After greeting and talking with the monarchas of @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag and @Spain the newlyweds proceeded for the official photo.

After that His Majesty Lawrence, King of Montenbourg offered a dinner reception where they talked with the respectives heads of state and representatives about the importance of promoting good relationship between Montenbourg and the rest of Europe. "May this be a time where love is celebrated, under peace and hope for Montenbourg and the world. Many thanks and a deep gratitude for your majesties, honorable members and delegations, this is a day in our history to remember. And with you my beautiful daughter Victoria with a few words."

Then the Crown Princess of Strasbourg offered a few words. "My husband and I are delighted to welcome you to Montague. Lord Philip and I are so glad that you are all visiting the Kingdom. It is unfortunate that there are so many troubles facing the Union today. But we are encouraged that in most respects our countries see these problems in the same light. For this reason, we have been able to act together in fields as varied as science, research, and higher education, to find solutions or to at least make progress towards tackling so many of the social and economic difficulties that confront nations in all parts of the Union."

She stand and continued "I firmly believe that the strength of our links and many shared interests will continue to ensure that when the @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag the Kingdom of @Spain, and the nations here present, and the Kingdom of Montenbourg stand together, our people and other people of goodwill around the world will be more secure and can become more prosperous." With a glass on her hand she said "I, therefore, ask you now to join me in raising your glasses to the continued health, happiness, and prosperity of the people of @Spain, @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag , and especially to the health of all you present in this moment."

Thank you!

31 May, 2021

Friends,

This morning, I presented my candidacy for Internal Affairs Commissioner; as you may well know our fellow friend Councillor Tusk will succed the position as EPA Chairperson. Before I leave I wanted to say one final thank you for the honor of serving as your Chairwoman. Because all that I’ve learned in my time in office, I’ve learned from you fellow friends.

This party has always been the source of goodness, resilience, and hope from which I've pulled strength. Because the construction of a better Europe is an art. It is the art of the possible, is the history of this Progressive Alliance.

And when the arc of our progressive causes seems slow, remember: Our party is not the project of any one person. The single most powerful word in our charter is the word 'We the progressives".

Emma Granger
EPA Chairwoman, Councillor for Montenbourg

EMMA GRANGER: Leeson, there was a little girl in Montenbourg who had a brother whom she loved so much. He was gay, and some bullies ones said that loving a guy was and is the most disgusting thing. And every day he cried, until depression came in and took him. That was my brother, Drake Granger.

There are moments in history where we as member states fail to preserve the civil rights of all people. And promote a culture based on hate and not love. I do not agree with that vision.

That’s not promoting any “hyper-liberal” policies, they are human rights. And as a human is common sense.

Surely the best placed to create their own social policies is the nationstate itself and the people of that nation; again based on what we as Union have always agreed upon and defended always.

The Coronation of Queen Victoria of Montenbourg

The Coronation of Queen Victoria II, broadcast live on 29 January 2021, was the event that did more than any other to make television and social a mainstream medium. More than 87 million people watched the Service on television, facebook and Instagram outnumbering the radio audience for the first time.

With the participation His Imperial Majesty Artabanos of @Inimicus, officiated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Mikaela Klingenberg of @Inquista, and attendend by officials across the European Union including His Majesty George I of @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag.

Emma Granger's Campaign: Day 4

5th Rally
Telum, Empire of Inimicus
10-06-2021

As she arrives at the Plaza Hotel Convention Center, the audience chanted her name. An Imperial Delegation received the candidate. Emma walked up the stage, where she recieved a rose from a Inmician girl called Uma, with the audience cheering and clapping.

A big round of applause took place while some were cheering

"Good morning Telum, the land of our most iconic Emperor of this Union and soil of our current Premier. Thank you very much for this warm welcome to a beautiful city like this, it's a pleasure to campaign here. And Uma, what a beautiful Rose, delicate but not fragile, because her redness irradiates it's beauty. As every beauty it needs protection, such as our Union. Europe's security, is a matter for every single of us, the Europeans to take care of that rose."

The crowd erupted in a loud applause

"The architects of fear have converted conspiracy theories, like the speech of nationalism or elitism, into an instrument for them to advance their agenda. We see this in the speeches of many candidates who say that if your go with the EPA or with Granger you are not on our side, you are either on ours or not...my European friends that is the speech of division. That is the "malarkey", that is the us versus them rethoric. And I as many of us who are gathered here today are sick and tired of that."

The crowd erupted in a loud applause

"When I think about the challenges that we’re facing, I don’t think any one person has all the answers. I think we have to listen to each other and respect each other and celebrate our diversity, because that makes us smarter as well as stronger. But as everything, if it transforms into "I'am the one who will save this, everything is wrong" it has to stop.

The crowd erupted in a loud applause

"Why? Simple, if we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant, if we are not prepared to defend a tolerant society against the onslaught of the intolerant, then the tolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them. And that's why we need tools that help defend what is written in our constitution and take what many in this campaign cherish to say but don't do, take action. Taking real action is putting tools such as the Sanctions Act."

The crowd erupted in a loud applause

"But let me be real clear with those who transform our words; I do not imply, that we should always suppress the utterance of intolerant philosophies, or ideologies; Every European nation has the right, to say whatever they wish, as long as we can counter them by rational argument in our Council. Suppression is not the way."

the crowd erupted shouting and applausses

"And yes, we should together as a Union claim that any country actively practicing intolerance against their people, supressing their human rights, going against the press, and against other nations places itself outside the law. Those who preach and act the tenets of these discredited ideologies and countries only contribute to the continued suffering of the people who live under these cruel systems. And as a Union we need tools that condemn and sanction those behaviors."

A thunderstorming applause took place

"Repealing the Sanctioning Powers Act would be a huge mistake and, hear me well, it could risk the whole European Union range of action. We all want a better European Union, but we need a Europe that takes action and say big "NO" to bullies."

A thunderstorming applause took place

Queen Victoria marked her official birthday Sunday with the annual Trooping the Color parade, a traditional display of Montenbourgian pageantry at its very best.

About 1,400 soldiers in ceremonial scarlet coats and bearskin hats marched past the queen in a ceremony on Horse Guards Parade in Westminster. Royals taking part included Prince Philip (husband of The Queen) and Princess Catherine (the Queen’s Sister).

The Pagentry arrives at the explanade of the Bourgeon Palace.

A regiment’s colors embody its spirit and great service to the home it represents, as well as its fallen soldiers. On the battlefield, a regiment’s colors, or flags, were used as rallying points. Regiments would also have their ensigns slowly march with their colors between the ranks to enable soldiers to recognize their regiment’s colors.

Trooping the Colour is an old ceremony in which battalions would participate by their respective companies and each color party would ‘troop’ or march their colors through the ranks so that every soldier would see that the colors were intact. This was done before and after every battle. This ceremony has been retained through time and is largely ceremonial today.

The regiment set in position to receive Queen Victoria.

Her Majesty The Queen rides into Trooping the Colour on her horse Charlemagne. Accompanied by the Royal Guards. Then she proceeds as the people’s applauses and vitoring rises.

The Royal Procession arrives and The Queen takes the Royal Salute. The parade begins with the Inspection, The Queen driving slowly down the ranks of all six Guards and then past the Household Cavalry. As she again proceeds with the Salute.

The March leading The Queen starts from the explanade to the Bourgeon Palace as fireworks and vitrols sound. The Queen makes a stop and waves the public. The Royal Anthem of Montenbourg starts to play “Montenbourg, The Land I Call My Home”. The ceremony officially close, as The Queen departs to Bourgeon Palace. There she will make a formal reception with the Delegations of the respective countries of Europe.

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At the Bourgeon Palace The Queen received the ambassadorial delegations of Europe.

(OOC: here we can begin a thread with the Ambassadors sending greetings from the respective countries to Her Majesty The Queen on her Birthday. Event starts today till June 25th 2021.)

Viscount of Downton on the ECJ Decision on Reitzmag "A disgraceful show, the monarch should abdicate."

The Viscount of Downton speaking at the assembly of the Athenaeum Club.

Athenaeum Club, Montague.- Following the unprecedented decision of the condemnation of Reitzmag by the European Court of Justice (@Fremet @Spain), the renowned gentlemans club Athenaum, where royals and members of the Montenbourgian aristocracy discuss present issues, made their monthly assembly where the famously Viscount of Downton, Lord Robert Crawley made an statement calling a disgrace for the institution of the monarchy, and the abdication of the King of Reitzmag.

"“We must now inquire what is better for a province or a city: whether to be ruled by one man or by many. Now this may be considered from the very purpose of government. For the aim of any ruler should be directed towards securing the welfare of whatever he undertakes to rule. The duty of the pilot, for instance, is to preserve his ship amidst the perils of the sea and to bring it to the port of safety. And sadly we have seen the opposite of this actions by the monarch of @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag."

He continued "The chief concern of the ruler of a multitude, therefore, should be to procure the unity of peace: and it is not legitimate for him to deliberate whether he shall establish peace in the multitude subject to him, just as a physician does not deliberate whether he shall heal the sick man that is charged to him. For no one should deliberate about an end that he is obliged to seek, but only about the means to attain that end."

"The more efficacious, therefore, a government is in keeping the unity of peace, the more useful it will be. For we call that more useful which leads the better to the end. Now, it is clear that what is one, can more efficaciously bring about unity than what is several; just as the most efficacious cause of heat is that which is by its nature hot. Therefore the rule of one man is more efficient than the rule of many. But when that one fails, it calls to suspend and succed."

The Viscount received an standing ovation and a formal appraisal by the members of the Royal Court who were present at the club.

EPA 2021 - Chairperson Granger Speech

Election Night EPA Headquarters

EUROPOLIS, EPA Headquarters.-"Good Evening friends, colleagues and members of this our Eurogroup! I stand here thanks to the hardwork of our Councillors who preceded me. I thank Councillor Tusk for his hard fight and must say that we are working together as one. And that is my message for you, unity."

"I stand today at the crosscurrents of that history — knowing that my piece of the European dream is a blessing hard won by those who came before me. All of them driven by the same conviction that drove my mom to get up an hour early each day to painstakingly dress herself for work. The same conviction that drives the men and women I've met all across this Union; The young people across Europe serving our communities — teaching children, cleaning up neighborhoods, caring for the least among us each and every day. People like Edward Firoux, who's never forgotten where he came from and never stopped fighting for folks who work long hours and face long odds and need someone on their side again."

"People like Poppy Carlton-Romanov, who put those a hundred cracks in the glass ceiling, so that our daughters — and sons — can dream a little bigger and fight for what we believe is also true, a free Icholasen. All of us driven by a simple belief that the European Union as it is just won't do — that we have an obligation to fight for the Union as it should be. That is the thread that runs through my journey and so many other improbable journeys that have brought us here tonight, where the current of history meets this new tide of hope."

"So tonight, in honor of my mother's memory — out of gratitude to those whose triumphs we mark this week, and those whose everyday sacrifices have brought us to this moment — let us devote ourselves to finishing their work; let us work together to fulfill their hopes; And so it is with humility. . . determination . . . and boundless confidence in our Progressive promise, that I accept the position for Chairperson of the European Progressive Alliance!"

[Applauses Applauses Applauses]

EMMA GRANGER: Well, thank you, Touker, and thanks to Pravoslaviya for hosting us.

The central question in this election is really what kind of Europe we want to be and what kind of future we'll build together. Not pin-pointing based on hate but talking based on truths. Some candidates say you're either on one side of his ledger because of this, or you’re on the other side of his ledger if you don't. That's not the Europe that we know. I love our Union. And I know we can go past hate and go forward together.

Tonight, we're going to have a debate where we are talking about the important issues facing our Union. You the people, have to judge us, who can shoulder the immense, awesome responsibilities of the Internal Affairs Office, who can put into action the plans that will make your life better.

Nation Name: The Kingdom of Montenbourg
Head of Government/State attending: in name of His Majesty The King Victoria, Crown Princess of Strasbourg.
Number of other party members (limited to three): N/A
Names of other party members: N/A

Dietary requirements: N/A
Preferred apéritif: Gin & Tonic with a bit of strawberries
Seating preferences (e.g. "as close as possible to Artabanos"; note that not all preferences can reasonably be honoured): Close to Archbishop Mikaela Klingenberg and Queen Anastasia.

10th November 2021

Bourgeon Palace

The Queen sends message of congratulations to newly elected members of the European Court of Justice.

"As our people along with our friends of @Inimicus, @Mennrimiak, @Ruthund and @Spain celebrate their newly elected members at the European Court of Justice, I send my good wishes and hopes for a better Europe solodified in the face of justice."

Victoria R.
Queen of Montenbourg

@Vayinaod Done, thank you

The Kingdom of Montenbourg votes FOR Amendments I, II, and III, and AGAINST all other Amendments.

Emma Granger
Councillor for Montenbourg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Montague, Kingdom of Montenbourg

On the deployment in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Strait of Adventuranza

Following the recent declarations of the Kingdom of Reitzmag in the withdrawal of their deployments in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Strait of Adventuranza, Her Majesty's Government express gratitude to the Kingdom of Reitzmag for the descalation of conflict and the upholding of peace. Therefore, we have ordered the withdrawal of HMS Queen Victoria and all ships of the Royal Navy tasked under the detour and inform of their returning to their respective ports of deployment.

We trust the Government of Spain in their intentions of keeping safe the Strait of Gibraltar and the Strait of Adventuranza and extend our regards to our allies and friends such as the Empire of Inimicus.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Montague, Kingdom of Montenbourg

On the situation of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Strait of Adventuranza

Her Majesty's Government supports the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Spain in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Strait of Adventuranza, including the defence and taxation of its waters.

The Kingdom of Montenbourg is concerned that recent incidents in the South straits threaten the peace and stability on which the remarkable progress has been built. These incidents endanger the safety of life at sea, escalate tensions, undermine freedom of navigation, and pose risks to lawful unimpeded commerce and economic development.

"Reitzmic presence is an open declaration of armed hostility, this is condemened." said Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs says the Kingdom of Montenbourg has a "commitment" to protect Spain as escalation continues to impose its sovereignty on the strait. Her Majesty's Government ordered the detour of the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Victoria, accompanied by six Royal Navy ships, to move in to the area.

The Kingdom of Montenbourg votes as follows:

1. Clarisse BOURGEON (Montenbourg)
2. Luis LÓPEZ GUERRA (Spain)
3. Benjamin STEYN (Inimicus)
4. Benitio LAVITSKY (Gadalland & Aspern)
5. Lygafaz ATHLABLOMAZEN (Ruthund)

Candidate Name: Dame Clarisse Bourgeon
Home Nation: The Kingdom of Montenbourg
Incumbent? (Y/N): Y
Biography: Clarisse Renaldi was an associate justice of the Royal Grand Court of the Kingdom of Montenbourg and currente Justice of the European Court of Justice since Summer 2020 term. She was nominated by Prime Minister William Lipton on June 14, 1993 and has served since August 10, 1993. Judge Clarisse Bourgeon became the second of four female justices to be confirmed to the Court after Laura Hush, the two others being Minerva Gonagall and Isidora Kagan, both of whom are still serving in 2020. Following Gonagall retirement in 2006 and until Kagan joined the Court in 2009, she was the only female justice on the Royal Court. During that time, Clarisse became more forceful with her dissents, which were noted by legal observers and in popular culture. She is generally viewed as belonging to the liberal wing of the Court. Clarisse has authored notable majority opinions, including Obgerfell vs Hodges.

• Bosco University (BA, LLB)

• Hardard University (JD)

The Kingdom of Montenbourg votes as follows:

For the Office of Premier Commissioner

1. Jean-Claude JUNCKER (Spain)
2. Kittichat THONGTHANG (Ruthund)
3. Sofie ČIKAROVÁ (Czech Slavia)

For the Office of Internal Affairs Commissioner

1. Paul-Gabrielle MUZHARE (Nofoaga)
2. Margaret THATCHER (Brickston)
3. Joseph BIDEN (Reitzmag)

For the Office of Foreign Affairs Commissioner

1. Pekka HAAVISTO (Mennrimiak)

Even in dark times, we not only dream, we do. We not only see what has been, we see what can be. I beg your forgiveness, too, for the sins of omission on the part of our party leaders who did not respond adequately, as well as by the victim herself; a woman like me, our Premier.

Tusk Deputy’s spokemanship has strong legacy of accomplishment that needs to be appraised and honored. This is also speaking with integrity and truth. I support this censure motion for seven days, and my personal talks with the Councillor have been always ensured since the incident.

We shall overcome, going forward together.

Emma Granger,
Councillor for Montenbourg

Granger announces she will not run for Commissioner in 2021

Emma Granger alongside the Eurorail

EUROPOLIS.- The Councillor for Montenbourg, Emma Granger ended months of intense speculation about her political future during this Commission Elections on Friday with a sudden announcement that she wouldn't seek the either the Internal Affairs Commissioner or Premier Commissioner positions, abandoning a dream she's harbored for decades and putting Jean Claude Juncker from @Spain, Joe Biden from the @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag and other candidates in a stronger position to capture the nomination.

Granger cast the decision in personal terms, “As a woman and councillor, I have worked through the process of seeking a better Union for all of us; this time I will continue my work in the European Council,” she said.

Still, Granger, who a spokesman said made her decision Thursday night, positioned herself as a defender of the legacy in Women's rights, LGBT+ rights, on her famously acts such as the Reproductive Act and Child Marriage Act, also remembering her works on the Refugee Protection Act.

The Councillor for Montenbourg sent a pointed warning to the front-runners in her remarks, apparently rebuking her for comments that Progressives were enemies.

"I believe that we have to end the divisive partisan politics that is ripping this Union apart, and I think we can; I'm choosing to believe in a better Europe." said Granger, who, though a crafty partisan, often worked across the aisle during nearly three years in the European Council.

The announcement marked a major shift in the Commission Elections race, removing a potential threat to the Premier and Internal Affairs Commissioner frontrunners, who had been polling behind of a hypothetical Granger candidacy.