Kazulia

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Bondepartiet: secret coalition talks on the Principality?
September 3280

Deputy faction leader Halvdan Lie denies "formal" contacts


Bondepartiet's General Secretary and Diet faction leader dr. Johan Myhre having a hard day

RØROS (Nærøy) --- At the closing of a session of an unknown Diet Committee today, all eyes were pointed at a short statement made by the Bondepartiet's deputy faction leader Gunnar Halvdan Lie (43). Rumour spread rapidly that the Bondepartiet had instigated on opening talks between the government coalition partners concerning possible state reforms. Halvdan Lie denied this, saying: "I would like to say the following to my fellow citizens: A discussion is not on the agenda today, nor will it be in the near future. These talks merely concerned formalities. It is no secret the Bondepartiet has certain republican demands in its program, though we have no intention of opening any sort of debate on this issue."

However, when asked his opinion on the matter by the Royal Kazulian Observer , faction leader and General Secretary Johan Myhre (50) did wish to add that "formal contacts" are not on the agenda.


Deputy faction leader Halvdan Lie (r.) in better shape: visiting a Farmers' Union leader in Porsgrunn last week

In the meanwhile, certain tensions are visible in the Political Bureau as an open disagreement between Myhre's faction in the Diet, joined by two government ministers, and Vibeke Tellefsen (36), Marshall (Head of Government), joined by two other government ministers. It seems the Political Bureau is split (7-7) on opening the talks on the party's republican agenda. Tellefsen commented on this: "We really have more important issues to address. First of all, the Bondepartiet participates in a unitary cabinet coalition that is really needed to increase the stability in the country. Secondly, I just think some concerns - like the humanitarian crisis in Talmoria - are more urgent and require a swift response of our Government. I would rather put effort in that, than in talks that make no sense for the time being."

With his Political Bureau split on the issue and both party lines making a hard stand, dr. Johan Myhre has tough times ahead indeed...


Marshall Vibeke Tellefsen on an unofficial visit to Talmoria last month

[Eryk]

Government Collapses after 8 Months


Røros, Kazulia - The government which was aimed at bringing Kazulia "stability" has collapsed amidst of the Bondepartiet's denials of conspiring in Parliament against the Principality. Mikkel Hult, the Framstegspartiet deputy-leader and most likely choice for the position of Marshall announced that due to the "unforeseen positions of the Bondepartiet open cooperation is no longer a possibility between our two political organizations" just minutes before all of the Framstegspartiet Minister's tendered their resignations to the Bondepartiet Marshall, Vibeke Tellefsen. The result is nearly half of the Kazulian government positions vacant and the Framstegspartiet calling in its "grand ally" on the Kazulian political stage. The Kazulian Nasjonal Allianse has for many decades been associated with supporting the monarchy in the Principality. Despite drastically different positions than those of the Framstegspartiet - the Framstegspartiet a coalition of conservative libertarian leaning members of Parliament, whilst the KNA a authoritarian-leaning party - the party's have been known to "stick together" in times of need for the Principality. Mikkel Hult denied that the recent secret secession in the Diet had been the cause for this however many political analysts see the restart of the political alliance between the KNA and the Framstegspartiet as a testimony that the Bondepartiet is one of many organizations which have come to undermine the Kazul Principality.

As the press conference continued the Lord Lieutenant was spotted scrambling to the Prince's Palace in central Røros by tabloids which regularly outright stalk the politician. The meeting in the Palace would not be abnormal if one would ignore the fact that a similar meeting had taken place just hours before in the morning and late at night yesterday. The resulting messages sent by the Framstegspartiet which cannot reveal any information within the secret session of parliament point to the Bondepartiet's position of a republican party and its willingness to abolish the Principality. At the same time one might argue that the Framstegspartiet refused to further participate in the government when the Bondepartiet began proposing Health Care reforms which undermine the Framstegspartiet position on these critical issues. We've seen in the past, historically the Framstegspartiet renewing its "informal" alliance with the KNA, and this has always been just to protect the Principality; is this happening once more?

[Eryk]

Republicans Collapse; Marshall Calls for Unity



Røros, Kazulia - The Framstegspartiet has shown its hegemony in Kazul politics once more as one more republican political party in the nation collapses despite gaining a larger portion of the votes in the previous election. The Framstegspartiet's call to the KNA for a government coalition in order to politically isolate the Bondepartiet was successful as both parties voted for the new government. As predicted Mikkel Hult, the Framstegspartiet's deputy-leader was nominated for the role of First Minister and thus granted the title of Marshall. The chaos that reportedly insured within the Bondepartiet with factions sharpening spears against each other resulted in the leadership of the party disbanding the party just 3 years after its founding. The ideals and beliefs of the Bondepartiet were a consistent mix of different factions which believed in different things. Previously the Bondepartiet declared itself the Communist Party and was founded under this name, however realizing its success might be slow in the long run it altered its image despite having the same members remaining. Thus the Framstegspartiet questioned this in the final hours before the disbanding of the party and further announced in a press conference that it is prepared to launch a nation-wide campaign attacking the Bondepartiet if necessary to defeat its republican opponent. The result was what we see today, and Kazulia's political scene reverting back to a two-party political system where the Framstegspartiet frequently dominates. However this might change with the upcoming elections in January where polls have shown slight leads over the Framstegspartiet by the KNA and its authoritarian/socialist agenda.

The Marshall in the coalition government with the KNA called for national unity, however, after receiving news that the Bondepartiet had disbanded citing any republican demands as bigoted and unnecessary in Kazulia where the executive branch is split between an elected Lord Lieutenant and the Prince. "We not need a President to represent our people when we have a Lord Lieutenant doing so whilst keeping Kazul tradition and culture at his heart. The difference between our system and the republican system is that we maintain a symbolic Prince which has powers, however ones which are greatly restricted and in practice for the last decades used only by the Lord Lieutenant." Marshall Hult mentioned in a Framstegspartiet rally during the campaign for the upcoming elections. "Indeed the change in government was abrupt however it was necessary in order to protect the Principality and its values. The sole reason why the people called for a royal to sit upon the ancient throne of the Kazul people was to achieve equality, peace, economic prosperity and above all for someone to protect their culture, tradition and values from outsiders."

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Fascistpartiet



Røros, Kazulia In a meeting of the Ungdomsorganisasjon at the Røros Univeristy has leader Asper Holmberg declared that he will run for the national diet. In a packed conference room, according to the Fascistpartiet more then 1000 people, was Asper cheered overenthusiasticly by his supporters when spoke out the words " Yes, we will participate in the elections and yes we will take more then one seat in the diet! Time to relieve the people from political chaos and economic disorder caused by the two main elite parties. We are going to deal with them once and for all! "

It is not sure if the Fascistpartiet will gain seats in their first national elections, but according to their own supporters it will be no problem. " Yes i am happy, i'm so happy that finally a person has stood up to combat those elite parties who controls everything. Time to throw out all those immigrant thugs out of my country! " another one was saying: " Well sir, normally i'm not that extreme ... but dam'n ... but Asper is the first figure that really comes up for the people and families who live here. I don't care about his racists views, but you have to admit ... we do have a high criminal problem, caused ... by YES those thugs who refuses to work and think they can profit from us, send them back from where they came from! "

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The King is Dead, Long Live the Queen!

Following the tragic death of King Steven and his immediate family last year in a plane crash, the Kazulian Government was charged with locating a suitable heir to the throne. Genealogists working for the government traced the Royal line back to the marriage of the King's great uncle, who married Mari Holt, the mother of Victoria Barbossa the High Countess of Beluzia. Victoria Barbossa,was initially seen as an unsuitable candidate as traditionally women were excluded from the throne of Kazulua. Her strength of leadership in Beluzia demonstrated that she is the ideal candidate for the succession of the crown. Queen Victoria, (crowned 3359) has no children of her own, however her nephew James Barbossa XXI is the Heir to the leadership of the Royal House of Barbossa.

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Kazulia Opens Up!

Following years of isolationist policies, Her Imperial Majesty Queen Victoria, has declared that the nation is opening to the world. For the first time in years, diplomats and ambassadors will be welcome to open embassies, nationals will now be able to be granted passports freely. The Queen invites all nations to open up embassies, and would be happy to host any dignitaries!

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The Queen is dead, Long Live the King

Queen Victoria I, is dead. She died surrounded by family at the Royal Palace in the Capital. Her relatively short reign has seen some drastic changes in Kazulia, most notably in foreign relations. Her Nephew James Barbossa, will now succeed to the throne (the succession skips James's father Prince Harold Barbossa, who forfeited his claim to the throne in favour of his son). This means that James will resign his post as Head of Government, to take up his throne.

The line of succession now names HRH Princess Elizabeth as the heir to the throne.

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REFORMS ON THE WAY, SAYS KING

In a joint press conference with the Lord High Chancellor of the Privy Council Lord Røros, His Imperial Majesty King James announced sweeping reforms to be introduced before the next election. The King's Royal House of Barbossa who currently sit in Government have been under increased pressure since the formation of Kazulia's first Opposition Party in decades. The Conservative Party have already begun outlining their suggestions on how they would govern differently. It is rumoured that the leadership even favours a Kazulian Republic.

King James is keen to continue the reforms kick started by his late aunt, Queen Victoria. The Queen oversaw the most radical reforms in recent Kazulian history, which included opening up Kazulia's borders to visitors and immigrants, whilst also allowing our own citizens to travel overseas.

This latest bill of reform (outlined here: http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill. ... lid=362499) includes proposals to ensure that Civil Service employees promise political independence, the separation of the police and the military, a lowering of sales tax, as well as privatisation on a grand scale. The postal service, education, public transport, the media and the power grid will all now be serviced by both a government sponsored organisation as well as new private companies. Significantly, the Stock Exchange will also now become unregulated.

The King has also ordered that the people of Kazulia should be free to speak out against the government if they so choose.

Whether his reforms will secure a victory in the next election, and indeed the future of the monarchy, remains to be seen. The King is keen to distance himself from the appearance of privilege that was relayed by the Barbossa's predecessor King Peter I, and has been working hard to be the King of the People.

(Below: The King during the annual festival of Kazulia yesterday shortly before meeting the crowds in the Capital)

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A Modern Monarchy

King James has again reiterated his intentions to modernise Kazulia. In a live press conference in the newly renamed "Queen Victoria Palace" (named in honour of his late aunt), the King pledged to hand control of the Government to the Lord High Chancellor of the Privy Council as well as excluding members of his family from holding Cabinet Positions.

"My people, my time on the throne serving Kazulia as your sovereign has been an honour. However, what is clear to me is that there must be change, and this change must come swiftly.

My first declaration here is to formally announce plans to make the Lord High Chancellor of the Privy Council fully responsibly for Government Policy. I know that it is wrong for an unelected King such as myself to determine such things, I will therefore in future appoint the leader of the party able to command a majority of the Royal Court.

My second declaration today is to announce the separation of the House of Barbossa from politics. What will this will mean for Kazulia? Well hence-force the political body that currently sits in the Royal Court will be known as "The Royalists". Members of my family will be barred from sitting in the Royal Court as elected members as well as the Cabinet. They may continue to advise the Government and speak in Court, but the Government is free to ignore them.

It is through these measures that I hope to better Kazulian society, I will step back from politics and leave it to your elected Government to make the decisions. I also hope that our colleagues, the Conservatives will also reconsider their position on the Monarchy. That said, I will always speak out against injustice, and I shall forever remain devoted to my people and their needs.

Below, The King looks decidedly modern next to the Lord High Chancellor of the Privy Council and other members of the Cabinet in ceremonial dress.

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Royalists Aim for Unity after Election Victory

Following the recent election, the Royalists led by Lord Røros have asked the Conservatives to form a Coalition. In a statement following the Lord High Chancellor's visit to the Queen Victoria Palace in the Capital, he made announcement from outside the Chancellors official residence.

The people have spoken, and they have endorsed the Royalists once again. It is clear to me that in this new age of progress and co-operation, there needs to be unity. I ask my colleagues in the Conservative Party to join us in Government, so that we truly have a Government of the people.

- Lord Røros

It is widely speculated that the Conservatives are in favour of abolishing the Monarchy, but there has yet to be a public acknowledgement of this. The Royalists are keen to demonstrate to their colleagues in the Royal Court that a Monarchy can be both modern and beneficial to the people. This also comes shortly after an announcement from the Tourism Minister that tourism to Royal residences was up 29% on this time last year following the Kings recent publicity as a "modern monarch". The Tourism Minister also announced the launch of a massive tourism campaign to boost Kazulia's image as a cultural destination.

Below, The Lord High Chancellor talks to journalists outside the Queen Victoria Palace after meeting the King this afternoon.