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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby IntruderEmerald » Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:13 pm

MARGARETA SCHUCHARD ELECTED LEADER OF THE LIBERTARIANS

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Senator Margareta Schuchard has been elected leader of the Libertarian Party with 48% of the vote in the leadership election. She beat Maldwyn Vaughn, who was deputy leader under Melsbach, and Meinhard Wörner to win the leadership. Schuchard has become the first female leader of the Libertarian Party. Like Melsbach, she considers herself a free-market libertarian, although it is likely that the Libertarians will now try to repeal the bill passed by Melsbach that legalised the death penalty.

The results were conclusive. The Libertarian Party wanted Schuchard to lead the party, giving her a large mandate. Her opponents have said they wish her the best of luck in her role as leader and they will completely support her.

- Margareta Schuchard 48%
- Maldwyn Vaughn 21%
- Meinhard Wörner 31%

Mrs Schuchard has appointed Morwen Merricks deputy leader. Merricks is now the first female deputy leader of the Libertarians. Schuchard gave a speech shortly after her election victory, declaring the Libertarian Party would fight for its survival.

Thank you for electing me leader of our great party. It is my dream to be leader of the party I have been in since it formed, and now I have the chance to prove to people that a woman is capable of leading this party, with the full support of its members. First, I would like to say how thankful we all are to Henrik Melsbach for being a terrific leader to us and to the nation. I am delighted that he will serve his term as president, and it means his excellent political knowledge and his dedication to the Alorian nation will continue to have prevalence in Alorian politics. While Melsbach was leader, our country was very involved in the Beluzian crisis. Thanks to the hard work of the Beluzian opposition and our president, the oppressive Beluzian regime has been toppled. Melsbach did a brilliant job of resolving the crisis and preserving peace in Artania.

We now have a lot of work to do. The Libertarian Party is now fighting for its survival. The electorate sent out a clear message - we want change. I now think under my leadership we can offer this change. That is why I will get straight to work by proposing a budget, as well as improving our military strength. I will cooperate with other parties to make sure our military is properly funded and equipped. There are dangers all around the world, as we currently see in Hulstria. These dangers are growing. If we look at Selucia, they are on the verge of a civil war. Aloria must be prepared. I will work closely with the president to make sure we are capable of not only defending ourselves, but defending democracy itself!
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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby IntruderEmerald » Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:47 am

ALORIA VOTES TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL COALITION FORCES IN HULSTRIA

Aloria has voted to provide military support to the international coalition forces against Hulstria. The bill authorising the military intervention was expected to pass, and it did with the support of the PRF and AVL. It has been revealed Alorian Republican Air Force (ARAF) fighter jets were on standby to start bombing areas to strategically help the Septembrist Movement gain ground, especially areas around Pfathzburg, Kien and Phönix. Alorian military chiefs have said the accuracy of the airstrikes are extremely good so there will be "minimal" civilian lives lost.

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Alorian fighter jets were on standby to depart within seconds of the vote.

We know our targets and we are confident our airstrikes will provide minimal loss to civilian life.


The ARAF will also conduct airstrikes against air defence installations, as well as command and control centres, alongside the Hutorian forces. With the main coalition strikes expected within weeks, Alorian forces aim to get a strategic advantage in the region.

As well as airstrikes against Hulstria, Aloria will deploy 30,000 Alorian Republican Army troops to the northern border with Kazulia. Alorian troops will make advances with Hutori troops and other members of the coalition forces in the north east of the region, near the Handenberg-Merinthia border. With Aloria deploying only 50,000 troops in total, it is likely they will take a support role, although the bill which authorised military intervention in Hulstria allows for the president or the minister of defence to increase troop numbers without another vote in the Senate and without any notice.
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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby IntruderEmerald » Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:57 pm

ALORIA DEPLOYS AN EXTRA 30,000 TROOPS TO HULSTRIA

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Aloria has committed an extra 30,000 combat troops from the Alorian Republican Army (ARA) to fight alongside Septembrist forces trying to liberate Kien and Phönix, situated in the north east of the country. The increase in troop numbers take the total number of troops to 80,000. Septembrist forces liberated the city of Pfathzburg recently and our now pushing further into Hulstria.

It is understood the president allowed the reinforcements to be deployed on the advice of his senior military advisors. President Melsbach said he hopes wants the liberation of Kien and Phönix to be "as quick and smooth as possible". The advance towards Kien and Phönix has been quicker than previously thought due to the Hulstrians being occupied on the northern border. Furthemore, coalition forces are dominating in the air, making it easier for ground forces to make gains.

President Melsbach has also revealed the possibility of deploying Alorian naval forces to the west coast of Hulstria imminently to help Hutorian forces currently near Falkensgrad, Bodenvaria.

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Troops Deployed in Hulstria
Alorian Republican Army: 60,000
Alorian Republican Air Force: 10,000
Alorian Republican Navy: 10,000
Total: 80,000
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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby IntruderEmerald » Sun Dec 03, 2017 1:08 am

NEWLY-ELECTED PRESIDENT SCHUCHARD SAYS 'WE CAN START THE WORLD OVER AGAIN' AS MELSBACH WAVES GOODBYE

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President Henrik Melsbach waves goodbye to the nation.

Aloria has its first female president since the 4280s as Margareta Schuchard was elected with no competition. Again, questions are being asked about the health of democracy in Aloria if no other major party is running in the presidential election. Nevertheless, the Libertarian candidate, Mrs Schuchard, will now serve as president, meaning Henrik Melsbach's days in the office are over. Henrik Melsbach was first elected in 4298 has spent 13 years as president. Melsbach will most likely be remembered as the president who took Aloria into a war in a different continent in the name of democracy. Not only that, Melsbach's presidency has been dominated by foreign policy, while he has struggled to get a lot of his domestic agenda through the Senate. Melsbach was punished at the 4309 election, with the Libertarians winning only 36 seats.

Today, Melsbach's last speech as president was met with a huge round of applause. Just like Gerald Wehnert before him, Melsbach leaves the office due to his own personal choice, rather losing an election. In his speech, Melsbach talked about his legacy and how he is "proud" of Aloria's dedication to restoring democracy in Hulstria.

For months I have been dreading making this speech. In fact, it is nearly two years since I announced my resignation, and I have to say it has been a hectic two years, but more importantly it has been a hectic, and successful, thirteen years. I am delighted with the progress Aloria has made, and I think we will see more progress towards where this nation deserves to be in the future. Not only am I proud of our economic legacy - reducing taxes for all - I am proud of our contribution to foreign affairs. As president, it has always been my ambition to protect democracy and protect people. Together, we have done that. As a nation, we have achieved so much, including helping the Septembrists liberate large parts of Hulstria. I trust in Margareta Schuchard to continue with our vision of a democratic Hulstria.

Moving forward, I will continue to be involved in politics. I will continue to fight for democracy, for libertarian beliefs, for freedom and for the best interests of our great country! I want to thank everybody that has helped me during my six terms in office, and I want to wish the next president, everyone in this party and everyone in Aloria the best for the future.


Schuchard will be delighted with the election results, as the Libertarians won 198 seats, leaving them 75 seats short of a majority. It is likely they will now try to establish a coalition with the PFR again. Many are now asking what will be different under President Schuchard? Will she continue with Melsbach's policy concerning Hulstria? She addressed these issues today when she spoke for the first time after her election victory.

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Aloria backed Mrs Schuchard and the Libertarian Party in huge numbers.

I am delighted to be elected president of Aloria, and more importantly I am delighted for the Libertarian Party. We have came so far in just two years of my leadership. When I was elected leader of the Libertarians in November 4309, I said we had a mission. That mission was ensure the Libertarian Party's survival. Two years ago, I genuinely thought our party could have been on the cusp of long-term electoral rejection. Thankfully, in the last two years Melsbach, myself and our party have convinced the Alorian people we are the right party to lead our nation into the future.

Terra is currently a scary place. Of course, the biggest concern is currently Hulstria, and we will continue to fight for democracy there. But, there are other worries around the globe. Looking at countries like Selucia where fascism is growing, I have to say I think we must do even more than we currently are to preserve peace. We must work with our neighbours and our friends to save our world from evil forces. Forces such as communism and fascism. We must also protect ourselves. That is why I will propose a rise in the defence budget immediately, along with overall budget savings in other departments so we can reach our target of reducing spending to 20% of GDP. While this may not be possible while we are still engaged in Hulstria, it will become a reality when we bring our troops home. I hope, and I expect, that will be in the near future.

Under my leadership, and under my government, Aloria will become a freer, secure, prosperous nation. A stronger nation, a stronger economy and a stronger military. My message is simple - together, we can start the world over again!
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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby IntruderEmerald » Sun Dec 03, 2017 5:22 pm

FORMER PRESIDENT GERALD WEHNERT DIES AGED 84

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Gerald Wehnert, former president of Aloria, died this morning, 15 April, at his home in Sildar Urbem. Wehnert was president of Aloria from 4272 to 4277 and from 4290 to 4298. He died of a stroke. Wehnert had not been seen publicly for a long time, due to his health, but he stayed involved in politics until his death. After he stood down in 4298, he set up the Gerald Wehnert Foundation, which was founded to advance the cause of free-market economics and Artaniascepticism. From July 4302, he worked as a senior advisor to Henrik Melsbach. Today, Melsbach revealed Wehnert was instrumental in persuading him to intervene in Hulstria. This shows ten years after he left office, his legacy and politics lived on, and they will continue to live on and inspire future governments.

Gerald Wehnert was born 18 October 4227 into a working-class family in Sildar Urbem, the capital city. His father was a socialist and member of the Labor Party until 4240, when Wehnert convinced his father to leave the party. Wehnert went to a state school, before going to university in the capital where he studied law. Wehnert excelled at university.

At the age of 27, Gerald Wehnert joined the Alorian Nationalist Front in 4254, an Artaniasceptic organisation, which also protested against high levels of immigration. They did not achieve electoral success, and there were accusations of racism and xenophobia against the party. Wehnert left the party a year later in 4255. In 4257, he joined the Stop the Artanians Coalition, also an Artaniasceptic group. Wehnert remained a member until Aloria left the AU in May 4277.

In 4260, he joined the Alorian Freedom Party (AFP), as he thought they were the only party representing the right at the time. The AFP relative electoral success in 42632, winning 48 seats in the Senate. Wehnert was a big fan of Seth John, who the founder of the AFP. However, in 4264 he was suspended from his local AFP branch in Sildar Urbem after he made a controversial comment claiming the borders should be shut immediately to prevent native Alorians becoming a minority in their own country. His suspension lasted a year, so he returned in 4265. A year later he left the party.

In 4267, Wehnert joined the Alorian Libertarian Party (AFP), after is reformed and ran in national elections. He was elected leader of the party that same year. He ran for president on an ALP ticket in 4268, winning 9% of the vote. The ALP won 50 seats and Wehnert was elected to the Senate. After being elected to the Senate, the first bill the ALP proposed was the 4269 Immigration and Refugee Bill, which imposed stricter border controls and introduced restrictions on potential asylum seekers.

Wehnert's first attempt to get Aloria out of the Artanian Union failed as a bill which would withdraw Aloria from the AU failed. After being elected president in 4272, he set out his agenda which included the introduction of a minimum wage and withdrawal from the AU. He called a referendum on Aloria's membership of the AU in 4277, and 51.3% of Aloria voted to leave the AU. Wehnert described it as his best achievement in politics and in his life. In 4277, he lost the presidential election.

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When the Libertarian Party formed in 4284 (after the ALP split), Wehnert became deputy leader under the leadership of Maredudd Rhydderch. Rhydderch suffered a disastrous election result in 4287, leading Wehnert to win a subsequent leadership election. Wehnert was elected president for a third time in May 4290, and served as president until June 4298. During these eight years, Aloria intervened in Beluzia after the Beluzian regime took control of the military and killed thousands of innocent people. Wehnert was criticised by the left for saying the best way to preserve peace is "through a show of military strength" in 4294. In 4298, Wehnert resigned.

President Schuchard has paid tribute to Wehnert calling him an "inspiration leader and an even better person", while former president Henrik Melsbach said Wehnert "will be missed by the nation". Former leader of Libertarians Maredudd Rhydderch described Wehnert as one of his heroes, calling him "the best Alorian president" in his lifetime. Wehnert was hated by many on the left and will be remembered as a divisive president. A lot of the right see him as one of the best presidents in Alorian history, and he is also a hero to Artaniasceptics. He will be missed by a lot of Alorians.
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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby Wilderberg III » Sun Dec 03, 2017 10:14 pm

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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby IntruderEmerald » Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:47 pm

ALORIA SUPPORTS SEPTEMBRIST BASIC LAW

With it looking like coalition forces will secure victory against the oppressive Hulstrian regime, there is now much discussion, and worry, about what will happen afterwords. There is disagreement between the People's State of Hulstria and the United Imperial Crownlands of Hulstria and Gao-Soto over how to reunite Hulstria after the war.

President Schuchard has announced Aloria supports the Septembrist Basic Law and will not accept a communist state within Hulstria. The president condemned the People's State of Hulstria for trying to cause more divisions. A total of 80,000 Alorian troops are still stationed in Hulstria, fighting with coalition and Septembrist forces against the Hulstria regime. The president has said she hopes the regime will be toppled soon.

While we accept that some in the international community recognise the People's State of Hulstria and Gao-Soto as the legitimate government of Hulstria, there must now be a consensus on how to unite Hulstria and Gao-Soto under one constitution once the Hulstria regime is removed. This means there must be a liberal democracy, which is outlined in the constitution, where the People's Party can participate in the elections to the Imperial Diet. Decisions must be made at the ballot box by the Hulstrian electorate.


PRESIDENT SCHUCHARD LAUGHS OF CONSPIRACY THEORISTS

Margareta Schuchard has laughed off claims by conspiracy groups in Dorvik that she is related to Civic Party Leader Theresa Saudek. Largonia-based conspiracy theorists claimed that Saudek is the long lost twin sister of Margareta Schuchard. The theories sound ridiculous to most, however there is a similarity between the two leaders. Schuchard refused to answer the question properly, instead choosing to laugh as she walked away from the reporter.
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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby IntruderEmerald » Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:02 pm

BUDGET HIDES ECONOMIC GLOOM

The recent budget proposed by the Libertarian Party and endorsed by the president is an attempt by the government to hide economic jitters, according to the left. The government's budget makes 4bn ALO worth of budget cuts, reducing spending to 22% of GDP. The government's target used to be 20%, but the Libertarians claim this cannot be met because of Aloria's involvement in the Hulstrian Civil War. Foreign Affairs Minister, and former president, Henrik Melsbach said this morning that "the costs of our intervention in Hulstria are unbelievably high meaning reducing spending to 20% of GDP immediately is not feasible", however critics of the government disagree. They say that due to shrinking GDP, the government feels reducing spending to 20% would be making cuts too large to justify. According to a left-leaning think tank, reducing spending to 20% of GDP would be possible if GDP had not fallen recently even factoring in the "insanely" high military costs of the Hulstrian Civil War.

The reason for the government abandoning their 20% spending target is because GDP has fallen, and the government are trying to hide this by blaming it on the Hulstrian Civil War. That is simply a fabrication and the government knows it is.


Despite having critics, the government has successfully managed to get the budget through the Senate, with the support of the PFR. President Schuchard has described it as a "huge victory for the military strength of our country". Despite her positive attitude, it is true that the economy is showing signs of entering a recession. The latest figures show GDP has shrunk by 0.4% in the last quarter (July to September), following on from GDP growth of just 0.1% the quarter before (April to June). This time last year, GDP growth was 1.1%, showing the economy is struggling compared to just one year ago. More worryingly for most Alorians, wage growth has fell behind inflation for the first time since the turn of the century. Wage growth last quarter was 2% (down 0.4%), while inflation was 2.1% (stagnant), meaning wage growth in real terms was -0.1%.

The government's strategy for tackling this has appeared to be a mixture of reduced spending and big tax cuts for corporations, but forecasts now show a recession could be here very soon. People are demanding more action to help people, as wages will likely continue to rise below inflation. Schuchard was elected on a manifesto of reducing government spending, but she was also elected on a platform of privatisation. It is expected the government will propose a radical economic plan in the near future.
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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby IntruderEmerald » Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:17 pm

PRESIDENT SCHUCHARD: WE WILL DESTROY THE AU

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President Schuchard plans to "destroy the AU superstate"

President Margareta Schuchard has vowed to "destroy the AU superstate", amid ambitions from Luthori to get nations such as Aloria and Dorvik to rejoin the organisation. Aloria left the Artanian Union in a referendum in the 4270s, but there is now huge pressure from pro-Artanian groups for Aloria to rejoin. Today, Schuchard confirmed she had received contact from the Luthori Foreign Affairs Minister, asking her to take Aloria back into the AU. She said her response was "harsh but fair", and is now committed to "ending the sovereign-stealing superstate for the benefit of all of Artania".

I can confirm I have been in contact with the Luthori Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Foreman, about the possibility of our reintroduction into the Artanian Union. His arguments were that it would allow Artanian nations to cooperate more closely, and would bring cohesion to the continent. I have to say, I was furious by the suggestion that we would even consider joining such a bureaucratic failure. The AU has not had an adequate response to any crisis Artania has faced for years and years. They are not capable of reacting quickly to a crisis to help Artanian people, and I will certainly not let them run our great country!

I completely agree that cooperation and coordination between sovereign, independent nations is a good idea. The key is that nations must retain their sovereignty. I will make sure Aloria remains a sovereign nation, and the only way to do this is to KEEP ALORIA OUT! We will keep Aloria out of the superstate. In fact, I will do everything in my power to destroy the AU superstate for the benefit of Artanian people.

I want to work closely with our friends around the continent, including Luthori, however we will never - I repeat, never - join the AU while I am president. My party has believed for decades, centuries even, that the AU is nothing but a bureaucratic mess. I will not let down my party, but more importantly I will not let down my people! It is time we sought the end of the sovereign-stealing superstate once and for all, for the benefit of ordinary Artanian people.
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Re: Gazette Loer (Aloria)

Postby thewake » Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:39 am

PRIME MINISTER BUNDEFELLER OFFERS COOLER RHETORIC ON AU, BUT HOLDS FIRM

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Prime Minister Alfred Bundefeller has supported the actions of President Schuchard in opposing rejoining the Artanian Union, declaring that "Aloria by no means will rejoin the AU under any government with the PFR in it." The Alorian Freedom Party, the predecessor to the current Party for Federalism and Freedom, was a driving force along with the Libertarians in pushing for leaving the AU. Bundefeller however stated that, "we in the PFR have no intention in keeping the Artanian Union from expanding to countries that legally and democratically wish to join."

Alorians value their liberty, and it is best preserved fully independent, with no policy-making ceded to supranational bodies abroad. We are a sovereign nation, and we will not join the Artanian Union. I can echo President Schuchard's sentiment on this. I have no intention on criticizing a union we have not been a part of for many years, but I am critical of such an unwelcome gesture from the government of Luthori in condemning our President for her heartfelt remarks.

I can however assure the Luthori government that we are not here to keep sovereign nations from joining the AU if that is their wish. I don't think President Schuchard would endorse standing in the way of countries who wish to join the AU of their own accord. But we must stand as a beacon to all of Artania who wish to be independent, and forge a path of peace and prosperity outside the AU. We believe all of Artania is best sovereign and free. We believe the Artanian Union is not the best path forward for those goals, especially not for Aloria.

We respect Luthori. We respect the wishes of all of Artania. But our government has its positions, and these shall be held firm.
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