A compromise has been made between the Forward Coalition and the People’s Coalition on a renewed Industrial Investment Bill. The bill now puts the burden of deregulation to planning and environmental laws. The bill passed the College with 76 votes, and has received Presidential approval this afternoon. The Green Party objected to the compromise, and its members within the College unanimously voted against the bill.
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Counting in the Valoran referendums has almost concluded. Voters were given three choices: a constitutional monarchy under the constitutionalist pretender to the throne, Sophia of the House of Vermillion; a return to autocracy under the autocrats’ choice, Leonidas of the House of Vermillion; or the abolition of the monarchy in favor of a republic. The option that prevailed in an approval voting system along with a majority would be victorious outright. If no option received 50+% of the votes, a second round would be held between the top two choices. To the surprise of many, it seems that the Valoran monarchy shall be preserved, as 51.03% of voters having chosen the first option compared to 50.04% for a republic and 14.72% for a return to autocracy. Analysts have attributed the constitutionalists’ victory to three main factors: the fact that some Valoran voters approved of either a republic or a constitutional monarchy with dramatically reduced powers that acted as a swing constituency in their favor, the fear that a republic would be a cover for Valoran nationalists to enact revenge against the Ryccian minority, and the fact that the autocrats, aware that a republic could be declared, urged their supporters to also approve of a constitutional monarchy despite their grudges against the constitutionalists. The vote was split among ethnic and regional lines, with the Valoran-dominated west voting overwhelmingly against the monarchy. In contrast, the eastern regions, where a majority of the Ryccian ethnic minority live, voted for the monarchy by wide margins. Only the region of Ruotsi defied national trends as the ethnic Valoran and Ryccian communities maintain a far more amiable relationship compared to the rest of the country, with both Valorans and Ryccians in the region voting for a constitutional monarchy and resoundingly rejecting both a republic and a return to absolutism. The Ryccian government has accepted the preliminary results, urging Izaakia to do the same as the backers of the republican factions in the Grovne Accords.
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Nicholas and Great Britain has extended a second offer to Romordia saying that if Romordia were to let themselves go under Nicholas and Great Britain, they would not only receive the financial support in the previous offer but will also have fair representation in Parliament along with a minister in the Cabinet to represent them.
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Following a succesful vote in the National Council, the Regan Development Program has come into power. Its goal is to bring the underdeveloped and neglected region of Regia on par with the rest of the nation. For now, most of the work will be conducted by soldiers, until the situation stabilises. “This is the first step in fixing the mistakes of the previous regime”, said the President.
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The Sallodesian government has officially commended the efforts made by the Detroxian government to properly amend the quarrelsome Regan history.
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Romordia has rejected Nicholas and Great Britain’s new offer.
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Izaakia swears in a new parliament, and President Walter Rombold has been coronated as Montwælda.
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The USSU has warned against Nicholas and Great Britain conducting further encroachments on Romordia territory. "We need to recognize that every country has a right to its sovereignty, and if Romordia was to refuse this offer, Nicholas and Great Britain will most certainly continue their aggression. My country was once under the heel of an oppressive empire, but we fought our way out.
We do not wish to see the same oppression brought unto us on other nations. I call on the international community to do what is right and stand by all self-declared sovereign nations from imperialist powers." Generel Secretary Hervey Fillip stated in a press conference today.
This comes after the Worker’s Party, the main coalition of the USSU has announced a program to bring about revolutionary and democratic socialism to other countries, which is a stark contrast to earlier leaders of the USSU, who focused on domestic issues. With the rise of the USSU and its military capabilities, many are wondering if Urkennalaid will get into conflict amongst the larger capitalist countries.
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“Recently, I came to the realisation that I do not know how much time I have left to live, but I would like to spend however much time that is with those close to me,” said Ian Aarijuka in a speech announcing his resignation as Vesper’s Raamistau. In 90 days, his deputy, Volta Kìruna, will become Raamistau for the remainder of the 7-year term.
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Prime Minister Areces Garcia has signed in a piece of legislation into law which would codify reproductive rights in the Cadisian charter. Civilians have entered the streets in joy and pride: traditional dancing, singing, and other festivities are currently taking place in Valencia’s Cuesta Gran and in Huelva’s Calle del Tesoro.
Meanwhile, the autonomous community of Santiago has been thrust into political disarray as a walkout among legislators in the regional legislature has taken place. Liberal legislators are angered about recent financial reforms the regional President took to lower taxes for the rich. These legislators make up over half of the congress which therefore means the body cannot operate.
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Fauderland has debated whether to send more forces to Cranby following the recent escalations of tensions.
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The Weissersteiner Ministry for Foreign Affairs has released a statement, stating that the current events in Crabry is “worrying”.
However, when asked whether Weisserstein would get involved in a conflict between NAGB and Romordia, the Imperial Minister for Foreign Affairs stated that “…at the moment, we are not likely to get ourselves involved in a theoretical conflict.” However, the Minister did also hint that Weisserstein might get involved in the event of an attack towards its allies in Crabry.
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs said in a press conference today that “the situation in Crabry is alarming. I can only reiterate what was already said by us and by fellow nations. We need a peaceful resolution of this conflict. We urge fellow nations in the WF to help us reform the IACO so that we may help resolve the tensions before they escalate.”
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A Regan member of the National Council was assasinated in a car bombing attack. It is believed that the attack was conducted by the members of the LWR, but an investigation is currently being conducted.
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Montwælda Walter Rombold has cautioned the LWR and Detroixia that any further attacks on Izaakian soil will be considered a declaration of war by the LWR, and their controlled territories in Detroixia will be considered an active warzone.
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Prime Minister Pedro Areces Garcia has sold his luxury apartment in Valencia and will now make his Ibiza home his primary residence. Garcia however claims he will buy a new house in the Valencia area, claiming “he won’t give up on his old constituency.”
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Marius Matei has been taken out of jail and has been out under house arrest.
Matei was a fascist candidate in the 2021 Dacian Presidential Elections, that was put under arrest soon after the election ended due to suspicions of corruption and tax fraud.
However, he was taken out of jail earlier today and was placed under house arrest, after the allegations against him fell short of proof. Along with this, corners of the government called the arrest 'undemocratic" and said it broke the premise of “innocent until proven guilty” present in Dacian law.
It is still unlikely that the government will allow him to run in the next election, due to fears of inspiring radicalism and dividing the country politically.
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The Detroxian military mananaged to win several engagements with the LWR and take out two cave hideouts, used mostly for weapon storage, utilizing airstrikes, over the past few days. The military suffered minimal cadualties, while insurgent losses are unknown. It seems that the government is slowly regaining control of the region.
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Njongai Muanko, Sallodesian Secretary of State, has explained Sallodesia will work with Detroxian & Izaakian elements to secure stability within the region and neutralise Regan terrorists. In addition, Sallodesian Special Forces have met up with Detroxian forces stationed in the Regan territories.
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As Prime Minister Pedro Areces Garcia enters the final weeks of his term, he plans to put together a digital and in-person library. Areces Garcia has tapped former Industry, Trade, and Tourism department chief and non-profit executive Susana Sosa to lead his library project. Sosa has led multiple tourism-focused non-profits and has been a friend of Areces Garcia ever since his entrance into politics.
Sosa, in a live press conference with Areces Garcia, said she was “honored” to lead such a historic project which will document the life of the Prime Minister and his political achievements.
When asked about the upcoming election in that very press conference, Areces Garcia urged civilians to vote for Margarita Solaya in order to preserve democracy and Cadisian values.
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