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Nation Name: Nicoleizian Joint Eurovoice Team
Artist: Maria and Margot Helling
Song: Servus, Gruezi, und Hallo!
Link to YouTube: link
Vote deliverer with their image linked: Pan-Nicoleizian Minister of High Culture, Françoise Hardy

Full Nation Name: Nicoleizian Joint Eurovoice Team
Artist: Rocío Dural
Song (with link to YouTube): La Gata Bajo La Lluvia
Vote deliverer with their image linked: Françoise Hardy

Full Nation Name (with link to current flag image): Nicoleizian Joint Eurovoice Team
Artist: IVE
Song (with link to YouTube): After Like
Vote result announcer/s (with image link): Françoise Hardy

Anne-Marie David, ecologist President of the Federal Republic of Icholasen, has invited leaders from across Europe to discuss important matters of green policy. The Conference of Major Green Parties, in Saint Romain - the provisional capital of the New Republic - aims to unite Green Party leaders in one space to discuss green policy.

Anne-Marie gave the floor to whomever wished to speak first.

It seemed no one had come to the casting call.

"Well this is unfortunate." Anne-Marie David said.

"While we're here..." said Elvira Lovescome. "Why don't you just name me Councillor ? I could do a great job."

"Go on then. If that is all, Your Holiness, I shall be on my way back to Saint Romain to keep the New Republic going. God Bless." She saluted.

Prince Tommy didn't know what a Kosovo was. He assumed it meant some kind of STD. "Ummm... what ?" Tommy said. He was into it until the ethnic-Albanian STD was mentioned. "You're cute, but... I stay #safe."

Prince Tommy entered the great Ball Room. Coincidentally, that’s what he called his living room. It was a sight to behold ! What magnificence. This is what happenned when you got gays to design your buildings, and not straight guys with no respect for the male form. Tommy then decided he would try to find the guy on The App.
‘Wya’ he asked. He could see this mystery man was close, he wondered which of these Blue Croat hunks was his mystery admirer ?
‘What are you doing ? Why are you on your phone ?' Carlos asked, somewhat hurt. Before they had left Ibiza Tommy said he wouldn’t go off without him on this trip.
‘Don’t worry, querido. I won’t leave you.’
‘Hmm.’ Carlos said.
A pause.
Carlos saw the buffet tray and was enticed by a chocolate finger. Mmmm a chocolate finger... It reminded him of a vacation in pre-volcano Nofoaga.
As he saw Carlos wander off he said: ‘honey I’m going to the bathroom.’
‘Okay.’ Carlos said, fixated on the food at this point.
Once arrived in the bathroom he went in a stall and opened up The App. He refreshed a bunch of times and saw the mystery man was very close.

Tommy checked The App once again and grew impatient with the replies. Why was he checking it ? It was a night with gays right HERE in front of him. He remembered his time with Ross fondly. Where princes in the past found glory in war, he found glory in holes. Those were the days. Though if the tape got out he’d be in for it. He tensed up, paralysed with fear. Where was the tape ? It was done back in the days when it was physical not an iPhone recording à la Hunter Biden. But then he sighed a sigh of relief: he remembered he signed an NDA. No one breaks NDAs.

“So Ross how was your journey here ? Join the now high club yet ?”

Anne-Marie noted down what the Bishop said about the lists.

"Yes, I will be working on establishing our diplomatic presence. I will certainly be talking to the Spanish and the Inimicians." Anne-Marie paused. "I think the north will retreat for a while. I know Cécile. She will be working on consolidating her power at home before she starts worrying about us."

"The Romanovs won't be back - the border force will be sure of that. The ban is maintained."

"Should I go to Europolis ? I hear they have a Starbucks. I haven't had one in so long - communism." She gave a look to suggest that this was relatable to the Bishop, though it almost certainly wasn't.

"Is there anything else I should know ? If not we could get dairy-free coffee..."

"Your holiness." Her eurovoiceness said, descending from the steps of the panic room in a sultry manner. "There is unfortunately one problem with this plan. I enjoy poaching talent from all of Icholasen. If I actively started killing the communist singers, then I would have no one left to play for my team."

She hesitated... "willingly."

A light switched in Paloma's head. "I can still poach talent if I run the new spy agency..."

"I accept your proposal."

Tommy casually responded "yh" and got along with the media calls. He and Carlos then bumped into Ross Matthews.

"Oh... hi." Said Tommy. They had a history.

"Hi, I'm Carlos, mucho gusto, nice to meet you. And you are ?"

"He's Ross Matthews, Carlos. I mentioned him. It's good to see you. How are you ?"

"We still have no news from Carole. We expect that Laucre will bring about the formal banning of the AÉN and the persecution of anyone who believed in our project. We are already seeing the fleeing of refugees to the south. A humanitarian crisis is brewing.

But they will also rip up all our environmental standards. And allthat we have worked for to protect the nature of our land,. We can now only protect the trees and creatures in our southern half of the nation." Anne-Marie David looked sad, but still determined.

"We are going to call for troops of our allies to come and garrison here to protect our security. But you're right, the threat of the Nicova looms very large."

Anne-Marie David looked at the photo of Paloma. Would she make it to the judges houses ?

"I see what you're saying. We must somehow get into contact with her."

She ordered her auxiliaries to try and contact her, but they had no luck.

Suddenly, a homeless man came in the door.

"Oh my goodness," said Anne-Marie, the committed fighter for the poor. "Let us get you some soup, some tea !"

"Oh... I'm not a homeless person, this is just how I look." Said Hozier.

"Oh.. Okay." Anne-Marie David replied.

"I hear you want to find Faith."

"Yes ! Yes we do."

"I can... take you to Church." He chuckled. "No I'm just joking. I can get you to Paloma. She is in her panic room right now, so we'd need to go physically, if you want to catch her as soon as possible."

Anne-Marie David looked at the Bishop. The concern in her eyes made her realise that there wasn't a second to spare to find Paloma Faith, the most hardened espionage mastermind in Icholasen.

They boarded the presidential helicopter, Armée de l'Air 5 (the first 4 were given to the UNSR in the negotiations).

After about 2 hours in the air they landed in an area in rural Rujonau, not far from the demarcation line. There, was an elegant mansion that had been allowed to fall into disrepair, or so it seemed.

The helicopter landed in the garden behind the house, and they walked up to one of the many oak doors.

Hozier knocked to the rhythm of Paloma's hit song, Only Love Can Hurt Like This, and waited. The door was opened by one of the members of Sexion d'Assaut, the bodyguards of Her Eurovoiceness.

"She 'asn't come oot of 'er 'ideaway." The most burly member said.

"Okay, well, can you get her out ? The situation has calmed." Hozier said.

"I 'ave told 'er, but she won't come oot."

"Let me talk to her." Anne-Marie David said. She had risen to fame having won a Nicoleizian singing contest. Surely that counted for something with Paloma.

She gazed through the metre thick glass, waved, and beckoned for Paloma to come out.

She did.

"So what do you want from me, ladies ?"

@Blue-Croatia

"Gentlemen, please." Tommy said, in a cool tone. He knew he was THE shit in this country. I can tell you Red Croatia was a BORE ! Matriarchy, I hardly know he !" Tommy said, adapting Ross's classic joke that never got old for a male audience. "And as for me and Carlos, we're an open relationship, obviously since all gay couples are, and we also like a ménage a trois." He winked. "In fact, he'll be landing any minute. He was off in the mainland of Spain, in a beautiful city called Jaén." Carlos popped up behind him and they embraced.

"Hola, chicos!!" Carlos said.

Saint Romain, Federal Republic of Icholasen

Anne-Marie David, Interim President

The New Republic had been founded but hours before, but David wanted to ensure that it had a future. She invited Lallana, a strong ally of her party and her struggle for eco-socialism to the interim capital, Saint Romain.

David was inexperienced. She had only been running a small part of the country for 2 years, now she was expected to run a whole country ? She asked Lallana to see her for some advice on ensuring her new Republic thrived.

David prepared her notes in the Palace of the Dukes of Romain, the title Prince Tommy held. She was now using it as her official residence.

Interim President Anne-Marie David has called elections for the new position of President of the Republic, elected by a majoritarian system, and for the Republic Assembly, the lower house of the Republic.

No one has officially declared their candidacy, but the main parties believed to be taking part are as follows:

The Party of June: The former governing party before the Revolution, they are a sometimes unstable coalition centrist coalition of social democrats, liberals, and the centre-right.

The Liberal Democratic Socialists (LDS): As recently as 2015, the party of government, they have seen their fortunes falter. Will they be able to capitalise on the division within the Party of June ?

The Socialists: Heavily associated with the UNSR, will these hardliners choose a moderate or a hardliner for this election ? Will they align with the UNSR or the new Republic ?

Alliance écologique nicoleizienne (AÉN): This ecologist faction of the Communist party (now its own party), is the party of the current president of the Republic, Anne-Marie David. Will she run to continue as president ?

National Awakening Party (NAP): A conservative party with hardline views on social issues and prioritising economic freedom over the equal distribution of wealth.

Dairy Is Lovely and Filling Party (DILF): Since the decree from the UNSR to ban dairy, the law has not been repealed yet in the new Republic. This group is lobbying to overturn the ban.

Milk Is Loathsome and Foul (MILF): This party hates dairy and wants to continue its prohibition.

Nicoleizian Dawn: A far-right party wanting to rid Icholasen of the few immigrants it has.

Parti Romain: A left-wing nationalist party lobbying for the independence of Romain.

Tu te reconnaîtras

You will recognise yourself

Anne-Marie David, interim President of the Federal Republic of Icholasen

The negotiations seemed simple to Anne-Marie David. She was happy to just become independent. The only point of contention was to be the status of Cesae Vauvra / Saint Regina. As a neutral zone, neither party controlled it.

"Firstly, I'd like to thank you for coming to the table." Cécile said.

"It is my pleasure, Cécile."

Cécile presented a map, detailing modest concessions from the Continuity UNSR to the Federal Republic. This was very satisfactory to Anne-Marie, it was beyond her wildest dreams to just be here.

"This is an acceptable initial border for us. But, what about the status of Saint Regina."

Cécile raised her eyebrow of the use of the old word for the city, since renamed Cesae Vauvra. "We think it should be under our control."

"Well, I obviously do not agree with that. There must be some kind of compromise. Would you accept it being a neutral city ?"

"No. But what I would accept is it being divided."

"Are you nuts ?!"

"It is the only deal my colleagues and I are willing to accept, other than it being under our control."

"Well..." Anne-Marie said, looking again at the territory of her new Republic. "What demarcation line have you chosen ?"

"Like this. We control the East, and you would control the West."

"We are prepared to provisionally accept that. What about the nuclear weapons ?"

"We would keep them, but would not throw a fuss if you were to accept those decadent capitalists' nukes on your territory.

Anne-Marie David was a passionate environmentalist. She hated everything nuclear, and was happy to let them have their dirty bombs. She also knew that her fledgling republic's security was not under threat from the continuity UNSR. She believed she would have the support of almost all of the European powers.

"We are prepared to agree to that."

"Is that all the housekeeping ?" Cécile said, nonchalantly, as if she hadn't just divided an entire country.

"Yes, I believe so."

The two women signed the treaty, dividing Icholasen in two.

For the 'NO' camp, Prince Tommy.

Prince Tommy had been living in exile in Ibiza for many months. He and Carlos had started a group of amigos who went loco, but there are not that many people on the island to hang out with. Tommy was looking forward to this opportunity to party with the best. He hadn't eaten carbs for 5 weeks in preparation for this !

Reckoning

Cécile Laucre

The residence of the Korojaunu was empty. Sanders and his wife were now long gone, where she was not sure. She was so caught up in attacking that bitch Baskin that she didn't consider that she was betraying her friend. Laucre walked through the empty halls, pondering her next move. A luger pistol in her hand.

The Korojaunu's residence was conveniently connected to the main government complex, and Cécile made her way there.

The door opened and Cécile took out her gun. There was a gasp from all in the room.

"I don't want to hurt you, Marguerita. I really don't. But it's time to give the reins to me. You've already done enough damage."

"Guards, kill her." Marguerita said. But the guards did not follow her order.

"Take her to the prison." Cécile ordered. The loyal guards complied. "And get me David on the phone."

A guard scrambled to find a contact for the new Saint Romain government. Eventually, he managed to.

"Anne-Marie, comrade. I am sad that it has come to this. But the realpolitik obliges me to recognise that it is time for us to negotiate, will you take me up on that ?"

Anne-Marie conferred with Elisabeth. "We are prepared to negotiate. What are your terms."

"For the meantime, our government will control the day-to-day running of the 2 northern republics and the land we have been able to control in the north of Rujonau. You will control the areas in the Republics under your control. Cesae Vauvra will be a neutral ground where the negotiations will take place for the break up of the UNSR."

After some deliberation, David declared: "we agree to these terms."

Mayday !

Élisabeth Avril

Seeing what was going on as a member of the audience, Elisabeth Avril, President of the largest Socialist Republic of the UNSR was worried. She was sat in the theatre with close friend, Anne-Marie David, the President of the Romain Socialist Republic. They were both AEN leaders. The conference was over for the day, and they were allowed to leave.

Anne-Marie David

They both found a meeting place that they believed was not wiretapped.

"It will be suspicious if we return to our republics, but I fear we must." David said.

"Yes. I propose we unilaterally declare our joint independence."

"I fear that that is the only way, now.

"Perhaps it is time to get Faith involved." David stated. "Let us get her Holiness the Bishop of Foam on the phone."

"It's jammed. All calls outside of the UNSR are blocked."

"Okay. I will call my private helicopter to take us back to our capitals tonight. Maybe from there we can get outside help."

Saint Romain

"Hello. This is a broadcast message for a WARNING." The voice of President Anne-Marie David declared. "The Republic of Romain has declared its independence from the UNSR, and has joined a union with the Republic of Romain to form the Federal Republic of Icholasen, effective immediately. We call all citizens to stay indoors."

Cesae Vauvra

The atmosphere in the government was abysmal. Marguerita had taken over, and Laucre was sidelined. Members of Cécile's circle were incandescent with rage at this, they couped Sanders to put Cécile, a proven leader in charge. Not this amateur ! Despite this, Mrs Jirluchuz made some key decisions. When protesters entered the streets of Cesae Vauvra in support of the new Federal Republic of Icholasen, Jirluchuz sent in the tanks. The tanks were unable to move in the swarms of people, and they were unwilling to, as well.

Support remained high for the UNSR in the north, however, and so Cécile retreated there, to meet with the governors of the still loyal northern Republic Presidents, Laulw Forin of Kicrlaunk, and Imelda Wuaulsh of Nuwnociluosoaulaunk.

Laulw Forin and Imelda Wuaulsh

"Ladies." Declared Cécile. The situation has grown out of control. What I'm about to propose may seem... counterintuitive... but it is key to our survival. We must depose Mrs. Jirluchuz and consolidate power in our republics. Make the necessary preparations for martial law in the northern provinces."

"Yes, Comrade Laucre." They said in unision.

Don't cry for me, Icholasen

Marguerita Jirluchuz looking stateswomanly as she delivered the keynote speech at the party conference

"It won't be easy." Marguerita said. "You'll think it strange. When I try to explain how I feel. That I still need your love after all that I've done... You won't believe me, all you will see is a girl you once knew, although she's dressed up to the nines. At sixes and sevens with you. I had to let it happen, I had to change. Couldn't stay all my life down at heel. Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun. So I chose freedom, running around trying everything new. But nothing impressed me at all... I never expected it to. Don't cry for me, Icholasen. The truth is, I never left you. All through my wild days, my mad existence. I kept my promise... Don't keep your distance."

The crowd erupted in thunderous applause. Electrifying the room.

Marguerita then took out an envelope. "In this envelope are two peoples names, people who have committed crimes against our country, our union, and communism itself." She opened it. "And the nominees for traitors to the state are as follows: Taylor Swift !"

The camera panned to Ms. Swift, she had been accused of being a traitor MANY times, to many organisations, would this be her time to win ???!!

"The next person is Carole Baskin."

Carole looked nervous, soldiers were entering the theatre.

"And finally, Bernard Sanders. Our oh so beloved Korojaunu... And the winner is. Oh wait, I am hearing we have two winners."

Taylor was ecstatic, finally she would get the recognition she deserved.

"Bernie and ... Carole ! Please come to the stage you guys."

They initially hesitated, but were encouraged by the guards with AK-47s.

Bernie Sanders and Carole Baskin arrived on the stage.

"GUARDS !!" Yelled Bernie. "Stop this mad witch !!!!!!" No response. It was clear Cécile Laucre had taken charge, and shared her control with Marguerita.

"Now," Mrs Jirluchuz said. "What crimes have been committed here ? Let's start with Carole. You killed your husband, whacked him ! And we have a slideshow of evidence to prove it." On the projector behind her, she detailed text messages, stopped to listen to an audio recording of her admittal, and other murder paraphernalia appeared onscreen. "Now, for Bernie. It really pains me to have to expose you. Our leader, Jirluchuz is dead."

The audience gasped.

"Yes. 15 days ago. And Bernie has colluded to keep it a secret." Evidence once again played onscreen.

"Now, these treasonous individuals will be executed. In the meantime let us continue in our jubilation at communism's triumphs, and the election of a new Korojaunu will take place."