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    • EuroVoice 42 - Results Show

      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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      posted in Culture and Sport
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    • RE: The Europolis Post

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


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      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."

      posted in European News Consortium
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    • RE: Spanish Goverment

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      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

      posted in Government Offices
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    • RE: The Kingdom Of Spain - Factbook

      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:

      Passport Types Description
      Pasaporte Ordinario Citizens of Spain and its territories
      Pasaporte Colectivo Under-21 Spanish citizens, a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 50 people can use this passport. They can travel together around several countries (if there's reciprocity) of the European Union with an over-21 adult.
      Pasaporte Diplomático Given to the King of Spain, Royal Family, President and former Presidents of Spain, Spanish Diplomats, senior officials, etc.
      Pasaporte Oficial y de Servicio Diplomatic missions or Spanish consular offices personnel.

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      Spanish Passport data page and entry note


      Documento Nacional de Identidad (DNI) - Spanish ID Card


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      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.

      Country Name Foreign Passport Holder Travelling To Spain Spanish Passport Holder Travelling From Spain
      Anastocopala Visa on Arrival
      Angleter Visa Required
      Brickston Visa Required
      California Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Czech Slavia Visa Required
      Duxburian Union Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Europolis Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Elthize Visa on Arrival
      Fremet Visa on Arrival
      Gadalland & Aspern Visa on Arrival
      Hellas Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Holy See Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Icholasen Visa on Arrival
      Ineland Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Inimicus Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Inquista Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Istkalen Visa Required
      Leagio Visa on Arrival
      Lusitania & Vettonia Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Montenbourg Visa on Arrival
      Neo-Venetia Visa Required
      Nofoaga Visa-Free Visa-Free
      North Diessen Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Pravoslaviya Visa Required
      Reitzmag Visa on Arrival Visa on Arrival
      Svarna Surya Visa Required
      Union of Nicoleizian Soviet Republics Banned Banned
      United Duchies Visa Required
      United Kingdom Visa-Free Visa-Free
      Vayinaod Visa on Arrival
      Wimaland Visa Required
      Yosai Visa Required Visa Required

      Types of Visas

      • Type A Spanish Visa

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

      Category Name Conditions
      A-1 Airport Transit Visa Compulsory for passengers travelling from a non-visa free country to another; while not being allowed to enter Spain.
      A-2 Eurorail Transit Visa Compulsory for passengers from non-visa free countries travelling on an Eurorail service.
      • Type B Spanish Visa

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

      Category Name Conditions
      B-1 Foreign Diplomats Ambassadors, Consuls, and their immediate family and staff.
      B-2 Government Official Foreign Government Employees and Officials. Valid for a maximum of a week.
      B-3 Foreign Royal Household Member Foreign Royal Household members or employees. Valid for a maximum of a week.
      B-4 Foreign Head of State Foreign country Head of State who's not a member of any Royal Household.
      B-5 Bishop of the Holy See Reserved for Bishop of the Holy See's visits. Validity varies depending on the visit duration.
      • 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.

      Category Name Conditions
      C-1 Single-Entry Visa Only allowed to enter he Kingdom of Spain once before the visa expires.
      C-2 Double-Entry Visa Only allowed to enter the Kingdom of Spain twice before the visa expires.
      C-3 Multiple-Entry Visa Allowed to enter many times during less than 90 days on a 180 days period.

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

      Category Name Conditions
      C-X-1 General Business Reserved for businessmen coming to Spain for any business-related affair.
      C-X-2 Agreement Business Reserved for companies which have agreements with the Spanish Government when issued.
      C-X-3 Individual General Visit Individuals willing to visit the Kingdom of Spain for a short time.
      C-X-4 Group General Visit Groups willing to visit the Kingdom of Spain for a short time.
      C-X-5 Medical or Emergency Visit Arranged medical visit or medical assistance because of an emergency.
      C-X-6 Document Request Short time visits to take, fix or request documents.
      C-X-7 News Coverage Journalists staying for less than 90 days due to extraordinary events. This passport subcategory does not have a period limit.
      C-X-8 Short-term Employment Workers coming to Spain with a contract or due to work compromises for less than 90 days.
      • 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.

      Category Name Conditions
      D-1 Leisure and Tourism Visa Long-term visits or stays for tourism or leisure purposes.
      D-2 Business Visa Long-term stays for business purposes.
      D-3 Scholar Visa Long-term stays for studying purposes or within scholar programmes.
      D-4 Residential Visa Residence permit must be presented at the time of issuing. Reserved for foreign citizens moving to Spain.
      D-5 Employment Visa Working permit must be presented at the time of issuing. This visa is reserved for foreign workers with a contract.
      D-6 Familiar Visa Reserved for relatives of Spanish citizens that are expecting long-term stays.

      Type D-1 Visa Subcategories

      Category Name Conditions
      D-1-1 Individual General Visit Individuals doing a long-term visit to the Kingdom of Spain.
      D-1-2 Group General Visit Groups visiting the Kingdom of Spain for over 90 days.

      Type D-2 Visa Subcategories

      Category Name Conditions
      D-2-1 General Business Reserved for businessmen expecting to stay for over 90 days in Spain.
      D-2-2 Agreement Business Reserved for companies employees expecting to stay for more than 90 days in Spain.

      Type D-3 Visa Subcategories

      Category Name Conditions
      D-3-1 School Exchange Students staying at Spain within an exhange programme.
      D-3-2 School Trips Students visiting Spain as part of long school trips or for learning purposes.
      D-3-3 Secondary School Student Students taking secondary school in Spain within a scholarship programme.
      D-3-4 Baccalaureate Student Students taking the baccalaureate in Spain within a scholarship programme.
      D-3-5 University Student Students taking at university in Spain within a scholarship programme.
      D-3-6 Training Programme Member Students taking a training programme in Spain.
      D-3-7 Other School Events Student-related events, congresses or programmes, etc.

      Type D-4 Visa Subcategories

      Category Name Conditions
      D-4-1 New Resident A 90 day to 5-year-long visa for recently established citizens.
      D-4-2 Established Resident A no-limit visa for citizens that have been living in Spain for over 5 years.

      Type D-5 Visa Subcategories

      Category Name Conditions
      D-5-1 Journalist Permanent media correspondants in the Kingdom of Spain.
      D-5-2 Artist 1-year-long visa for artists expecting to stay in Spain for over 90 days.
      D-5-3 Religion Priests, Bishops, Cardinals, Missionaries, etc.
      D-5-4 Transport Worker Bus, Tram, Underground, Lorry, Taxi, etc. drivers.
      D-5-5 Basic Services Worker Police officers, firefighters, doctors, teachers.
      D-5-6 Primary Sector Worker Farmers, Temporary Workers, Fishermen, etc.
      D-5-7 Secondary Sector Worker Industry workers, architects, workmen, etc.
      D-5-8 Service Sector Worker Workers from the service sector not included in other kinds of visas.
      posted in The European Factbook
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    • The Office and Agenda of Premier Commissioner Juncker


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

      Here, the European citizens will be able to obtain some information from the Premier Commissioner, such as his daily agenda, which includes his meetings, calls, videocalls or other activities he does during his term; and the statements released by his team or himself.

      Events for the nexy day will be announced the day before or the same day these take place.

      posted in Premier Commissioner
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    • Europe Day - 19th October 2020

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      posted in Internal Affairs Commissioner
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    • RE: EU Custom Maps

      Flags Map


      Version 1.0
      Version 1.1 - Added some countries, DU gets a better resolution flag.
      Version 1.2 - Added Neo-Venetian flag and Aleutia's after his arrival.
      Version 1.3 - Removed Siredôr and Tournis.
      Version 1.4 - Removed the Sahrawi Union and Noctoria.
      Version 1.5 - Added United Duchies.
      Version 1.6 - Added Vinolici and Alkharya; Deleted Gania and Malborya.
      Version 1.7 - Deleted Vinolici.
      Version 1.8 - Complete redo.
      Version 1.9 - Patch for 1.8; Added Anvre.
      Version 1.99.0 - Patch for version 1.9


      Version 2.0 - Redo + Added and removed some countries.

      posted in Chamber of Loose Lips
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    • RE: The Europolis Post

      JUNCKER PUBLISHES A BOOK

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      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?

      posted in European News Consortium
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    • Jean-Claude Juncker's Christmas Message

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


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      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

      posted in Internal Affairs Commissioner
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    • RE: The EU's Latest Tweets

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      posted in European News Consortium
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    Latest posts made by Spain

    • RE: EUROPEAN Trademark SYSTEM ACT

      Debate begins NOW and will continue until 08:29 GMT on September 17th, 2023.

      Donald Tusk
      Council Speaker and Councillor for Spain

      posted in European Council
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    • Alternative Medicine Regulation Act 2023

      Alternative Medicine Regulation Act

      Proposed by Cllr. Iras Tilkanas (Istkalen) :: Passed (5-0), July 21st, 2023 :: Unamended


      PREAMBLE

      An Act to regulate alternative medicine.


      SECTION I. - DEFINITIONS

      I. Alternative medicine: practices purported to have palliative or healing effects that lack scientific plausibility, testability, repeatability, and/or evidence for the claims made about them, as determined by individual member-states.
      II. Provider: person or organization who or which provides services, practices, or products
      III. Consumer: person or organization who or which receives services, practices, or products from a provider
      III. Liability: the state of being legally responsible for something
      IV. Treatment: care given to a consumer for an illness or injury, a session of such care, and/or the administration and/or prescription of substances purported to have palliative or healing effects.


      SECTION II. - REGULATIONS

      I. Providers of alternative medicine are liable for the veracity of the claims they make regarding the effects and effectiveness of the treatments they provide.
      II. Providers of alternative medicine are liable for all harm caused to consumers of the services, practices, or products they offer that arises because of the consumption of said services, practices, or products, the possibility of which was not previously disclosed by the provider.
      III. Alternative medical providers must duly inform users of their services that practices deemed to be 'alternative medicine' under this act are not endorsed by any official health agencies, and the provider must disclose any possible consequences of undergoing alternative medical treatment.
             a. All practising alternative medical institutions must apply for and obtain a licence to practise. This licence accredits appropriate compliance with disclosure requirements.
             b. The disclosure, and disclosure licence, must be made public and readily available to users and to potential users.
             c. The relevant government agency, determined by the government of a respective state, can request evidence of this disclosure and licence to ensure continued compliance, and issue penalties for noncompliance.

      posted in Acquis Communautaire
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    • RE: Royal Visit by the Spanish Royals

      Royal Plane, Airbus A310
      Approaching Scotland, United Kingdom

      Felipe and Letizia were astonished and kind of puzzled when their plane started their approach into the Scottish airport of Aberdeen. It was sunny, which was a strange thing when someone spoke of Scotland, or the United Kingdom. But the Spanish royals were more happy to finally be on an international visit, a year after their last one, which consisted on a summit with the Inimican Emperor, Artabanos. After being told to seat down, as the crew was preparing for landing, a doubt surged in Letizia's mind...

      «Felipe», the Queen said catching the King's attention, «are there any news about when they are going to replace our Airbus A310? I am not that... amazed about flying on it». The King eyes opened widely, expressing uncertainty. «After they changed the Government, I do not know if Juncker will keep that going. I know Aguilar ordered the adquisition of some more planes, but I do not know which kind of planes they were». Both then chatted about other affairs while the plane touched down in Scotland.

      After their landing, the Royal headed to Balmoral Castle, where everything was prepared.

      posted in Culture and Sport
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    • RE: Neutrality Motion for The State of Elthize

      Voting has now concluded. With 6 votes FOR and none AGAINST, this motion has PASSED.

      Donald Tusk
      Council Speaker and Councillor for Spain

      posted in European Council
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    • RE: Public Toilet Access Act

      Voting has now concluded. With 2 votes FOR and 4 votes AGAINST, this bill has FAILED.

      Donald Tusk
      Council Speaker and Councillor for Spain

      posted in European Council
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    • RE: Petition Office

      The ECoJ has voted (3-1) to reject the petition of Devon Albert.

      Juan Luis López Guerra
      Chief Justice of the ECoJ

      posted in European Court of Justice
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    • RE: Neutrality Motion for The State of Elthize

      Debate is now over. Voting begins NOW and will last until 12:47 GMT on September 2nd, 2023.


      On behalf of the Kingdom of Spain, I vote FOR this motion.

      Donald Tusk
      Council Speaker and Councillor for Spain

      posted in European Council
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    • RE: EuroVoice 45: Saint Dominico

      Nation Name: The Kingdom of Spain
      Artist: Klingande x Solar State ft. Sam Gray
      Song: Heartwaves
      Link to YouTube: Link
      Vote deliverer with their image linked: Ruth Lorenzo
      Link to your flag: Bandera de España

      posted in Culture and Sport
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    • RE: Spain News Media

      SPAIN TO REACH THE MOON BY LATE 2025 OR EARLY 2026


      Science, Innovation and Research Minister Anja Karliczek, in a televised address to AEE employees

      We finally have a date to mark on our calendar, and it is sooner than expected. In a televised address to employees of the Agencia Espacial Española or, in English, Spanish Space Agency; Science, Innovation and Research Minister Anja Karliczek has announced the approximate time range within which Spain will aim to make it to the Moon. The news come after the recent inauguration, at the beginning of the year, of a second Caribbean spaceport, located in the Kingdom of Sertia, which was pretty much welcome by the residents of the friendly Caribbean nation.

      In her speech, Kaliczek remarked the great effort made by the employees of the Agencia Espacial Española: «Since the opening of our first spaceport in Nofoaga, the Spanish Government and, later on, the Agencia Espacial Española employees have been working hard on a mission to the Moon that could make us the first nation in the 21st century to get there. It is time to applaud the effort you are making in order to achieve such a milestone» she said. The Minister has also described the Caribbean as "a region of opportunities" and has thanked the Nofoagan and Sertian Governments for their cooperation and willingness to host the Spanish spaceports. However, she has not made clear which of them will be the one that would see the take off of the Spanish mission to the Moon.

      Minister Karliczek then announced the Spanish Government proposed date: «We have been working on this project since late 2021 and early 2021, and you all have worked without a proper deadline. Your motivation was, as many of you told me through your amazing letters, incomplete, as you were not certain about the date your work would be used. This Government and I are changing that right now. Dear employees, Spain will get to the Moon in late 2025 or early 2026». After the announcement, a huge applause was heard on the conference room where the event was taking place. The Minister finished shouting "onwards!", which according to AEE sources, seems to have turned into the motto of the first attempt of Spain to get to the Moon.

      The opposition has celebrated the setting of a date, with no criticism over the mission or its purpose. However, Yolanda Díaz, the leader of Sumar, has remarked the "negative impact" the rocket take off would have on the atmosphere, releasing huge amounts of polluting gases. The name of the Spanish crew members has also been released: Sara García and Pablo Fernández. Minister Karliczek has also announced they will invite "Caribbean nations" to have crew members on board to the Moon.

      posted in European News Consortium
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    • RE: Public Toilet Access Act

      Voting on the amendment has concluded. With 3 votes FOR and 2 votes AGAINST, Amendment I has PASSED. The proposal has been updated accordingly.


      Final voting begins NOW and will last until 12:25 GMT on August 30th, 2023.


      On behalf of the Kingdom of Spain, I vote AGAINST this act.

      Donald Tusk
      Council Speaker and Councillor for Spain

      posted in European Council
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