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Postby ads-sdp » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:55 am

News in the Empire
May 2789

Bill of Rights Proposed
Luthori Press Update

Following a party meeting today, the Social Equality Party, typically regarded to as the Socialist Party of the Holy Luthori Empire, released a string of amendments to the Constitution, all of which are designed to give broader civil rights and liberties to the people of the Luthori Empire. Nathaniel Brasseux, the Leader of the Party, commented on the matter, "We strongly believe, as we always have, that society cannot continue to work if the people feel that they are restricted from living their lives as they see fit, and with these amendments, our party would like to see people less afraid from the Establishment."

According to the party, they believe that they will gain unanimous support in their efforts.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Adopted
Information provided by the Holy Imperial Diet
With the Liberal Democratic Party's support, the UDHR has passed in the Luthori Holy Imperial Diet. As recognized by parties giving their consent to the legislation, the need for greater freedom is ever strong, considering oppressive measures that have made their way into government over the last several decades. The Constitutional Imperial Party and the Luthori Republican Party dissented, finding no constitutional basis for the revisions.
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Postby ads-sdp » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:23 am

Breaking News Update

The Expanding Environmental Protections Act is REJECTED
Luthori Press Update

After months of debate and turmoil, the first piece of legislation in recent memory to propose environmental protections has been summarily rejected by the Holy Imperial Diet. By a vote of 172-28, the bill was rejected, largely in part to opposition by the ruling coalition, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Imperial Party. David Bowman, the Liberal Democrats' Secretary to the Diet, had this to say on the issue; "There is no evidence whatsoever that the lives of our citizens are being put at risk. If one provider of water was offering a low quality and potentially dangerous product, other providers would gain more customers and thus more profit. That first provider would then be required to reconsider the way it deals with water and make the necessary changes."

If the bill had passed, it would have created regulations for the logging industry, as well as providing government-backed regulating of drinking water. The Social Equality Party Shadow Minister for the Environment, Quinton Manges, had this to say about the result, "We are greatly upset about the result, and we feel as if the government is cheating it's people and leaving them susceptible to diseases and low-quality water. We hope to work to change this policy over the next decade." After the announcement of the results, the Social Equality replaced Mr. Manges with Mark Rutherford, a leading professor at the Institute of Technology in Luthori.

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Ratification of the Treaty of Recognition of the Grand Duchy of Talmorschland
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The International News Organization is reporting at this hour that the largest party in the Holy Luthori Empire, the Liberal Democratic Party, has put to vote a Treaty that would officially bring an end to the political turmoil resulting from the Talmorian Civil War. In the text of the agreement, it was guaranteed that the Duchy would have an independent legislature, and that citizens of both sovereigns would be free to travel to either nation.

June 2789
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Postby ads-sdp » Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:27 pm

Election News from the Social Democrats
Social Equality Party

In the most recent elections in the Holy Luthori Empire, the Social Equality Party garnered 16 seats in the 200 person legislature, all coming from the Orange Duchy. After hearing news that the party received the largest share of seats in Orange, Nathaniel Brasseux, party leader, had this to say, "We are very content with the election results, and we look forward to working with the other parties to find amicable solutions to our nation's problems.
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Postby Xanathos » Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:57 am

Duke Geharon passes away

2790 Edition

His Grace, Franz Jackson, 2nd Duke of Geharon and Grandmaster of the CIL has passed away at the age of 78. He died peacefully and of natural causes. His son, Baron William Jackson II of Williamsbrough has been confirmed new duke of Geharon by His Majesty the Emperor. Due to the fact that the new duke is a cousin of the emperor, William has been recognized as a direct member of the Imperial family and has been granted the title of Prince Imperial. In an act of good grace and in recognition of the rewards His Majesty has bestowed upon him, the new leader of the CIL has decided to give away the honorary title of Grandmaster of the League to none other than the Emperor. Prince William will however retain the management of the daily affairs of the League by keeping the post of Majority Leader of the Geharon Conservative Party, which retains League majority.

League restrucutre underway

In other news, Isaac Stevenson, the rapidly aging leader of the H&L has declared his party's desolution as he said it was today irrelevant. Mr Stevenson, who is expected to be knighted soon has joined the Geharon Conservative Party. The GCP, in its new mandate describes itself as a traditionalist and isolationist party, which is never the less adamantly pro market. The more liberal elements of the H&L, among with the former internationalists from the GCP and the remnants of the LFMA have reformed into the Utagian Liberal Caucus, headed by His Grace, John Rannigan, 5th Duke of Utagia. The ULC promises the preservation of past tradition fusioned with liberal ideas.

Emperor to take more active role in Homeland

With the signing of the treaty recognizing him as Grand Duke of Talmosrchland, the Emperor has declared that he now wishes to focus more on the Luthori homeland. He will hold court in Orange Palace and will be present in Diet, renewing a tradition that Emperor Maximilian rarely followed, as he was largel occupied with foreign policy. Emperor Jason is the last emperor to have been in frequent attendance in the Diet. The Emperor has appointed Lord Thomas Conneler, Earl of Connakr, as Imperial Viceroy of Talmorschland. Former military governor Admiral Sir Arthur Wessby has been made Chief of the Imperial General Staff as well as earl of Salesrouth.

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Postby Jay (LDP) » Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:21 am

ASD offered positions in Government
14th July 2791

In an unexpected move today, the Liberal Democratic Party of Luthori and their coalition ally Constitutionalist Imperial League proposed a cabinet re-shuffle which would include two new candidates - both from the Alliance of Social Democrats.

It is an unlikely alliance, considering the three parties each have very different social and economic platforms. It is believed that the alliance is based solely on dedication towards the Emperor and his rule over the Holy Luthori Empire - it was only recently that the ASD withdrew their negative statements towards the Imperial system.

In his official statement to the Imperial Diet today, LDP of Luthori's David Bowman said that the decision to include the ASD was mutual between the LDP of Luthori and the CIL and that it was "in honour of their [the ASD's] commitment to the Imperial system of Luthori, and for their willingness to engage in a peaceful and stable relationship with the two ruling parties".

The two ministries offered to the young ASD are that of Health and Social Services, and Education and Culture, both ministries that were formerly held by the CIL.

This move sees the Rainbow Unicorn Party and the Luthori Republican Party become the only remaining opposition parties. Whether or not they are granted access to the Government is as yet unknown, but considering both have publically spoken out against the Imperial system it would seem unlikely.

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Postby Xanathos » Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:38 pm

Imperial Offices of State attributed

2795 Edition

In an expected move today, His Majesty Emperor Edward has begun naming Great Officers of State. The Great Officers of State are members of the Privy Council, this His Majesty's most trusted advisors. Hpowever, in an unexpected move, His Majesty has also announced his intentions to name a new Imperial Witch Hunter General, a position which had not existed since the days of the civil war. This sudden nomination may announce the creation of more Officers of Imperial Decree.

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The old uniform of the Witch Hunter General

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Postby ads-sdp » Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:45 pm

Breaking News Update
Luthori Press Universal

April 2796

A New Left-Wing Alliance is Formed
The Alliance for Social Democrats, along with the Rainbow Unicorn Party, plan on officially announcing a new coalition with the Luthori Labour Party and the Committee for Liberation later today. The ASD and RUP coalition currently heads a slim 101-99 majority in the Holy Imperial Diet, but with this most recent addition, analysts predict that the coalition could grow in size, eventually garnering 2/3 of the Diet within a decade. Nathaniel Brasseux, ASD leader, opined: "I believe that this coalition will only work to serve the better interests of the People- it is becoming more apparent each and every day that the People want change, maybe even the abolition of the monarchy".

With the re-entrance of the Imperial Court of Luthori into the political scene, the Alliance of Social Democrats appears headed for crushing defeat in the next elections, as such, the party is pushing reforms through the Diet as fast as possible: They have been largely successful, as they continue in their bid to withdraw from all binding treaties, and to establish new international relations.
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Postby Duke Matthus » Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:45 am

Imperial Government to be Reorganized under a Viceroy Again

The Imperial Government after heated debates, has finally worked out a compromise to fit both Monarchist and Anti-Monarchist parties with in the Imperial Diet. The result is a return to the use of a Viceroy to represent the Emperor in the Imperial Government, that is elected by the people directly. By doing so the Emperor will be able to watch over the Empire as a whole and not get bogged down in the Imperial matters of Luthori itself. At the same time this allows for the more republic leaning parties to have an elected offical be the de-facto leader of the nation, with the Emperor being the de-jure.

Along with this the ASD, the main negoiator of the Anti-Monarchist Coalition, has promised to not take down the monarchy and help return the treaties that were taken down during their administration. Along with that, the ASD has promised to vote in favor of early elections that will allow the people of Luthori to immedeately vote on their new Viceroy and Imperial Diet members.

The terms also call for the terms of the Imperial Diet members to be shortened by two years. A spoke's person for the Imperial Alliance (Monarchist Coalition) said, "In compromising you must give and take, and this was something we were willing to give in order to keep the Empire intact and the people safe from the troubles of a Republic. This and the other promises that were agreed to will hopefully allow us to not just prosper but continue to grow and march forward in the name of the Emperor and the People's Empire."

Along with time system change, the election system has been moved to favor small regions over larger regions.

With all these changes being made and the Diet floor still in heated debate, it is only hopped that these reforms will bring in a new and peaceful era that will allow all to live in peace and comfort.
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Postby Xanathos » Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:46 pm

Conservatives rally for a win in the League

2797 Edition

Having just won back the majority, the Leaguers are preparing for another election, one in which they would not be at a dissadvantage. His Grace the Duke Utagia and leader of the "Utagia Liberal Caucus" has ironically renounced all ties with the liberal movement and renamed his faction "Utagia Loyalist Caucus". In front of so many leftist parties, it is obvious that liberalism will not attract voters. Utagia has only mentioned that it is more pressing to contain the tide of economic socialism, as opposed to the GCP's views that the tide of social leftism must be fought more fiercely. In any cases, both League parties are firmly traditionalist conservatives.

Prinvy Council meets

These statements were made at the end of a meeting of the Privy Council, of which Prince William was made President, pending his attribution of other titles. The two newest ranking members of the League, ministers Karl Miller and Veronica Jones, were both admitted into the Gentry as respectively an Esquire and a Lady, Lady Veronica being of higher distinction than Karl Miller, Esq. The Lord Nicholas Doherty, Marquess of Youk, met today with the commander of the Mordusian Imperial Battlefleet, which is currently docked partly at Sandulka, among other places. The Mordusian commander will later meet with Field Marshal Sir Arthur Wessby and 1st Sea Lord Sir Christopher Ducan.

Stocks show small recovery

Stocks showed a small recovery today after the disastrous results of the previous months due to the communist majority in the Diet. The Chancellor met with several business leaders, including the CEO of Hexlon Imperial, Luthori's largest single company and the chairman of the Imperial Chamber of Commerce, reassuring them of the Emperor's friendship towards business. The recovery was aso due to the rumour that the obligation that all businesses be run by a worker's council be lifted. Although never followe or enforced, this rule slowed down investors.

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Postby Duke Matthus » Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:35 pm

Imperial Monarchs find defeat at FIFA World Cup

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Imperial Monarchs fans dissapointed with turnouts of the team.

The Holy Luthori Empire fans were shocked!!!! How could the Imperial Monarchs be crushed so easily? When the teams coach was asked he responded saying, "We played our best and these things happen, but you can bet we have a plan for the next cup that will increase our performance, that I am sure of. So all Imperial Monarchs fans out there don't worry we will do better next time."

In other news the people of Luthori cheer now for their fellow brothers and sisters in Greater Mordusian Empire who are held in Personal Union under the Emperor. Go Mordusia win the cup in the name of the Emperor and his Empire!!!!!

At the same time, even though Alduria has been taken over by rebels, the people of the Empire can not help but cheer for their fellow people that are still in there eyes members of the Empire and part of the Luthori-Alduria Union.
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