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Dorvische Allgemeine Zeitung
New catch-all radical right party formed, many find it distasteful
June, 4803

Königheim, Miktar - After a small Lorman Aretist group decided to form a local political party years ago, they didn't get much support. But after the Social Nationalist Party's rebranding to the Free Conservatives and their decision to open the local party to members of other ideologies, they began to gain traction within the region. Now, they have declared their intention to run in the national elections for the State Council, against the Free Conservative Party and the Democratic People's Union. The Midnight Conclave, or Pussinakts Kōnklawi, is a unique and diverse group of radical right elements, which has drawn scorn from many.

Organized into 5 factions, called wings (or skreīljai in Lorman), the party emphasizes cooperation and collaboration with their ideas and ideologies. The collegial nature of the party is rare when there are so many radical and unique thoughts, but somehow they bridge the gaps and make it work. Leading the party is the High Council, the Chairs of the 5 wings. They are each powerful within their factions (differing, of course, based on their ideologies), but are equal on the council. Each has a distinct title granted by their wing, and in the thought of consensus democracy and sociocracy, they must make their council decisions unanimous. The wings, their ideologies, and their leaders are listed below:

— Dēiwibi Aretistiskai (Deity Aretists), the Aretists of the party. Seek for an Aretist state, while expanding Dorvish imperial influence across Terra. Led by their Acolya Prima (First Acolyte) Cele Kass, a 37 year old former artist-turned-Aretist. She presides over the ruling Aretic Conclave of the Acolytes of the group. Decisively anti-monarchy and anti-nobility.

— Kliptinnis Fašistiskai (Esoteric/Cryptic Fascists), the supernatural and spiritual Dorvish supremacists (in particular the Lormans). Desiring a religio-political state that emphasizes their beliefs, while spreading their spiritual superiority across the world. Led by the "Perstalīsnā" (Guidance/Leadership) Labrenz Exkorn, 42, who grew up in a Northern Alorian monastery and learned to twist the Hosian faith towards his Dorvish ethnicity. He as well as his circle of lieutenants are the unquestioned leadership of the wing. Anti-monarchy, wishing for something more mystic and political, and anti-old order nobility, instead wanting to replace them with his own people to rule.

— Zmānis (Glory), the imperialists too radical for the Free Conservative Party. So instead they joined the burgeoning Midnight Conclave, and stand for a Dorvish world-state, using Lorman as the One True language. Seek to bring the Dorvish Emperor to the throne of Terra. Led by their Šlūzeniks Kēizerjai (Servant of Emperors) Sellius von Färber, 65, family to the Margraves of Ostmark. Heavily pro-monarchy and pro-nobility.

— Tikrōms Klassis (Rightful/Just Classes), the nobility that want more power. In addition, they'd like to spread their power across all Dundorfian-speaking nations, to create a unified confederation of aristocratic holdings, led by a mostly powerless emperor. Led by the Tikrōms Wītingis (Rightful/Just Noble) Endris von Aeschelman, a 45 year old nephew to nobility himself. Pro-weakened monarchy, greatly pro-strengthened nobility.

— Amzjan von Āudeglis (Nation of Firebrands), the young, ambitious, and fervent. Believing in the absolute supremacy of the Dorvish state and system (but also the need for a new generation of younger people to rule) and the need for a unified and politically homogeneous nation, including within the military and civil service. They desire an absolutely political united state, able to expand the nation into the rest of Artania and Terra, as is Dorvik's rightful claim. Led by the Āudegli Prēikeni (Firebrand Princess) Azura Katryne zu Mohr, a Countess of Nereustein, a 17 year old political firebrand (hence the name) and youth military club officer who is non-stop in her activism for a Greater Dorvik.

Reactions to the Midnight Conclave have been mixed to say the least—many see them as too radical, or just much too far right for the general population. As of yet there has not been an official or unofficial statement from the ruling party on the Conclave's formation, although there is potential for one to be given. There is no doubt the Democratic People's Union will be sternly against the Conclave, and the reaction from the people has yet to be seen, although they had minor successes as a small, regional party in mayoral elections and the like.

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Dorvische Allgemeine Zeitung
Maritime exercises, arms deal with Valruzia
November, 4803


Dorvish Air Force ADG 400M Tanker refueling a Dorvish Naval Aviation helicopter northeast of Dorvik

Haldor, Greater Kordusia - Dorvish Naval forces have continued its maritime mission throughout Artania. The Dorvish maritime mission conducts regular patrols around Artania and focuses on a wide array of missions, notably search and rescue and maritime interdiction missions. The missions also serve as a near constant exercise for Dorvish naval forces to train, study and provide feedback on a number of tactics, technologies and goals. One of the main features was the focus on joint Dorvish Air Force and Dorvish Naval Aviation aerial refueling. The over water operations, often referred to as "wet" aerial refueling, has become a commonplace due to Dorvik's increased presence on the high seas. The Dorvish still maintain 3 bases abroad since the closure or the joint naval base in Ostland. The newest, named after a former President of Dorvik is based out of Valruzia and has prompted a continued increase in Dorvish presence abroad.

The Foreign Ministry confirmed that the Foreign Minister will be in Istalia in the coming months and hinted at another foreign trip likely in Majatra in the next several months. The building of relations with Istalia and another potential Majatran ally is key to returning Dorvik's pragmatic foreign policies. An advanced team was seen landing in Romula several days ago and the trip is likely to last several days. According to sources within the Foreign Office, the state visit will focus on the development of closer economic ties, the building of bilateral relations and cooperation on several issues that the Dorvish and Istalian governments have discussed previously. One of their key topics is the issues related to the Security Council and its weakened role in the international order since the dissolution of the Permanent Member status, both of which Dorvik and Istalia held.

Members of the Dorvish Defense Export organization were dispatched to oversee trials of the Leopard 2A7+ main battle tank in Valruzia. The growing ties between Haldor and Nowograd have largely been centered around defense agreements and technical arms sales, the Dorvish and Valruzian government have also agreed to deepen economic cooperation. Since the opening of renew ties the two governments have worked to lessen economic barriers between the nations in an effort to boost trade and economic factors related to their nations respective economies.

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Der Globus
International affairs, politics and economics.
Dorvish Supreme General Staff in Badara, Foreign Minister in Istalia
May, 4805

Haldor, Greater Kordusia - Dorvish government officials confirmed that members of the Foreign Defense Office of the Supreme General Staff arrived in Bab al-Mira, the Badaran capital. Lieutenant General (Gebirgsjager) Heribert Kranz, the Deputy Chief of the Foreign Defense Office is leading the cadre of officials. According to sources within the Badaran government requested Dorvish government assistance to address growing security issues in the nation. The Foreign Ministry confirmed that a delegation from the Supreme General Staff had arrived in Badara. The move comes on the announcement that the King and Kaiser had accepted the credentials of Badaran's ambassadors and embassy officials, the move was replicated in Badara by Badaran officials, including the President of Badara. A notable arrival were allegedly members of the Dorvish Jager, the elite special forces of the Dorvish Armed Forces. Dorvish General-Plenipotentiary (Ambassador) to Badara, Bernhardt Kroemer, has been seen at several leveling meetings with Badaran officials and it is expected that a state visit is going to occur within the next several months.

The Dorvish Foreign Minister Tizian von Spies found himself in Romula visiting with Istalian officials. The Istalian and Dorvish government have worked closely to setup a meeting over the past several weeks, a meeting a long time in the making. Foreign Ministry officials confirmed that the Dorvish-Istalian meeting was going to focus on deepening economic cooperation, notably in the field of increasing trade between the two nations and bringing down trade barriers. The Dorvish are eager to continue to expand economic operations in the area. Rumors have been abound that the Dorvish government has been in talks with the Majatran Economic Association, commonly known as the MEA, for a country to association trade deal. If the deal happens, as it is rumored to be, the Dorvish will stage a major economic coup in staving off economic downturn following the significant downturn in trade with Lourenne and Kazulia. The Istalian meeting will also being Dorvish financial organizations to Istalia and giving them access to ripe markets for trade. The state visit is expected to last several days and cover a wide range of topics outside of economics. It is likely that both Istalia and Dorvik will discuss the so-called "failure" in recent years of the Security Council, including the recent lackluster performance of the Security Council. The cooperation between Romula and Haldor could yield productive results for the two nations who have had somewhat a rocky relationship at times but have generally been able to find common ground.

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Dorvische Allgemeine Zeitung
BREAKING NEWS: FKP declared October winner
October, 4806

Haldor, Greater Kordusia - Free Conservative Party leaders were elated when the October, 4806 elections were finished and the votes tallied. The Free Conservatives kept all 750 seats in the State Council, leader of the FKP, Paulus von Ruhl was excited at the prospect of another tenure as State Chancellor and congratulated his Democratic People's Union opponents for a solid election. According to the State Elections Commission, the turnout for the election was the highest in years, roughly 64% and the Free Conservative Party received nearly 100% of the vote (99.92% to be specific). The opposition, the Democratic People's Union received only 0.08% of the vote. FKP leader Paulus von Ruhl spoke on the evening of election night and declared the FKP the winner and welcomed the coming legislative term. "We believe that the people of Dorvik have spoken, they are eager and happy with the Free Conservatives representing them and representing their interests domestically an aboard. We have a lot to do in the next several years, notably rebuilding our ties with the international community and working to build new relations with allies across the globe." The FKP aggressively campaigned across the nation and was rewarded with the capture of all Provincial legislatures, the election of all Oberprasident's and a plurality in local elections.

The second term for the State Chancellor will be fraught with building the next generation of leadership within the FKP and the government. The current government will remain in place with the exception of "limited changes" in the event that they are necessary according to the Director-General of the State Administration Service, the government agency responsible for a myriad of general services and management of the states civil service. Political experts have cited the Foreign Minister and Deputy Chairman of the FKP, Tizian von Spies as the likely successor but have also noted that State Council Leader and Vice President of the State Council, Annika Veil, is in the running. A number of other regional party officials have cited their interest in running for higher political office, but none have openly declared or been involved in high level strategy meetings such as the Foreign Minster of the FKP's State Council leader.

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Verteidigung wöchentlich
A publication by Gath Defense Collective
Joint Dorvish and Valruzian exercises
November 4809

Valruzia - Dorvish Forces stationed at Heiko Grossberg Naval Installation have been spotted conducting a number of naval exercises with the Valruzian Navy. Supreme General Staff members have confirmed that over the past several months training agreements have been signed. These training agreements are to support training and interoperability between the two forces. As a sign of growing relations between Keymon and Valruzia, it is likely that the Dorvish will work to deepen ties against with Keymon as a key part of its defense diplomacy. Keymon still houses a Dorvish Naval Installation and remains a key base for the Dorvish Armed Forces. According to OGS officials, the Valruzian and Dorvish naval forces have been conducting a number of exercises including (but not limited to) search and seizure, anti-piracy operations, maritime patrol and recce as well as search and rescue. Dorvish military officials were also spotted visiting with members of the Dorvish embassy in Nowograd and the Valruzian Foreign Ministry.

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Dorvische Allgemeine Zeitung
FKP leadership election heats up
August, 4816

Haldor, Greater Kordusia - Free Conservative Party officials have touted that a possible change in leadership could occur within the next year. The State Chancellery of Rühl-Spiess has been marred by what some internal party sources have called "inaction" and "...inability to act." The FKP has seen a surge in political officials align themselves with the new King and Kaiser, Wilhelm XIII who low-key coronation ceremony was held in December 4812; the traditional coronation period for the Dundorfian Kaiser and now jointly the King of Dorvik. Veteran political operative Sven Happe was hired on by the Oberprasident of Kordusia, several other prominent government officials have expressed interest in running for party leadership. The dark horse candidate in the crowded field is current Inspector-General of the Armed Forces of Dorvik and Minister of Defense Colonel-General (Army) Erich Hochheim who has expressed interest according to sources within the Ministry of Defense; officially the top man in the Dorvish Armed Forces has denied these claims but sources close to the Colonel-General have cited his building of a coalition within the FKP. The Free Conservative Party was sparked into major action last year against the radical, left-wing "Democratic People's Union" which was declared illegal by the State Constitutional Court, the highest court in the Kingdom for violating the State Defense Law. Members of the Dorvish Police and the State Security Service enforced the closure of the political party and handed over all materials related to their party and political organization over to the court. In the coming months the leadership contest for the Free Conservative Party and the leadership of Dorvik will be tense, according to internal party rules the candidates who wish to stand for party leader must publicly declare by January, 4817 and will hold the leadership election by March, 4817.

Despite this, the State Chancellor announced at a press conference that Bremegeden Motor Works would be expanding its facilities in Miktar and would be adding a series of new automobiles to its yearly production schedule. Bremegeden Motor Work, commonly known as BMW, has been a major employer in the Miktar region and makes up a significant percentage of the industrial work force in Miktar. The additional facilities will add another 5,000 to 10,000 employees at various levels, notably in engineering, and research and development fields.The province has retained its largely agricultural roots and serves as one Artania's leading exporters of food stuffs, it is often noted as the "breadbasket of Dorvik". State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Kirsten Wahle, a possible contender for the future Foreign Minister role, has noted a strong desire to rebuilding "international ties" across the world, notably in the field of economic cooperation. Wahle, a relative newcomer to the Foreign Ministry served as an international economist for the Foreign Economic Council and was selected for her talents when negotiating deals for FEC investments. A number of "shakeups" have occurred at various ministries over the past several years, leading many to believe that the powers that be in the FKP power structures are working to replace the aging government.

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Dorvische Allgemeine Zeitung
BREAKING: Hochheim selected to lead FKP
January, 4817

Haldor, Greater Kordusia -The Free Conservative Party has decided that Colonel-General Eric Hochheim, the current Minister of Defense and Inspector-General of the Armed Forces of Dorvik will lead the party into its next era of leadership. State Chancellor Paulus von Rühl announced that he will resign from his position come 1 January, 4820 and the leadership transfer will be complete. Hochheim will retire from the Dorvish Armed Forces and will work to build his new team going into the near future. Rühl has served as State Chancellor since 4787, nearly 31 years when he resigns from the State Chancellery. In his speech before the assembled members of the Free Conservative Party the State Chancellor was proud of his accomplishments and welcomed Hochheim's leadership in the next era. Hochheim is 78 and many see the Colonel-General as an interim pick before the next era of the Free Conservative Party comes up and looks to capture leadership, an up and coming star is the Eckhardt Regismund von Rohr-Mauss, the heir to the Rohr-Mauss political dynasty. Eckhardt, currently serving as an Intelligence Officer in the 10th Panzergrenadier Regiment, has expressed interest in politics and will likely find himself a role in the Hochheim State Chancellery, likely in a position where he can have a chance to gain useful political and administrative knowledge. Despite his outgoing, Rühl announced that the Kingdom and the Majatran Economic Association had reached a tentative trade deal and would be seeking to ratify the deal within the coming months. The Dorvish economy has slowed in its growth but has continued upwards, leading markets in its "typical" Dorvish economic sectors including raw materials and processed materials, banking and financial services and remains one of the worlds foremost arms exporters. The deal with the MEA will serve as a means to further expand in the Majatran market; notably in the field of foodstuffs and processed materials such as steel and minerals. Walther Dahmen, Trade and Industry Minister welcomed the deal and noted that the Deltarian delegation from the MEA was instrumental in securing the deal and thanked the Deltarian representatives from the MEA for their efforts.

Other headlines
-- Dorvish Police and State Security Service continue raids on left-wing organizations;
-- Dorvish automakers announce record profits following increase in automobile sales;
-- Automakers in Dorvish are expanding electric vehicle production;
-- Dorvish Armed Forces conduct rapid, anti-piracy deployment on coasts of Northern Kordusia

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Dorvische Allgemeine Zeitung
Hochheim assumes State Chancellery
January, 4820

Haldor, Greater Kordusia - In a special session of the State Council, the new government of the Kingdom of Dorvik was formally approved. Paulus von Rühl resigned from office and now retired Colonel-General (Army) Erich Hochheim assumed the lead of the State Chancellery. The nearly 80 year old Colonel-General is likely to serve for a few years while the FKP searches for its "next generation" of leaders, likely to be groomed over the next few years. Hochheim, despite his age, is considered to be in "...good health and strong mind." According to the Armed Forces Medical Service which is responsible for providing doctors to high-ranking government officials. Eckhardt Regismund von Rohr-Mauss was formally named Vice State Chancellor today by incoming the State Chancellor leading many to speculate that he will serve as the "next generation" of the Free Conservatives. The young Rohr-Mauss is known to be a confidant of the King and Kaiser and is widely seen as the future of the Kingdom as a whole.

In his State Council speech the new State Chancellor announced a series of research and development initiatives that his government wants to support, largely improving Dorvik's recent boon in the automobile industry. Hochheim, an avid forester and Honorary President of Greater Kordusian Forestry Association, promised that the Free Conservatives will continue to protect the environment. He promised additional funding for a new nuclear power plant in the Schwarzberg mountains, improving on Dorvik's fast growing electric vehicle industry and opening the doors to "...newer, more modern ways to combat terrorist, both domestically and abroad." The final piece of the now retired Inspector-General of the Dorvish Armed Forces. As Inspector-General he oversaw an expansion of the Military Security Service's cyberwarfare and electronic warfare capabilities, something he has prided himself on. It is likely that the hint dropped by the new State Chancellor will focus on developing new drones and drone programs in order to increase Dorvik's electronic warfare capabilities.

Despite his economic agenda he promised a full review of the Dorvish Healthcare system which, in his opinion, has faltered in recent years. Dorvik maintains a combined universal healthcare system which is combined with private Healthcare. His new government promises to increase funding for the Health and Social Services ministry which oversees the state Healthcare system. Hochheim noted that he wanted to increase salaries for nurses and support staff, increase staffing levels at all government-operated hospitals as well as work with the private sector to expand hospitals. Kaiser Health, one of Dorvik's leading private Healthcare providers, has openly committed to building several new hospitals and clinics including an expansion of critical facilities across each of the Provinces of Dorvik. Hochheim, a pro-choice supporter, announced that he would be floating a potential change to abortion laws in Dorvik and would seek to expand women's rights, a move that will likely not indear him to the more conservative, religious wing of the party but will endear him to the more liberal, left-wing voters which have taken to supporting the Free Conservatives in the past several years.

Other headlines
-- Dorvish EDM group Up and Exceed's Reverie tops Dorvish charts;
-- State Security officials announce nation-wide crackdown on violent leftist and anarchist;
-- HSE stocks surge on State Chancellery changes

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Dorvische Allgemeine Zeitung
"Neuordnung" under State Chancellor Reinhard
September, 4844

Haldor, Greater Kordusia - Dorvish State Chancellor Erich Hochheim (Col. Gen. i.Ru) suffered a severe heart attack several weeks prior and has been incapacitated in a local Haldorian hospital, the Vice State Chancellor Eckhardt Regismund von Rohr-Mauss had largely been leading the nation and has called the period of what he calls a "Dark Winter". In a normal move of government continuity the State Council voted to make Rohr-Mauss the State Chancellor in 2827, just seven years into the Hochheim State Chancellery. The government was struck by a series of issues and crises that forced them to take a less international view of the world but a new generation of political and social leaders have found themselves clamoring for reform and change since the outbreak of tensions in Northeastern Artania, notably in Kundrati and the ascension of Dorvik to the Security Council. Anton Reinhard, a freshman State Councilor from Miktar and a former Provincial Councilor in Miktar, has rallied a portion of the Free Conservatives to support his bid for the State Chancellery in a rather unusual ambitious leadership bid. According to internal sources there was major friction within the party and the aging King and Kaiser supported his bid, it was later announced that in summer of 4844 that the current leadership had agreed to resign. A leadership election happened in September, 4844 and Reinhard was the sole candidate, the party unified behind him and he was declared State Chancellor following a vote of the State Council. In his first action as State Chancellor he announced a new government, he announced that the government would launch a massive stimulus program for the Dorvish economy and directed the new Inspector-General of the Armed Forces of Dorvik to conduct a major readiness and operational ability of the Dorvish Armed Forces.

In his first speech outside the State Chancellery he condemned Deltarian intervention in Artania and called on Artanian states to handle "...Artanian problems." He noted that he understood that the Dorvish had "...faltered..." in their continental leadership and directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to "...radically alter the course of the nation's foreign policy and begin the reordering." Admiral Maximillian Roeslin, the leader of the Dorvish Navy was announced as the new Chief of the Supreme General Staff and gained the Inspector-General and Minister of Defense titles; this subsequently was followed by a promotion to General-Admiral. Roeslin, a noted reformer within the Dorvish Navy, has called for the Dorvish Navy to resume its global patrols that were "...lacking in function..." over the past several years and resumption of most annual exercises of the Dorvish Armed Forces. The State Chancellor noted that a stimulus package was on the way, likely to drive both foreign and domestic investment. The incoming State Chancellor was instrumental in pairing the Weißfurt Global Seed Vault with the project stated by Selucia and has directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to enhance and build on the project.

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Dorvische Allgemeine Zeitung
State Chancellor pushes for resumption of economic growth
May 4848

Haldor, Greater Kordusia - State Chancellor Anton Reinhold announced that the financial recovery program, better called a stimulus, has shown a resounding success according to the Ministry of Finance. The Economic Recovery Law proposed a number of changes to the Dorvish financial landscape and was welcomed by economic experts who wanted to stimulate the slowing Dorvish economy. Some economic experts remains skeptical of its success but other are heralding it as a success; a mixed bag to be sure. The State Chancellor has remained optimistic that the recovery program will continue to lead an upward trend. According to the Main Office of the State Chancellor the government will embark on a public works program aimed to reduce the 9% unemployment across the nation. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has remained tight lipped regarding the program but sources within Greater Kordusia and Dorvan have slipped that the national government and provincial governments have been in contact.

The development of the international airport in Fairfax will also be a boon to Dorvish international and continental trade. Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Dr. Tobias Bahnsen made vague reference to working with the Dorvish Trade Commission to expand operations.

Dorvish Police announced a series of raids and police actions against violent agitators, notably left-wing groups who have attempted to undermine legitimate government. The Main Office of the State Chancellor confirmed these raids and police actions stating “...they are necessary to protect our democracy and freedoms.” Crown Prince Wilhelm has recently seen an increased public profile. This has lead many to believe that his father, King and Kaiser Wilhelm XIII will abdicate in the near future. The Crown Prince, despite being relatively “hidden”, has completed a secondary, graduate degree in State Security Studies. This is in addition to his Economics degree he received for his undergraduate. The Crown Prince is preparing, it seems, to take over the mantle of King and Kaiser. The Crown Prince has been heavily involved in recent military maneuverers and armed forces exercises expressing his support for the Dorvish Armed Forces after his own service as a Captain in the Dorvish Air Force.

Gen. Adm. Maximillian Roeslin, Inspector-General and Chief of the Supreme General Staff, announced that the Dorvish Navy has resumed continental operations and would look to begin world wide operations.