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Article par: Lille Etienne| Eroncourt, Joviant | August 4973

Today, The Big Three, Lourenne's largest and oldest private banking institutions, announced that they would be pledging billions of
dollars to invest in regional and local economies in the nation beginning in 4974. This move is being praised by economists as "embracing
the Valencienne Economic Model". Decades ago, ex-High Chancellor Valence introduced a new economic model in Lourenne that reformed
the way big businesses, small businesses, and the national government worked together to solve economic crises and stagnation. This
model helped improve labor rights and laws in Lourenne as well as increase economic activity without losses or humanitarian concerns.

Years since the latest economic recession, The Big Three were able to raise huge amounts of francs after avoiding investing in the public
and receiving payments from outstanding loans. However, with the strengthened economy of late, The Big Three are returning to the
Valencienne model and are reinvesting into the economy now that its at its highest point in decades. in response to the unprecedented
growth throughout the nation, each company is setting apart 400 million francs each to provide businesses, communities, and regional
organizations with funds to pay employees, expand services, repay previous loans to other institutions, and to continue innovation in
the workplace.

Executive Board Member of Moreau et Vandame, Jaquelibe Bourquet, explaines that the move to invest millions of dollars into regional
and local businesses was not to expand the power of The Big Three, but to "live up to the economic expectation of the nation and give
millions of people the opportunity to have a footprint in the economy and watch their businesses flourish". While some have labeled
the move to heavily invest as "risky" or "unnecessary", others believe that the funds will help businesses and communities grow and
promote the nationwide model of "innovation, sustainability, and humanitarianism".

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Article par: Stephane Verane | Parmentier, Outannais| February 4976

This morning the Royal Ministry of Defense announced a massive military overhaul program set to redefine the Lourennais Royal
Armed Forces and the future of basing rights in the United Kingdom for the rest of the century. New budgets for the Royal Government
were recently passed in the Royal Assembly to address the nation's needs for the rest of the decade according to Eroncourt officials. The
4976 budget includes billions of francs for the royal armed forces. The newly allocated funds for the armed forces will be used for new
equipment, renovating old equipment, increased recruitment, innovation, new based, and other military services such as healthcare.

According to the Royal Minister of Defense Ivan Cateaux, there will be a large focus to revive the Royal Navy, enhance the Royal Air
Force, and reintroduce new doctrines in the Royal Ground Component. Most of the funds from the new budget will be put towards
expanding and renovating much of the Royal Navy. According to estimates, billions of dollars will be used to create new fleets for the
Royal Navy. Currently the Royal Navy has two outdated fleets, which will be modernized; however, the RMD plans to have four fully
active fleets in the Royal Navy by the end of the century. Over the next four years, several vessels will be built in Parmentier and
Valois to have most of the current two fleets re-modernized with the latest equipment and weapons made by Lourennais companies.

The Royal Air Force and the Royal Ground Forces will see a slower overhaul compared to the Royal Navy. The Royal Air Force will see
a mix of modernization and procurement. The Royal Air Force's aerial defense programs and softwares will be updated to ensure that
the nation's defense program is active and efficient. Improving nationwide radars and overhead satellites will likely be a part of the
process, however, those improvements will be towards the end of the project. While new vessels and equipment is built, the Royal
Ground Forces will begin a series of "environmental exercises" made to transform the Royal Ground Component into a "versatile
reliable unit ready to tackle any conflict in any climate and environment." according to the RMD. The Royal Ground Component will
receive new equipment from the military industrial complex in Parmentier and begin the new exercises.

Royal Minister of Defense Ivan Cateaux told reporters that the goal of this massive overhaul of the Royal Armed Forces is to ensure
that Lourenne is a major global player on the international stage. According to Cateaux, the goal of the RMD is to "Ensure our armed
forces are versatile and ready to adapt to any conflict wherever it may be and how sever it is. We will focus on being reliable to our
international allies and a beacon for progress and democracy". Cateaux also concluded his session with the media by saying that the
RMD is beginning to look to allies and countries to see if they are interested in basing rights in Lourenne as well as allowing Lourennais
troops to be based abroad as well. While this project is new and costly, the RMD expects all of its aspects to be fully integrated by
4785 or later.

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Article par: Lille Castille | Lac des Lumieres, Joviant| August 4977

Yesterday, an Arnault made Aigle-6L plane was seen land at Alisonne Air Base in northern Outannais, an air base allowed
for only military personnel and the Lourennais Royal Family. As soon as the plane landed, the Royal Guard and members of the
Lourennais Royal Air Command at Alisonne Air Base surrounded the plane and welcomed the Hutorian Royal Family to Lourenne. This
surprising event was captured by local media stations nearby and sent out to affiliates throughout the country. The Hutorian royal
family, deeply connected with the Lourennais Royal Family, stepped out of the plane and were transported to secured vehicles issued
by the Royal Guard. King Alexander II, son of the late Queen Sarah VII, and his wife Queen Catherine exited the plane with their
children. Henry Woodbury and Charles Carmichael, with their respective families, also exited the plane to the surprise of many and
joined the King.

After leaving Alisonne Air Base, the Hutorian Nobles were first taken to the Palace of Lights at the Royal Estates in Eroncourt to meet
with King Herbert IV. The royals were informed that they were well-accepted and safe in Lourenne indefinitely. Prince Philippe, the
Grand Duke of Kenai, a member Hutorian Royal Family living in Lourenne and descendant of Prince Lucas, traveled to the Palace of
Lights to meet and welcome his distant family. After spending the night at the Palace of Lights, the Hutorian nobles dispersed and
took up residency at many of the Lourennais Royal Family's estates. King Alexander II and his family joined Prince Philippe at the
historic Hutorian residency in the region of Bellemont near Beaumont-sur-Mer. The Woodburys were allowed to stay at the famous
Palais du Mer in Porte Orleans and the Carmichaels decided to stay at the Maison Royale de Dessaigne in Valois.

As the Hutorian Royals begin to settle in to their new residencies, several Hutorian corporations associated with the Hutorian nobility are
beginning to buy office spaces in Eroncourt and Valois. Golden Lion Capital, Carmicheal Industries, Lexington Enterprises, and the Steuart
Foundation, by far Hutori's most influential corporations will settle in, similar to the royals, and begin operating in and from Lourenne.
This significant move of both the royals and their associated corporations will not only bring an impact to the Lourennais royal court, but
it will also bring a significant economic and political shift to Lourenne as the nation takes in Hutori's economic and geopolitical influence.

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Article par: Jacques Perignon| Valois, Carolleux | August 4985

Years ago, Lourennais companies TLG Ecologie (Energy) and Industries Capet-Fouquet (Shipbuilding) announced a joint project worth
7 billion Lourennais francs that would focus on creating several "green" trade ships for the Lourennais economy. The reimagined Trident
XL model ship uses a new set of environmentally innovative equipment and standards that have been approved by the Lourennais Trade
and Port Authority. According to the final details from the 56 new ships, each ship has been built to ensure that natural ecosystems in
Lourennais and international waters are not polluted with rusting ships, chipped paint, or toxic fuels. The ships main propulsion and
fuel systems are split with the Trident XL ships using a battery system whereas the Trident RL will be using low emission gasses such as
green hydrogen. Ships will also incorporate proper waste recovery systems and incorporate wind energy to replace current propulsion
systems. TLG Ecologie, who was the main investor into this project, noted that these ships were "incredibly environmentally friendly
and green as well as exceeded the company's expectations for effectiveness and maintenance. Inbdustrie Capet-Fouquet, who was in
charge of building the ships themselves, noted that building a new type of ship has allowed the company to shift to new methods of
production and manufacturing. The company is now looking to continue expanding into green manufacturing and has thought about
rebranding the corporation to ensure that company can be successful in Lourenne and abroad. Upon the final approval of the ships by
the Royal Ministry of Economic Development, the Trident Model ships will be available for purchase internationally.

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Article par: Raphael Hougine | Parmentier, Outannais| August 4985

After years of planning strategies, manufacturing and training, the Royal Ministry of Defense announced that the ministry has
completed the massive modernization program for the Royal Navy and the Royal Armed Forces. A decade ago, the RMD announced a
massive modernization program for all branches of the Royal Armed Forces; however, the RMD noted that the expansions and
modernization programs for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Fore would take the longest and be the most costly. Yet, after careful
insight by the RMD, the modernization program for both branches has been completed. As per the RMD's new strategic view of the
Royal Armed Forces, total numbers for the armed forces half been slashed with active personnel being capped out at 275,000 troops.
The Royal Ministry of Defense announced that all four fleets of the Royal Navy have been modernized and replaced with new,
state-of-the-art technology and new weapons systems. Fleets One, Two, and Three are each led by King Philippe I Class Type-3
Aircraft Carriers and by Arnaud Class AAS. Delaune, Parmentier, and Trebole Class frigates have also been added to each of the three
fleets. The Fourth fleet of the Royal Navy does not include an aircraft carrier, it is instead a home defense fleet, comprised of coast
guard patrol ships and high-grade naval vessels, based throughout the kingdom's waters, set for national defense. According to the
RMD, the ministry is looking towards allies and nations to hold two of the Royal Navy's two fleets in their countries for mutual basing
rights.

The Royal Air Force, the largest of all modernizations, is now led from the Center for Military Command in Eroncourt (previously
led from Orleans Naval Base). Several new radar stations, reconnaissance locations, and aerial defense were acquired by Systemes
Aeronol and Manon-Maison Communications. These new pieces of reconnaissance technology are a part of Programme Titianaboa,
an RMD program created to keep Lourennais skies clear from enemy aircraft, projectiles, and improve the organization of all planes
in Lourennais territory. By moving the branch's control to Eroncourt, the new equipment for the Royal Air Force can now be used
efficiently and properly. On top of logistical modernizations, the Royal Air Force has received several new Rafale Fighters from
Arnault, the nation's main defense contractor. The new fighters have also been updated to Arnault's new products released just
two years ago. Troops for the RAF are currently being trained on the new fighters and are set to be put in use by next summer.
After decades of decay, Lourennais armed forces are back to their former glory. The RMD is expected to release an update on
the Royal Ground Forces in the future.

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Article par: Julien Fevreux | Eroncourt, Joviant | February 4985

This morning, the Royal Assembly voted 402-133 in favor to completely ban all petroleum and gasoline based cars by 4990 in the
High Chancellor's efforts to revolutionize Lourenne's infrastructure and transportation systems into one that is completely clean,
effective, everlasting, and most importantly, renewable. The decision was almost unanimous, with the conservative faction completely
voting against. Currently, 69% of all Lourennais residents have access to or own an electric vehicle according to the Royal Ministry of
Transportation. Banning all petroleum and gas based cars would not be an impossible goal for the nation as green vehicles have been
a staple of the United Kingdom for years. After the news of the car ban was released by news outlets, Arnaud, Lourenne's most popular
and reliable car manufacturing company, announced a new line of affordable and "green" electric cars made for single drivers, large
families of up to 7 people, and a standard 4 person set-up. These newly released vehicles are based on Arnault's previous "Ursa" electric
model vehicle which has now been dubbed as the "Sirionne" model. The new line of Sirionne model vehicles are currently being
designed and manufactured in Lourenne; however, Arnault has stated that they are looking to expand production to other nations who
excel in battery making and car manufacturing. As the new car ban is set to be realized, millions of Lourennais citizens, some not
too happy about the decision, are beginning to look into purchasing Arnault's new vehicles. The Royal Ministry of Transportation
however did keep into account low-income families and residents when making the bill. Public transportation is set to be modernized
and also shy away from gas and oil in the future, however that will be included in a larger bill set to be voted on next week by deputies
in the Royal Assembly.

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Article par: Mark Gaston | Lac des Lumieres, Joviant| March 4988

A few moments ago, palace officials at the Palais des Lumieres put up an announcement at the famous gates of the palace which
sadly announced the death of King Herbert IV, the restored monarch from the Orléans-Vasser-DeChambeau dynasty 22 years ago. According
to the royal family's personal medical team, the king died of a brain hemorrhage he suffered in the middle of the night. Queen Alexandra
(81) was reported to be in bad health after the king's death during the night. The king's children, the Prince of Alvium, Maximilien and the
Princesse du Sang, Charlotte, were at the palace during the king's death. Princesse du Sang, Louise, was absent and in the estate in
St.Madeleine. Upon the funeral of King Herbert IV, the Prince of Alvium will be crowned the next Monarch of Lourenne at the Eglise de
Sainte Helene. As Maximilien prepares himself for the throne at a crucial point in Lourennais history, the nation mourns for the death of
the king.

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Article par: Louis Xopotatl| Eroncourt, Joviant| November 4988

National elections were held today in Lourenne to decide the future of the Royal Assembly, local constituencies, and the Office of the
High Chancellor. Campaigns for office began over 5 months ago with the national media focused on the race between High Chancellor
Maxime Reine and Robert D'Aleville, the mayor of Iztapalata. Polls showed that after the car ban and the increased spending on green
infrastructure, the leftist parties were poised to sweep elections in the cities, suburbs, and even rural areas. However, Maxime Reine,
now at her late stages in life, was questioned on her cognitive function and age. Many believed that she was too old to hold office
despite her popularity. Unfortunately for the Lourennais left, Reine's popularity could not save her from her eventual fall. After an
impressive, 81 million submitted votes, the night began to shape up easily. The conservative faction of the National Restoration Party
was set to win a majority. And they have. Robert d'Aleville, ex-mayor of Thiers, is set to become the next High Chancellor of Lourenne
with a 324 majority in the Royal Assembly. D'Aleville stated that he would honor past agreements H.C Reine was able to create for the
future of Lourenne such as the Oriental Pact with Vanuku and the recent car ban. However, he would pursue his own agenda in foreign
affairs, energy, trade, infrastructure, funding, taxes, and military affairs. d'Aleville stated that he intends to begin work with Kazulia
and Dorvik once again as allies as well as foster new relationships with nation's like Vanuku. d'Aleville, in his victory speech, told
millions that Lourenne is in a critical moment. The nation is becoming a world leader once again and it must focus on stability and
diplomacy to bring the United Kingdom and the world into a new age.



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Vanukean Prefect "urges" new ally Lourenne to support anti terror mission in Istapali.

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS | SEPTEMBER 4988| ARTICLE BY ARTUR SELINE

HIGH CHANCELLOR D'ALEVILLE AUTHORIZES IRSA FOR RECONNAISSANCE AND INTELLIGENCE
MISSIONS AGAINST UFHF IN ISTAPALI

Eroncourt: Joviant: After winning the election for the Office of the High Chancellor, Robert D'Aleville announced that he spoke with
Vanukean Prefec Sumrak on the phone and notified him that the United Kingdom is going to involve itself in Istapali to ensure that the
safety of the United Kingdom and of other nations is kept safe from the reaches of the UFHF. In order to successfully guarantee the safety
of most nations, and to diminish the threat of the UFHF, High Chancellor D'Aleville, with the oversight of the Royal Ministries of
International Affairs and Defense, has authorized Order 91 of the Royal Ministry of Defense. Special Chancellery Order 91, as defined by
the laws and Royal Constitutional Decree, states that in the event of an international conflict or escalation, the High Chancellor has full
access to the powers and uses of the United Kingdom's established intelligence and anti-terrorist institutions.

IRSA, also known as Intelligence Royale et Services Anti-terroristes, or Royal Intelligence, is the nation's main military level reconnaissance
agency also focuses on threats from within the United Kingdom and abroad. High Chancellor D'Aleville stated that he would supervise IRSA's
operations in Istapali as Vanukean forces seek to stabilize the desert region of the nation. D'Aleville stated that IRSA's main radar stations,
reconnaissance planes, outer space satellites, and domestic observation centers would be in full operation to help stabilize the situation
in the desert nation. On top of enacting Order 91, D'Alleville also noted that the Royal Ministry of Defense would be prepared to send up
to 300 Lourennais troops of the 1st Foreign Corps, specially trained to battle in any environment, if Vanukean forces could not handle the
situation. D'Aleville stated that the United Kingdom is ready to respond to the world's mutual issues and will use its resources to ensure
that the United Kingdom and its allies succeed in diplomacy and order.



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