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Re: Deltaria

Postby Drax » Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:30 pm

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NVS TO PROPOSE TAX BREAK

Cahtice, August 17, 5016: Novy Verny Svaz (NVS) has introduced a revenue bill in the Federal Chamber. Finance Minister Ignac Stepanek explained to ZLOUTENE OKO:

We have quite a surplus and NVS believes some of it should be used for a tax cut at the lower end of the tax scale. This bill does just that. It reduces the tax rate for everyone making less than 40000 DTE and uses about 17 billion of the 119 billion surplus in the budget to accomplish this.

Still ahead the Federal Chamber will need to decide what additional funding is needed for the safety net, economic stimulus, internal security and national defense. Funds are available.

Some will ask why cut now before we decide where to spend. NVS would answer first that there is plenty of surplus left to deal with these concerns and second that sales tax could be raised a little with very little effect on consumer spending and there is still room to raise the luxury tax some or the corporate tax a little without harming the economy

Accordingly we do hope at some point the Federal Chamber will give this bill its attention.


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Re: Deltaria

Postby Rogue » Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:04 pm

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Cachtice: Federal President Radim Dvořák has sacked the Federal Supreme Court and dismissed its 5 judges earlier today, with the Deltarian Army being seen near the FSC building and reportedly evicting the judes and their personel. According to the Deltarian Constitution and law the President does not have the authority to do so, but this seems not to deter the president who seemed to be moderating himself in the first 2 years of his third term. According to government insiders the president had prepared this move for at least a year, still being bitter about the FSC ruling that eventually led to his impeachment. In a televized speech, just 2 hours after a published ultimatum to the FSC, Dvořák stated that, "The Supreme Court meddled in the bussiness of government, causing the impeachment of your democratically elected president and a political crisis rarely seen in Deltaria. I have ordered the judges of the Supreme Court to step down. If they decide not to do so, the Deltarian military and other federal agencies will take action to forcefully remove them from their position. Me and my advisors will prepare a new slate of judges to be approved by the internal ministry who will assume the duties of the FSC within the next two weeks."

Shortly after the military arrived at the FSC building, seen forcefully dragging at least 2 of the 5 judges from the building and putting them in a military truck. Armoured vehicles are stationed all accross Cachtice and soldiers patrol the streets while jets fly overhead. Poltical comentators with knowledge of history know what such a display often means in Deltaria and fear a coup might be ongoing. Members of the Federal Chamber and oppossition/human rights groups have condemned the move and thousands have taken to the streets to protest. The situation remains tense and it is unclear what might happen next.
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Re: Deltaria

Postby Rogue » Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:44 pm

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Cachtice: It is crisis in Deltaria. Just two weeks ago Federal President Radim Dvořák had, with military backing, disbanded the FSC and arrested its judges, pledging to assign his own slate of judges to the court. But that was not all. The president, emboldened by his seemingly strong grip on power, had the military station themselves all accross the country and primarily in the major cities in what later became clear was a attempted coup. Hundreds of thousands swarmed the capital of Cachtice in a show of defiance against the president and his "tyranical" government. It was a sight rarely seen in Deltaria with even former SDS supporters waving flags of the Federation, a sign that they were done. The military at first tried dispersing crowds with tear gass but after 2 days it became clear the situation was not holdable. While in Deltaria's history the military had put down uprisings with a firm hand they were stagnant this time around, even when ordered by Dvořák to open fire on the crowd. The soldiers seemed uneasy, many not wanting to hurt the people they swore to protect. And when it became clear their soldiers werent willing to fire the command of the military listened, ordering most forces to withdraw from government buildings, instead directing them to the presidential palace. Dvořák did not know what was happening, seeing hundreds of army vehicles unload in front of the palace with thousands of protestors in front of the gate. But after 5 days of a tense standoff and the military backing the president units of army soldiers stormed the palace, first encountering some SUVO ressistance but, after two hours, the SUVO agents struck a deal with the military and let them through. They proceeded in arresting Dvořák for high treason, disbanding the government.

Army General Bonifác Janeček then adressed the crowd in front of the palace, saying:

We heard your cries for democracy. Your hopes for a better future, a future where we learn from the mistakes of the past. I stand here before you today to announce that we have dismissed the government and arrested former president Dvořák on charges of high treason. We, as the military, will establish a provisional government for the next 30 days. After those 30 days a All-Deltarian election shall be organized, electing a new president and parliament. The military hereby bars former president Dvořák from running again and will put him on trial in a military court


The crowds cheered, with millions celebrating on the streets and oppossition parties praising the military for its reversal of stance. One major difference this time around was the civil disobedience, which saw hundreds of thousands on the streets, making it near impossible for the military to go against this show of force by the general population, deciding to turn on their president and instead choose for democracy.

The Army also raided over 100 SDS offices, confiscating documents and funds and arresting high ranking party members. The party was, by military order, disbanded two days after the arrest of Dvořák. The other government partner largely responsible for keeping Dvořák in power was left untouched, but the NVS leadership was questioned by military officers and SUVO agents. They are still expected to participate in the new election in their current form. It is a clear change of direction in Deltaria, which for centuries always chose authoritarianism when left with a choice. While the fragile Deltarian democracy was shaken, battered and left in the mud it has survived and it will be up to a new parliament and government to enact measures that prevent the events of the last 4 years from ever happening again.
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Re: Deltaria

Postby Drax » Fri Oct 22, 2021 8:01 pm

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NVS’S PROKOP ELECTED SPOLKOVY PREZIDENT

Interim Interior Headquarters, March 17, 5017: ZLOUTENE OKO interviewed newly elected Spolkový Prezident Matus Prokop at Interim Interior Headquarters where he is also serving as Interior Minister; during the course of the interview the Spolkový Prezident made the following statement:

My party, Novy Verny Svaz (NVS) did increase its number of seats a little for which we heartliy thank our supporters but remained the third largest party. Even though I personally narrowly won the race for Head of State,and even though current law states a Cabinet can only be proposed by me as Spolkový Prezident, I am going to take a slightly different approach bearing in mind the recent developments which led to this election.

There is a holdover government in place which can continue to function for a while; however, I certainly believe the people who voted expect the election to have consequences including seeing Ministers reflecting for whom they voted.

NVS was not involved in working prior to the election to shape a new government with any other party. I considered calling on the largest party to make a Cabinet proposal and if that failed proceed to the next largest. However, it seems to me the sooner something passes establishing a new Cabinet the better.

Accordingly, I as Head of State will put forward for debate any proposed Cabinet by any party and will bring it to a vote should that party wish to do so. While not ruling out NVS making a proposal should that bog down, I do think other parties may well have plans in place.

So that is what we will try to do.

As to other plans, I will say it is time to get on with interacting with our Majatran neighbors in a positive way.


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Re: Deltaria

Postby Drax » Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:24 pm

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NVS SUPPORTS ARTANIAN BROWN BEARS

Dobris, September 16, 5017: Environment and Tourism Minister Magdalena Kovarova traveled to Dobris in Alazinder Automni Oblast today to meet with activists largely from the University of Naban to see how the Artanian Brown Bear habitat protection regulations in the Central Highlands put in place many years ago were working.

The Artanian Brown Bears were originally brought to Federace Deltarska for the so called sport of bear baiting which is now illegal. Many are in the Central Highlands in areas not yet populated by humans.

ZLOUTENE OKO learned that limitations on the direction of expansion of Hostomice and Dobris had left plenty of space for the bears but that in the northeast Havirov with its regional airport was beginning to grow. Although the bear population had stabilized and begun to grow slowly, unchecked expansion of Havirov to its southeast would again eat into bear habitat, cause unpleasant incidents and again threaten the species.

The immediate focus was an RV park planned southeast of Havirov where demonstrators were trying to disrupt the initial site preparation.

Kovarova promised to issue additional regulations immediately stopping Havirov expansion into bear habitat.

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Re: Deltaria

Postby Rogue » Mon Oct 25, 2021 9:28 am

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Cachtice: Kristýna Čermáková, leader of the Federal Social Democrats, held a speech yesterday during the "All Social Democratic Congress" in the capital of cachtice, with representatives from all regional social democratic parties present at the congress meant to outline the party its program and ambitions. While at first it was expected a challenger might challenge Čermáková for her position as leader and presidential candidate none did, with Čermáková keepiing her position despire a poor result nationally. During her speech she emphasized the strong foundation the FSD is build on, with regional and local affiliates being the driving force behind the national party and thus making the party particularly strong in local elections. This will come in handy, as municipal and mayoral elections are set to take place next year and will likely determine the wave of political support for the years to come. The FSD, with its regional alliances, hopes to show a strong performance accross the country. Čermáková presented the party its new manifesto, which includes housing reform, more autonomy for the different entities, constitutional reform to prevent a crisis like the Dvorak crisis and a overhaul of the economy with the slogan, "Security for all, not the few." It is a platform largely originating from traditional social democracy, heavily focussing on the social aspect of society while also emphasizing autonomy for the federation its entities. The Doron Akigan Social Democratic Party or DASDP did try to also put full DA independence in the party agenda but failed to gain a majority for the proposal.

Besides trying to prepare for the local election season the FSD has also pledged to work strong oppossition against the new government, which is seen as "to liberal" by the party alliance. The party is also preparing for the federal election early on, with Čermáková thus retaining her seat as presidential candidate and the party already pumping money into campaigns for FPTP seats in Dissuwa and Doron Akigo, while also setting up party strength in the industrialized center of Deltaria.
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Re: Deltaria

Postby Rogue » Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:16 am

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Cachtice: Two days after the local elections took place, which saw municipal councils and mayors elected accross the country for a 5 year term, parties are reflecting on a turbulent and suprising election. In the election a clear winner was observed. The NVS, federally having control over the presidency, has won most seats accross the different municipalities and its candidates for mayor in big cities like Balgrad and Branovice also won. Second runner up is the FSD, which won less seats but more mayoral elections with its slate of candidates largely consisting of traditional social liberals and social democrats. It won the biggest price of all, the mayoral election of Cachtice, with their candidate Andrej Bravic winning with 52% of the votes against the NRS candidate. Coming to the NRS that party also performed well, federally being the largest party in the Federal Chamber it performed well locally, especially in rural and more suburban areas. The SPO did well in the areas you would expect them to do well, sweeping large parts of Dissuwa and some minority areas on the country. The Aciġēsweardas local party in Doron Akigo won nearly all DA majorities locally as expected, sweeping most oppossition with only teh SPO gaining a majority in two DA municipalities. The general sentiment of the elections was that the ruling parties seemed to perform well, outperforming some polls, showing that people are happy with their performance. The FSD did well with labourers and other middle class to low class people, making it a good show for the federal elections. These local elections will be felt, as municipalities and mayors have some authority over local matters and are the faces people will likely deal with the most over the course of the next few years, being the real faces behind the politics.

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Re: Deltaria

Postby Drax » Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:09 pm

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RELIGION BAN ENFORCEMENT UP TO MINISTER OF JUSTICE

Interim Interior Headquarters, August 17, 5019: ZLOUTENE OKO has talked to Interior Minister Ignac Stepanek who stated:

The Opposition has introduced bills banning religion and religious dress in the Spolkova Komora and the truth is it is likely to pass. So it goes.

As a member of Novy Verny Svaz (NVS), I do wonder why the Opposition would want to take steps against 86% of the population, but presumably they have their reasons.

Be that as it may, since this is a proposed Federal statute and not legislation passed by an Automni Oblast or city or municipality, any and all enforcement is in the exclusive jurisdiction of the national police which is under my command.

The national police is prepared to enforce this statute once it receives direction on punishable actions from the Ministry of Justice. I as Minister of the Interior will issue instructions to the national police in accordance with the directions of the Ministry of Justice once I receive them.

Certainly hope this legislation fails as it should since it is against the public interest, but one never knows what the Spolkova Komora will actually do so we are prepared for this unfortunate legislation should it pass.


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Re: Deltaria

Postby Rogue » Wed Oct 27, 2021 5:01 pm

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Cachtice: The Federal Social Democrats and the Progressive Citizens Party have, in a joint conference in the capital of Cachtice, founded a new electoral alliance called the "Civic Platform" which will bind the two parties together for at least the next federal election and possibly more to come. The platform introduces a common presidential candidate which is to be Kristýna Čermáková, leader of the FSD. Furthermore the FSD pledges to adopt the federalist and pro-minority stances of the SPO in exchange for the SPO taking the Pro-Majatra and Pro-Workers stances of the FSD. The two parties have also pledged not to enter a new government without one another, binding themselves to eachother in coalition negotiations. Čermáková, upon announcing the news to the press, stated that this is "a logical move that will unite the left in a common purpose to strengthen our chances at the federal level and ensure a progressive, social and tolerant program for the next couple of years."

Both parties will still run on their own platform and with their own name, but will group together on votes of importance in the Federal Chamber as well as all the agreed upon above. Political pundits believe this new formed alliance might have a real shot next election and could very well create a strong left leaning bloc that stands a chance against the incumbent NVS and NRS right leaning bloc that dominates the political landscape at this moment.
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Re: Deltaria

Postby Drax » Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:12 pm

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FOREIGN POLICY FOCUS

Cahtice, February 17, 5020: Foreign Minister Stefan Charvat responded to questions from
ZLOUTENE OKO concerning foreign policy as follows:

We did do what we knew was a fairly futile gesture; we made an appearance at the World Congress saying Federace Deltarska was willing to get back to work. Simply wanted to say if anybody wanted to use that vehicle to work for peace and prosperity on Terra we would join them. The world Congress remains moribund though.

We also made another attempt to revive the Majatran Economic Association (MEA). The MEA has three ongoing accomplishments. There are oil sales by Majatra mainly from Badara and Kafuristan arranged by the MEA with Yingdala and Dorvik. Additionally, there is the Majatran Pharmaceutical Network (MPN) established by the MEA but now an independent non profit corporation poised to fill the gap left by a fading More Medicaments Manufactures (3M).

So MEA has accomplishments and could again. But not now. There is just too little interest.

As far as national security, the Majatran Security Organization (MSO) seems as unlikely a vehicle for that as MEA does for economic cooperation.

There are three other nations that are emerging as serious centers of economic power and perhaps military power. The question for us is whether we try to establish a fourth center with friendly neighbors or seek cooperation with one of the emerging powers to foster mutual economic progress.

Most likely the answer is both.

And why not. SPRZ reports there is little or no military threat to Federace Deltarska at the moment and virtually no immediate threat to anyone. Obviously this can not last on Terra but it does mean this is a good time to explore new diplomatic avenues.


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