Lourenne

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As the Royal Government begins to slowly chip away at the national debt through several economic reforms, the Royal Ministry
of Sustainability has been eying suitable locations for possible investments using the nation's green energy wealth fund. After
discussing options with members of the Royal Assembly's Innovation Committee, the R.M.o.S concluded that it should use the
funds to invest in green energy projects in alternative climates to Lourenne to ensure that a green economy is possible in all
parts of the globe. To their luck, the R.M.o.S was informed of Hutorian interest in assistance to begin developing the region of
Roccato into a green energy hub in the far northern hemisphere. Without delay, the Ministry has sprung into action. Recently,
the Hutorian press announced the regional government of Roccato opened a new trade and investment office in the port city
of Parmentier, Lourenne's hub for hydroelectric energy, in attempts to reel in investment. The Royal Minister of Sustainability
Caroline Aubrie noted that the Green Energy Wealth Fund, estimated to include around 67 billion Lourennais Francs, will be
used to directly pour in funds towards Roccato's green transformation. Aubrie announced that the R.M.o.S is open to provide
billions of dollars in investments to ensure that green energy infrastructure is built and well-maintained on Roccato. While
most of the assistance will come in terms of francs, there is also a large technical and sociopolitical aspect to the assistance.
"Funds must also be directed to several parts of society, not only the energy grid", concluded Aubrie. In order to have green
energy succeed and stabilize, as it has in Lourenne for centuries, there must be an emphasis on infrastructure, education, and
politics. The transition to a green economy must be backed up by education in sustainability, increased funds for transporting
and delivering energy to homes, and a newfound effort to continue the transition through progressive policies. Aubrie stated
that the R.M.o.S will provide the government in Roccato these resources to ensure that the transition to a green economy is
smooth and open to Lourennais assistance at all times.

While the royal government announced its support to help Roccato transform into a successful sustainable region, the private
green energy sector in Lourenne also planned expansions to Hutori seeing as the government found potential in the region.
TLG Ecologie, Vertonel, and Alliance Vert, the nation's three largest green energy corporations respectively, are beginning to
take steps to begin a major expansion to Roccato. Vertonel has previously set foot in Hutori and has some resources in the
nation, but the other corporations seek to set foot as well. TLG Ecologie will soon be announcing that it is moving its entire
northern hemisphere operations (outside of Lourenne) to Roccato to begin opening new markets and increasing competition
among both nations. TLG's subsidiaries and affilioates have noticed that Roccato's climate allows for innovations in green
energy being a much colder climate than Lourenne. Geothermal, wind, and green hydrogen sources could have extreme
potential. That is way Alliance Vert is already gathering several of its geothermal engineering teams to begin drafting plans
for projects in hutori. The potential in Roccato is there and the funds are on their way. The Lourennais green energy sector
is hungry and eager to see how Roccato uses the incoming resources and market expansion to pursue their own green economy.

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Voronan Coast Guard seizes Lourennaise shipping

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ERONCOURT, JOVIANT | After Voronan ships under the Voronan National Coast Guard seized Lourennais trade ships in the Anantonese
Ocean, High Chancellor Marne with the discretion of the Royal Minister of Defense dispatched the Second Response Fleet of the Royal Navy
to the areas of concern in order to protect Lourennais trade. High Chancellor Marne noted that the Voronan Government is beginning to
take an aggressive approach that the United Kingdom will not tolerate. Marne's foreign and military policy is based on diplomacy and
liberal institutionalism, leaving the "conflict" of the Voronan Civil War an issue for the World Congress. However, once Vorona attacked
Lourenne's trade, Marne had to act. According to the High Chancellor's conference, the Third Response Fleet Currently in Vorona and the
Second Response Fleet currently on its way to the conflict area, will be patrolling certain sections of the Anantonese Ocean to ensure
that Lourennais shipping arrives safely to and from Lourenne. The Royal Minister of Defense Iztapo Cuatl stated that the Royal Navy will
engage with Voronan ships should they maliciously encouter trade ships. High chancellor Marne in the meantime has been in meetings
with the leader of the Voronan Front for Democracy (VFFD), Joshua Etherington, to ensure that a smooth democratic and progressive
future is guaranteed for Vorona.

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Kanjor joins Lourenne support of VFFD

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[Rogue]

Voronan Military launches offensive, threatens WC Peacekeepers

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ERONCOURT, JOVIANT | After renewed offensives into World Congress establishments and against free regions in Vorona, H.C.
Marne announced that Lourennais Forces under the 2nd Foreign Legion Regiment and Ground 3rd Armored Regiment have been
deployed to Vorona to protect World Congress establishments, Lourennais humanitarian workers, equipment, and the Voronan
people from the most recent offensives by the Voronan National Army. The Royal Minister of Defense Iztapo Cuatl stated that
the Lourennais Royal Armed Forces were working in conjunction the with Dorvish Armed Forces along with troops of the World
Congress' Security Force to secure the safety of the Voronan Republic and humanitarian operations. Iztapo Cuatl stated that
the combined forces of Lourenne, Dorvik, and the WCSF have been able to push back the Voronan National Army and clear the
way for V.F.F.D to solidify their presence. High Chancellor Marne told the Eroncourt press that she believed the civil war should
not be lasting longer than a couple more months. She believes that the push against the V.N.A and the communist regime is
being dealt with effectively and the use of IRSA, Lourenne's intelligence agency, is facilitating the battle against the aggressors.

The Eroncourt press is circulating news stories that High Chancellor Marne is supposedly prepare to propose a peace conference
in Lourenne to finalize the Voronan Civil War and establish a progressive democracy in Vorona. According to the reports coming
from the government complex, she intends to host the meeting to establish a longtime Lourennais presence on the island nation.
Her reasoning being that the island nation will need guidance from a progressive democratic nation such as the United Kingdom
to ensure another civil war does not break out again. The Royal Ministry of International Affairs was asked about the reports
ended speculation by confirming that Marne's eyes were on a peace process between all parties, but did not give specific details
as to what peace would entail or where it would happen.

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Overhead view of the Port of Parmentier
Parmentier, Outannais|Mayor Citlali of Meridia met with Mayor Gaspard of Parmentier this afternoon to discuss what will be the largest regional
infrastructure project since the three trillion-franc Green Transportation Bill of 4996. The mayors of Parmentier and Meridia gathered to discuss a massive
expansion and modernization program for Lourenne's trade and tourist sectors in the western portion of the country. Meridia and Parmentier, being the two
most populated cities in western Lourenne, serve as the perfect destination for both tourists and companies seeking to re-route their trade or simply stop
to rest and refuel. Mayor Citlali of Meridia noted that most of the development that is being proposed by the Provincial Government of Outannais is aimed
towards already developed areas and modernization. Citlali and Gaspard however intend to establish new ports and services for communities in the west
that have not seen funds for years. The mayor duo actively lobbied provincial deputies to redirect the funds towards their chosen areas. After months of
discourse and debate in Parmentier, the provincial government of Outannais approved the plan endorsed by Gaspard and Citlali. Proposal 4D-9 was chosen
to further enhance trade and tourism to western Lourenne.


Image of area chosen for development under Proposal 4D-9 (in yellow)

According to the plan, billions of Lourennais Francs from the Outannais budget will be poured into tourism and development in western Lourenne, more
specifically towards areas that have access to the Anantonese Ocean. The Meridia Port Authority who has direct control over many of the ports in the
Meridia region stated that they were fully on board with the plan as much of the ports near Meridia, including Meridia's itself, were in dire need of repair
and modernization. The proposal will have all current ports expanded to accommodate more trade vessels and in some cases military vessels. Mayor
Citlali noted that several trade vessels from several nations were increasingly passing by Lourenne to refuel and complete exchanges than before. The
proposal will see that the ships coming to Lourenne from other nations will be able to access ports and port services without having to wait or move on
from Lourenne's waters. Gaspard noted that the expansions will generate billions in income to Outannais as the province's main economic activity is
based on trade, maritime services, and military services. Gaspard expects the modernization to be completed in Parmentier within 19 months. He
concluded that Parmentier, being the biggest port in western Lourenne, is already up to scale and only needs few modernization projects for improved
efficiency. The Provincial Government of Outannais however stated that the entire project could take up to three years to complete especially up north
where less developed areas and communities will be receiving funds to completely create new ports and docks to accommodate the increasing influx of
trade vessels in the Anantonese Ocean region.

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ERONCOURT, JOVIANT | Last week, elections took place in Lourenne as ex-High Chancellor Laurna Marne announced that she
would not seek the office of the high chancellery after her approval rating tanked following the conclusion of the Voronan Civil
War. The conservative faction of the PRN won a majority in the Royal Assembly last week and their chosen candidate to lead
the nation was, economist and ex-CEO of a Valois based startup, Juliette Delcrasse. Delcrasse showed promise in economic
policy to the conservatives. Being a delegate from the conservative region of Lucande, the conservatives saw promise in her
ability to solve the nation's issues. Yet, promise alone will not solve the nation's issues. Delcrasse has entered to the highest
office in the nation and is littered with crises on all fronts. The nation is set to enter a state of recession after Kalistan's
government once again authorized the use of 'pirates' in the Straits of Ananto. While not directly tied with Lourenne, the
tactic used by Kalistan not only impacts Lourenne's trade with Artania and Majatra, but it also impacts global trade between
the East and the West. Investors saw the danger in this move and confidence in investments have decreased. Delcrasse
ensured that Lourennais trade would not be affected by Kalistan's policies, seeing as both nations have amiable relations
towards each other and the Royal Armed Forces have agreed to not sail through the straits in the past. But this was not
enough to stop the EESE (Eroncourt-East Stock Exchange) from acting hastily and plunging the country into a recession.
Beyond the EESE, Delcrasse noted at the PRN's annual party conference that she was actively engaging in paying back
any debts and loans accumulated by previous governments. However, her efforts to do so are to be postponed after the
nation recovers from the recession caused by the lack of confidence in the nation's trade. Delcrasse has motioned for
increased spending in the sectors affected the most by the recession and for the completion of major trade expansion
projects in western Lourenne. Her administration is focused on stabilizing the nation's economy and to attack the
nation's mounting debt in the future. Meanwhile, Delcrasse is attempting to regain the confidence of the Lourennais
people as well after the previous administration under Laura Marne the prestige of the Office of the High Chancellor.

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VALOIS, CAROLLEUX | After years of deadly conflict in Vorona, a cease-fire was finally agreed to by all active forces in Vorona after recent
months exposed the decline of the Voronan People's Militia and the Voronan National Army. Soon after Democratic forces began to counter
attack the VNA and VPM through several direction, resistance to the VFFD weakened and collapsed in certain parts of Vorona. Within a
couple of months, civilian locations were secured by troops from the World Congress and the United Kingdom. VNA and VPM locations
were quickly cleared out and taken over by the democratic coalition. With pressure from all sides as well going against democratic air,
land, and sea superiority, both the VNA and VPM agreed to a cease fire with the democratic coalition and waited for a peace process to
occur. With the world congress forces being on standby, ex-High Chancellor Marne began preparations for a peace conference to be held
in Valois, Lourenne. But after her recent departure from office, Current H.C. Delcrasse has stepped up to the scene and has successfully
achieved peace.

In Valois, members of the VFFD, VNA, VPM, World Congress, and Lourenne met to discuss the future of Vorona and hold those who
committed crimes against humanity accountable. According to the peace deal, the VFFD have been claimed as the victors of the conflict
and hold rights to the future of Vorona. The Republic of Vorona will be established and will be a multi-party representative democracy,
enlightened with progressive ideas of reform and legislation taken from Lourenne. Elections will take place as soon as the constitution is
ratified. The first national elections will have independent oversight from Lourenne's electoral committee to ensure corruption is out of
the picture. Trials for VNA leaders who attacked civilian targets will take place on Whale Island and will include representatives from the
democratic coalition. All trials and events following the civil war will be done in full transparency for the international community. High
Chancellor Delcrasse noted that this peace deal was a great victory for democracy and progress in Dovani and the Anantonese Ocean
region. Not only will this peace deal ensure a great future for Vorona, but allow for the world to come to peace once again.

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