Lourenne

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Article par: Francois Gorg | Eroncourt, Joviant | February 4922

Environmentalism, Humanitarianism, Democracy, and Innovation. These are the principles that the new Lourenne stands on. For
centuries, Lourenne has had an issue figuring out its identity. After leaving all traces of imperialism and colonialism behind, it has
started a new future based on the ideas of former High Chancellor Valence. Her ideas, molded into a concept called the "Valencienne
Modele", have guided Lourennais cities towards a better, modern future. A clear example of the Valencienne Model in action is in the
capital city of Eroncourt.

In the past few days, Eroncourt has begun to install floating gardens in the city's rivers, lakes, and even on top of major skyscrapers.
Forestry companies and green companies, who's job is to promote vegetation and green spaces in Lourenne, have been encouraged to
plant thousands of trees throughout the city and refurbish many of the cities parks in conjunction with Eroncourt's City Council. The
city's main tourist attractions, mainly spread throughout the Avenue du Roi, have been surrounded by trees, hanging vines, and flowers
from nearby suburban fields. This of course is minimal compared to much larger projects being started in Eroncourt's low-income
neighborhoods.


Image of the New Sustainable Housing in Eroncourt | Image by VAL Nouvelles

Construction companies and suppliers of green energy have been given contracts to construct new affordable housing for those in
low-income districts. These new housing projects will replace the hundreds of crumbling homes of those less fortunate in the city. Those
who are being moved into these new building projects will be reimbursed with a sum total to the land value of their former residence.
The new housing projects, which are spread throughout Eroncourt's 5th, 9th, and 13th districts, will be centers for "innovation, well
being, and sustainability", says Eroncourt's Mayor Madeline Yves. The new housing projects will focus on smaller, diverse, low-income
communities who have been "on the sidelines" throughout Eroncourt's major expansion. "We are all humans. We must care for each
other and seek a better future", said Yves.

Democracy and Innovation are on Eroncourt's list of achievements as well. City council elections and local office elections are now
being held every two years compared to the current five year gap. Government officials claimed that this would improve accountability
and allow new grassroots candidates to seek jobs and election throughout the city. Election campaigns have begun to shift more towards
the digitalization of Eroncourt, which has already had some previous work. 5G internet and overall internet availability has been on the
PRN's agenda for the past 3 years. Local officials in Eroncourt have received government approval to begin a major project of giving every
Eroncourt resident a "right to internet access" by 4930. This major project would give Eroncourt residents access to high quality internet,
free of charge. This of course includes major construction programs and IT work in the city; however, this would increase jobs in the city
and improve Lourenne's work with larger, technical programs.

Eroncourt is Lourenne's new model city based on the nation's newfound concept of the Valencienne Modele. Eroncourt is what other
Lourennais cities plan and aspire to be. The PRN is beginning to allocate more funding toward the full implementation of the Valencienne
Modele in most Lourennais urban areas. Eroncourt is the prime example of how well and how successful Valencienne growth and politics
can be. Analysts will be closely watching at economic growth, equity, and development for the next decades as Lourenne enters a new
era guided by the Valencienne Model.

The Voice of the People is an independent news provider based in Eroncourt that reports on national political headlines

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Conservative caucus prepares for next year's election
Eroncourt, Jôviant | September 4923


The conservative caucus of the National Restoration Party (PRN), headed by recently-elected chairwoman Nicolette Dutoit, is preparing its message for the next national election scheduled for June 4924. The group is hoping to present itself as a moderate and financially sensible force that can push for some degree of economic liberalisation while broadly aligning itself to green politics and progressivism on most social issues. The caucus is particularly advertising its legislative achievements, including in moderating regulations around democratic workers' councils and increasing the age limit for school leavers. Some of these policies have been welcomed by other factions of the PRN, while other more stringently conservative ideas have created an ideological gap between different parts of the party. Caucus chair Nicolette Dutoit has taken appearances on national television as an opportunity to market the group as a 'safe pair of hands' for the Lourennais economy and herself as an everywoman with the know-how to advance Lourennais interests abroad.

Dutoit will run against High Chancellor Arnaud for the highest position in the land, though Dutoit's public profile is much less well-known compared to Arnaud's. Arnaud, or any similarly-minded candidate, would be favoured against the conservative candidate in most potential match-ups. After working as a management consultant in Eroncourt, Dutoit served for thirteen years on the city council of her birthplace Liroux in the arrondissement Jôviant, at one point being the deputy chair of the local government. Her reputation in the town is one of broad competence and popularity among her constituents, though she has also been associated with a level of financial stringency during the town's periods under more conservative leadership. If she fails in her chancellery ambitions, Dutoit will be hoping to win an assembly seat based on her support in this locality and has conscripted other high-profile local officials to run on the national level.


L'Étoile du Jour is a conservative newspaper and tabloid based in the arrondissement of Jôviant, covering political and cultural issues

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LuYing Initiative Seeks Lourenne Joint Venture

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Article par: Christie Castenne | Eroncourt, Joviant| September 4963

For decades the United Kingdom has been in disarray, political uncertainty, and in the midst of an economic depression. People
throughout the kingdom began to wonder where things went wrong and how quickly society deteriorated. For forty years, the National
Restoration Party or PRN, the nation's oldest party, disappeared. It's members fled the dying nation and once again uncertainty crept
back into the streets. However, after seeing the country in shambles, Maxime Reine, a human rights lawyer from Liroux, decided it was
time for action. She rebranded the PRN back to its centrist, big tent ideology and started to work.

Reine and her colleagues have petitioned for early national elections to the Royal Institute of Elections and Election Security
in order to begin passing legislation to improve the nation. Reine stated that the nation needed to quickly invest in the military,
healthcare services, and housing programs to ensure that the stability of the nation is rebuilt. Thousands of political hopefuls
throughout the nation are beginning to hold town halls and large debates as the future of the Royal Assembly is up for grabs
ideologically. So far, Maxime Reine and the centrists have a sizable lead over any other ideology, although conservatives longing
for the old days of the "ancien regime" are in a solid position.

Millions of Lourennais citizens are mostly hopeful over the resurgence of the PRN and what it means for the nation. Some
are speculating that Herbert IV, Monarch of Lourenne currently living in Hutori, will make a return to the Royal Estates and sit
on the throne at the Palace of Lights once again. However, that will likely only happen once the PRN begin to reform Lourenne
back into a hub of sustainability, democracy, and stability once again.

The National is an independent news provider based in Eroncourt that reports on politics, sports, royals, arts, and entertainment

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Article par: Francoise Xolietl | Eroncourt, Joviant| March 4964

After months of campaigning and reviving national institutions, the United Kingdom once again held national elections to decide
the new government that would lead the nation back towards progress. The centrist faction of the National Restoration Party
overwhelmingly won the majority of the 535 seat Royal Assembly. The centrists won 287 seats, while the conservatives were in second
place with just 113 seats. The rest of the seats were won by leftist factions such as the humanitarians and the liberals.

Since the centrists won the majority in the Royal Assembly, Centrist leader Maxime Reine has become the next High Chancellor
of Lourenne. While she celebrated her win at her residence yesterday, she has quickly begun to work to bring the nation back from
years of uncertainty and regression. Bills are already being drafted in the Royal Assembly to bring more funding to the nation's
prestigious energy sector and the highly rated healthcare system. On top of investing into crucial public services, a massive public
works program set to improve the nation's infrastructure system is said to be in the works.

High Chancellor Reine stated that the road to rebuilding Lourenne back to its former state will "take some time and will require
hard work from all Lourennians". According to economists at the Royal Assembly, the centrists are taking a route to restore the nation's
budgetary surplus. Once a new budget is passed in the Royal Assembly to address all of the nation's need, the government will have a
deficit of over 560 billion francs. However, economists believe that once the nation begin to stabilize and revive massive economic
sectors, the nation should be able to slowly level it off and return to its surplus. Reine believes that she is in the position to not only
restore Lourenne's most successful economic sectors, but also to restore the world's faith in Lourenne.

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Voice is an independent news provider that focus on headlines surrounding the nation's military, economy, and national politics


How will Royal Minister of Defense Ivan Cateaux and his staff reform the armed forces?

As the United Kingdom returns back to normal following elections, newly appointed Royal Defense Minister Ivan Cateaux held a press
conference today at the Royal Government Complex to lay out the future of the Royal Armed Forces. Joined by his immediate staff and
military generals, Cateaux informed the public that the military budget has increased and will continue increasing for the next 4 years.
This move supported by most members of the Royal Assembly is said to be a result of the ongoing wars and tension throughout Terra.
Cateuax noted that Lourenne would be stepping into world affairs more often to provide a sense of "peace and security" especially
considering Lourenne's region is in turmoil

Royal Minister Cateaux held a meeting with High Chancellor Reine last week and he confirmed that the High Chancellor approved for
military production and procurement for the next three years. This would include all branches of the Royal Armed Forces including the
Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, the Royal Ground Component, and the Royal Guard Forces. According to Cateaux, the nation's armed
forces will also see an increase in troop numbers. The RMD expects to be at over 300,000 troops by the end of the ministry's term.
On top of an increase in troops, the RMD will create thousands of jobs in procuring new vessels, vehicles, and planes for the armed
forces. While it was said that procurement will happen, the RMD did not give a specific date or numbers.


Royal Minister of Defense Ivan Cateaux at a RMD Press Conference

While some of the leftist factions of the Royal Assembly are hesitating about the spending for the military, many Lourennais citizens
agree with the increase in spending and procurement. Surveys conducted nation show that at least 47% of Lourennais citizens feel
"unsafe" or "worried" with the current state of global affairs. Millions believe that the world is at its most violent in decades and
the world needs a sense of stability and security it once felt. Cateaux realized this and enhanced Lourenne's military strategy
to be more aggressive and "watchful" until stability is felt throughout the world.

At the press conference Royal Minister Cateaux said that the "world needs to be a safe place once again. We are living through an era
of coups, wars, and conflicts. There is very little leadership on the international stage with the fall of the world's main powers. While
the United Kingdom is still resurging and becoming stable, we hope to be a world leader in the near future and restore global order."

Voice is an independent news provider that focus on headlines surrounding the nation's military, economy, and national politics

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Article par: Nancy Nantes | Lac des Lumieres, Joviant| March 4965

Crowds today gathered along the main streets of the Royal Estates of Lac des Lumieres today as rumors circulated that the
Lourennais Royal Dynasty would return to the Palace of Lights. Once a new government was installed following elections, the Royal
Assembly voted to restore the United Kingdom of Lourenne, which would restore the House of Orléans-Vasser-DeChambeau to the
Lourennais throne. Upon the proposal's passage in the Royal Assembly, Herbert IV who was living with the Royal Family in Hutori
during Lourenne's collapse, was given a notice that his throne had been restored and his residencies were once again active.

Today, the rumors became truth. King Herbert IV (61) along with his wife Queen Alexandra (58), and his children the Prince of
Alvium, Maximilien (8), Princess Charlotte (6), and Princess Louise (6), all passed the Golden Gates of Landry at the front of the
palace grounds and entered their home once again. The Royal Family was met with a large crowd of supporters and palace keepers.
The entrance to the palace was televised live by several news outlets and has made morning headlines. However, many are asking,
now that the royals have returned, now what?

King Herbert IV has already called High Chancellor Reine to let her know of his proposals for the direction of the country.
However many residents are looking at the royal's estate and asking questions on their expenses. Many believe that the royals
should use their estimated 560 billion estate to bring good to the nation, especially as it's trying to rebuild. However, the Crown
Representative has already stated that the family will be using its immediate spending funds to arrange the wedding of the Prince
Maximilien who has not found a suitable partner yet. Yet, after the royal wedding occurs next spring, the royal will begin to inject
millions into different charities and organizations throughout the nation. For now the Royals are celebrating their return to their
home nation, the nation they were raised to rule since birth.

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The Economic Journal is an independent newspaper based in Eroncourt focused on Economics, Politics, and the Private Sector



Tech Start-Up Warehouse "Allez!"(above)

TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE, ENERGY: EXAMINING THE SECTORS REVIVING LOURENNE'S ECONOMY
How are old and new sectors in the Lourennais economy helping expand markets and competition?

Since the country has been returning to normalcy since the decades-long political instability ended, the Lourennais markets have begun
to rebound and show signs of growth. The current centrist administration is only making it easier for the markets to expand. Before the
PRN resurfaces, corporate, luxury, and income taxes were at an all time high. However, the current administration lowered most taxes
on both corporations and citizens, giving way for increased consumption and investments.

Investments are on the rise throughout the country. Specifically, the nation is seeing growth in corporations and funds associated with
technology, healthcare services, and energy creation. In Eroncourt itself, tech start-ups are showing up throughout the city and have
increased tech competition. Start-up "warehouses" and "complexes" are being built throughout the city, signs that technology is on the
rise. Lourennais tech giants such as Manon-Maison, Cielsoft, and Technologie Asteria have been silent as the city goes through a tech
surge; however, many economists predict that with the rise in tech start ups, the Lourennais tech giants will rise to the spotlight and
take advantage of the publicity and economics of the rising tech sector. The tech sector is set to become the second largest economic
sector of the Lourennais economy by the end of the decade.

Healthcare services have also received a massive boost from the government's economic policies. The city of Valois, known for its status
as a green city, has also expanded and modernized Carolleux's healthcare sector. Public health locations such as hospitals, primary care
centers, and urgent care centers are receiving modern equipment and are set to be expanded to further accommodate growing urban
areas as well as rural locations. On top of modernizing public health centers, investments into medicine and research are also increasing.
According to the University of Delaune's Saint Cyre Medical Center, the royal government and other external sources have begun funneling
money into the research and development of diseases and medicine related to them. Dr. Josef Bidain at the Saint Cyr Medical Center
explained that providing investments and funds towards medicine will not only give Lourennais citizens longer healthier lives, but it will
also help the country grow and become a healthcare hub in the world.

As per usual, the energy in Lourenne is once again growing. As the green energy hub of the world, the nation's giant green grid needed
repairs and modernization. With the lowering economic burden on corporations, Lourenne's vast green energy sector has grown. TLG
Ecologie and Vertonel, the two largest green energy companies in Lourenne, announced that the company would soon begin to replace
several solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal reactors throughout the nation in a large project set to modernize the nation's
green energy production. The companies are also heavily involved with the tech start up boom in Eroncourt. Both companies also stated
that they are supporting green and innovative start-ups in Eroncourt on top of their modernization programs. While it is still early, the
modernization and replacement of the nation's green infrastructure will not only create hundreds of jobs, but it will also support the
growth of other markets in Lourenne, including the tech sector. The future looks bright for the Lourennais economy.

The Economic Journal is an independent newspaper based in Eroncourt focused on Economics, Politics, and the Private Sector

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Article par: Antoine Lignac| Eroncourt, Joviant | August 4972

For centuries, the United Kingdom has been the sole champion of sustainability and renewable resources on Terra. The Lourennais
energy sector is at least 70% comprised of renewable energy. Thanks to the nation's geographic location and topography, the nation has
been able to maximize sustainability and make continued use of renewable resources to power rural areas, cities, and industry. During
the political fallout of Lourenne decades ago, the green energy sector began to fall into decay with certain equipment and energy
centers in need of dire repairs. After reorganizing and stabilizing the national economy, the nation's royal government looked to the
private energy sector to begin investments in the nation once again.

Upon the election of the PRN into power, large corporations such as TLG Ecologie, Vertonel, and Vorsima Corporation, began to
announce new modernization and improvement programs for their energy production facilities. Immediately, the companies began to
accept job applications for engineers, mechanics, versatile workers, and marketing teams. Job numbers skyrocketed in urban and
suburban areas because of the above average unemployment numbers. This massive job haul is brining a greater sense of economic
stability to the nation's larger metro areas, but it is also allowing green projects to get done more efficiently.

Currently, TLG Ecologie is leading the resurgence of the Lourennais green sector. The company is currently hiring multiple engineers
to fulfill their goal of creating a new generation wind turbine, new ocean current models, and a sustainable solution to hydroelectric
plants affecting hydro ecosystems. The company believes that the amount of economic activity that the green energy is producing is
making up for the slower sectors such as agriculture and entertainment. TLG Ecologie also revealed that they would soon be entering
the manufacturing and shipbuilding industry. Industrie Capet-Fouquet, Lourenne's largest ship building company, recently tagged TLG
to help the make "smart green shipping" to reduce emissions and pollution in trade. This project is not new for Lourenne or ICF. In
4862, ICF worked with Vascania to create new green trade carriers and trade vessels that harness the power of renewable resources
to function. ICF will use these ships as models and create a modern vessel to accommodate today's trade routes.

Economists predict that the Lourennais green sector will be on par with the tech sector in terms of productivity and economic activity
by the end of the decade due to the large presence these projects have on local and the national economy. Once again, the nation is
set to use its experience and expertise to boost the economy and improve the nation's environmental standards.

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS | SEPTEMBER 4974 | ARTICLE BY SELINE QUINTELLE

HIGH CHANCELLOR REINE TRAVELS TO DORVIK FOR FIRST STATE VISIT SINCE PRN'S RETURN
Reine's first state visit to Haldor comes after the RMIA redefined the nation's foreign policy.

Eroncourt: Joviant: After months of sorting out her government and her list of priorities, High Chancellor Maxime Reine held a meeting
with the Royal Minister of International Affairs Louis Erard de Croissance to flesh out and examine the United Kingdom's foreign policy
for the continuation of the century. Accord to the Royal Ministry of International Affairs (RMIA), the United Kingdom is set to return to
a foreign policy based on humanitarianism as it once did in the past; however, it will also pursue to be a global power on Terra through
economics, diplomacy, and a promising military. To begin this new global path, Maxime Reine and her delegates traveled to Dorvik. As
part of a three day visit, Maxime Reine departed from Eroncourt on Tuesday and arrived in Haldor on the same day. She was instantly
met at the airport by top Dorvish diplomats and representatives from the President's office. After meeting with State Chancellor Ansgar
Hans von Lÿndow-Sennhein, High Chancellor Reine met with other officials to reconfigure Lourenne and Dorvik's century-long relationship.

The most important factor in discussions held by State Chancellor Ansgar Hans von Lÿndow-Sennhein and High Chancellor Maxime Reine
were economic based. Lourenne and Dorvik's economic relationship has brought prosperity to millions for the past few centuries. Both
nations have been critical in certain sectors such as banking and energy. The RMIA delegation in Haldor agreed with Dorvish officials
that future economic decisions between both nations should be to strengthen trade ties, commit to expanding crucial sectors such
as [green] energy and finances, and finally to rebuild cooperation between both nations' armed forces. Recently, both Lourenne and
Dorvik's energy sectors have seen increased economic activity. Dorvik has begun to fully return most nuclear power plants into service
while Lourenne's energy giants have begun to expand and modernize green energy production once again.

State Chancellor Ansgar Hans von Lÿndow-Sennhein explained that the economic relationship between Dorvik and Lourenne had to be
nurtured and preserved to ensure both nations have access to different products, markets, and opportunities to continue growing and
prospering. High Chancellor Reine told State Chancellor von Lÿndow-Sennhein that while the relationship between both nations has
been unsteady for some decades, the United Kingdom is proud to return to foster the relationship and ensure that both nations
once again help each other grow diplomatically and economically. On the final day of the visit, High Chancellor Reine met with the
Minister of Defense Col. Gen. (Jäger) Tillmann Mey. According to sources, Reine discussed military cooperation with the Minister and
the possibility of different military exercises in Dorvik and Lourenne to cement the sucess of the state visit, yet these reports are
yet to be confirmed.

High Chancellor Reine has returned to Lourenne and has received praise for her visit. Many believe that her administration is doing
a great job to strengthen the nation on many fronts mainly economically and diplomatically. Reine is said to make other visits around
Terra but those details have yet to be released.

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