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RE: Member State Applications
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RE: Festival of Veles - Festival of Intercultural Respect and Understanding
Borja Sémper shook hands with Minister Šin, who was famous for his appearance on the series Jersey, but became even more famous when he appeared on the first page of a Spanish tabloid, the magazine "Hola!" (Hello!). Sémper knew that Šin was not a huge fan of the nation's culture since he was fired, and his question was unsurprising to him, but he would take the chance to strike back: «I would not use "decline" as a word to describe the Spanish culture, it has never been in decline to be honest. There is a lot of work to do, however, and our cinema needs more international projection -not only those films Disney produces- but Spanish-made films. I am pretty sure you would enjoy "Eight Basque Surnames" and its sequel, "Eight Catalan Surnames". They were so successful that now they have made yet another film: "Eight Moroccan Surnames". I love them. Thank you for your support, Minister», Borja said and then waved back when Šin left, with a smile on his face.
Quintero nodded to Šin's comments and added: «Indeed sir, my song "Si no Estás" made me famous... that and the Catholic Convention that Spain held in Lisbon last summer. Many people discovered my songs thanks to TikTok, found out the meaning of it, and started to share it on Instagram Stories or their own TikToks. And the organizers of the catholic convention also played it, so that really helped. I hope that, when I get to perform it here, you love it». Íñigo smiled after, and waved back at the Minister. When he left, he turned back to Borja Sémper and spoke: «Why does he seem to hate everything that comes from Spanish culture? I just know this guy because he had an affair with Corinna and my mother could not stop talking about how handsome he was!». Sémper laughed and answered back: «He was fired from a TV series that they played in Antena 3, I believe the show called "Jersey". Let him be, and focus on your great performance!». The Culture Minister then patted Íñigo's back.
Then, Borja approached President Reiserová, and greeted her. Sémper had heard that Reiserová, as many people in Europe, were not aware that Juncker was also no longer the President of the Kingdom of Spain, and so there he went, on his attempt to get the Czech allies back into business with Spain: «President Reiserová, it is awesome to be here today. I have to congratulate you and your nation for such a Festival, with great values like respect and understanding. Both, Íñigo and I, are honoured to be here. Concerning Mr. Aguilar and Mr. Juncker, both have urged me to send you their best wishes and their regards. Both have left the office and are now retired from politics, with our new President being Alberto Núñez Feijóo. He also told me to send you best wishes and warm regards, and an official invite to come to Madrid whenever you wish. He will gladly receive you whenever you deem convenient».
Carefully avoiding the Roscoes, Borja Sémper and Íñigo Quintero managed to spot Évretas Iketemar, and while they approached the Istkalenian delegation, he nodded at Reiserová's question about that day. Shortly after nodding, and just a few metres away from the Istkalenian Minister, Quintero muttered to Sémper: «Why is the President of Czech Slavia talking about prisons?! Borja, I am scared». Borja mumbled back: «We will be fine, Íñigo, relax. Isn't it exciting to watch how Ms. Reiserová is swiftly telling the Roscoes that they are "comfortably remaining" here, in a 6 stars hotel? -Quintero thought Borja had turned crazy at this point- Now act normally, for the sake of our international relations». Both then smiled and approached Évretas: «Ms. Iketemar, nice to meet you, as well as seeing the Istkalenian delegation here! How are things going around Istkalen?», Borja asked.
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RE: Spanish Goverment
On the Upcoming European (Councillor) Elections
The Kingdom of Spain will be heading to the polls within 6 June and 9 June to elect its new European Councillor, who will be in charge of representing the nation in the European Council for the next five years. For these elections, the Kingdom of Spain has opted for the alternative voting day system, which will make the nation attend the polls in different dates, in order to provide the least disruption as possible. The voting days are established as follows:
- 6 June: Clerbonne (Germanium)
- 7 June: Londres
- 8 June: Commonwealth Territories and Puerto Rico
- 9 June: Rest of the Nation
D. Elías Bendodo Benasayag
Minister for Home Affairs -
RE: Spain News Media
THE GOVERNMENT CALLS EUROPEAN ELECTION BETWEEN 6 JUNE AND 9 JUNE
The Spanish citizens will head to the polls between Thursday and Sunday to elect their Councillor for the next five yearsNothing was clear about holding European elections, with nothing meaning nothing in this case, but the puzzle has been solved: Spain will head to the polls between 6 June and 9 June to elect (or re-elect) their European Councillor. President Alberto Núñez Feijóo has announced his decision this morning, after being inquired by the press, and has already confirmed the People's Party candidate and Eurogroup affiliation: «the Speaker of the European Council, Donald Tusk, will be our candidate; and he will run under the affiliation of the Eurgroup he leads, the European Progressive Alliance».
The reasons behind the call to the polls are still unknown, but some political advisors consider that Feijóo wants a victory that reaffirms him as the President of the nation, months after being elected by the Congreso de los Diputados after Juncker's resignation. He has not, just like his predecessor, been elected by the Spanish people, who elected Jesús Aguilar nearly two years ago. «Feijóo has had a victory in Galicia thanks to the majority his sucessor, Alfonso Rueda, has achieved; but he needs an election that ratifies his leadership in the entire nation, not in a single region. The question is: will he succeed, or will he make Tusk lose his job and the Speakership that he and Spain hold?», comments Europa Press' political analyst.
Albeit is the move worth the risk? Europa Press has tried to contact the current Speaker and Councillor for the Kingdom of Spain, Donald Tusk, unsuccessfully; but it has managed to speak to one of his advisers. Being asked the very same question, his adviser told us Mr. Tusk "does not fear the will of the people" and that he (the Speaker) and his team were convinced "they would win by a landslide". The opposition, on the other hand, have welcomed the election but criticised Feijóo swerves in his opinion, confusing them and not allowing opposition parties to prepare, putting the bloc in what they call "an unfair position".
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RE: SECOND PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR 2023-2024
Debate is now over. My apologies for the severe delay. It is time to vote on the proposed amendments. There are TWO amendments up to vote:
Amendment I - Proposed by Speaker Tusk
European Development Agency:47,600,000,000.00€25,000,000,000.00€
Amendment II - Proposed by Speaker Tusk
European Space Administration:000,000,000.01€30,000,000.00€
Voting on amendments will commence NOW and will last until 18:09 GMT on April 1st, 2024.
I vote FOR all amendments.
Donald Tusk
Council Speaker and Councillor for Spain -
RE: Request for a Debate The Need for a Constitutional Convention
Deputy Councillor Hook, I think that with my words and the ones said by former Speaker Tilkannas it should be enough to put an end to that theory, but I would like to correct you once again: the system has not made these Commissions inactive, the individuals chosen have. Saying the last four Commissions have been fully inactive is desproportionate, that would imply that Europe has not had an active Commissioner since July 2022, which is false. I can affirm that Jean-Claude Juncker and our Foreign Affairs Commissioners, even Internal Affairs Commissioner Wirt Harland have been active and working Commissioners.
Even the attempt to create a non-existing issue over the European Development Agency is desproportionate. The Commission has answered all the requests that have been submitted, and nobody but Duchians, who are not a source of universal truth -to me, that is our Lord Jesuschrist and his words- complained. Are they complaining because these problems are real, or because some of their projects got rejected? The whole situation feels like this meme I saw on the Internet, that I have decided to print and bring here for the sake of entertainment:
(Tusk gets the picture out and shows the meme)Deputy Councillor, I will repeat what the real problem is: there are not enough candidates, there are not enough nations. Once more nations arrive to the region, you will see how the system will be back at work.
Donald Tusk
Council Speaker and Councillor for Spain -
RE: A Ministerial Affair
«No need to change anything at all, we might be a different Government, but all in all, we are all members of the same political party», clarified the Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Minister. «Well, I think that is everything we had in the agenda today!», Esteban added, now that he knew what California wanted to discuss. «It has been a pleasure, Penny -Esteban decided to call the Minister by her first name, as they had got to know themselves way better throughout the summit- to have a nice chat with you. Anything California needs, just give me or any Government member a call. We are here to help our neighbour, and our relationship with California is considered prioritary», he said.
Esteban then shook hands with the Minister, and after both said goodbye at the entrance of the building, the Californian Minister left. González Pons then shew up at the press conference programmed after the meeting, and gave the details and the outlines of the summit. Another summit completed, and Esteban was finally on holidays.
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RE: A Ministerial Affair
«Perfect!», said Esteban, who rapidly sent the proposal of a joint training to Penny Mourdaunt, the Minister of Defence. While he awaited for an answer, he listened to what Penny had to say about the deal that the previous Government had done with the Californian Government, and then gave the Spanish point of view: «on our side, everything seems to be working alright too, Minister. We have no complaints about our several deals, and we hope that they keep working this well», said Esteban, smiling.
The answer from the Ministry of Defence arrived just after González Pons finished his sentence, and he communicated the news to the Californian Minister of Foreign Affairs: «I am glad to tell you that Minister Mourdaunt has announced the Ministry of Defence and the Army have accepted your proposal».
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RE: Commission Nominations, February 2024
Nominations are now closed. These are the candidates to the European Commission:
For the Office of Premier Commissioner
Corinna LARSEN (Spain)
For the Office of Internal Affairs Commissioner
James MIZRACHI-ROSCOE (United Duchies)
For the Office of Foreign Affairs Commissioner
Vicent DRAKE am Weisshaupt (Duxburian Union)
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RE: ECoJ Nominations, February 2024
Candidate Name: Sir Christopher Vajda, CMG
Home Nation: Reitzmag
Incumbent? (Y/N): No
Biography: Born 1955; law degree from Strathe University; called to the Bar of Reitzmag by Gray's Inn (1979); Barrister (1979-2012); King's Counsel (1997); Bencher of Gray's Inn (2003); Recorder of the Crown Court (2003-12); Treasurer of the Kingdom of Reitzmag Association for European Law (2001-12); Justice of the European Court of Justice (2021).
This application has been done upon the request of @Kingdom-of-Reitzmag
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RE: Request for a Debate The Need for a Constitutional Convention
Councillor Čikarová, in first place I would like to thank you for bringing this topic up. The issues that you have pointed out are correct and cannot be denied, with the undergoing Commission and ECoJ elections as a perfect example. While there are enough candidates to fill up the Commission, there are not enough candidates for the Court of Justice, which results in a blockade that does not allow me to continue the electoral procedures as the Council Speaker, constitutionally in charge of them. Nevertheless, would that Constitutional convention be a success? With many nations now falling silent, including the ones that used to have the highest influence in the region, it is unclear to me if heading to a convention that would come up with a new constitution written by less than a half of the region is the most appropiate solution.
The Deputy Councillor of the United Duchies has made a statement I wanted to correct: the system is not broken. It worked in the past and it works now. The reason why the system is paralyzed is simple: there are not enough candidates, there are not enough nations. Once there are, the system will work again. If I had to choose a boat to ride, I would definitely go for Councillor Tilkannas'. The appointment of an emergency government is reasonable, and legal. It does not require many nations either, which is the current problem we are facing.
Donald Tusk
Council Speaker and Councillor for Spain -
RE: Spain News Media
THE COMMONWEALTH OF LEAGIO JOINS TELUM TREATY
The Telum Treaty HeadquartersThe Commonwealth of Leagio has officially joined the Treaty of Telum, after having deposited the instruments of accession in the Telum Treaty Headquarters. With Leagio, the total members of the alliance goes up to six, joining the Duxburian Union, North Diessen, Inimicus, Inquista and Spain; and the alliance wins yet another ally in the African continent, which will cover the southern flank and guarantee protection and peace for African nations.
The Commonwealth of Leagio ratified the Treaty back in September 2023, after months of consideration by their National Congress. Nevertheless, the nation neighbouring Elthize has gone through a long way before becoming, effectively, a member of the Alliance. It all started in 2022, when President Mouri-Kudo stated that the Treaty of Tullion would not be renewed for two more years, putting an end to the defensive alliance that Leagio and Reitzmag had established. Shortly before 2022 ended, the Kingdom of Spain took over Reitzmag's bases and duties, and continued the task that originally the Commonwealth of Leagio gave to the Reitzmic military.
However, President Mouri-Kudo's ambitions did not cease there: she wanted her nation to join the Treaty, and so she looked for a deal between the diverse political forces of the nation to achieve that. Finally, she saw her ambitions fulfilled when the National Congress ratified the Treaty of Telum, and her Foreign Affairs Minister deposited in the Treaty's Headquarters the instruments of accession, marking the start of a new era in the Leagioan defense policy. Sources from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs have congratulated the alliance and its members for the accession of the newest member, stating that "it is clear that only one alliance in Europe guarantees peace, stability and reliability, and that is the Telum Treaty". The Leagioan flag has also been rose in the Joint Operations Base in Rota, Cádiz; and in the Treaty of Telum Headquarters.
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RE: European Qualifiers 2024
Day 2: Matches and Standings
Group A
- Anastocopala - United Duchies: 2-0
- Icholasen - Inimicus: 0-2
Group B
- Spain - North Diessen: 0-0
- UNSR - Hellas: 0-1
Group C
- Leagio - Fremet: 2-0
- Brickston - Inquista: 1-2
Group D
- Duxburian Union - Wimaland: 2-1
- California - Vayinaod: 2-0
Group E
- Mishar - Montenbourg: 0-1
- Angleter - Federal Rep. of Icholasen: 1-2
Group F
- Yosai - Istkalen: 2-0
- Czech Slavia - Holy See: 1-0
Group G
- Red Croatia - Reitzmag: 1-0
- Svarna Surya - Sertia: 3-2
Group H
- Europolis - Nofoaga: 2-0
- Ineland - Elthize: 1-1
Standings
Colour Key:
Green - Qualified for EurocupGroup A
P W D L F A GD Pts Anastocopala 2 1 1 0 2 0 +2 4 Inimicus 2 1 1 0 2 0 +2 4 United Duchies 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 Icholasen 2 0 0 1 1 5 -4 0 Group B
P W D L F A GD Pts Spain 2 1 1 0 3 0 +3 4 North Diessen 2 1 1 0 2 0 +2 4 Hellas 2 1 0 1 1 3 -2 3 UNSR 2 0 0 2 0 3 -3 0 Group C
P W D L F A GD Pts Inquista 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4 Leagio 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4 Brickston 2 1 0 1 3 2 +1 3 Fremet 2 0 0 2 0 4 -4 0 Group D
P W D L F A GD Pts Duxburian Union 2 2 0 0 6 2 +4 6 Wimaland 2 1 0 1 3 1 +2 3 California 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 3 Vayinaod 2 0 0 2 1 6 -5 0 Group E
P W D L F A GD Pts Federal Rep. of Icholasen 2 1 1 0 4 3 +1 4 Angleter 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 3 Montenbourg 2 1 0 1 2 3 -1 3 Mishar 2 0 1 1 2 3 -1 1 Group F
P W D L F A GD Pts Czech Slavia 2 2 0 0 3 0 +3 6 Yosai 2 2 0 0 3 0 +3 6 Holy See 2 0 0 2 0 2 -2 0 Istkalen 2 0 0 2 0 4 -4 0 Group G
P W D L F A GD Pts Red Croatia 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 3 Reitzmag 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 3 Sertia 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 Svarna Surya 2 1 0 1 4 4 0 3 Group H
P W D L F A GD Pts Europolis 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4 Ineland 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 Elthize 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 Nofoaga 2 0 1 1 0 2 -2 1 -
RE: A Ministerial Affair
Esteban listened, and for a moment thought to himself that if a spoiler about the request of the Californian Government on the letter could have saved him some work. At least, he now was an expert on the Spanish-Californian relations, so there was that.
«Oh yeah, the Free Trade Agreement... Everything is working alright as long as we are concerned, but has California found anything wrong recently? And about those joint military exercises, I would like to ask if it would be the Spanish and Californian armies alone or if there would be any other guests. Also, bear in mind that I need to pass on the information to the Ministry of Defence, but we will surely take part».
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RE: A Ministerial Affair
«Minister Wong, welcome to Spain», Esteban González Pons said while greeting the Californian Foreign Affairs Minister. They shook hands, mostly because even if it was typical in Spain to give two kisses (one per cheek) when greeting a woman, he did not know if the Californians did the same. People in Nofoaga did, and in Inquista... But Esteban did not want to take the risk.
Both then made their way to the office of the Minister: «As you can see, this is one of the ancient buildings that you can find in Madrid. The name it goes by is the Palacio de Santa Cruz, and it was built in the XVII Century. Quite old, right? Despite its age, it has held the headquarters of the Foreign Affairs Ministry only since 1938», Esteban said, to make their way more pleasant.
Finally, they arrived into the office, and both took a seat in a sofa. After Esteban had asked Senator Wong if she wanted anything else to drink apart from water, and they had been left alone, the summit could finally begin: «so tell me Ms. Wong, which are the affairs on the table today?»
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RE: A Ministerial Affair
Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación
Madrid, España
22nd March 2024With the Holy Week just around the corner, and loads of tourists preparing to disembark into Spain for their Easter Holidays, Esteban González Pons was busy in his office trying to leave everything addressed before the holidays began; so that he could leave to Valencia with his family. Nevertheless, he was surprised when just a few days before, a letter from California had arrived requesting a meeting. The Californians did not want the full "state visit package" though, and announced that only their Foreign Affairs Minister would visit Spain... and meet his Spanish counterpart, that is, González Pons.
The strangest part of the letter was that there were no reasons or discussion topics listed. Just a meeting request. "How strange...", Esteban thought when he finished reading the letter. When he ordered his secretary and the ministry workers to prepare for the summit, someone asked the Minister about what topics were going to be discussed. The Minister told them: «it is also unknown to me, ladies and gentlemen. Prepare for the unexpected, get every single point that the Californians might be interested in ready, so they will not catch us unprevented. I doubt they will put us in a compromising position, they are our neighbours and our relations are great. But get ready for anything».
The day had finally arrived, and Pons was waiting for the arrival of the Californians to finally find out what they had prepared for him...
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RE: European Qualifiers 2024
Day 1: Matches and Standings
Group A
- Inimicus - Anastocopala: 0-0
- United Duchies - Icholasen: 3-1
Group B
- Hellas - Spain: 0-3
- North Diessen - UNSR: 2-0
Group C
- Inquista - Leagio: 1-1
- Fremet - Brickston: 0-2
Group D
- Vayinaod - Duxburian Union: 1-4
- Wimaland - California: 2-0
Group E
- Federal Rep. of Icholasen - Mishar: 2-2
- Montenbourg - Angleter: 1-3
Group F
- Holy See - Yosai: 0-1
- Istkalen - Czech Slavia: 0-2
Group G
- Sertia - Red Croatia: 1-0
- Reitzmag - Svarna Surya: 2-1
Group H
- Elthize - Europolis: 1-1
- Nofoaga - Ineland: 0-0
Standings
Colour Key:
Green - Qualified for EurocupGroup A
P W D L F A GD Pts United Duchies 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3 Inimicus 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Anastocopala 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Icholasen 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 Group B
P W D L F A GD Pts Spain 1 1 0 0 3 0 +3 3 North Diessen 1 0 1 0 2 0 +2 3 UNSR 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 Hellas 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0 Group C
P W D L F A GD Pts Brickston 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 Inquista 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 Leagio 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 Fremet 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 Group D
P W D L F A GD Pts Duxburian Union 1 1 0 0 4 1 +3 3 Wimaland 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 California 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 Vayinaod 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0 Group E
P W D L F A GD Pts Angleter 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3 Federal Rep. of Icholasen 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 Mishar 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 Montenbourg 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 Group F
P W D L F A GD Pts Czech Slavia 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 Yosai 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 Holy See 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 Istkalen 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 Group G
P W D L F A GD Pts Sertia 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 Reitzmag 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 Red Croatia 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 Svarna Surya 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 Group H
P W D L F A GD Pts Nofoaga 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Ineland 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Elthize 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 Europolis 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 -
RE: European Qualifiers 2024
Euro 2024 Qualifying Draw
- Group A
- Inimicus
- Anastocopala
- United Duchies
- Icholasen
- Group B
- Hellas
- Spain
- North Diessen
- UNSR
- Group C
- Inquista
- Leagio
- Fremet
- Brickston
- Group D
- Vayinaod
- Duxburian Union
- Wimaland
- California
- Group E
- Federal Rep. of Icholasen
- Mishar
- Montenbourg
- Angleter
- Group F
- Holy See
- Yosai
- Istkalen
- Czech Slavia
- Group G
- Sertia
- Red Croatia
- Reitzmag
- Svarna Surya
- Group H
- Elthize
- Europolis
- Nofoaga
- Ineland