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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby thefalloutfan101 » Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:56 pm

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De Volkskrant
De Volkskrant, or the People's Paper, is a center-leftist newspaper that reports on Narik minority politics, along with general news.

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17 February 4554
Ruling Narikatonisch Arbeiderspartij set to pass landmark health reforms
Utilizing their newfound constitutional majority to the fullest, the NAP is set to approve sweeping reforms in health legislation.
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The NAP's most landmark health legislation, which aimed to overhaul various functions of the nation's healthcare system, alongside finally abolishing the ban on abortion instituted by the former Thaller regimes was struck down in it's first proposal in 4550, much to the chagrin of the NAP. Now with the elections of last year having resulted in a sweeping victory for their party, securing them a constitutional majority in the legislature (albeit by only two seats), its leader, Gert-Jan Gregersen wasted no time in reintroducing its previously struck down reforms. With a vote from the main opposition party, the Liberal Democrats having yet to be seen, it seems that it may successfully pass unopposed.

Aiming to subsidize several basic health amenities, such as contraceptives and prescription medicine for average citizens and granting total subsidies to low-income earners, the NAP's reforms also expand the public healthcare system. In the proposals, it grants a free public healthcare system while still allowing for small numbers of regulated private clinics. Among their reforms are the creation of several much-needed regulations in job safety standards, along with mandating vaccinations for the nation's children. An NAP spokesperson stated that the reforms were "absolutely necessary" to assist Narik refugees returning to their ancestral home, many of whom are now on the verge of poverty.

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The Huis der Afgevaardigden, or House of Representatives, in session. The NAP, winning in a landslide in last year's election seek to pass a litany of reforms.
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby Mbites » Wed Apr 03, 2019 6:40 am

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Die Stimme Narikatons (The Voice of Narikaton) is a nationalist newspaper reporting about politics.
'Third-Camp' forms political party
13. November 4554

After the fall of the thallerist regime, two large parties organized themselves as the political establishment, the liberal democrats and the Narik workers party. This development was much to the disgruntlement of former thallerists, nationalists and military elite. Lots of under-represented traditional political forces of Narikaton have grouped together to form the Patriotic Alliance, a morally conservative, market liberal and very restrictive party which aims to control the two major parties.

It's chairman Dr. Erich Schleifberg on this topic: "[...] The two parties have created an illusion of a democracy. In reality it's a two-party dictatorship, occasionally they act like a shift in power towards a certain party happened but in reality the socialists as well as the liberal democrats just make shady deals behind the people's back to figure out what is going to happen next."
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby thefalloutfan101 » Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:53 pm

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De Volkskrant, or the People's Paper, is a center-leftist newspaper that reports on Narik minority politics, along with general news.

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26 February 4555
Prime Minister Maathuis expresses "concern" over formation of far-right parties
With the formation of the PdRB and the re-establishment of the PA, Maathuis has expressed "concern" over a reemergence of authoritarianism.
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The emergence of strongly anti-Thallerist parties in Narikaton & Darnussia some brief years ago saw an unprecedented number of reforms be made under the LDP-NAP unity government, namely the dismantling of Thallerist institutions, the de-Thallerization of the nation's culture, and the welcoming of formerly exiled royal families back to a country that they hadn't seen in centuries. Whilst having some slight disagreements with each other, the unity government of 4548-4549 greatly helped shape Narikaton and Darnussia into a dual constitutional monarchy. The current NAP administration also recently passed landmark health reforms, which gave robust healthcare subsidies to low income earners, established a strong public healthcare system, and decriminalized abortion for the first time in years.

But now, much to the concern of many politicians not just within the NAP, but also the LDP, that the country might be experiencing a concerning return to authoritarianism. The newly-formed Partei des Reinen Blutes, or Party of Pure Blood openly revealed its racist policies to the House of Representatives, and the recently reestablished Patriotische Allianz, which held frequent ties to the previous Thaller regimes, has clearly shown its own policy. Realizing the concerns from politicians of both the NAP and LDP, Prime Minister Marthijn Maathuis held a speech in the House of Representatives today, aimed at tackling the issue of far-right movements gaining traction in the country. Stating that both Nariks and Darnussians must "Remember the scars of the past", promoting unity and faith in democracy, declaring "We must not fall to the forces which oppressed our people in the past. We must be strong in our resolve and push back against this hatred which seeks to divide our country. Today we say, never again!"

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Prime Minister Maathuis speaks before a session of the House of Representatives.
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby thefalloutfan101 » Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:06 pm

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De Volkskrant, or the People's Paper, is a center-leftist newspaper that reports on Narik minority politics, along with general news.

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9th March 4555
NAP politicians fire back at Patriotische Allianz's controversial comments
With incredibly controversial comments being spoken by the PA, the NAP has decided to double down on its resolve.
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Several NAP politicians have reined in the Patriotische Allianz's highly controversial comments made to the press, namely their proclamation of being a "...very restrictive party which aims to control the two major parties.". Their comments were almost immediately bashed by aforementioned NAP politicians, along with a significant chunk of LDP politicians. The party's chairman, Sofie van der Woude, took it upon herself to publicly denounce the PA's reformation, calling them "thinly-disguised authoritarians" and "crypto-fascists". Skewering them further by pointing out that their politicians frequently held posts in the highly oppressive security services of past Thaller regimes, along with being complicit in the atrocities of the Thaller family, she mostly followed the same doctrine as that of Prime Minister Maathuis, urging deterrence and unity amongst Narik and Darnussian peoples to stand against what seems like a reemerging authoritarian movement.

Mr. Speaker,

Our people have seen unparalleled change in these brief few years that our parties have existed. Now it seems that we may actively be threatened by once again, a growing movement of authoritarianism. The formation of the disgustingly racist and supremacist Partei des Reinen Blutes is enough to develop a serious concern for the future of our country. Alongside that, the Patriotische Allianz has recently announced its reformation, putting themselves back into the political arena once more. Their party, under previous Thaller regimes, actively held posts in the most repressive security agency on the Artanian continent. They were also complicit in the countless atrocities committed by that disgusting family, INCLUDING ethnic cleansing of the Narik peoples. Thankfully a once nearly destroyed culture is slowly reforming, but currently, Narik population numbers are nowhere near what they used to be, prior to the arrival of Thallerists centuries ago.

It is today I ask of my fellow representatives here, when do we make a change? When do we take action against these parties that clearly wish to install oppression in our nation once more? The time to act is now, before these parties once again threaten the existence of our people, our culture, and our language. The Nariks have been oppressed for long enough by the Thallers and we will be damned if this new, democratic nation fall to forces that will wrest our newfound liberties away from us once again!


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NAP Chairman Sofie van der Woude speaks before the House of Representatives, denouncing the PA as "Authoritarian" and "Crypto-fascists".
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby Mbites » Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:24 pm

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PA's Schleifenberg retaliates
17. March 4555

Shortly after the announcement of the foundation of the Patriotic Alliance, multiple politicians of the Narik Workers Party as well as the Liberal Democrats have stated their opposition against the third-camp and suspect the nationalist alliance of being "crypto-fascists" or thallerists. The established two peoples parties have expressed concern of a return of authoritarians as well as thallerist sentiments.

Dr. Erich Schleifenberg, chairman of the Patriotic Alliance, called for a press-conference in which he denied any thallerist influence in his party.
"People of Narikaton and Darnussia,
I speak to you in deepest honesty, some individuals in my party had jobs in the executive and judicative agencies of the past thallerist regime. Yes they did. But they were just people doing their jobs, all of them deeply regret that they had to serve in such an oppressing system. But all of you should know, the Patriotic Alliance despises the Thallerists as well as the family. As a sign of our respect towards the victims of past atrocities we will create an internal system to filter out potential thallerists. On another note- the socialists want you to think that we are thallerists so that they can continue their dictatorial governing style. They want to deceive- you! the people of Narikaton and Darnussia! Their lies and ungrounded accusations will have consequences!
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby thefalloutfan101 » Fri Apr 05, 2019 4:22 am

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De Volkskrant, or the People's Paper, is a center-leftist newspaper that reports on Narik minority politics, along with general news.

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19 October 4555
Darnussian progressives form sister branch of the NAP, named the "Sozialdemokratische Arbeiterpartei"
Despite the rise of authoritarian movements, it nonetheless hasn't stopped a broad coalition of Darnussian leftists from forming a sister branch of the Narikatonisch Arbeiderspartij.
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The rise of far-right and authoritarian movements in the country has further emboldened the resolve of the LDP and NAP, with the latter's efforts culminating in the formation of a sister branch of their party by a broad coalition of Darnussian progressives, namely social democrats, socialists along with a limited number of communists. Led by Stefan Hartstein, a former lawyer, the party states that it is committed to the same values as that of the NAP. Firm in his commitment to preserving democracy and staving off authoritarianism, Mr. Hartstein is just as much a firebrand as that of Sofie van der Woude, the NAP's Chair and most outspoken critic of both the Partei des Reinen Blutes, and the Patriotische Allianz.

Speaking to his supporters, namely students and some independent politicians, he stated that he would work with the NAP to fully incorporate their branch into the party, along with holding discussions on a possible rebranding. "We must remember that progressives exist not just in Narikaton but also Darnussia. As such, I've formed a branch in our own native language, and I encourage fellow Darnussians who believe in promoting democratic principles and a strong resistance to authoritarianism to join us. Let us come together, united in progress!"

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Stefan Hartstein, former lawyer and native of Darnussia, announced the formation of a sister branch of the NAP today in Rumbrel.
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby Phibotic » Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:07 am

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Siebenstein questions legitimacy of the royal family
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During a press conference given yesterday Valentin Siebenstein was asked about his and the PRB's position concerning the monarchy in Narikaton. His answer was pretty clear
While we strongly endorse a monarchy in this country we don't support the ruling monarch and his family. Their dynasty was put in charge by foreign forces who seek to destroy Narik and Volksdundorfian identity. They are not the true and legitimate rulers of Narikaton nor do they even understand what Narikaton is. They are part of a wretched establishment that supresses its own people.


We asked which family had a more legitimate claim to the throne.
I think we all know the only legitimate claim can be made by a von Thaller. They have ruled Narikaton for centuries. And they should once more. They are the only ones who can bring back order into this deeply confused country



The PRB is therefore the first party to call itself Thallerist since the downfall of the old Thallerist Regime. The radical right is organized once again and while most say that the PRB is far too smal and that heir ideas are far too crazy to actually attract enough voters, we think this newest formation of the far right is worth observation.
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby Mbites » Fri Apr 05, 2019 1:09 pm

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PA influenced Heimwehr forms
1. Dezember 4555

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With the hole left by the dissolution of the national military, the Patriotic Alliance as well as nationalist NGOs banded together to form a paramilitary unit called "Heimwehr." Officially it has no political agenda but political experts fear that the Heimwehr might just be a utility for the nationalists to violently terrorize their political rivals. Even though the Heimwehr officials denied these accusations the fears were not entirely quenched. They announced that since the national politics failed to provide security it now is the responsibility of any proud patriot.
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby thefalloutfan101 » Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:03 pm

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De Volkskrant, or the People's Paper, is a center-leftist newspaper that reports on Narik minority politics, along with general news.

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21 January 4556
Attempt made on the life of Narik Monarch Alexander I!
Whilst on a community outreach tour for Nariks returning to their homeland, Alexander I was reportedly the victim of an assassination attempt.
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The previous Thaller regimes have resulted in the largest displacement of ethnic Nariks in the nation's history. In the days of the NAP-LDP unity government, a bill was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives that would grant instant citizenship to all first or second generation Nariks, along with a guarantee of a stable income and affordable housing. It was named the "Homecoming Act", and its effects have certainly spawned a daunting logistical and cultural challenge that all future administrations will have to grapple with. The current NAP administration has taken great strides towards re-integration of the so-called "Herintredende", or "Returners", namely an overhauling of the national healthcare system to suit the needs of many of them, who are largely below the poverty line, along with various other quality of life reforms.

Greatly approving of the reforms bringing back his people, the ethnic Narik king Alexander I launched a state tour of Herintredende communities, with the aim of public outreach and awareness. Waving to crowds, shaking hands, the king was ecstatic to see his people, who for years had suffered under the vicious ethnic cleansing policies of the Thallers, be safe and happy. The monarch's motorcade stopped at various towns on the island of Narikaton, with many taking pictures with Alexander. Whilst his motorcade was driving to a public plaza to give an address, security personnel witnessed two suspicious men loitering nearby a car. Watching them as the king made his way to the plaza, their observation turned to horror as he was ambushed by three additional men wearing black clothing and masks, with one pulling out a pistol and firing three times at the king, striking him in the abdomen and shoulder, whilst the third grazed the tip of his ear. A short gunfight broke out between the king's security and the men as they escorted him to safety, with one of his personnel unfortunately passing away after succumbing to five gunshot wounds. Citizens within earshot reportedly fled for cover anywhere they could find it, resulting in some trampling. Alexander I was immediately rushed to hospital, where he is currently in critical condition but is expected to make a recovery. As the dust has settled, the NAP government has vowed to seek answers against such a vicious act of violence—One that is certainly politically motivated, as Prime Minister Maathuis claims.

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The ethnic Narik King Alexander I waves to crowds, mere moments before he would be shot three times. He is reportedly in critical condition.[/quote]
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Re: Voice of Narikaton

Postby Mbites » Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:39 pm

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Thallerist Extremist group claims attack on King
25. Dezember 4555

Very shortly after the attack on King Alexander has been made public the staunch orthodox-thallerist extremist group called "Heil!" has claimed that the attack had been their doing. Heil!'s development over it's history has certainly been interesting, first they started as a fringe group in a nationalist election coalition during the times of the federal republic but it quickly overtook the other movements and became the leading nationalist organization. After re-establishing thallerism it fell into obscurity as fast as it has risen up. The next time it surfaced in national news was during the civil war triggered by the Trauerstein Coup. Apparently as seen now, after the fall of Thallerism, Heil! has transformed into a terrorist group trying to push their thallerist agenda on others by force.
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