 years though it was disappointing they still got the most votes and seats. She knew there would need to be a big drive to fix the damage done by the extreme PoT campaign and its consequences.She waited at the platforms for the Czech ministers to arrive , the Czech government wouid be a vital socialist ally in coming years as the programme to socialise the Strathae economy more began . It was not long now until they could discuss the issues and seek a good immigration deal and trade deal with the Czech government.

The High Duke arrived to the greeting of his diplomat on the Aerodux flight to Kazmurbirha. Once they landed he deboarded the plane first with his security detail to meet up with the diplomat to Ruthund Hunter Barnes , his 3 children 9-13 and his wife. He asked how the family was getting on. They then made their way to the limousine , they were amazed by the smell of the city as they drove towards the city , soon they'd be at the starting place for the days events.

Nation Name: United Duchies
Artist: Rammstein
Song: Adieu
Link to youtube:Adieu
Vote deliverer with their image linked:Lzzy Hale
Link to your flag: Flag

Statement on Nofoaga
A situation in Nofoaga has come to my attention that Spain has made moves and noise about a possible annexation of Nofoaga. I want to make absolutely clear as a representitive of Europeans and the EU I utterly oppose this. This is not the 1800's and age of imperialism where a nation can just annex and take land as part of some imperialist idea. I will continue to value sovereignty and freedom of the people of any nation in the EU as I was elected to do.

Statement On the Annexation of Nofoaga Issues
It has come to our attention that Spain has shown signs of intentions to annex Nofoaga. It goes without saying the United Duchies highly values national sovereignty and believes in the peoples will in any decision on who governs them .We will not accept the annexation of Nofoaga against the peoples will and without a fair and free referendum free of any any military interference. We do not believe it is appropiate to hold such a referendum with security forces on the ground and Spanish military in the country and we believe Spain needs to respect the sovereignty of Nofoaga. Should such a blatantly illegal annexation against the will of the people occur Spain will face the harshest diplomatic consequences and sanctions.

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."

"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."

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."

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."

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."

Both of the med thanked Alberto for the summit and done the pleasantries. Key responded "I hope it is a new start for both our nations and peoples too.We know the past has been difficult but we need a new era in our relations. I think you may expect what some of our concerns are. We believe the biggest obstacles to trade and prosperity or one of them is the Gibraltar tax issue, now we understand your desire to keep the waters clean and the environment in good state , we have restrictions on what goes through our canal and waters for the same reason especially in terms of emissions and dangerous cargos to the environment but a 1% or more tax on the value of goods is dangerous to the economy of Europe.

I'm sure you'll appreciate the same semi-conductor or compenents and their raw materials may pass through the Gibraltar straight multiple times as part of sub-components adding a cost of a 1% tax each time raises prices by alot of money depending on how many times that is. We don't have an issue with a fee for ships split between Hellas and your nation that is proportionate and based on emissions of the ship preferably or a minor tonnage tax on ships though emissions is most ideal .We'd like to see a change to the system reflect the actual pollution and emissions of the ships , we'd accept a heavy oil ban on any ships as we have imposed in our waters. We'd like to know what you think about these ideas for taxation and regulation instead as it seems to match your stated goals more than a tax on value of the goods on the ship disproportionately affecting the price of electronics and high value goods with lots of components.

The second concern is we have an ally in the region in Mishar. Now we have not thus far had the need to send our military ships through to support them but if they were to ask we'd need as ECON to support them as per our commitments to Mishar. We'd of course let you know the status and whats going on in such a circumstance as much as possible but in our eyes thats just supporting our ECON allies in that area just as you'd support your Telum allies in a crisis. We want to be able to support our allies when needed , say in the case of sending aid in or in the case of helping them against a national security threat just like you do with potentially passing into the Red Sea or the Gulf of Suez. We wish no ill or threat towards Telum and see no threat in Telum either. We just want to support those who are allied to us in the Mediteranean when needed. After that we can easily move onto trade and customs cooperation as we'd love to have you in our zone with Cali for passport free travel to ease journeys for our people."

I understand the concerns but the idea is set a standard set by all European nations who choose vote on it. It would be up to member states to enforce the standards and laws in this but the main benefit is this makes a standardised test to be able to sell throughout Europe a big benefit for businesses. My concern if it was to be enforced from a central Europolis body would be that it would put off nations adopting the standards.

James Mizrachi-Roscoe, IAC commissioner