2021 NS EU Community Awards --- Nominations Thread

insert the logo made at a later time here, I'm kinda strapped for time here lol

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Hey y'all! It's been a great year for our community, and I wanted to see if we could recognize some of the awesome roleplayers, writers, community members we got here! So with the approval of the mod team, I will try my whack at hosting this years 2021 NS EU Community Awards ! Below you will find the relevant awards for this year.

Everyone can submit nominations for all the awards, but can only submit 1 Nomination, and everyone will get 1 vote in the voting phase. My goal is for at least three nominations in any given award, preferably five for the more important awards. If an award does not get enough nominations I will personally work to get enough included, and with a good variety! Same goes for the final award distribution. Be sure to submit links for Roleplays, cite players for Roleplays and characters etc.

Nominations will last from now December 15th to December 22nd!

Voting will happen form December 30th!

Award Show will be Live January 2nd!

If you have any questions please hit me up or post here!

But a quick FAQ:

"Can I nominate and vote for myself?" - Yes you can I won't judge or stop you, but that isn't in the spirit of things is it?
"Who will see my votes? Like why do I need to give my name for the google forms?"- Me and one of the other mod team will see the votes to verify there is not any funny business like multiple voting.
"Can I submit an award?"- Yes, see below for details!
"What about ties?"- Two winners! Unless every award is turning into two winners in which case coin flips. I won't be voting, so my vote will be used as a coin flip.
"What do I get if I win?" - Eternal bragging rights, humbleness, and a fancy award png from various artists in the EU. Speaking of which, if you got an idea for an award image, send it my way!

Quick PSA: if this starts becoming a negative thing in the community, I will not continue with it. This is meant to be a positive experience, so lets be happy everyone <3.

NOMINATIONS GOOGLE FORM LINK ---- CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

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Awards

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The Big Bois:

Community Member of the Year - Should be obvious, but the member of the region who are both in RP and in all other aspects just scream “NSEU”. They’re the mascot for the region. The year would have been way worse without them being a part of our community.

Roleplay of the Year - This is the Roleplay that just made everyone go, this was awesome, the most long lasting roleplay, with lasting impacts, great writing, and memorable storylines!

Writer of the Year - The writer who not necessarily wrote the most, but had the highest quality writing that made you go “wow this could have been a book” or a novella or something. ‘They good write’.

RP Character of the Year - The one character whose meme, the realest, all about that bass. They may not be a world leader, but they definitely lead their way into our hearts.

RP Nation of the Year - The most iconic nation in Roleplay this year, they just are the standard for what we want for our own nations, and for the people who look into joining this region.

New Roleplayer of the Year - Whose joined since January 1st that you think deserves recognition for all the cool things they’ve done!

Commissioner of the Year - Let’s recognize the commissioner who helped our region the most with new ideas, roleplayers, or repped our region in the best way possible. It’s not always easy to work in a democracy.

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Roleplay Related:

Most Entertaining Roleplay of the Year - This RP was funny or just captivating, it will be referenced probably for years for some meme.

Most Likely to Make You Confused Roleplay of the Year - The one storyline that left you with more questions than answers.

That One RP You Want to Forget of the Year - Sometimes there’s just that one roleplay you want to forget either because it's embarrassing or disgusting but really we should bring it up all over again.

The Militant Mandy of the Year - The person who was always ready to tango it out with their military….they probably didn’t always win.

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Community Related:

Most Helpful Award - The person who is always willing to help newcomers or veterans alike, no matter the medium or topic.

Most Likely to Point Out that Spelling Error You Made 10 years Ago - Casually mention that one tweet or forum post you made ten years ago, don’t worry they’ll find it….usually pretty scarily quick.

You Get A Post, You Get A Post, Everyone Gets a Post Award - The most active contributor both in posts, threads, discord convos, repping the region across discord you name it!

XTreme Gamer of the Year - They always are on that grind, got to Level 69 of the Sims ya know?

They’re Here in our Hearts I’m Sure Award - Lurkers, or those members that just simply disappeared long ago with no explanation are eligible. The ones with the most impact but left us too early.

The Artist of the Year - Lots of our members are into drawing or graphical design, nominate those and their works that you think define the Art Nerds of the region!

Mod/Admin of the Year - It takes a lot to wrangle y’all, show some love to the mod or admin you think deserves this appreciation the most!

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One Offs:

EU Hall of Fame - Let this be a historic character, RP, Nation or Member, what is the one thing you want enshrined to be hoisted to the top of the podium to represent the EU.

Submit an Award! - You got an idea for an award and nomination for it? Post it here! No guarantees but I will credit you if it gets added if you wish!

EUROPEAN COMMISSION ELECTIONS
CANDIDATE DEBATE

Welcome to the European Commission candidates' debate for the elections of February/March 2020!

While this debate isn’t mandatory, it is strongly recommended that all candidates participate.

There are a total of four candidates, two for the Office of the Premier Commissioner, and two for the Office of the Internal Affairs Commissioner. For clarity they are listed below. The Office of the Foreign Affairs commissioner is currently not up for election this term.

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For the Office of Premier Commissioner,

• Corinna Larsen of Spain, Independent
• Sir Joseph William Amberton Biden Sr. of Reitzmag, Independent

For the Office of Internal Affairs Commissioner,

• Sara Porter of United Duchies, ELSS
• Ilmaras Kalessed of Istkalen, PEL

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Welcome to Nyetthem, Vayinaod, I appreciate all the candidates dressing warmly as our debate is taking place outside in a Vardic tradition. The current temperature is -4 C. I am Aron Anker and I will be moderating tonight’s debate. My goal is to host a professional, respectful, and importantly informative debate for our European audiences.

The structure of tonight’s debate will be as follows:

• Candidates will present with a two minute opening speech ((OOC: 300 Words)) to provide us with a brief introduction and summary of goals for their term in office. (((OOC:You have 24 Hours to submit your opening statements)
• Candidates will then be asked questions submitted by the European public. All candidates will be given a chance to speak for two minutes ((OOC 300 words)), and there will be a rebuttal period where candidates may respond to the answers of other candidates. Rebuttals will be limited to 90 seconds ((OOC: 200 words: as well as 24 Hours to submit your answers and rebuttals.)).
• Candidates shall be given a form containing all questions not provided during the debate due to time limits to provide answers for to the public at the end of tonight's event.
• Candidates will be allowed a two minute closing statement ((OOC: 300 Words)).

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((OOC: If you would like to submit questions, please DM me here, on Discord. Do not post them here. You may find me as Axel#7421 on discord))

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And so, candidates, we will now hear your opening statements. (((OOC: Once again you have 24 Hours to submit your question. So until 1700 GMT Feb 28th))))

Welcome everyone back to the relaunch of my once upon a time hit, totally primetime, completely legal and not banned in a few countries show! This is Last Week Tonight, with your host, the one and only John Oliver! Now you might be asking, John, why did you decide to bring back a show that failed to bring in more than 420 viewers, most of whom only watched for the weird knights in the background. Well this is what I have to tell you, along with Peter Montfort who was responsible for cancelling my show and eventually getting me removed as Speaker for the European Council. F*ck off!

Look, it's been a few years since I've been in the public spotlight, but I am rehabilitated! I found God, I found a purpose in this world, and that is to exposed the truth behind Europe. I was in the Deep Region, I know what really goes on around this region, in fact I know so much this studio is in a secret location somewhere in Europe out of fear of retribution.

I mean for Christ's sake the Nicolezians would bomb someone over a dairy joke, I guess they're quite Intolerant to good humor. The Inquistans nearly burned me at the stake on four separate occasions, to the point the recent horror over what they did to Paul Craticus makes sense. Quite the mob mentality for a nation who can't even figure out what's in fashion for the week.

You know what? Everyone deserves to hear the truth, and I know for a fact who can help me out with this. It's time for our first weekly segment, Pestering Peter!

Oliver pulls out a cell phone, puts it on speaker, and dials out to an unsuspecting Peter Montfort.

(It rings momentarily before it finally is picked up)

MONFORT: Uh, hello? Who is this?

OLIVER: Hey Peter, it's John you backstabbing shit. Where's my Eurovoice Host check huh?

MONTFORT: For Christ's sake, how did you get this number? You know you're violating the five restraining orders I have on you all over the EU right?

OLIVER: None of them said I couldn't call, and my lawyer says they don't apply in Europolis.

MONTFORT: Wait? What the Fuck are you doing in Europolis right now? You know I could have you arrested for being within a thousand feet of the EUBC HQ.

OLIVER: Stop avoiding the quesiton, wheres my money? Huh?

MONTFORT: You lost the money after you caused a girl to get ki-

The call gets disconnected with visible stress on John Oliver's face.

Well if the man wants to bring up that fucking whore, it's about time I address it properly. Georgina Coldwell is a massive hoax! Trust me she was recently spotted in St. Dominico with El Caudillo.

Seems like the man along side being a national traitor not just to his home nation, but to his adoptive country and Archbishop , is also a manwhore. Georgina Coldwell is not dead, she's been travelling all over Europe since she ruined my life. She was paid for by deep region powers in order to curb my effective use of the European Council to expose the truth about Europe.

Europe is being lead by homosexual cult orgy obsessed zealots bent on destroying the foundation of family and democracy through their sinful use of pop culture. WE WILL NOT HAVE A EUROPE IF THESE PEOPLE KEEP CONTROL! Only three people really know the truth right now, well actually wait just two.

I can confirm that Georgina Coldwell was planted as a spy against Paul Craticus, he loved her a lot to the point he was going to ask her to marry him, but then she turned and gave all sorts of national security secrets to that dirty communist bastard known as Brady or whatever the fuck he is called. She killed Paul Craticus, she pushed him out a window and fed him to the fucking mob who tore him limb from limb and ate his heart.

All that's left is me, and the Prime Minister of Angleter. He knows the truth. I think Dragan Trympov ,who had a RIGGED election against him this week in the commission elections, is also getting closer to the truth. Georgina Coldwell also fucking rigged those, she used her promiscuous talents to convince people to rig votes all over the European Union against him.

And this is all at the same time she is fucking that treacherous Spainard. So say with me folks.

GEORGINA COLDWELL IS NOT DEAD AND SHE IS A WHORE! I BET YOU SHE'S DONE EVERY SINGLE DAVID CAMERON TO EVER HAVE BEEN IN A POSITION OF POWER IN THIS EUROPEAN UNION.

Now onto the main story for tonight. Reitzmag. Or well specifically, Philip Coventry and how this man fought for his nation that needed help and he was murdered for it.

Reitzmag as most of you know went through a parasitic communist revolution, Archbishop Paul Craticus this cleansed the nation in Holy Fire with the help of Harriet Copala who is also a dirty whore for different reasons. In the Aftermath, the Shitbag known as Bernie Sanders was sent by the USNR to properly pay for damages they committed.

It turns out that Jasper Winston, who you all might know as the recent Internal Affairs commission candidate and who I know as the current leader of the European Deep Region, actually convinced Conventry that Sanders was carrying money for Boris Johnson's drug ring. Winston wanted Conventry to kidnap the Shitbag Sanders in order to ensure more disorder in Reitzmag so he could take more power.

Winston is the architect of the communist revolution in Reitzmag, the Architect for the attempted assassination on its King, the architect for the kidnapping for Bernie Sanders. His most obvious act was when he and Mark Johnson conspired to kill Conventry.

Conventry my friend managed to send me an email filled with documents outlying Winston's slow but steady growing list of influence in Reitzmag and evidence of his illegal actions. The proposed Eurostar train line was actually an attempt to spread Reitzmic Drugs all over the Union along with illegal weapons in order to push more revolutions to let Reitzmag take over as a Superpower.

Winston seems popular in Reitzmag because he rules with an Iron fit. He's in charge of the trial for Johnson because he needs to make sure Johnson remains quiet since he can't just kill Johnson like he did Conventry.

Winston wanted to be Internal Affairs Commissioner to enforce a demilitarization of the EU in order to allow the European Deep Region to control all the member states without the righteous people rising up to fight him. As much as I hate Jean-Claude Juncker, the man was right in that Winston can't be trusted. The man just wants power, its why he made a Eurogroup just for himself that way he can insert his power hungry tentacles in more and more member states.

ELDR is really just an acryonym for "EUROPE LEAD AND DOMINATED BY REITZMAG", they are not liberal democrats, they are autocrats bent on enforcing their homosexual sex cultist agenda on the common man.

And the Catholic Church is helping them. The Catholic Church is not holy anymore, they are being controlled by Winston which is why he wants a Reitzmic Pope to control more and more of the Church and therefore the region.

Which is why I am announcing my candidature and platform for becoming the next Bishop of Rome.

I will lead Europe into a new Crusade to protect everyone from Homosexual Sex Cultists who intend to destroy your lives like they did mine. We have to allow polygamy to ensure we can breed a new generation of proper Catholics, and protect the Church from the disaster of a lack of populace.

With myself as Pope we can lead Europe to Greatness.

MAKE EUROPE GREAT AGAIN (TM)

GEORGINA COLDWELL IS A WHORE!

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE AND I WILL SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!

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So it is me your host once again! It is time to announce the winners, and this totally isn't like a month late or anything....totally...

Anyways I promised a video or like a slideshow but life happens, so that will be the plan for the next award show!

Without much delay or well...pomp I give you your winners! Winners are marked with bolded text among the other nominees, as well as a little --WINNER-- tag. Side-note, expect some cool badges by like March 1st to put in your signatures if you want. Otherwise congrats to everyone!

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Awards

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The Big Bois:

Community Member of the Year - Should be obvious, but the member of the region who are both in RP and in all other aspects just scream “NSEU”. They’re the mascot for the region. The year would have been way worse without them being a part of our community.

• Czech Slavia
• Spain -- WINNER --
• Inquista
• Reitzmag
• Istkalen

Roleplay of the Year - This is the Roleplay that just made everyone go, this was awesome, the most long lasting roleplay, with lasting impacts, great writing, and memorable storylines!

• The Banishment of the Barringtons
• The Spanish-Yosai Strait Crisis -- WINNER -- (Joint Award to Spain/Yosai)
• The Invasion and Occupation of Istkalen
• EuroVoice 40 Results Show
• The Great Heist

Writer of the Year - The writer who not necessarily wrote the most, but had the highest quality writing that made you go “wow this could have been a book” or a novella or something. ‘They good write’.

• Inimicus --WINNER--
• Ruthund
• Istkalen
• Brum Brum (United Duchies/Strathae)

RP Character of the Year - The one character whose meme, the realest, all about that bass. They may not be a world leader, but they definitely lead their way into our hearts.

• Artabanos
• Josephine Areai
• Mikaela Kligenberg --WINNER--
• Albína Reiserová
• Simon Bridges

RP Nation of the Year - The most iconic nation in Roleplay this year, they just are the standard for what we want for our own nations, and for the people who look into joining this region.

• Istkalen --WINNER--
• United Duchies
• Inimicus
• Spain
• Inquista

New Roleplayer of the Year - Whose joined since January 1st that you think deserves recognition for all the cool things they’ve done!

• Gadalland and Aspern --WINNER--
• Kaitsja
• Yosai
• Gania

Commissioner of the Year - Let’s recognize the commissioner who helped our region the most with new ideas, roleplayers, or repped our region in the best way possible. It’s not always easy to work in a democracy.

• Pekka Haavisto
• Sofie Cikarova --WINNER--
• Jean-Claude Juncker
• Joe Biden

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Roleplay Related:

Most Entertaining Roleplay of the Year - This RP was funny or just captivating, it will be referenced probably for years for some meme.

• Plastic Surgery Woman (Expulsion from Council) Bill
• Simon and Mikaela Hit the City
• Kligenberg - Reiserová meeting in Prague
• Nofoaga's Volcano
• Copala City - The Exodus of the Nicolezians - Bomb Alley --WINNER-- (Joint Award to Istkalen, Reitzmag, and Icholasen)

Most Likely to Make You Confused Roleplay of the Year - The one storyline that left you with more questions than answers.

• Catch-All Nomination for the Nation of Istkalen --WINNER--
• Asianization of Reitzmag
• Drommud Kaas War
• Catch-All Nomination for the Nation of Strathae

That One RP You Want to Forget of the Year - Sometimes there’s just that one roleplay you want to forget either because it's embarrassing or disgusting but really we should bring it up all over again.

• Copala City From the Perspective of Reitzmag --WINNER--
• Occupied Istkalen From the Perspective of Vayinaod and Istkalen
• The Wedding of Carlos and Prince Tommy

The Militant Mandy of the Year - The person who was always ready to tango it out with their military….they probably didn’t always win.

• Reitzmag --WINNER--
• Istkalen
• Inimicus
• Angleter

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Community Related:

Most Helpful Award - The person who is always willing to help newcomers or veterans alike, no matter the medium or topic.

• Vayinaod
• Icholasen
• Mennrimiak --WINNER--
• Fremet

Most Likely to Point Out that Spelling Error You Made 10 years Ago - Casually mention that one tweet or forum post you made ten years ago, don’t worry they’ll find it….usually pretty scarily quick.

• Vayinaod
• Istkalen
• Mennrimiak --WINNER--

You Get A Post, You Get A Post, Everyone Gets a Post Award - The most active contributor both in posts, threads, discord convos, repping the region across discord you name it!

• Brum Brum (United Duchies and Strathae) --WINNER--
• Spain
• Istkalen
• Reitzmag

XTreme Gamer of the Year - They always are on that grind, got to Level 69 of the Sims ya know?

• Ruthund --WINNER--
• Icholasen
• Czech Slavia
• Istkalen
• Vayinaod

They’re Here in our Hearts I’m Sure Award - Lurkers, or those members that just simply disappeared long ago with no explanation are eligible. The ones with the most impact but left us too early.

• Leagio
• Pax Aurea
• Malborya
• Alkharya
• ""the guy who wrote "I will Prevent nudity lol (RP)" Not even sure if he ever RPed"" --WINNER-- (Seriously....I guess Czech can accept this one for the dude)
• Halsberg

The Artist of the Year - Lots of our members are into drawing or graphical design, nominate those and their works that you think define the Art Nerds of the region!

• Reitzmag --WINNER--
• Spain
• Inquista
• Czech Slavia

Mod/Admin of the Year - It takes a lot to wrangle y’all, show some love to the mod or admin you think deserves this appreciation the most!

• Vayinaod --WINNER-- (Thanks guys it means a lot <3)
• Inquista
• Duxburian Union
• Angleter

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One Offs:

EU Hall of Fame - Let this be a historic character, RP, Nation or Member, what is the one thing you want enshrined to be hoisted to the top of the podium to represent the EU.

• Angleter (both the nation and player)
• Acwellan Devoy
• Eric Pickles and his assassination and resurrection back to life.
• The UNSR/Nicolezian Ministry of EV
• Emperor Artabanos --WINNER--

Most Imagine Player/Nation - Submitted by Spain - The title is pretty self-explanatory and doesn't need some snarky explanation from me!

• Ruthund
• Inimicus
• Istkalen
• Brum Brum
• Duxburian Union --WINNER--

RESULTS:

Congratulations to Premier Commissioner Čikarová and Internal Affairs Commissioner Daggott! Commiserations to everyone else, it was an excellent and fair campaign.

Aftenposten

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-- Pictured above is Inquistan Giulia Magnolius fistbumping CV-02 mission commander Vidar Carlsen --

VRA/FLR Launch Thor CV-02 and CV-03 Sucessfully: First Spainard and Inquistan in Space

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Elsyven, Vayinaod
August 8th, 2243 GMT +2:15

Schlender Space Center took on today two simultaneous missions after succesful launches from Midtenskov Space Port in Fremet. Thor CV-02 and CV-03 took off about eight hours apart earlier today, these missions requiring the time difference to ensure that the launch windows could line up to support the primary mission of proving the European Docking Standard technology employed on the Thor Crewed Vehicle.

Notable partcipatants in the two missions, together termed the Crewed Docking Demostration, including the first Spainard and Inquistan in space. Pedro Duque of Spain, and Giulia Magnolius of Inquista were both nominated by their respective countries for the Nordic Space Partnership's "Nordic European Space Coperation Intiative" intended for nations outside of Vayinaod and Fremet to partcipant in certain NSP missions when invited.

Duque took off on CV-03, while Magnolius was the guest of honor on the CV-02. They will switch seats when its time to return to the surface, CV-03 will remain in space for an additional few days compared to the CV-02 due to recovery logistics.

VRA also announced that in a joint agreement with Fremet, that the Kingdom of Reitzmag was offered two seats on the upcoming CV-04 mission later this month provided the Crewed Docking Demostration proves successful. CV-04's original mission was a three personnel mid duration mission in low earth orbit for four weeks, now it will ferry the Reitzmag astronauts who have begun an 'intensified' orientation program to get them ready for the mission due to the last minute notice. The VRA confirmed that the two astronauts are veterans of Reitzmag's prior space manned space program which relied on licensed variants of the Nicolezian soyuz program, and that they were slated to be among the first crews for the KRSA's Dragon intiative.

CV-04's original launch date was pushed back to reflect this, and is now intended for August 22nd in order to meet Reitzmic needs to ensure that their Cansey Space Station remains functionally cleared due to the recent events with the UNSR. Some insiders have indicated that several key sensors on the station have failed due to an unknown reason, likely unrelated to the UNSR incident, and that only a visual inspection by a crew can verify the status of the CSS.

The Kingdom of Reitzmag is intent on reoccupying the station within the next six months, and if the failures of the sensors indicate a wider problem this may set back their intiative. CV-04 will itself bring some intial supplies and tools, with equipment for a spacewalk if required for potential 'simple' repairs. CV-04's mission may be extended up to eight weeks provided the KRSA fulfill their time table for their Cargo Dragon demostration earlier next month.

Map Update Progress Post Thing

Don't mind me just casually stealing Spain's thread to highlight the WIP Unofficially-Official project to update the EU Map. All plot numbers correspond to an occupied plot, or one I thought deserved a direct analog. If you are not in any way represented on the new map DM me here or on discord and I'll get it sorted.

UPDATES:

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Snapshot 1 - Random changes that I can't remember
Snapshot 2 - Random changes that I can't remember
Snapshot 3 - North America Update, South America and Carribean got some love too.

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Timeline Goals

• Mid-June: Borders/Main Landmasses to be finalized
• Mid July: Topography to be finalized
• End of July: Ecoregions/Climate Maps Done
• Beginning of August: Resource Map Done ~Maybe Vote to Activate Map~
• By End of October: Official release/community vote

*Why the jump between August and November? I'm moving! To where its a surprise! Some of you may be incredible jealous once I announce it!

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FAQ:

Can I make requests?: Yes. Does not mean I will promise anything however. DM them to me in discord or on the forums, if on discord pin the request in our chat pleae.

Are resources going to stay the same?: Sorta, there's going to be three resource maps. One for oil/gas, one for minerals, and one for freshwater/logging/arable land. I'm using RL datasets to kinda plot out how things will go. If you lose something most likely you will gain something new.

Why are you doing this?: For no reason than I got bored during Christmas, and then I realized how much I hate the shape of the current EU that is all.

Can we switch plots?: No.

If I have more questions?: DM Me on discord or here.

First of all, I personally condemn the Deputy Speaker's comments and ask that he immediately issue a formal statement and apology to the Premier Commissioner. Regardless of political affiliation it screams of hyperpartisanship that has only increased to the increased politicking of the EPA since his chairmanship began. This is all I will stay in this formal discussion on this incident but I will be submitting a formal censure on the Deputy Speaker to the Speaker of the European Council on the breach of the Code of Conduct in the European Council with a motion to impeach the Deputy Speaker.

The European Budget Act specifically states the following: "This budget should not be used solely as a political demonstration, but be used as an accurate measurement of EU revenue and EU expenses." I believe the Premier comissioner has followed that suit in their examination and proposal of their budget. There are portions I disagree and agree with personally, but first and foremost the Premier Commissioner followed their constitutional and legal obligation on the topic. They are not required to discuss a private draft with any other Eurogroup (the term being entirely absent from the Budget Act, even the term Europarty). This is why the budget is then proposed to the Council as a motion by law so that the council may review, discuss and amend it accordingly. In prior history there has been never really been "cross" party discussions on the topic of the budget, the responsible individual typically had one or two trusted confidents simply assist them in drafting one.

I support the raised budgets where they were proposed, and understand the cost cutting measures where required. The Space Administration fulfilled its legal duty last year in a report, and should move towards a more support agency role as required by law. The Aviation Authority is now in its second year, so lowering the budget following its establishment I believe to be acceptable as now more agencies have met and harmonized with it.

The European Central Bank needs an overhaul, its pretty functionally useless since the dissolution of the Eurozone beyond just holding funds for the EU and specific projects, I doubt it needs more administrative funding. I dare say I find it out that some call out the Premier for a poor defense of the budget while not giving the Premier the time to respond, very odd.

I stand against Cllr. Roscoe's statements in this debate, and say that any conversation of having issue with the size of the surplus mostly deals with the budget act itself, which speaks of the total contribution potentially of a member-state. If the Councillor wants more spending for pointless programs of helping "poorer" member-states then the Council can submit specific legislation on those topics for example the Leagio Loan, using the funds alloted for future legislation. The Spending is fine, there is a non-issue with the way the system works but it appears some Cllrs. wish to make mountains out of molehills.

I support this budget....you go girl.

Carita Falk
Cllr. for the Archrepublic of Vayinaod

Aftenposten

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Markets Tumble After Duxburian Cargo Protest Announced - Spanish-Vardic Summit Not Enough to Save Decline

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NYETTHEM, Vayinaod
FEB 26 2022 8:28 GMT +2:15

The Nyetthem Exhange (NEX) shall an average of a 5% decline across the board yesterday after the first reports of a protest at sea organized by the Duxburian Longshore Union (DLSU). The report areas in which the expected protest is set to occur control seaways that involve some of the largest EU economies such as the Duxburian Union, Inimicus, United Duchies, Angleter and various nations participating in Caspian trade. While initially markets remained stable, the Nordsyen Dockworkers Union announced it was considering similar measures across dockyards in the Elsyven River Valley. Whether the protests are set to continue is yet to be seen as Cllr. James Mizrachi-Roscoe of the United Duchies withdrew his "European Enterprise Penalties" Act from consideration.

Various sources close to the office of Carita Falk, Vayinaod's representative on the European Council, suggest she is planning a meeting with Speaker Tilkanas of Istkalen to voice concerns about Cllr. Mizrachi-Roscoe on Monday.

The markets are expected to slightly recover once they reopen on Monday, especially as news about the finalized agreements from the Spanish-Vardic summit held in Madrid on Thursday. While the news had made its way on Friday, the uncertainty over regional trade in the coming weeks especially as supply and demand in Vayinaod will rapidly shift between industries in the coming weeks as the Winter ends.

The Spanish-Vardic summit saw an agreement to eliminate the need for visas for both countries for any visit below 210 days. Vayinaod also reaffimed its commitment to the European Monetary Unit program after Spain expressed concerns over its implemented, as the EMU has now been adopted as a secondary currency in the Vardic economy. The Archrepublic and Spain agreed to study the feasibility of eliminating tariffs between both nations, and studying and a agreement to pave the way to free movement. For now a tepid agreement on Vayinaod eliminating duties for Silicon imports, and Spain eliminating duties for natural gas and oil imports was reached. The Archrepublic would also reach out to private corporations on guaranteeing the Spainish market its needs.

"The Archrepublic is on its own timeline, and is completing the requirements of the Treaty of Finisterre as it sees safe to do so," Archkonsul Nylund was quoted as saying.

Prime Minister Aguilar of Spain affirmed that the Kingdom of Spain had no discernable interest in the Arctic region, and has no goals to interfere with nations in the region or the Archrepublic. This comes after Vayinaod took on a major political in a thinly veiled deal with the Kingdom of Mennrimiak where they removed the Spanish base from their arctic region in exchange for a Vardic mutual defense agreement. Sources close to the summit suggest that Vayinaod has agreed to generally turn a blind eye to happenings in the Southern Atlantic region, or more specifically events happening south of the Strait of Gibraltar without consulting the Spanish.

In the after summit conference, Archkonsul Nylund stated the following when asked by Spanish reporters over the Vardic stance on the Strait of Adventuranza.

"The Archrepublic of Vayinaod recognizes the strategic interest that the Kingdom of Spain has throughout the strait, but that Strategic interest does not in the Archrepublic's opinion overwrite the the natural right of the Federal Republic of Yosai to transit waters they border, as well as impede in any way their right to use those waters for trade as well Yosai's right to directly coastal waters. That right does not grant them ownership over any portion of strait necessarily however, and we implore both states to keep using diplomacy as the sole means of discussing issues pertaining to it. "

The far most interesting announcement was that after a year and a half of negotiation, the nations of Fremet, Inimicus, Spain, and Vayinaod had agreed to formalize the partnership they held during the Eastern Haane crisis in October 2020. This treaty organization, referred to as the Madrid Co-operation Organization, would see the previously Four Assembled Powers agree to share intelligence pertaining to national security and other fields, and develop joint tactical procedures in the event of another situation requiring their intention.

The treaty also requires the participating states to offer transit rights to some of the other nation's military forces whenever possible. This was done as a way to enable the ability for other nations to use each other as locations for military training. The Vardic portion of the Uralic mountains, as well as the Vardic tundra is likely to be an area of interest for many according to some military analysts.

However, the treaty specifically denies its use as an obligation for mutual defense in the case of attack. This was likely done to appease Vardic policy of preferring single-state mutual defense agreements wherever possible.

The formal signing for the Madrid Co-operation Organization is set to take place next week in Madrid with the heads of government of all four nations attending. The formal treaty text has been released for the publics use however in the mean time.

More news to follow next week.

My position is clear and historically consistent with my own messages. Europe must operate on the condition of respecting the diversity of the nations within it and not trying to find the lowest common denominator. For example, gay marriage is something that should be decided by states to reflect cultural values among other things, should states be allowed to declare homosexuals subhuman, no. That's the kind of Europe we should be supporting, set the ground rules for basic humanity and basic cooperation but let nations do as they feel is right for the betterment of their society.

Europe should work to set a series of goals for the betterment of our environment, but not set out in major specifics how it should be accomplished. The economies of Europe are vastly different and should be handled by people who know the minute details of them. That is why I support a form of the European Green deal, it should literally be a deal between member-states to figure out a series of goals and meet them in an agreeable fashion.

I find it odd that some of my opponents think that most of the time that infrastructure projects are best left to smaller multilateral agreements rather than some EU decree, but yet think that the EU should be the sole or major financier of major ones? Infrastructure is expensive, if it isn't then it certainly wasn't worth the money you put into it. It can never be cheap and high quality, unless you are trying to mislead voters.

I agree that children around Europe all deserve a quality education, but that does not mean we should violate the rights of parents, cities, and nations and instill some 'European curriculum', it will only hurt students in the long run.

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I believe that Mr. Winston asked a question to the rest of us who did not support the Anti-Space Weaponry Act...its quite easy to understand sir that I love the idea of peace in space, I just don't like illogical, poorly written, and overbearing acts to reach that. I admit Europe probably does need an act on the subject, but it needs to be far more concise about the use of Anti-ICBM weapons, nuclear testing, and a variety of other topics. Just because I do not support a specific act, does not mean I do not support the concept: considering the way you just outlined your stance on the Refugee act I hope you would be able to understand such a method of thought. Make a proper written bill and I will make another assessment on the individual merits of the idea in the scope of the practicality it has.

John Oliver

Hey y'all, Axel here.

I have drafted a decently sized update to the War System, mostly focused on cost balancing. Guess what everything is more expensive now! Before going official I wanted to post the patch notes so those interested can discuss and share issues they see or whatever comments they might have.

This update focused mostly on reworking ground forces so that they are an equal concern when budgeting. Also raised upkeep costs of every single unit. Big capital units are also way more expensive to have now!

Another big change is the Ground-Based Superweapons or soon to be called Strategic Forces! Where ICBMs are way more expensive to have, this was mostly done as I feel a lot of countries have ICBMs when they probably should not, as such the cost associated with them is raised so that hopefully only nations with practically uses for them will attempt to implement them. (Why would you spend millions on an ICBM just for it to have a "conventional warhead"). Check the notes for more specifics!

WAR SYSTEM v5.3 PATCH NOTES

You can also find the Beta worksheet for this update:

RIGHT HERE: CLICK ME FOR THE NEW AUTOWORKSHEET!

Can not wait to hear feedback, otherwise changes probably go live in 2 weeks!

On behalf of the Archrepublic of Vayinaod, I vote FOR this amendment.

Carita Falk
Cllr. for the Archrepublic of Vayinaod

With the following results:

For the Office of Premier Commissioner:

• Jean Claude JUNCKER (Spain) --- 10 Votes --- 100% of votes --- casted has been duly reelected the Premier Commissioner of the European Union.

For the Office of Internal Affairs Commissioner

1. Wirt HARLAND (Elthize) --- 11 Votes --- 100% of votes casted --- has been duly elected the Commissioner of Internal Affairs of the European Union.
2. Tarek AL-WAZIR (United Duchies) ---- 0 Votes ---- received no valid vote during this election cycle.

Thank you to all candidates for a wonderful campaign, congratulations to our new/reelected commissioners, and commiserations to Mr. Al-Wazir. We look forward to seeing you all in May.

The Archrepublic of Vayinaod votes as follows:

For the Office of Premier Commissioner:

1. Jean-Claude JUNCKER

For the Office of Internal Affairs Commissioner:

1. Wirt HARLAND

On behalf of the Archrepublic of Vayinaod, I vote AGAINST Amendments 1 and 2, and FOR Amendment 3.

Carita Falk
Archrepublic of Vayinaod

Anker quickly motions for off-stage security to come onto the stage and escort Mr. Al-Wazir off the cameras and stage due to the the danger the flag burning posed to the all-wooden stage along with to the other candidates, as well as violating the no-prop rule for the debate. The fires were quickly extinguished and the flag remains rushed away to be dealt with in a professional manner. Mr. Al-Wazir would be fined for his violation of the standard no-prop rule found in most political debates, as well as fined for the damage incurred to the antique Vardic debate stage. After a series of questioning from on-site security and Nyetthem Metro Police, Mr. Al-Wazir would be asked to leave the country at the earliest possible time.

Mr. Anker motions for the other candidates to continue their closing statements and apologizes to the audience members for Mr. Al-Wazir.

On behalf of the Archrepublic of Vayinaod, I vote AGAINST all amendments.

I'd like to also note to the Speaker that Cllr. Mizrachi-Roscoe withdrew their amendment, and if amendment voting is to be redone I would like to propose the following amendment if possible to be included. I understand this would be irregular but due to the holidays I hope this would be offered some consideration as it does stress some important updates to the act as the cited position of does not exist currently for that specific version of the Duxburian Union for example.

Amendment IV:

SECTION II. THE MAKEUP OF THE ENAA

1. The ENAA shall consist of five four members, four two of which will be permanent members and one two of which will be selected by the European Council every 12 months. This single elected member must be a non-nuclear state and will vacate their seat if they obtain nuclear weapons. **Of the two elected members, one shall be a non-nuclear state, while the other elected member must be a nuclear weapon-licensed state. **

2. The four two permanent members of the ENAA are as follows:
   a. The Aelir of the Kendro-Laatzenian Dominions of the Duxburian Union The Head of Government of the Duxburian Union
   b. The Prime Minister of the Apostolic Kingdom of Angleter The Head of Government of Inquista
   c. The Archbishop of the Most Blessed State of Inquista
   d. The Korojaunu of the United Dominions of Icholasen

3. The nations that will have representation on the ENAA should assign their most powerful political figure to the role.

4. To ratify a vote within the ENAA, a majority of 51% or greater of the present voting members is required. For there to be a valid vote, a minimum quorum of three members must be obtained.

Mr. Al-Wazir I ask you to suspend your hostile comments against your opponents. You will be fined 1 minute (150 words) from your closing statements.

Ladies and gentlemen we have come to the conclusion of our debate, I ask our candidates to submit their closing statements.

Mr. Juncker and Mr. Harland will be granted the full 2 minutes (300 words), while Mr. Al-Wazir will be allotted 1 minute (150 words).

Thank you all once again for your participation.

Thank you candidates for your timely responses.

1st question, this question will be for everyone.
“The recent "crisis" in the Caspian has highlighted European security concerns, both in the practical sense of the lives of every day Europeans against random acts of terror, as well as the geopolitical sense of states conducting military responses. What do you believe should be done at a European level to help safeguard periods of peace so many Europeans value, specifically do you support the creation of a so-called 'Europol'?"

As a reminder all candidates will be given a chance to speak for two minutes ((OOC 300 words)), and there will be a rebuttal period where candidates may respond to the answers of other candidates. Rebuttals will be limited to 90 seconds ((OOC: 200 words: as well as 24 Hours to submit your answers and rebuttals. You have until 0800 GMT Jan 3rd)).

Thank you candidates for the responses.

I have two questions one for the Premier Commissioner Candidate, and one for the two Internal Affairs Commissioner candidates.

For Mr. Juncker you are running unopposed, however the election for your Internal Affairs counterpart is currently competitive, do you have a preference among the two candidates on who you would like to see elected and why?

For Mr. Al-Wazir and Mr. Harland the European Court of Justice is viewed as a mainly limp and useless piece of European Bureaucracy by many. Reform of the ECoJ is popular among many European nations, do you have any proposals for its reform?

As a reminder all candidates will be given a chance to speak for two minutes ((OOC 300 words)), and there will be a rebuttal period where candidates may respond to the answers of other candidates. Rebuttals will be limited to 90 seconds ((OOC: 200 words: as well as 24 Hours to submit your answers and rebuttals. You have until 1200 GMT Jan 2nd).