Welcome Europe to the Results show of the 42th edition of the EuroVoice Song Contest, held in Trondheim, Fremet! Today, our competitors from all around the region have gathered in this year's capital city of music and they are ready to give their best show ever and find out who the winner of this edition. Spectators from all across Europe have also come to see tonight's show, which, for sure, won't disappoint. Get your popcorn, ice cream and drinks ready, because the show is about to start!

(OOC: To begin with, I would like to apologise for the delay. Secondly, I would like to make clear that I would have loved to have Fremet as the host of this results show, and that I have waited as much as we could afford for him to do it. Regrettably for me and everyone, Fremet is unable to host it and I will try to make this show feel like if it was the show he had dreamt with. I do respect Fremet's real life occupations, I would like to send all my support to him as I have always done during these months and I hope that we are able to have him back as soon as possible, because we all know the great roleplayer he is. This one's for you, Fremet ❤️)

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Tusk and Juncker's Press Conference after the Spaniard defeat on the Premier Elections

Tusk: "There is a lot of damage done to the EPA, and we have 4 months to revert that. But we have had better results than the last time."

The myth is over; Juncker was not undefeatable. The Spanish former Internal Affairs Commissioner has been defeated by the Czech candidate from the Party of the European Left, Sophie Čikarová, who has won typical pro-Juncker places like Inquista or Alkharya, with the last onepossibly being won by Juncker if the legislature hadn't voted. It's still unclear what Fremet, the Duxburian Union and Gadalland & Aspern, along with a possible vote from Kaitsja, will do, but we can project (and the European Progressive Alliance does too) that the Party of the European Left will win Permiership, and surely will do the same with the Internal Affairs Commission.

Donald Tusk, the new European Progressive Alliance chairman; and Jean-Claude Juncker, the EPA's Premier Commissioner candidate, have appeared on a Press Conference which wasn't the happiest one that could have been seen in the EPA's history, but it was at least optimistic. Jean-Claude Juncker spoke first, being very critic with himself: "I wasn't fully ready to fight for such an important position, and that can be seen even today. I wasn't 100% ready, but we have still done a huge effort and a nice campaign, even the results aren't the best ones or those we expected. Still, I have made lots of mistakes and not recognising them would be hypocritical. But, at the same time, I believe new things should be done, change should happen and so I will run again in 4 months or less if a by-election takes place. I congratulate Ms. Čikarová for her victory and wish her the best of luck for the upcoming 4 months."

The new chairman and Deputy Speaker of the European Council, Donald Tusk, spoke next: "It is obviously not the expected result, but Jean-Claude has done an amazing and valuable job despite all that took place during the campaign. There's a lot of damage done to the European Progressive Alliance; you don't need to go very far from here, we have lost on many states that previously sided with us. And that is because we haven't known how to manage the party in the opposition. I have recently taken over the group, the atmosphere is sad because we want to win and we have 4 months to revert that. But we cannot forget that the man who ran last time got worse results than those Juncker got at the moment, so it is clear we are seeing some light from the end of the tunnel. We will come back stronger, and now let's see what happens in the IAC race and if we get some happy news."

On the Strait Taxing and Claim

The Adventuranza Strait Maritime Security Agency wishes to inform that an agreement has been reached on the situation on the Strait of Adventuranza. To estabilize the region, the sound tax of the Strait of Adventuranza has been abolished, becoming effective since midnight. When it comes to the claim on the Strait of Adventuranza, the Kingdom of Spain will share the waters with the Republic of Yosai. Nonetheless, this organization and the Spanish Government still claim the Strait of Adventuranza is exclusively Spanish.

D. Francisco Martín Gallego
Adventuranza Strait Maritime Security Agency Director

Pasaporte Español - Spanish Passport

Pasaporte	Pasaporte Colectivo	Pasaporte Diplomático	Pasaporte Oficial y de Servicio

There are 4 different types of passport in the Kingdom of Spain, with their own characteristics which depend of the type of passport used:

Spanish Passport data page and entry note

Documento Nacional de Identidad (DNI) - Spanish ID Card

Travel Requirements for European Union Countries

Citizens from foreign countries have travel requirements to enter Spain, so do Spanish citizens when travelling abroad. Down below, you can see a list of the European Union countries or non-recognised states by the Kingdom of Spain.

Note: E-Visa is accepted for Fremet, Gallorum, Icholasen, Montenbourg and Vayinaod. Those countries which Spain has freedom of movement agreements with can enter Spain using their ID card only, no passport is needed for them but it is encouraged to bring both your ID card and passport.

Types of Visas

• Type A Spanish Visa

Type A Spanish Visas are reserved for travel purposes only through certain areas.

• Type B Spanish Visa

Type B Spanish Visas are special kinds of visas reserved for foreign authorities, diplomats or officials.

• Type C Spanish Visa

Type C Spanish Visas allow a short stay in Spanish territory for less than 90 days over a 180 days period.

Type C-1, C-2, C-3 Visa Subcategories

• Type D Spanish Visa

Type D Spanish Visas are mandatory for stays expected to last for more than 90 days, as well as for studying, working or living purposes, etc.

Type D-1 Visa Subcategories

Type D-2 Visa Subcategories

Type D-3 Visa Subcategories

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Type D-5 Visa Subcategories

We welcome you to the Office and the Agenda of Jean-Claude Juncker, Europe's Premier Commissioner.

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JUNCKER PUBLISHES A BOOK

I'll Come Back Soon, the new book from Juncker

"I'll come back soon pretends to be a book to tell the Europeans about my adventures from early life until our days, but it's just a part 1, because the title just shows my wishes for the future", has said Jean-Claude Juncker this morning at the presentation of his book in one of the most famous bookshops of Europolis. The book, which promises to be one of the year's bestsellers, talks about everything the Europeans wished to know about the Commissioner: His relationship with Winston, how the Eurorail project came out, the relationships with many European leaders and more.

The Europolis Post was able to get a copy months ago and now, and we promise the book rocks. Jean-Claude Juncker has always been really restricted about his private life, but this book changes everything: Juncker have gone over his early life and when his interest in politics started: "When I was a kid, we were under Franco rule. When the Spanish dictatoship died, I saw this as a chance to finally involve in politics, with a centre-right project. By that time, that was the Unión de Centro Democrático, but when Alianza Popular, what is now the Partido Popular, was born, I saw that as a better place to be, and I wasn't wrong at all".

He then talks about his era in Germanium, where he occupied the Chancellor place for some years before resigning to being devote for the European Union: "some days before I made the final decision, I told Christiane (my wife) about it. She told me that I should just follow my heart, and if I wanted to move to European Politics because that's the new challenge I wanted, then she would support me no matter how". After that chapter, he moves onto his first try to become a Commissioner, being this the time when Juncker ran for the Foreign Affairs Office: "I was wrong to run for a place I didn't know well and I ended up losing. Some told me I should go bonkers and say it wasn't my fault, but the truth was it was."

Finally, he tells the reader about the last 8 months as the Internal Affairs Commissioner and his campaigns all about Europe: "on my campaings, I'm used to visit as many place around Europe as possible. When on my second campaign I told my team that we should visit every country with a different Junckgadget, some told me that was impossible. But in the end, we did it." Says the Commissioner before dedicating a chapter to the Junckgadgets, where he adds some photos of them. Then, a huge chapter tells the reader about his adventures on the Office for Internal Affairs Commissioner, and then, an epilogue can be read. There, Juncker says this: "If I'm allowed to comeback, you can all count on me that I will run for Premier Commissioner. If I win or I lose, if I'm allowed or I'm not, only the time will say, but I'll keep fighting for the Europeans." He ends the book saying "Good luck to the candidates and See you soon".

With no doubt, the Jean-Claude Juncker's memories offer a good and entertaining trip to the Commissioner's adventures, and moreover, describes the Commissioner feelings in many ways. Who knows, maybe we will get Part 2 in a year... Oh, and for those wishing to buy it. All of them will be signed by him, with a space for a special message from him if you ever meet him. Isn't that great?

Jean-Claude Juncker's Christmas Message - Streamed though YouTube and other streaming platforms

My fellow Europeans,

I know it is unusual in our region to see a Commissioner reading a message for all of you the day before Christmas. But today, I wanted to break the tradition and address all of you in which, by far, has been the most difficult year in my political career, and one of the most difficult for us the Europeans in my opinion. I think you all deserve a message from me, and on behalf of the European Commission, I want to thank you for your effort during this year.

Back in March, I accepted the difficult challenge of running on the Commission Elections. If I'm sincere, I expected to lose the elections. It was my first time camapigning all around Europe, and I tried to visit every country I could in the fatest time possible. No matter where my team and I were, lots of people were there, supporting us. And after a tight and exciting vote, I won. Despite my rivalry with Edmund-Jasper Winston, who it's one of my friends in Europe even if you don't believe it, my team and I did it. And that's how my adventure as Commissioner started. Then, in September another election came, and that time we got an absolute majority and visited every country. In my campaign anecdotes, I remember the rally in Noctoria where some of us, including me, were scared of being arrested because of our speech calling those people to ask for democracy in their country, or when I flew over Copala City in the Junckjet and then rode the Juncktank float.

The Commission challenge itself hasn't been an easy one. During this year, my team and I have had to deal with lots of different situations and happening all around Europe: Anglexit announcement, the Eastern Haane's war, the Caspian Conflict, 2 leaders summit in Europolis, Europe Day, some Council sessions or some summits. But not everything was bad for us: I also made new friends in Europe, and even if some then had their names written in Little Maurice, that book you all know what it is for, (Juncker laughs a bit), I have find very interesting people which nowadays I chat with once a week or every day.

During these months as Internal Affairs Commissioner, I also had to deal with some ugly conflicts, but there was nothing as bad as the Civil War in Eastern Haane. I had never seen such a conflict. During those days, I suffered with every new that announced some innocents' deaths, or cruel attacks because of the mistakes of other countries. I will always remember those days, and also I will because I wasn't able to sleep thinking on the suffering of those trapped in what, days laters, was known as hell itself. Mass murderings, bombs everywhere... Hell was the word to perfectly tell what was happening over there. But not everything has been bad, because my team, whose I always thank for their help, and myself, have managed to get the Eurorail to be true, a proposed Green Deal or an Anti-Racism plan. We have achieved great things, and so we will until we leave this office.

In January, I will be leaving the office because of term limits. If I could run again, believe me I would, but we need to obey the rules that the people who founded this region and the previous Commissioner did obey too. Europeans, I hope you enjoy this Christmas season with your family and friends, because you deserve it. And even if you can't be happy because you lost somebody who was important to you, I'm sure better things will come in the close future. Others will welcome new members to their family. I also got a message to the kids: I'm sure you have all been nice, and Santa and the 3 Magic Kings, like in my country of origin, will bring you lots of gifts.

My best wishes for this Christmas and the new year.

Jean-Claude Juncker
Internal Affairs Commissioner

@UK-and-California Accepted!

Slalium's Spaceport
3rd January 2025 - 02.00 Caribbean Time

Extracted from the RTVE Official Broadcast, images offered by the Agencia Espacial Española

We are receiving new images from the Slalium Spaceport, where the Miura I crew has departed for the launch pad. We are in T-3 hours and counting, and these are the names of the four brave astronauts who, in a few days and if everything goes as it should, will set foot on the Moon. On board of the Miura I are Pablo Álvarez Fernández and Sara García Alonso from Spain, Christopher Huie from Nofoaga and Jonathan Parse from Sertia. Former astronaut Pedro Duque is joining us today...

The astronauts then arrived at the White Room, from where they entered the Miura I, the close-out preparations took place. Soon enough, the astronauts were safely secured in their seats and Pablo Álvarez assumed the Starman Mission command. The conckpit switch configurations were checked by the team, and after positive feedback, Álvarez started the air-to-ground voice checks with Launch Control in Slalium: «Launch Control, this is Miura 1 performing air-to-ground voice checks. Can you hear us?». Launch control replied back: «This is Slalium's Launch Control. We can hear you loud and clear, Miura I. 5 out of 5». Then, Álvarez proceeded to perform the same checks with Mission Control in Sevilla, where the Headquarters of the Agencia Espacial Española were located at: «Sevilla Mission Control, this is Miura 1 performing air-to-ground voice checks. Can you hear us?». Mission control responded: «Loud and clear, Miura I. Good luck!».

With no leaks on the crew hatch, the White Room close-out was complete and the close-out crew began their retreat to fallback area. The time kept counting down, and with 45 minutes on the clock, the Launch Director gave permission gave permission to go for loading fuel into the rocket. Seven minutes later, the spacecraft launch escape system was up and running. With 35 minutes left for launch, the fuel loading began. When the clock went down to T-20 minutes, the clock was held for 15 minutes, during which inertial measurement unit preflight alignments were completed and the Shuttle Test Director conducted the final launch team briefings.

The clock then resumed its way down to zero, and the second stage started getting liquid oxygen, the onboard computers and backup flight system transitioned to launch configuration, the fuell cell thermal conditioning started and the cabin vent valves were closed. With 9 minutes on the clock, the countdown was held again. The Launch Director, Mission Management Team and Shuttle Test Director started polling their teams for a go for launch, after they received a new weather report and analysed all the data they had at that moment. Everything was looking great, and the three teams decided to go for launch.

During the 45 minutes the countdown was held, the members of the 3 delegations from the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sertia and the Republic Nofoaga arrived to the grandstand reserved for them, which was next to the general grandstands where thousands of people were already waiting for lift off. Then, the countdown started moving again, and the nerves began to grow within Launch Control, Mission Control and the people watching, including politicians. The Director of the Agencia Espacial Española was in the Launch Control dependencies, accompanied by the Minister of Science, Innovation and Research.

Extracted from the RTVE Official Broadcast, images offered by the Agencia Espacial Española. Bold indicates time, all words following are said by the Launch Director. Words in cursive are said by AEE personnel. RTVE did not say a single word, only offered images. Communication takes place in Spanish

T-9 (05.51 Sertian Local Time): Start automatic ground launch sequencer.
► The automatic ground launch sequencer has been succesfully started
T-7 minutes and 30 seconds: Retract orbiter access arm.
► Orbiter access arm retracted.
T-5 minutes: Start auxiliary power units, arm solid rocket booster range safety safe and arm devices.
► Everything up and running.
T-3 minutes, 55 seconds: Start orbiter aerosurface profile test, followed by main engine gimbal profile test.
► Aerosurface profile test positive, main engine gimbal profile test positive. General feedback remains positive.
T-2 minutes and 55 seconds: Retract gaseous oxygen vent arm.
► Gaseous oxygen vent arm retracted.
T-2 minutes: Crew members close and lock your visors, please. Good luck.
PA: Visors closed and locked.
T-50 seconds: Transfer Miura I from ground to internal power.
► Transfer is complete.
T-31 seconds: Ground launch sequencer is go for auto sequence start.
► Confirm.
T-16 seconds: Activate launch pad sound suppression system.
► Launch pad sound suppression system activated.
T-10 seconds: Activate main engine hydrogen burnoff system.
► Main engine hydrogen burnoff system activated, ten seconds remaining.

The crowd then began to shout every number from 10 to 0. Everyone was expectant, nervous, excited. Some even felt emotional. RTVE then offered a split image of the rocket and the crowd counting down to zero.

10...

9...

8...

7...

T-6.6 Seconds: Main engine start.
► Main engine started, we are ready.

6...

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

T-0 (06.00 Sertian Time): Lift off!

The Muira I lifted off to the sky successfully. The crowd clapped and cheered, so did the delegations. Nevertheless, in the Launch and Mission control dependencies, someone could have cut the atmosphere with a knife. Everyone was nervous, everything seemed to be working just perfectly.

Extracted from the RTVE Official Broadcast, images offered by the Agencia Espacial Española. Bold indicates time, all words following are said by the Launch Director. Words in cursive are said by AEE personnel. RTVE only offered images, if any comment is made, it will be denoted.

T+58 seconds: Miura I has reached Max Q.
► Affirm, every system is within normal ranges.*

T+2 minutes and 35 seconds: First stage cutting off and separating.
PA: Affirm.
► Separation confirmed.

T+11 minutes: Second stage cutting off and separating.
PA: Affirm. We are on our way to the Moon, everything is normal here!
► Separation confirmed, transfering control to Sevilla Mission Control.

(The rooms in Slalium and in Sevilla explode into cheers and joy)

T+11 minutes and 15 seconds: Miura 1, this is Sevilla Mission Control. Can you hear us?
PA: Loud and clear, Sevilla! Miura 1 on its way to the Moon!

RTVE: And that is it! The Agencia Espacial Española has done it! Miura 1 is on its way to the Moon! From Radiotelevisión Española, congratulations to the big time at the Agencia Espacial Española for this major achivement in our history.

Meanwhile, in Slalium, everyone was celebrating in the grandstands. One by one, Francisco-Javier Benedicto and Anja Karliczek greeted and congratulated the Agencia Espacial Española workers, who then were met by the Royal Family, the Spanish President, the Head of the Braetha and the President of the Republic Nofoaga. The Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sertia and the Republic Nofoaga had done it: they had launched a rocket towards the Moon. Now, another countdown had been started... soon, the Miura I crew would begin their approach to the Moon.

Slalium, Sertia
2nd January 2025

The Spanish and Nofoagan delegations headed to Slalium, where they were welcomed by the members of the Braetha and the Head of the Braetha, Fornithias Cranst. King Felipe VI found himself, as Head of State, leading the Spanish delegation and being the first to greet Fornithias: «Mr. Cranst, I am very pleased to meet you, as it is a huge honour to finally visit the Kingdom of Sertia. Our nations have a lot in common, share their present, and now they will share this historical milestone that we are beginning to celebrate tonight», the King said. Then it was Feijóo's turn to shake hands with Fornithias: «Nice to see you again, Mr. Cranst! Thank you very much for your hospitality», he added. One by one, the Head of the Braetha and its members welcomed both delegations.

Then, it was time for dinner. As Head of State, it was Felipe's duty and not Alberto's to address the hall on behalf of the Kingdom of Spain. The King, who was wearing a dinner suit, addressed the attendees:

«Head of the Braetha, President of the Republic Nofoaga, President of the Kingdom of Spain, Members of the Braetha, the Nofoagan and Spanish Governments, authorities, ladies and gentlemen.

We find ourselves here today to celebrate that we are about to begin our biggest endeavour together. In a matter of hours, the Miura 1 will be launched from Slalium's Spaceport, heading towards the Moon, in the first mission ever done by an European nation in the 21st Century. It is difficult to find the right words when you see the efforts of thousands of workers being put to the test to realise the dream they have been chasing for five years. It is even more difficult, if I may say so, to try to predict what will happen over the next few days, during which we will be living in total uncertainty, except for communication with the Miura I by radio.

My speech today is based on two essential pillars for the Starman Mission: cooperation between our states and the pursuit of a common goal, dream, illusion and feeling. This adventure that begins today would not be possible without the cooperation that has existed between us from the beginning: this year marks the fifth anniversary of our arrival in Nofoaga to assist its citizens and Government in matters of defence; just as long as we have pursued the dream of reaching the Moon. It was with the construction of the first spaceport there that the dream seemed closer; and it was with our arrival on Sertia that the dream finally began to accelerate. The construction of a second spaceport here on Slalium not only allowed us to create more jobs, helping the local economies of both islands: it also opened the door to a greater margin of error and accelerated all timelines. Today we can proudly shout loud and clear that we have won the space race.

Nofoaga and Sertia are allies and friends of the Kingdom of Spain and I guarantee you today, dear friends, dear Fornithias and dear Lula, that we will not leave you alone. You have not done that, you have helped us to achieve the dream that together, because you are also part of this mission, we are beginning to touch today with the tips of our fingers. We owe you a great deal, and I assure you that Spain and the Spanish people will be there for you in all your needs. Our cooperation with the Caribbean and our friendship with the region is a reference in a model of international relations based on prosperity, friendship and the common progress of our nations, which not only share a part of their history, but now also a region.

Our good will has been demonstrated by the establishment of many measures, such as the Transatlantic Partnership Fund. But if there is one thing that moves us in this region, of which we are part thanks to the cession of the territory occupied by our military bases in Nofoaga, an altruistic gesture, it is friendship: we have rebuilt Nofoaga, we have helped Sertia when we were asked to do so. And I guarantee you, dear friends, that we will remain here to infinity and beyond, if you wish and grant us the great honour of remaining here. We will never leave you alone, we will never leave you behind: Europe may look away, we will not. We will always be by your side, through thick and thin, as you are by ours.

After all, the dream of the Moon may have seemed like an unattainable goal. And I would like to start by thanking the thousands of people who make up the Spanish Space Agency for their work. Without them, what we are witnessing today would not be possible: they have given their all to the Starman project, which today becomes the Starman mission. And it is this common goal that we have achieved with enthusiasm, friendship and a sense of going beyond what seems humanly possible. The last mile remains, the reason for all this, but like you, I am confident. May this mission help us to continue to dream big, to look to the future with greater enthusiasm and to enter a new, even more prosperous phase in our relations. Here's to that.

Thank you very much, and cheers!»

«The King received an ovation from the guests. After him, Lula Namatatiki addressed the hall in second place, with her speech being emotional and in the same page than King Felipe VI. Lastly, it was Fornithias Cranst's turn to address the attendees:

«Your Majesties, President of the Republic Nofoaga, President of the Kingdom of Spain, Members of the Braetha, Members of the Spanish and Nofoagan Governments, authorities, ladies and gentlemen.

I am honoured to be in such good company today. First of all, please allow me to extend a warm welcome to Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, as well as Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias and Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia. I know that this is their first trip abroad in a long time, and the first for both Princesses, and I am very happy that Sertia has been chosen as the country for this first trip for both of them. I wish you all a warm welcome and hope that you will feel at home during your stay. Allow me also to greet the President of the Republic, Nofoaga, whom I am delighted to see in Sertia.

As Her Majesty and Mrs Namatatiki have both said, albeit in different ways, this is an historic day. Today, from Slalium, four brave astronauts, two Spaniards, a Nofoagan and a Sertian, will leave for the Moon. Their mission will be to take our three countries, an entire region, into space. And they will do it from here, from Slalium, where, together with the Kingdom of Spain, we have built a spaceport that has given us the key to a world full of possibilities. First of all, I would like to thank the AEE staff for their efforts and the Spanish Government for the gesture of including us and Nofoaga in this mission, which, as Your Majesty rightly said, is a joint adventure that we share with pleasure and joy.

This historic day undoubtedly marks the beginning of a new phase in our relationship, but I would like to save some of that euphoria for D-Day: when our astronauts set foot on the Moon. We have indeed won the space race, and with the launch of Miura I comes a host of incredible opportunities for the Caribbean, opportunities that we welcome with open hands and excitement.

I would also like to express my gratitude for the commitment of the Kingdom of Spain, reaffirmed today by His Majesty the King, to this region and its prosperity. Both Sertia and Nofoaga, as Mrs Namatatiki said, are delighted that Spain is part of this region and indeed the ties that bind us together are stronger than ever. This close and flourishing relationship is the foundation of the Starman Mission and I hope it will be the starting point for many more adventures and initiatives together. Today we take the first step towards a future of cooperation and even greater friendship, and believe me when I say that we are very excited.

To conclude, I would like to drink a toast to us, to our astronauts, to the efforts made, to the staff of the Spanish Space Agency, to our great friendship and to everything that unites us. May this joy be the beginning of a week of great and very good news, and may it end with a resounding success in all that our three governments have set out to achieve.

Thank you very much, and cheers!»

After the protocolary speeches, everyone proceded to have dinner together. The moment of truth was just getting closer and closer...

Slalium Air Base
2nd January 2025

The second flight expected at Slalium's Air Base arrived right from Nofoaga. The plane was an A330MRT from the Spanish Air Force, which flew from Bourbon Military Base in Nofoaga to the major military base in the neighbouring Sertia, located at the mentioned town. Parked next to the Presidential Plane, the military personnel got the staircase ready upon arrival. Commander Laura Potter was the first to descend from the plane, being followed by the President of the Republic Nofoaga, Lula Namatatiki; the Member of the Majority, of the Nofoagan Parliament and Spanish Representative Marian Fonseca, officials from the Nofoagan Government, the Spanish Ambassador to Nofoaga and officials from the Nofoagan Government and the CCCC.

All of them were greeted by General Carlos Brown, the President of the Spanish Government, Alberto Núñez Feijóo; and the Minister of Defence, Penny Mourdaunt; as they were in a military dependence. Lula put her hair right before exiting the plane, and once shaking hands with General Brown, she was excited to meet the new Spanish President: «President Feijóo, I am so happy to meet you for the first time, and in such exciting conditions. Are you nervous about the mission?», she asked. Feijóo smiled and replied back: «The pleasure is mine, Ms. Namatatiki. Both Mr. Aguilar and Mr. Juncker speak great things about you... they even told me they could not miss the chance of seeing you again tonight! The truth is that my nerves are growing on me as we get closer to the moment». Feijóo also greeted Commander Potter and the members of the Nofoagan Government, including Fonseca, who had finally gotten to shake the hand of a Spanish Government official.

Then, Lula was guided to the base dependencies, to which she entered shouting after she saw her old friend: «Jesúuuuuuuuuuus, how have you been?! I was so sad when I heard you left the job... But look at you know, you look younger, happier, and you seem to sleep better than you did! How have you been?», she shouted excited. Namatatiki then turned her head and saw Jean-Claude: «Commissioner! It is so nice to see you again! Oh wow, this feels like these school promotions meetings...», she expressed. Aguilar greeted Lula: «Lula! You also look really good, what is your secret? Is it that daily skincare you always insisted on when we spoke on the phone? By the way, those nails with the rocket, the Moon... They are fantastic», he exclaimed. Juncker was also happy to see the Nofoagan President.

At last, the Royal Family's aircraft landed at Slalium. The King and the Queen went downstairs together, and they were met by all the authorities present at that time, including a member of the Braetha who was sent to greet the Royal Family. All together, they headed towards the town of Slalium, where they would stay until it was time for launch, and where a dinner between the 3 Governments and other authorities and invited personalities was taking place.

«Checks were under our estimations, do not worry about them», Feijóo noted.

«As I see there are no more topics up for discussion, I guess it is time to call this summit to an end. Mr. Key, it has been a huge pleasure and a very productive one. I hope that the steps that we have given today mark the start of a new era in our bilateral relationship, which I expect to grow in trust and friendship. Thank you very much for coming», Feijóo concluded.

It was time. Somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, the Spanish Presidential Plane was making its way towards Sertia, where in a few hours, the Starman Mission would begin from Slalium's Spaceport. Three planes were on their way to Sertia: the Presidential one, taking President Alberto Núñez Feijóo, Sebastián Rubio, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation; Penny Mourdaunt, Minister of Defence; Anja Karliczek, Minister of Science, Innovation and Research; Donald Tusk, the Speaker of the European Council and Councillor for the Kingdom of Spain; Patricia Scotland, the Spanish Commonwealth's Secretary-General; Jesús Aguilar and Jean-Claude Juncker, former Presidents of the Kingdom of Spain. The Head of the Agencia Espacial Española, Francisco-Javier Benedicto; and General Carlos Brown, the Spanish Commander for the Caribbean and the Pacific; were already in Sertia, supervising everything.

The second plane was taking the entire Royal Family to Sertia: King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Princess Sofía were on their way for their first international visit in years. Meanwhile, a third plane from the Spanish Army had departed from Bourbon Military Base, in Nofoaga, Commander Laura Potter, President Lula Namatatiki from Nofoaga, the Spanish Representative on the Nofoagan Parliament and Member of the Nofoagan Majority Marian Fonseca, the Spanish Ambassador to Nofoaga and members of the Nofoagan Government were on their way to Slalium. The Caribbean was reunited, again, in a single place: all together would meet with the Braetha and the Head of the Braetha, Fornithias Cranst; to watch the historical milestone that was about to be set: 4 astronauts from the 3 Caribbean countries (Sertia, Nofoaga and Spain, the latter due to its territories in Nofoaga) would travel to the Moon.

Presidential Plane
2nd January 2025

«Ah, my old seat... How have you been? Have you missed me? Alberto, who seats here now?», said former President Aguilar, who was enjoying the trip on the Presidential Plane towards the Kingdom of Sertia. Since he left the job in 2023, he had not been on the Presidential plane ever again. Juncker looked at him, quite amazed that Jesús still remembered where he seated: «Why are you so sure about it? You can remember about these kind of little details?». Aguilar nodded.

«Nobody does right now, except you, Jesús! The plane has enough capacity for me and the team, and I think this is the fullest I have seen this plane so far...», replied Alberto. «To be fair, he has not travelled too much, but that is changing, right boss?», said Sebastián, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. «Quite indeed, Sebastián. This is the beginning of a new era in our foreign policy. By the way Donald, how is Esteban doing over Europolis? He still keeps his duties at the People's Party», the President sentenced.

«He is being really helpful, Alberto. I am glad to see you decided to send him back to where he belongs», the Speaker of the European Council confessed. «Great... I believe that he did not adapt greatly to the Spanish Government, but I still trust him. He is one of my closest friends, and I know that he is awesome when he is comfortable in his position. Glad to see he is progressing correctly», Alberto noted.

Meanwhile, Jean-Claude Juncker was having a chat with Anja Karliczek, accompanied by two glasses of wine. They were soon joined by the Secretary-General of the Spanish Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, who did not keep her mouth shut when she saw the former Premier Commissioner and President of Spain driking some Rioja wine: «Jean-Claude! Everytime I get to see you out of a meeting or something, you have a glass of wine in your hand! Will I ever get to see you without one?». Juncker laughed slightly: «Oh, Patricia... This is my first! Anja thought it was a good idea... By the way, don't you know what they say? A glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away... and it's good for your health!», he stated. Anja laughed loudly, and so did Patricia.

Soon enough, the plane started its descent to Slalium's Air Base. During the approach, the first Spaniards to arrive to the celebration could see the island of Sertia, as well as the Miura I seconds before the plane touched down. The plane parked on one of the remote parkings, where General Brown and Francisco Javier greeted the first authorities to arrive. «Has his Majesty arrived yet?», President Feijóo asked General Brown when shaking hands. «Negative, sir. You have been the first to arrive into Sertia. The plane from Nofoaga has not arrived either. Still, Sertian authorities have been summoned for dinner at the hotel this evening, so they all are still on time», noted the General and Commander.

«Great, thank you General», Alberto said. Then, former President Aguilar greeted his old friend Carlos: «General Brown! Nice to see you again my old friend! I see the Caribbean is treating you well, or that is what you told El País on their report...». The General shook hands with Jesús: «It is, sir. I am really thankful to your Government for giving me the chance to start a new life here... loads of exciting projects to address and lead, and many remaining!», Brown pointed out.

The first Spanish delegation then headed towards the base dependencies, in order to wait for the other planes to arrive.

Feijóo was surprised that UEFA had opposed to a hotline to report hooliganism and racism from the stadiums: «I cannot believe they have done that, Mr. Key. I can assure you I will talk to the Real Federación Española de Fútbol and the President of the Sports Council to demand answers from UEFA on that affair. If we come together on reasonable things, like this hotline, I guess they will not have another choice but accept it - they owe their salaries to their members!

The Spanish Government is fully committed in the fight against hooliganism, racism and other repulsive attituted in football stadiums or sports. It is true that we do not see the need for private investigators within stadiums, but we respect the Duchian internal approach. I think the best thing to do would be pressuring UEFA on allowing the hotline assuming that private investigators will not be sent. Additionally, a meeting with UEFA's President ought to be something to consider if I were you, Mr. Key. Maybe things would improve that way!»

Alberto then looked at his agenda. With most topics being sorted out, he had still one thing left to discuss: «Prime Minister, unless you have any other topics you would like to tell me about, the Spanish Government would like to discuss Eurorail as the last topic of this productive summit. As you may already know, we settled an agreement concerning services in Saint Dominico prior to the start of operations in the line between Spain and Inimicus, via Red Croatia, Inquista, your country and North Diessen. I believe that it would be convenient to invite our friends from California, as well as from Anastocopala and Hellas, to join Eurorail, allowing for new routes. I am telling you this because I intend to invite President Harris of California to join Eurorail in our next summit, which is due. I will also inform the other signatory states of our agreement about my intentions. Do you have any objections to that?»

Feijóo and Rubio were feeling happy, and listened to the concerns on racist chants, which were on the surge within Spain. Both agreed that was a huge problem, and as a football fan that both were, Feijóo spoke: «I do not know if you are a great football fan, Mr. Key, but I will assume that you are, specially of that football without racist, sexist or disgusting chants from fans. Just like me, to be fair.

In any case, do you know Vinicius Junior, the famous footballer from Real Madrid? Well, when playing against Valencia CF in Mestalla, which happens to be Valencia CF's stadium, three fans made racist chants and gestures targeted at him, looking down on his skin colour. The chants were absolutely disgusting: they mimicked the moves and sounds of monkeys, screaming things like "uh, uh, uh"; what made Vinicius feel frustrated, ashamed and humilliated. These events are usually reported to the State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport, and additionally, the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Spanish League, the Royal Spanish Football Association and Real Madrid took this affair to court, being resolved as a prioritary matter.

UEFA has not complained about this, and the footage was obtained thanks to the videos posted in social media by other fans, as well as from the footage of the cameras that record the match, and have been banned from football stadiums for 2 years, while being sentenced to 8 months of prison. I understand UEFA's concern about private investigators or Secret Services at stadiums. Spain uses this procedure that I have explained to you and believe me when I tell you that they are effective. In case Duchian fans ever tried to perform their disgusting chants here, we would follow the same procedure, and we would report it to Duchian authorities as well, of course! We just do not want secret service agents in our territory, you know... might look a little bit weird, right?» Feijóo laughed slightly, smiling.

Sebastián Rubio replied to Arron: «We agree to those terms, which are perfectly understandable. I think we have a deal on free trade and travel then!».

The Spanish President, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, then commented again on the matters that had been left unanswered: «Mr. Key, concerning my Minister's proposal about setting up student exchange programmes between us, an extradition agreement, as well as sharing intelligence on crime and terrorism threats, would that be okay with your Government?»