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BREAKING NEWS: Chamber of Deputies to Vote on CMEC Membership Proposal from the Ministry of Economy and Finance to integrate Eria into the framework of the Cross-Mediterranean Economic Community (CMEC) has been put to vote after being debated in the Second Committee of the Chamber. The vote is expected to pass, however many members of the Conservative Party wars of foreign interference and possible loss of Eria’s economic independence.
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Chamber of Deputies session regarding CMEC. Source: LN Press
Parliament is currently debating Eria’s entrance as a member into the Cross Mediterranean Economic Community (CMEC). The proposal has been brought forward by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Maria Ginevra, to help with the economic stagnation that Eria is currently experiencing. “The entrance of Eria into the CMEC would help to eliminate barriers for trade and capital exchange between Eria and other CMEC countries,” cited the Minister in her Press briefing after the first session of the debate. The motion however was fiercely opposed by around half of the members of the Conservative Party, especially from the ‘Old Guard’ group, led by the President pro Tempore of the Chamber, Luigi Dante, who gave a long speech about the danger of neoliberal economic development and of foreign economic interference.
Membership within CMEC has been in an ‘on-off’ situation, linked to the economic ups and downs of Eria. Within the parliament, debates on CMEC membership has been brought forward for seven times in the past administrations. The last vote that the parliament did on Eria’s membership was defeated by only three votes. The Conservative Party has been defiant against Eria’s CMEC membership. However, this opinion is no longer mainstream within the party as newer and younger MPs began to side with membership, and only the ‘Old Guard’ MPs that still oppose membership.
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Leader of the Opposition, Giovanni Arrighi condemning the Conservative Party in his speech. Source: LN Press
Parliament struck down the motion to join CMEC today in a very narrow margin. The motion, which was brought forward by the Rationalist Democratic Party (PDR) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, was supposed to help with Eria’s stagnating economy and sluggish development due to existing trade barriers with states in the Mediterranean. However, the Conservative Party, and more than half of deputies from the Centrist Coalition (the so-called ‘Old Guard’ deputies) opposed the motion, finding it threatening to domestic manufacturers and Eria’s cultural heritage.
Leader of the Opposition and Liberal Party deputy, Giovanni Arrighi, accused the Old Guard deputies as ‘sabotaging Eria’s future’, and condemned the Conservative Party for opposing development and transformation. Many Liberal deputies also accuse the Royal Family of interfering within the process. Conservative deputy Alessandro Luca proposed that the government should negotiate directly with countries with proposals that would benefit Eria and would do less harm than joining CMEC.
Prime Minister Francesco refused to gave comments on the developing situation, and rebuked questions regarding a split within PDR. Deputy PM Valentina Rosa stated that the PDR is ‘a big tent party’, and splits like this is to be expected. Minister of Economy and Finance, Maria Ginevra, stated that the result were ‘disappointing’, and that Eria would have to find other more difficult ways to encourage foreign investments and trade. “The Prime Minister has instructed me to find more trade partners and find solution to encourage foreign investments. We will come up with several proposals that would benefit Eria as a whole,” stated the Minister in a press briefing this afternoon.
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Perrugia Guardia and Madrena FC Players paying tribute to the King before the first semifinal match. Source: LN Press
Lega Nazionale Semifinals opens with a close victory for Madrena; 2 - 1 against the strong defense of the Perrugia Guardia. The first score, made by the Madrena striker, Giovanni Gaulli, was made mere minutes before the half-time. Perrugian striker, Francini Arrighi, made Perrugia’s first score right at the beginning of the game’s second half, defeating an already tired Madrena defense. The tie was broken with a penalty shot made by Bianca Giorgi in the 80th minute, winning the match for Madrena. The game was attended by several high society figures of Eria, including the Crown Prince and his family, whom are stout supporters of the Perrugia. The Prince was seen conversing with the players after the match, and spent sometimes with the Perrugia players.
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San Marco Metro Police Evacuating Civilians from Royal Palace Ground. Source: LN Press
Prime Minister Francesca applauded the work of the San Marco Police in thwarting Baron Rosso’s attempted terror attack on the Royal Palace of Eria. The attack, involving a potent handmade bomb, could deal significant damage to the old Palace and cause potentially dangerous injuries towards tourists and civilians alike. However, the failed attempt still cost the lives of two San Marco Police, and three Royal Guard on-duty, while the Baron Rosso lost seven of their members. “Thanks to their sacrifice, the lives of thousands of innocents has been saved,” stated the Prime Minister in front of the Parliament this morning. The San Marco Police announced that they have apprehended the right hand man of the Matteo Family, Giuseppe Enzo, and has begun questioning him on the whereabouts of all Baron Rosso’s leaderships. The deceased officers will be given posthumous promotions, and will be buried in a state ceremony, attended by the King. “Eria is at war with the Mafia. But rest assured, our security apparatus will utilize every resources that we have to end this war and bring justice to those who have lost their lives.”
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BIANCO UNDER SIEGE, GUARDIA REALE MOBILIZED
23rd of April, 2024
The state of San Stefano High-Security Prison’s condition a day after the Matteo Attack Source: LN Press
Governor of Bianco has received promise from the Minister of Interior for the deployment of Guardia Reale in Bianco Region. After the breakout of more than 1,000 prisoners following the Matteo Family attack on San Stefano High-Security Prison, the Governor ordered a curfew and mobilised the entire Police Departments of Bianco to find and neutralize escapees. However, shootouts began to be reported as soon as morning of 22nd of April in San Stefano, Belluno, and Perugia. Only Veneto, Eria’s second largest city, remained largely unaffected, but the Mayor of Veneto demanded that the city’s Police Department to remain vigilant, and the people to cooperate with government orders. The remaining 250 prisoners of San Stefano High-Secuirty Prison was moved to Perrugia temporarily, until the Prison could be restored. The front gate and several of the Prison walls were damaged by fire, while electricity was cut-off. Mayor of Perrugia promised adequate security for the inmates moved to his city, but request further resources from San Marco. Prime Minister proclaimed that he will not negotiate with criminals in a speech made during Parliament session this morning.
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