Alduria

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Métro Canrillaise
The largest newspaper in Alduria, serving the Canrillaise community.
Committee on National Security declares victory in "coup"
November 5279

General Auguste de Orange-Levasseur, the senior most General in the Aldurian Army, has publiclly declared the formation of the Committee on National Security (Canrillaise: Comité de la sécurité nationale). In a statement issued outside of the interim government headquarters of La Nouvelle-Orange, General de Orange-Levasseur proclaimed the formation of the Second République d'Alduria with himself as the "President of the Republic of Alduria" and has vowed to end the recent "revolutionary malaise". The new Committee on National Security has named an interim government, the most prominent appointment being a member of the d'Aurilimar family, close allies and friends of the de Orange-Levasseur family. Jean-Michel d'Aurilimar has been named as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Alduria and alongside President de Orange-Levasseur has publicly called for the "...reunification of the Canrillaise Empire."

General de Orange-Levasseur has activated the Canrillaise Foreign Legion, an organization founded in Kanjor in January, 4858 by then Kanjorian Minister of Defense Maryvonne Clérisseau and Chief of the National Defense Staff Vice-Amiral d'escadre Amaury Saunier. The Canrillaise Foreign Legion draws together ethnic Canrillaise from across the Canrillaise world and those wishing to join in the defense of the Canrillaise culture and earn Canrillaise citizenship, generally in the nation where they enlist in the legion. "Effective immediately we are activating the Canrillaise Foreign Legion within Alduria and I have appointed Sara Dubost as the Minister of the Interior and charged her with securing Alduria."

Political commentators are "eager" for the potential of a "new" Alduria but are weary that the significantly armed pro-Communist and pro-Socialist elements within Alduria are positioning for a civil war. When questioned about this, President de Orange-Levasseur stated "Any attempt to undermine the Republic will be met with absolute justice." A number of political parties and organization have signed on as "associate" members of the Committee on National Security. The most prominent being the pro-monarchy Rally for the Empire (Canrillaise: Rassemblement pour l'Empire) led by noted Aurilimarist Democrat Marc-Antoine Deslys who is likely to join the Council of Ministers as a Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Canrillaise Affairs.

While the question of Alduria entering into the Canrillaise Empire has generated some questions, there are even more questions on the domestic front. The new government has announced that it will hold free and fair elections in the coming months to establish a democratically elected government. The military leaders have assured the public that the elections will be transparent, inclusive, and in accordance with international standards.

In a press conference held earlier today, the President General Auguste de Orange-Levasseur, outlined the domestic policies that the new government plans to focus on in the run-up to the elections. The main priorities of the new administration include tackling corruption, creating jobs, and improving the country's infrastructure. President de Orange-Levasseur stated that the previous government had failed to address the root causes of poverty and inequality in Alduria, and had instead prioritized the interests of a small elite. The new government is committed to creating a fairer and more inclusive society, where every citizen has equal opportunities to succeed.

To achieve this goal, the government plans to implement a number of measures, including investing in education and healthcare, improving public transportation, and promoting small and medium-sized businesses. The new administration also plans to crack down on corruption and ensure that public funds are used for the benefit of the people. The interim prime minister emphasized that the new government is committed to respecting the rule of law and protecting the rights of all citizens. He called on the people of Alduria to unite and work together to rebuild the country and create a better future for themselves and their children.

The announcement of free and fair elections and the new government's commitment to addressing the country's long-standing issues has been met with cautious optimism by the people of Alduria. Many hope that the new administration will usher in a new era of prosperity and stability for the country. However, there are concerns about the role of the military in the political process, and some fear that the new government may not be fully committed to democracy.

As the country prepares for the upcoming elections, the eyes of the world will be on Alduria, watching to see if the new government can live up to its promises and build a better future for the people.

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Métro Canrillaise
The largest newspaper in Alduria, serving the Canrillaise community.
Elections and the Aldurian Tax Code.
February, 5280

Nouvelle-Orange - Roch Schaeffer, the appointed Minister of State for Economy and Finance, revealed at a press conference earlier this week that the mainstay of the Aldurian economy continues to be large-scale agricultural exports. "Alduria remains an important exporter of food throughout Seleya and the world." the Minister for Economy and Finance stated to a gathered group of reporters and political commentators who had their first sit down with the new minister and his ministerial cabinet. Schaeffer, a former executive at International Food Associates (Canrillaise: Associés alimentaires internationaux; AAI) which operates one of the largest retail supermarket chains in Alduria and the Canrillaise world, Food Associates (Canrillaise: Associés alimentaires; AA), noted that Alduria has "...significant work cut out for it." when it comes to its economy. "The first thing that the President and the Prime Minister have asked is that we provide a rework to the tax code to Parliament. That is something that will be done within the coming months and we're going to look to working with Parliament to manage the budget." The Minister also spoke to the desire to develop a further "industrial" base for the nation, Alduria has largely sat on untouched reserves of coal, uranium, and nickel all of which can be developed and marketed regionally and potentially internationally.

Minister of State for the Interior, Sara Dubost, has announced that the National Police (Canrillaise: Police nationale; PN) would be disbanded due to its percieved political nature during the "revolutionary malaise" and would be territorialized. Dubost appointed Cyrille Vandame as the Deputy Minister of the Interior for Law Enforcement and charged him with overseeing the development of the new law enforcement entities within Alduria. The centerpiece of the reform has been the New Orange Metropolitian Police, the new capital of the Republic of Alduria. Jean-Pierre Genet has been announced as the new Commissioner of the New Orange Metropolitian Police, the first to hold such a title. Dubost, in conjunction with Minister of State for the Armed Forces, Émilien Gérin-Lajoie has announced the enactment of Operation Sentinel, the deployment of conventional military forces throughout Alduria to assist maintain civil order. "President Orange-Levasseur has authorized the enactment of Operation Sentinel and we believe that the deployment of the limited miltary forces we have to secure civil order is absolutely necessary."

President Orange-Levasseur has also formally anounced that General Matthieu Bessette has been appointed as the Chief of the Defense Staff and Deputy Chairman of the Defense Council. President Orange-Levasseur formalized the formation of his new national security council, the Defense Council, at the end of last month when he appointed himself the chair of the Defense Council, the Prime Minister, the Minister of the Armed Forces and the incoming Chief of the Defense Staff as deputy chairmen of the Defense Council. The Defense Council will serve as the principal advisory organ to the President, Prime Minister and the government of the Republic on defense and national security related matters.

In political news, moderate social democrats have formed the new Socialist Party (Canrillaise: Parti socialiste) underneath First Secretary Mariette Aliker and have joined onto the Committee of National Security similar to the Rally for the Empire. They join the Rally for the Empire, and the new anti-monarchy Republicans (Canrillaise: Les Républicains) as consituent members of the new Committee on National Security. Since the assumption of power in November, 5279 the President has set down elections for February, 5280 with the following elections set to take place in November, 5281 to allow for time for legislation to pass.

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Métro Canrillaise
The largest newspaper in Alduria, serving the Canrillaise community.
Socialist win majority in Parliament, PM D'Aurilimar remains chief
Late February, 5280


Parliament of the Republic composition.

Nouvelle-Orange - In the first election post "revolutionary malaise", set down for February 5280, the Committee of National Security and its constituent members had an interim election to determine the composition of the first Parliament of the Republic of Alduria. The election results for the Parliament of the Republic are as follows: the Socialist Party led by First Secretary Mariette Aliker took 239 seats, Rally for the Empire lead by President Marc-Antonine Deslys took 166 seats and The Republicans led by President Jean-Noël Carbonneau took 152 seats; the remaining 93 seats were won by a variety of independents and loosely associated political organizations. In an agreement with all constituent members, Jean-Michel d'Aurilimar, the interim Prime Minister will remain as the Prime Minister and the debate about the future of the spot will remain up for debate in the coming months. First Secretary Aliker of the Socialist Party welcomed the election results and did her best to distance herself from the previous governments and the "Revolutionary Malaise" that plagued Alduria for the past several decades. "I welcome the will of the people and myself and the other Members of the Parliament of the Republic are prepared to immediately get to work." The Socialist will have the backing of several dozen independent candidates, some of them mid-tier former members of the former regimes; something that both The Republicans and the Rally for the Empire wanted to ban but the Socialist Party did not agree. While it is unlikely that the Socialist Party will have a major role in government, they will likely be key in a number of legislative pieces that will force the center-right and right-wing parties to relent. In the coming months the Socialist Party will seek to grow its lead within the Parliament of the Republic while it seeks to distance itself from the former regime.

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Métro Canrillaise
The largest newspaper in Alduria, serving the Canrillaise community.
BREAKING: Socialist and Independents agree to compromise, Aliker to become new Prime Minister
June, 5280

In a relatively stunning move the Socialist Party and their leader, First Secretary Mariette Aliker, has secured the support of the 90 independent Members of the Parliament of the Republic (MPR) to be given the majority in the Parliament of the Republic. The new cabinet, which largely consists of members of the outgoing interim d'Aurilimar cabinet, has some new inclusions largely in junior roles from the Socialist Party that are expected to take over in the coming months in the most senior positions. In her first speech before the gathered Parliament of the Republic she announced that she had reached agreement with President Orange-Levasseur to move the capital from Nouvelle-Orange to the traditional capital of Aldurville (formerly known simply as Aldur), the first capital of the unified Aldurian nation-state. Nouvelle-Orange will remain an important historical city and will make up the trio of three major cities in Alduria: Aldurville, Nouvelle-Orange and Tougart near the Numineux Valley in southern Alduria nearest to Kanjor. Tougart was one of the first cities founded in Alduria and is in the Vallée Zanyal province of Alduria and serves as a vital historical center for the Aldurian people. The restoration of Aldurville has been largely supported by the majority of the Parliament of the Republic including the MPRs from Rally for the Empire and The Republicans. A number of current cabinet members have announced their intention to join the Socialist Party when the cabinet passes the Parliament of the Republic vote expected late this month before the beginning of August, 5280. Representatives from The Republicans and the Rally for the Empire have picked up campaigning in the expectation of elections in November, 5280 but there have been some doubts that President Orange-Levasseur will want to have another set of elections seeing as how heavy the turnout was for this past election.

In her first speech before the Parliament of the Republic announced that she would direct her Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport to begin construction of the canceled Aldurian railway project that was aimed at linking the three important cities within Alduria; she had already proposed a revised and massively rebalanced budget to the Parliament of the Republic which includes a radical overhaul of spending of the Aldurian Dollar. "We can see that former governments have radical lined their own pockets and I have already discussed with both the Interior and Justice Ministries about a wide-scale investigation into many former members of the regime in addition to harsh anti-corruption measures to be put into place." The incoming PM also promised to review the electrical network within Alduria which has struggled over the past several decades and has promised to harness the power of the oceans and waters that border Alduria for its benefits. "We will invest in a future of hydroelectric power, the development of clean and sustainable energy that has a positive impact on the environment of Aldurians and our surrounding areas." The incoming Prime Minister's speech lasted 74 minutes and her proposals were generally welcomed by all MPRs. Outgoing Foreign Minister and President of the Rally for the Empire Marc-Antoine Deslys welcomed the first free and fair elections in Alduria. "While we didn't continue to secure the Prime Minister's spot, we welcome the incoming Prime Minister and we are eager to get to work with her. She's a brilliant mind and despite ideological differences, we support her efforts for all Aldurians."

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Défense hebdomadaire
Defense Weekly
Canrillaise Foreign Legion moved to barracks and new base; Interior Ministry confirms National Police reform
December, 5280

Aldurville, Pays de l'Aldur - President de Orange-Levasseur announced that the government will forgo scheduled elections in November, 5280 and will resume a normal election schedule in the "...coming years." The President, who possesses "special authority" underneath the terms of an agreement with the Parliament of the Republic and the Prime Minister, will relinquish power starting in January, 5281 and will resume "normal" authorities and duties as head of state. The President also confirmed that the Canrillaise Foreign Legion will stand down and will return to their barracks. The Canrillaise Foreign Legion (Canrillaise: Légion étrangère canrillaise) has experienced a significant boon in recent years since its activation for the first time since its inception. Chief of the Defense Staff General Matthieu Bessette announced that the Canrillaise Foreign Legion will be granted a former Aldurian Army base located at Valengues in the Bendérie, located near the northern border with Nouvelle-Orange. The Canrillaise Foreign Legion will undergo a radical transformation according to the Ministry of the Armed Forces and a spokeswoman from the Defense Staff. It is likely that the Canrillaise Foreign Legion located within Alduria will be divided into a parachute regiment (2e régiment étranger d'infanterie parachutiste) and a marine infantry regiment (1er régiment étranger d'infanterie de marine); the marine infantry regiment will likely be moved in the near future.

In a somewhat shocking reversal, Interior Minister Sara Dobost announced that the National Police will be reforming and in agreement with the Ministry of the Armed Forces they will be forming a National Gendarmerie in lieu of allowing troops to operate outside of bases within Alduria. Interior Minister Dubost announced that she would be elevating Commissioner of the New Orange Metropolitan Police to the rank of Director-General of the National Police and elevating former Général de corps d'armée (Lieutenant General) Natanaël De Guignes to the post of Director-General of the new National Gendarmerie. President de Orange-Levasseur welcomed the development and backed the Interior Minister in her reversal. "It's obvious that we made some decisions in haste but I support the Interior Minister and I welcome her decision, I support the reformation of the National Police and the restoration of a civil-military option to avoid deploying Aldurian troops again on Aldurian soil." The President announced that the Defense Council will meet with representatives from a variety of Canrillaise-based defense industries to discuss re-arming and rebuilding the Armed Forces of Alduria. President de Orange-Levasseur proposed a massive increase in the defense budget from 10,000,000,000 ($1,830,000,000) ALD to 50,000,000,000 ALD ($9,150,000,000) in a massive budget proposal from the previous budget that was proposed during the "Revolutionary Malaise" period.

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La Gazette Royale - The Royal Gazette
Editorial: Tension over the Canrillaise Empire?
March, 5281

Aldurville, Pays de l'Aldur - Minister of Foreign and Canrillaise Affairs Jean-Philippe Vaugeois is the largest threat to the presence of of Alduria within the Canrillaise Empire. In a speech before his Ministerial Cabinet when he was appointed, the incoming minister stated that Alduria was a republic and while it respected its history within the wider Canrillaise Empire, it did not belong in the "modern" world. Instead of being a member of a wider cultural, economic and political union the new minister believes that we should be more akin to a "commonwealth" of nations. What does that mean? The Minister believes that we can have that wider cultural, economic and political union without putting the Canrillaise Emperor as our common head of state, keeping the Presidency and ultimately being an "outside" member so to speak to the Canrillaise Empire. There are rumors that The Republicans have joined with the Socialist Party in supporting this anti-Canrillaise measure and I have taken to the court of public opinion to decry this attempt ignore our common history and our common, shared heritage. We see it across the Canrillaise world: this anti-monarchy, Republican ilk. The situation developing in Lourenne, the lawlessness in Kanjor but hopefully a glimmer of hope in Rildanor but that remains to be seen. I support President de Orange-Levasseur and I support his goals and his efforts but if this is the future of the administration that he supports...I cannot support it nor his Presidency any longer."

Written by Marc-Antoine Deslys, President of the Rally for the Empire and former Minister of Foreign and Canrillaise Affairs.

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Aldurian Communist Party announces bid to run in elections!

Shocking news has arrived from Alduria, where the recently formed Communist Party of Alduria, or the PCA/AKP has announced its bid to run in elections. This has seen notable worry from moderates, both in Alduria and within the region. The PCA/AKP has made their candidate Néo Bullion, to secure office and formally transition the nation away from the psuedo interim government.

The PCA/AKP has been running on a platform of expanding civil rights, social progressivism, establishing a democratic workers economy, establishing friendly relations internationally and develop the Aldurian Economy. The PCA/AKP has denounced any and all claims of Authoritarianism or Metzism-Leonism, believing in change via ballot and not through the barrel of a rifle. While moderates remain worried, the populace has been relatively supportive of the PCA/AKP, viewing them as similar to Utopians, if more radical. Opponents and anti-communists have claimed the PCA/AKP will dissolve democracy, establish a dictatorship and end freedom however the party has denied these claims of adhering to totalitarian socialism. Time can only tell if the PCA/AKP will do such a thing.

Whatever the case, the 5370 elections will be interesting for Alduria.

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PCA/AKP calls for radical change!

As apart of the Campaign Trail to election, the PCA/AKP has highlighted the abysmal conditions across Alduria, whether it be the lack of retirement or child labourers. The PCA/AKP has called for the abolishment of Child Labour, restoring Retirement and lowering the age of retirement to 60, restoring the right to unionize, and restoring social welfare. This has seen the lower class and a majority of the middle class support the PCA/AKP, as the party preaches vast social reforms, with Néo Bullion addressing a rally of supporters.

It is abhorrent how we are forced to work, until we die. How our children are labourers, how many of our comrades lack basic rights. Enough I say. No people should have to endure this travesty, Anti or Canrillaise. Under the PCA/AKP, we will change everything. We will restore the right to unionize, restore retirement, and establish the retirement age at 60. We will restore social welfare. No more will Aldurians have to starve in the streets, cold and alone. That will change. The Aldurian Revolution will make things better for everyone. Through the ballet. Vote for us next year, we aren't working for a cabal, for the elites or anyone. Only you.

The rally was met with massive success as polls skyrocket for the PCA/AKP, with many in the middle and lower class being open about their intent to vote for the PCA/AKP. However critics have slammed the party for its radicalism and "Anti-Aldurian" sentiment with traditions. Despite the efforts of critics, and anti-communists, the PCA/AKP's support is rapidly rising, and many look to PCA/AKP for a better Alduria.

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Communist PCA/AKP wins elections; Communism has won?

News has come from Alduria and to anti-communists, it is horrific. The PCA/AKP has won the 5370 Aldurian Elections. The PCA/AKP has won a full majority, with a large majority of the population supporting the party. The inauguration address of Néo Bullion was met with support yet worry for its unorthodox nature and possible hints towards radicalization of the nation.

My fellow Aldurians, my fellow comrades. Today, we have done the impossible because of you. The Aldurian Revolution has come. The PCA/AKP has been elected and it's because of you that we are able to bring change. I promise, in this administration, we will end child labour, restore welfare, restore retirement and make the lives of the working class better. Just earlier this year, many said it was impossible and now where are they? Silent. We have defied the expectations of reaction and enemies of progress. We have done the impossible for Alduria. But we are not finished with just being elected. We must build a new Alduria. An Alduria for all of our comrades, regardless of their beliefs or origins. An Alduria that can thrive, built by the working class. We must build an Alduria for the workers! Not for the Canrillaise or Anti, but for both. The working class will not be divided. There is much work to be done comrades, for a better future for all.

With the PCA/AKP making it vehemently clear that reforms are absolutely vital to the nation, the Republic is set to be shaken up for better or worse as the new Alduria has yet to move towards foreign policy. However many can expect a quick abolishment of child labour, see retirement restored and the basics of social welfare restored within the coming months.

Anti-communists have staged several protests against the inauguration event and the new government, demanding Bullion resigns before he ends democracy. However, despite constant reassurance from the party and the now PCA/AKP government have failed to convince many of the anti-communists. While many expect the protests to dissipate within the coming weeks, some worry about the possibility of radicals.

Whatever the case, despite the protests, the nation is expected to make steps forward to normalcy, both in the international world and Canrillaise world. In the coming months, rights for the working class, minorities and other groups are expected to rapidly increase as the nation undergoes radical transformation.

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Polls for the PCA/AKP rise; A New Revolutionary Alduria proclaimed

The PCA/AKP has stuck to its electoral promises and has enacted various desperately needed reforms such as the reintroduction of retirement and banning of child labour. This has seen support for the PCA/AKP rise drastically. The PCA/AKP has looked to continue various reforms to the country, one of which has been the reorganisation of the nation. With a new flag, and formally transitioning the nation into a People's Republic. While some fear that it will be the end of freedom, with the government enacting various reforms, such as expanding social welfare and the Civil Rights Act being drafted and set to the Assemblée Nationale des Travailleurs (National Assembly of Workers), even those fears struggle to stand.

Approval ratings for Néo Bullion have skyrocketed due to the reforms, expanding protection for workers, reinstalling retirement and setting the age to 60 and banning child labour. The Bullion Administration has already looked towards expanding civil rights and equality for women, and LGBTQ citizens of the nation. The nation has also looked to join the CEC (Canrillaise Economic Community), and cement friendly ties with other Canrillaise nations such as Kanjor, despite its chaos, and Lourenne. When asked about Rildanor, no comment could be found.

With the establishment of the People's Republic of Alduria, the nation has begun its transition into a full fledged socialist state, already adopting a new flag and reorganizing government institutions. Whilst the nation retains the current motto and national anthem, many can expect that to change soon.

Despite the radical change, the reforms to the country have remained supported and the PCA/AKP are expected to receive more support in the coming months as more reforms are planned and drafted.