The January General Election

by Kaschovia, Minister of Communications

This January election cycle, we witnessed historic and never-before-seen voter participation as four people won their respective elections. Lord Ravenclaw, Gladio, Mall, and Falapatorius declared their candidacies for Delegate; Bootsie, Siwale, and McMasterdonia declared their candidacies for Vice Delegate; Darcania and Clean Land declared their candidacies for Speaker; and HuAt and Goyanes declared their candidacies for Attorney General.

The Race for the Delegacy

Lord Ravenclaw's campaign arrived under the 'Still Soaring' slogan, and campaigned on his prior record of service in the North Pacific and other regions to deliver on a comprehensive platform which emphasised a strong World Assembly performance, a strong diplomatic presence, a robust and flexible North Pacific Army alongside a vibrant internal culture and roleplay world.

Gladio's campaign reverted to a more simple, but bold slogan, with 'Progress and Results'. He campaigned on his strong record of service as a long-serving Minister of Defence, his impressive history of more than 200 NPA missions, his work as a contributing author to The Northern Lights, to the Diplomatic Corps, and his significant contribution to recruitment and retention efforts through his participation in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mall, a perennial candidate for the Delegacy formulated his campaign around six core promises. These included boosting his influence with the support of major raider organisations, using legal methods to reduce the endo counts of other TNP nations, appointing former TNP rogue Delegate JAL as Minister of Defence, purging the region of dissidents, and finally that should it be apparent that he would lose the Delegacy, he would eject himself and a collection of WA nations to conquer ?the Fratt infested hellhole'.

Falapatorius campaigned on his more than four years of citizenship in the North Pacific, his service in the Attorney General's office and his military experience with various external organisations. He expressed a hesitance to make any major changes and his unwillingness to overthrow the legitimate government.

Gladio won the election for Delegate with 58 votes (56.86%) to Lord Ravenclaw's 40 votes, (39.22), Mall's 4 votes (3.92%), and 5 abstentions.

The Race for the Vice Delegacy

One interesting thing about the Vice Delegate election was that every candidate had already served in the position at least once before. McMasterdonia was the first of the group to serve as Vice Delegate, Bootsie was the second, and Siwale was the last.

McMasterdonia's campaign focused on his prior service and contributions to the community as Delegate, Vice Delegate, Security Councillor, and in various Cabinet roles including as Minister of Culture during Pallaith's second term. He expressed his goals if elected Vice Delegate, the first being to expand and improve upon the efforts of the TNP for #1 endorsement competition, expanding SC engagement with the RMB through in-game activities, including SC hosted theme weeks, games and activities.

Siwale, campaigned on a highly successful term for the Security Council and for himself as the Vice Delegate. His goals included growing the high level of activity within the Security Council and the endorsement count of all WA nations, the prompt processing of citizenship applications, the pragmatic disclosure of SC discussions, and pursuing necessary legal reform as appropriate.

Bootsie campaigned on his belief in the importance of the security of the North Pacific, and his involvement in the Security Council in eliminating all threats to The North Pacific. He campaigned on his prior service to the region in various roles, and that his commitment and activity level would ensure that security checks were performed promptly, and that endorsement counts would improve across the region.

Siwale won the election for Vice Delegate with 49 votes (50.52%) to McMasterdonia's 41 votes (42.27%), Bootsie's 7 votes (7.22%), and 10 abstentions.

The Race for Speaker

Darcania presented his platform in splendid fashion, tracing his goals and aims through creative and beautifully crafted haiku verses. He outlined his plans to develop: a chrome extension to make Admin and Speaker checks more efficient and accurate; a cog for the Discord bot to allow members to claim nations and be automatically masked; a counting sheet for the citizens registry; and a small utility script in the Citizens registry to generate an admin request based on the sheet to move and delete rows automatically.

Clean Land, the other candidate in this race did not post a campaign and voted for Darcania in the election.

Darcania won the election for Speaker with 98 votes (98%) to Clean Land's 2 votes (2%), and 7 abstentions.

The Race for Attorney General

Goyanes, the incumbent Attorney General campaigned on his prior service and goals to work on the ongoing R4Rs before the Court, on making TNP Law more understandable and accessible to the community, maintaining a quick and effective response to legal complaints, and continuing to provide excellent legal advice to members of the Government.

HuAt campaigned based on his prior experience in the Court as Assistant Attorney General under PaulWallLibertarian42, and his role as lead investigator in Falapatorius v. Flemingovia. HuAt promised to be fair and impartial in all legal decisions and to focus on the facts of all cases and complaints an investigation and trial ensues.

Goyannes won the election for Attorney General with 80 votes (95.24%), to HuAt's 4 votes (4.76%), and 23 abstentions.

World Assembly Affairs Digest January 2018
by Deropia, Minister of World Assembly Affairs
Minister: Deropia
Deputy Minister: Kranostav
Deputy Minister: Veniyerris

From the Minister's desk:

Hello everyone! I'm Deropia, your newly appointed Minister of World Assembly Affairs. Here you'll find details of everything that has happened in the World Assembly and the Ministry in the past month. I'd like to take a moment now to congratulate Kranostav on being reappointed, and Veniyerris on being appointed Deputy Ministers.

Do you want to have a greater impact on the outcome of votes in the World Assembly? If you do, that's great because you can! In The North Pacific our Delegate casts their vote in the World Assembly based on the results of a poll we hold on our regional forum! All you need is to have your WA nation in The North Pacific and have an account on the forum, that's it!

Would you like to help others decide how to vote on World Assembly resolutions? Then the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs wants you! The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs releases a voting recommendation for every proposal that reaches the voting floor and distributes it to every WA nation in The North Pacific. By joining the Executive Staff you can help us write our recommendations and make your opinion known to more than 1,500 nations!

I look forward to serving you all in the coming months.

Anyways, without further ado here's what we voted on, how we voted and what the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended


General Assembly
Improving the world, one resolution at a time.
Quote: Proposal: Voting Equality for Freed Inmates
Status: Passed
Delegates Vote: For
Forum Vote: For: 10 Against: 1 Abstain: 2
Final Vote (TNP): For: 534 Against: 84 Percentage of WA nations voting: 40.18%
Final Vote (World): For: 14,314 Against: 3,117

Recommendation: The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs reviewed the resolution and found its intentions are straightforward. Voting Equality for Freed Inmates does exactly as its title says, and ensures that voting privileges are extended to convicted criminals, provided that they have completed their term of incarceration and are not subject to parole or a probation order. Exceptions are reasonably provided for instances where the voter has been convicted of crimes related to voter fraud or has aided a foreign or domestic power in subverting the lawful government. Democracy is one of the core values of The North Pacific and the Ministry believes that the right to vote is one that should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their past. Voting Equality for Freed Inmates accomplishes this without placing undue hardship on national and local governments.

For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.
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Quote: Proposal: Protection of Biomedical Research
Status: Passed
Delegates Vote: For
Forum Vote: For: 11 Against: 6 Abstain: 0
Final Vote (TNP): For: 565 Against: 44 Percentage of WA nations voting: 39.59%
Final Vote (World): For: 13,762 Against: 3,856

Recommendation: Protection of Biomedical Research is a relatively mild proposal that seeks to ensure a standard of ethics and scientific rigor in biomedical experiments within the World Assembly. It ensures that member states engage only in research where the well-being and ethical treatment of the subjects are prioritized, but in a manner which makes additional testing on both human and lab animal tests possible. Further, it promotes additional research by tasking the World Assembly Science Programme to coordinate and advise international research efforts, as well as share data volunteered by researchers.

More importantly, the proposal preempts future attempts to block biomedical research in the name of religious or moral objections, ensuring that WA members can engage in research in the best interests of their populations.

For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.
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Quote: Proposal: Ozone Layer Protection
Status: Passed
Delegates Vote: For
Forum Vote: For: 12 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Final Vote (TNP): For: 544 Against: 83 Percentage of WA nations voting: 40.68%
Final Vote (World): For: 15,211 Against: 2,998

Recommendation: On oxygen rich planets, the Ozone layer acts as essential protection against harmful UV rays. However, some industrial chemicals currently used deplete this fragile layer. This resolution seeks to reduce the damage done to the ozone layer by some of the chemicals used by industry. It accomplishes this by mandating that member nations and a newly created subcommittee, the Atmospheric Chemistry Establishment, identify Ozone depleting chemicals and research alternatives. This resolution also tasks the ACE with setting deadlines for phasing out the use of ozone-depleting chemicals from use, and requires that member nations cease production and use of these chemicals by these deadlines. Ozone Layer Protection provides an exemption to this by allowing the ACE to provide waivers to member nations, provided that the chemicals are used in a closed system and can not harm atmospheric chemistry in other nations.

For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.
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Security Council
Spreading interregional peace and goodwill, via force if necessary.
Quote: Proposal: Repeal: Liberate Dank Memes
Status: Passed
Delegates Vote: For
Forum Vote: For: 10 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Final Vote (TNP): For: 514 Against: 36 Percentage of WA nations voting: 35.59%
Final Vote (World): For: 14,623 Against: 1,156

Recommendation: The point of a liberation is to allow native and defender forces the opportunity to reclaim a region from invading forces. As Dank Memes has been refounded by invading forces, this is no longer possible and makes any attempt to return the region to native residents doomed to failure. This makes the Security Council's liberation of Dank Memes unnecessary.

For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended a voting for the resolution.
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Quote: Proposal: Commend Tsunamy
Status: Passed
Delegates Vote: For
Forum Vote: For: 10 Against: 1 Abstain: 0
Final Vote (TNP): For: 503 Against: 34 Percentage of WA nations voting: 34.53%
Final Vote (World): For: 11,196 Against: 3,483

Recommendation: The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs believes that commendations should be reserved for nations that have had a lasting effect on their region or the international community at large. When it comes to the commendation of Tsunamy, there is a wealth of information to consider. Beginning with their reestablishing The South Pacific's regional forum and salvaging the Coalition of the South Pacific's Charter after it was lost in the aftermath of the coup by The Xyz Affair. We must also take into consideration the numerous coup attempts that Tsunamy has defended The South Pacific against and their efforts to restore the region after such attempts have been successful. We should consider the loyalty and dedication they have shown to their region in the numerous elected and appointed positions they have held over the years, such as serving as World Assembly Delegate for over two years spread over three terms. During their tenure in The South Pacific, they have provided advice to newly formed national governments and played an integral role in shaping the culture of The South Pacific.

For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.
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Quote: Proposal: Commend The MT Army
Status: Passed
Delegates Vote: For
Forum Vote: For: 6 Against: 7 Abstain: 0
Final Vote (TNP): For: 508 Against: 96 Percentage of WA nations voting: 39.06%
Final Vote (World): For: 8,762 Against: 7,148

Recommendation: The MT Army is a dedicated and widely-respected anti-fascist and anti-Nazi military force who has served NationStates for the last 14 years. The MT Army worked alongside the Pacific Defenders which began the Anti Nazi Alliance who functioned as a bane against hatred and bigotry in NationStates through the early to mid-2000's. The MT Army's numerous laudable achievements in fighting hatred include the destruction of The URAP, Greater German Reich, and assisting the North Pacific Army, among others, in the destruction of NAZI EUROPE. The MT Army has also administered Antifa and inspired as well as guided many anti-hate regions that are currently active defending NationStates from hatred and bigotry. The Ministry believes that the significant contributions of The MT Army to the fight against intolerance, as well as their numerous military accomplishments and a long history of service to the community, is worthy of commendation.

For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.[/quote]

Quote: Proposal: Liberate Iran
Status: Passed
Delegates Vote: For
Forum Vote: For: 10 Against: 4 Abstain: 0
Final Vote (TNP): For: 599 Against: 38 Percentage of WA nations voting: 40.93%
Final Vote (World): For: 16,268 Against: 1,406

Recommendation: The region of Iran was invaded 5 years ago and was left to die behind a password. Although a significant amount of time has passed since the region was passworded, this should have no effect on whether or not a region is worthy of liberation. The nations currently occupying the region are under the control of a puppetmaster, so the liberation will most likely be successful. Additionally, the author of the proposal reached out to former natives of the region, and there was at least one native that was interested in returning. The Ministry believes that so long as there is at least one native willing to return to their home, that a liberation is worthwhile.

For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended voting for the resolution.[/quote]

Regional Assembly Highlights
by Brendog, Minister of Home Affairs
Over the past two months, we have seen plenty of proposals, but many are still in discussion:

Passed

1. The first to pass in December (11.12.17) was a motion to Plembobria to the Security Council motioned by McMasterdonia and seconded by other received 41 ayes, 3 nays, and 6 abstentions;
   
   
   
2. Palliaith appointed Crushing Our Enemies, SillyString, Darcania , Eluvatar, Siwale, Syrixia, and Scorch as Election Commissioners in accordance with the Election Reform Bill. The vote being motioned by Mallorea and Rivaand seconded by Drasnia. All were confirmed on the 19th of December;
   
   
   
   
   
3. Siwale's Security Council Suspensions Amendment bill also passed on the 11th of January, with 42 ayes, 1 nay, and 6 abstentions.
   

1. Reforming the Penal Code, proposed by Eluvatar, which entered a discussion on the 10th of September 2017;
   
   
   
2. The Ombudsman Bill, proposed by Sergio86, which entered a discussion on the 5th of October 2017;
   
   
   
3. Closing Legal Loopholes *Properly* Amendment proposed by Sill Dorsett on the 24th of December
   

1. In December (28.12.17) the Regional Assembly failed to pass the Closing Legal Loopholes Amendment with 0 ayes, 18 nays and 7 abstentions
   

1. Due to multiple request for reviews on a now outdated proposal of a Motion to Declare an Emergency Situation the counting of the bill will not happen till all request for reviews are completed.
   

1. What was your favourite NS moment of 2017?
   
   
   
2. What are your new years NS resolutions?
   
   
   
3. What are you most looking forward to this year?
   
   
   
4. How do you feel about the January General Election?
   
   
   
5. Where do you want to see yourself in NationStates and our community one year from now?[/b]
   

Greetings International Democratic Union!

I am Tlomz ([nation]Kranostav[/nation]), the newly appointed ambassador from The North Pacific! This thread will be used for updates and official statements from The North Pacific Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others (unless separately noted).

I look forward to working with you all!

If anyone has questions or comments, please feel free to place them here or private message me!

Best regards,
Tlomz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information: [nation]Skies[/nation]

(Europeia, February 12, 2018) - Public attention to presidential inactivity had been stoked with the publication of an anonymous submission to the E-News Network, titled "Are Things Actually Happening?" The article accused the Executive branch of inactivity and a lack of work toward the goals delineated in President Rach's campaign.

Four days later, President Rach posted a challenge in the form of a crossword in the Republic Square, a forum known for informality, and which had seen great activity from the President. There, Supreme Chancellor Lethen voiced the accusation that the President was "spending more time making [Republic Square] threads and being on Discord than actually responding to the citizenry about concerns raised", defined as lack of direction of Ministers. Despite the growing anxiety of an inactive Presidency, still no explanation had been posted. President Rach quickly responded by attacking the Supreme Chancellor and Administrator. No apology was issued.

As a result, Senate candidate United Vietussia posted in the Grand Hall urging for a petition to trigger a No Confidence Referendum, on the grounds that she had neglected the office of the Presidency, harshly attacked Supreme Chancellor and forum Administrator Lethen, shown more interest in Discord and the Republic Square than the Presidency, and failed to provide guidance to her Ministers. Most signatories included a rationale with their signatures, claiming that, although they would have given a chance to the president for the inactivity, the behaviour she has shown towards Lethen, as well as loss of confidence by her own Cabinet, was enough to justify a Vote of No Confidence.

As 14 signatories had signed the No-Confidence petition out of 17 needed signatures to trigger the referendum, the effort was cut short as President Rach resigned in a speech named "Tears Come from the Heart". Explaining that the recent events the region has crossed had left her jaded, she denounced a game that made her feel "increasingly stressed and paranoid.". She went on to reveal she had been considering resignation and taking a break long before the Crossword Events due to other events including a stalking incident, claiming that "These past few weeks have been one of limbo and withdrawal for me, where I have debated whether I should take a break from the game/quit.".

Vice President Malashaan immediately became President of Europeia upon Rach's resignation, and has already published a speech dubbed "Here We Are Again", where he declares "We need to take a long hard look at what we collectively want Europeia to be, as how we can best implement that". The new president has yet to appoint a new vice president to help lead the administration in its second half. Despite a shaken region, President Malashaan can count on an active Cabinet whose work he has complimented both in his speech as vice president and in his speech as president of Europeia.
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More news from the Europeian Broadcasting Corporation available here.

Please see this post for the current Map.

I've decided to create a new thread because there was so much requests made and changed and lost in the other one, this is easier for me to keep track.

Please post your requests for inclusion in this thread.

Sixth Annual World Fair Starts with President Rach Giving a Riveting Opening Address
By Writinglegend; Edited for distribution by Izzy



(Europeia - December 15, 2017) ? The Sixth Annual World Fair, hosted by Europeia for the NationStates community, began earlier today. The theme of the fair this year is 'World of Tomorrow', and focuses on safety and security within the NationStates community.

Prominent lectures on the topic have been prepared, including 'Signs of Emotional or Psychologically Abusive Behavior' by Rigel on December 15th, 'Safe Social Relationships in Online Communities' by Escade on December 17th, 'Maintaining the Roleplay/Admin Divide' by Malashaan on December 18th, and 'Tackling Sexual Harassment in NationStates' by North East Somerset (NES) on December 18th.

"This year, our theme is the future of NationStates," President Rach stated in a public, official welcome to kick-start the World Fair. "It is about how we can keep and expand the opportunities to make new friends while being safe doing so."

The World Fair gives an opportunity to bring the NationStates community under one banner to initiate dialogue on a given subject. Europeia is taking advantage of this by discussing the issue of security in NationStates.

Communication on the issue of safety and security in NationStates will be critical this World Fair, and a Forum Administrators Conference on the issue of NationStates safety has already been planned for the event. "It is easy to forget how isolated our communities and the admins of those communities can be from each other," President Rach noted. "Improving communication is key [to] being more proactive and making our communities even more safe."

Over fifty booths have been established for this year's World Fair, undoubtedly showing the width of Europeia's audience for this sixth iteration. This gives the Europeian community an opportune time to showcase its culture and what makes us unique as a whole. At a bird's-eye viewpoint, the World Fair is a cultural event to build unity within the large NationStates community. Through attracting a hefty audience, the community can come together to showcase the regions they have built and the communities they have served. Undoubtedly, this is what has made the World Fair such a special event in NationStates.

"I would like to personally thank the committee for allowing Europeia the privilege and responsibility of hosting the NS World Fair," Rach said in her official welcome for the fair. "The opportunity to help run and do our part has led me to love the World Fair and respect all the demanding work that all individuals and regions put into it."

Europeia won the right to host the World Fair through a bid developed by the Ministry of Culture and Minister Drexlore. This will be the first time that Europeia has ran the World Fair. You can view the World Fair here, Europeia's regional booth here, and Rach's official welcome to the Fair here. The Europeian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) will be providing ongoing coverage of this year's Fair.

Texas News Flash

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we are most glad to present to you the offical Texas' News Channel for [region]Texas[/region], brought to you by Gorganion News Service GNS, your Gorganion news network #1.

We will keep you up to date with important Texas' happenings, which just can't wait for the Status Update to catch your eyes. These news flashes will be consequently non-periodic and possibly very different regarding size and topic numbers.

To keep the news as streamlined as possibel, a readers' remarks board will be set up, open for questions and comments regarding the Texas' news.

As always glad to serve the IDU and Texas we remain faithfully

Texas Status Updates

Citizens of the Internation Democratic Union,

We are most glad to present to you the offical Update Board for the [region]Texas[/region]' regional status.

Here you will find monthly posted updates which will be posted around the 15th of each month.

Please feel free to comment on each status at your own will and do not hesitate to ask questions. We will try to answer each with the time and detail all communication on this board deserves.

As always glad to serve the IDU and Texas we remain faithfully

This draft was simultaneously submitted in the 'Got Issues' forum on Nationstates: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic...3&t=429083

Ambassador In-extraordinary and Plenimpotentiary

The Issue
It has recently been discovered that your predecessor had filled numerous ambassadorial positions with under-qualified candidates in an attempt to reward @@HIS@@ followers and supporters. As a result, the ambassador to Wezeltonia was your predecessor's personal masseuse and the ambassador to Brancaland is a shady crime lord with incriminating evidence against your predecessor. It's clear to many that @@NAME@@ could use a change in the ranks of its diplomats.

Validity: Nation has international relations.

1a. (Option Validity: Capitalistic/Democratic Nations) "This is a splendid opportunity to put in our own, far superior, ambassador picks!" says your Political Adviser, @@RANDOMNAME@@, gleefully. "It's obvious that we can't let those incompetents keep their positions any longer, so we sack them all and replace them with our own people. I've prepared a list for you to look at- we've got great, talented people like that first MP to endorse your candidacy, the @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ tycoon who donated millions to your campaign, and my younger brother. It'll be wonderful!"

Effect: @@LEADER@@'s childhood friends are living it large abroad at the taxpayers' expense.

1b. (Option Validity: Communist/Non-democratic Nations) "This is a splendid opportunity to put in our own, far superior, ambassador picks!" says your Political Adviser, @@RANDOMNAME@@, gleefully. "It's obvious that we can't let those incompetents keep their positions any longer, so we sack them all and replace them with our own people. I've prepared a list for you to look at- we've got great, talented people like that first Party Secretary to endorse your candidacy, the arms dealer who provided us with such useful equipment, and my younger brother. It'll be wonderful!"

Effect: @@LEADER@@'s childhood friends are living it large abroad at the taxpayers' expense

2. "We need to abolish the entire system of ambassadors as political appointees," says @@RANDOMNAME@@, who has worked in the Foreign Ministry for the past three decades. "Over my 16 tours of duty in the Foreign Service, I've been posted to hellholes like Brasilistan, Marche Noir, and Maxtopia. And then I see some champagne-sipping flunky waltz on in to become the ambassador, despite having never worked a day in their life. Every ambassador should have as much diplomatic experience as I do before being considered for the job."

Effect: Most ambassadors from @@NAME@@ retires only a few years after being appointed

3. @@RANDOMNAME@@, the sole survivor of the infamous Embassy Bombing in Marche Noir, limps into your office with a cane. "It's war out there, @@LEADER@@," @@HE@@ rasps in a broken voice. "The things I've seen, the horrible things I've had to do, the countless nights I've spent awake working on that free-trade agreement have left me a broken @@MAN@@." @@HE@@ pulls out a locket containing a small picture of @@HIS@@ beloved and a lock of @@HIS@@ hair, and gazes at it. "I lost the love of my life, @@RANDOMFIRSTNAME@@ in the line of duty, valiantly fighting a rear-guard action against insurmountable enemies. Bring us home, @@LEADER@@, shutter our embassies abroad and bring us all home."

Effect: News articles are full of heartwarming stories featuring long-time diplomats reuniting with their families and pets.

4. "I spy an opportunity..." says your seldom-seen Minister of Whispers, who has somehow appeared besides you. "What our nation needs is for our ambassadors to be trained and equipped for- specialized operations - in foreign nations. Imagine our most elite black-ops agents, striking under cover of darkness to promote my- I mean, your- goals. Think about it. I know you'll make the right choice."

Effect: @@NATION@@'s ambassadors all have steel-gray eyes and an empty soul.

First DraftThe Issue
It has recently been discovered that your remarkably incompetent predecessor had filled numerous ambassadorial positions with under-qualified candidates in an attempt to reward @@HIS@@ followers and supporters. As a result, the ambassador to Wezeltonia is your predecessor's personal hairdresser, the ambassador to Brancaland is a shady crime lord with incriminating evidence against your predecessor, and the ambassador to Brancaland is the mysterious @@MAN@@ in Red who featured prominently in a sex scandal involving your predecessor. It's clear to many that @@NAME@@ could use a change in the ranks of its diplomats.

Validity: Nation has international relations.

1. "This is a splendid opportunity to put in our own, far superior, ambassador picks!" says your Political Adviser, @@RANDOMNAME@@, gleefully. "It's obvious that we can't let those incompetents keep their positions any longer, so we sack them all and replace them with our own people. I've prepared a list for you to look at- we've got great, talented people like that first MP to endorse your candidacy, the @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ tycoon who donated millions to your campaign, and my younger brother. It'll be wonderful!"

Effect: @@LEADER@@'s childhood friend is living it large abroad at the taxpayers' expense.

2. "We need to abolish the entire system of ambassadors as political appointees." says @@RANDOMNAME@@, who has worked in the Foreign Ministry for the past three decades. "I joined the Foreign Service as soon as I graduated college as the Assistant Deputy Undersecretary of Public Relations at our embassy to East Lebatuck, and I've been serving our nation loyally ever since. I've been posted to hellholes like Brasilistan, Marche Noir, and Maxtopia for every one of my 16 tours of duty. And then I see some champagne-sipping flunky waltz on in to become the ambassador, despite having never worked a day in their life. Do I sound bitter? That's probably because I have every right to!"

Effect: The typical ambassador from @@NAME@@ fought through a baptism of fire in order to get there.

3. @@RANDOMNAME@@, the sole survivor of the infamous Embassy Bombing in Marche Noir, limps into your office with a cane. "It's war out there, @@LEADER@@," @@HE@@ rasps in a broken voice. "The things I've seen, the horrible things I've had to do, the countless nights I've spent awake working on that free-trade agreement have left me a broken @@MAN@@." @@HE@@ pulls out a locket containing a small picture of his beloved and a lock of @@HIS@@ hair, and gazes at it. "I lost my @@RANDOMFIRSTNAME@@ in the line of duty, valiantly fighting a rear-guard action against the tide of paperwork. Bring us home, @@LEADER@@, shutter our embassies abroad and bring us all home."

Effect: The internet is full of heartwarming videos featuring long-time diplomats reuniting with their families and pets.

4. "I spy an opportunity..." says your seldom-seen Minister of Whispers, who has somehow appeared besides you. "What our nation needs is for our ambassadors to be trained and equipped for- specialized operations - in foreign nations. Imagine our most elite black-ops agents, striking under cover of darkness to promote my- I mean, your- goals. Think about it. I know you'll make the right choice."

Effect: @@NATION@@'s ambassadors all have steel-gray eyes and an empty soul.

President Rach Receives Mandate After Gargantuan Referendum Victory
By Writinglegend, Edited for Distribution by Izzy
(Europeia - November 16, 2017) - President Rach has received a firm democratic mandate from the people after a gargantuan win at the referendum polls. Fifty-four citizens voted in the affirmative for the administration, which made a whopping seventy percent of the votes received. This is one more vote than the previous, now banned, president had at the polling booth during the previous presidential election.

Due to Brunhilde's administrative ban, the presidency sat vacant. Rach, in her capacity as Vice President, ascended to the office and filled the role. A petition for a removal from the office to trigger new elections was immediately made.

"This is not driven by animus towards Rach, whom I like," Skizzy Grey, starter of the referendum, stated. "But by a conviction that the interests of democracy and the welfare of the region would be best served by fresh elections."

The referendum quickly garnered the necessary signatures to trigger a binding vote. Debate lasted for seventy-two hours with much discourse from both sides. Individuals on the affirmative side, supporting the administration, noted that our region was 'tired' and 'exhausted' from recent events in our community, and that we would be best served by 'having stable leadership'.

"I think the best option is for us to heal and move on and then have a normal election after this term has concluded," citizen Nick Powell noted.

Individuals who looked to pass the motion of no conference noted Rach's lack of democratic mandate. They believed that the election was carried out under false pretenses, Rach and Darc had a limited role in crafting campaign vision, and the administration had a meager mandate to serve.

"We need to hold a new election to define a new mandate for the region," XIV commented. "If Rach believes she's the best choice to lead us in the coming days she needs to assemble a ticket and be elected on her own merit, with a vision crafted wholly by her and her running mate, and contrasted against the others who have a vision for Europeia."

Due to the victory at the referendum polls, the large majority of citizens have expressed their confidence in Rach's administration to lead Europeia forward. Rach will continue to serve as President, with Darcness, her appointed Vice President, assuming office.

"This referendum and the support Darcness, the rest of administration and I have received has been truly humbling," President Rach commented in her public speech titled 'Better Together'. "We thank you for the opportunity and trust that has been placed in us as we set out to accomplish this vision."

The speech, entitled 'Better Together', established a policy vision for the Rach/Darcness administration. The outlined policy goals were to establish a high level of inclusionary activities to generate the leaders of tomorrow and give meaningful value to Assistant Ministers, have a greater level of fairness through a systematic usage of awards and honors, and attempting to get all 'meaningfully involved'.

President Rach observed many citizens who are 'on the margins' and remain frustrated with what they perceive to be a lack of opportunities or little knowledge on how to get involved. Her sole focus is to 'bring them out' of this state.

With a resounding mandate to lead Europeia, President Rach is now committed towards articulating and establishing the policies of her administration.

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