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Re: Keymon

Postby imperialpearl » Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:27 pm

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With the tumultuous "collective government" period behind the Keymonite people, competent governance has returned to the halls of Münberg as the Social Democratic Party, the nation's foremost political party has returned to the political scene having virtually disappeared years prior under suspicious circumstances. Nonetheless, the return of competent, technocratic rule within Keymon was welcomed by the larger public as the celebration's filled the street, marking the end of the nation's rather lukewarm "radical revolution". Speaking at the party's headquarters in Münberg, Leader of the SDP Auguste Dieschbourg stated that the party had been conducting a series of restructuring to ensure it remains an organisation relevant and up to date with the times. He explained that the party, in returning to the political sphere did not want to seem out of date/old-fashioned, especially amidst the changing times. Having secured a supermajority in the Chamber of Deputies, Minister-Presidential candidate for the SDP, Dr Rafael Schaufelberger presented a largely technocratic government to the nation's Regent Bertrand Scholtes. It has been a long-standing tradition of the SDP to present largely technocratic governments to the keymonite people. According to Dieschbourg, the rationale behind said tradition stems from the party's founder Jacques Périer that the nation must overcome the limitation of politicking in-order to ensure the continued existence and success of both social democracy and stable governance in Keymon. Being the candidate of the party with the supermajority within the Chamber of Deputies, Dr Schaufelberger's cabinet is set to be approved by the chamber in the coming days with ease. Dr Schaufelberger's government will, alongside other challenges, have to boost confidence in the keymonite government once more and point the nation's economy into a direction of continued/sustained growth. Amidst the SDP's withdrawal from the political landscape, the nation's economic condition remained largely stable due in part to a lack of economic reforms on the part of the previous government and the resilience/longevity of the reforms implemented by successive SDP governments. However, the nation's potential for growth has been largely stunted by the shambolic conduct of the previous administration. Legacy plans such as the digital economy had been largely abandoned and recurrent plans had been neglected, thus sending said projects into uncertainty.

Dr Schaufelberger and his technocratic government arrive intending to reverse the effect of the previous "radical revolution" and place Keymon back on track towards becoming a major global financial and economic hub. Dr Schaufelberger is a former sociology professor from the University of Keymon, Münberg. At his right hand is incoming Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Dr Juliette Glanzmann. Dr Glanzmann is the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Keymon and a former Professor of Economics at the University of Keymon, Münberg. At his left is former Chief Economist at the International Development and Stability Bank, Dr Annick Schroeder. Both Drs Glanzmann and Schroeder have been given the difficult task of rebuilding confidence within the domestic economy and positioning Keymon as a major economic power both within the Seleyan region and the wider international community once more. In an impromptu press conference outside the palace, Dr Glanzmann stated that she intends on introducing a major stimulus package to boost the domestic economy with a principle focus on infrastructure and housing. She explained that although macroeconomic reforms were also needed, the extent to which those reforms would be needed to reinvigorate the national economy remained largely minimal. Dr Schroeder notes that most of the legacy initiatives by previous SDP administrations would be reintroduced. Keymon's aggressive expansion into the digital sphere would continue as Dr Schroeder explained that she intends on refocusing attention on the digital economy, keymon's energy sector, the financial services sector and would continue to work with her counterpart in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries on continuing to ensure Keymon remains self-sufficient and reduce food imports.
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Re: Keymon

Postby imperialpearl » Sat Apr 02, 2022 12:08 pm

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With its eye set on continued economic development, the Keymonite Government looks to the stars as a new frontier. Earlier this morning at a joint press conference, Minister-President Dr Erwin Niedermann, Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications Dr Annick Schroeder and Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation Simone Wanzenried announced the creation of the Keymon Space Agency (KSA), the nation's first space research agency. The announcement comes months following deep stakeholder consultations on the way forward for the Keymonite government and its plans for economic recovery. Pointing to the fact that although the nation sees around advanced science-related graduates each year, the government's ability to retain said knowledge in Keymon is becoming increasingly difficult as said graduates leave Keymon for employment opportunities elsewhere, the Economic Advisory Committee recommended that the state move aggressively to build a scientific research ecosystem within the Keymon to tackle the nation's economic woes. Speaking about the feasibility of the move, Minister Schroeder stated that evaluations on the potential creation of a space research agency for Keymon had begun decades prior, around the same time the nation transitioned towards building out its digital economy in full. Although work on the digital economy had commenced but had later stalled, plans for the earlier iteration of the KSA were not approved by the cabinet and the project was thus mothballed. The agency's creation comes to the jubilation of the nation's scientific community. President of the National Institute for Advancing Science, Dr Balz Kindlimann stated that the KSA's creation represented a quantum leap for the scientific community. He noted that the appointment of the nation's first science and research minister alongside the creation of the KSA demonstrated that the government was finally beginning to recognise the scientific community as a potential conduit for economic and societal growth. "We are pleased that finally, the scientific community is getting the attention it deserves. We are seeing science graduates leave Keymon for greener pastures when we could be providing as many opportunities for said graduates here. The KSA represents a step in the right direction as it pertains to advancing scientific research in Keymon and building a budding scientific community," Kindlimann acclaimed. During the press conference, Minister Wanzenried announced Dr Ingrid Mullenbach, a string theorist and former Special Scientific Advisor to the Minister-President, as the Director-General of the KSA. In a press release following the press conference, Dr Mullenbach stated that for the interim, she intends on building capacity and relationships for the KSA, noting that she has intentions of forming an MoU between the KSA and the University of Keymon on scientific research. When questioned on the agency's plans in the medium to long term, Dr Mullenbach stated that the agency was presently focused on developing its strategic plans for the future and thus couldn't comment on the agency's plans in the interim.
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Re: Keymon

Postby imperialpearl » Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:13 am

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Earlier this morning, Keymon-based chemicals company Hanssen-Bösch has been granted approval from the New Verham government for the construction of what could be the nation's largest industrial plant, following months of negotiations between the two parties. When completed, the plant has the potential to transform the wider economy of New Verham and tip the economic balance in favour of the eastern Dovanian state, allowing for it to leverage much of its potential against the Kitembo Union. The plant, which is expected to be wholly owned by Hanssen-Bösch via a subsidiary known as Hanssen-Bösch International is expected to be completed in the coming 5-6 years and would become the company's largest chemical production plant outside of Keymon. Buoyed by the return of sound and stable government in Munberg, Hanssen-Bösch has taken the opportunity presented by the opening of the New Verham economy to foreign private sector investment as a sign for the company to begin its expansion into markets outside of Keymon and the seleyan continent. In a press release following the statement of approval from the government of New Verham, CEO and President Pirmin Weilenmann confirmed that the proposed plant would represent the company's largest investment outside of Keymon. In a press release, he explained that the company's aggressive push to see the project to its completion comes amidst the potential of positioning New Verham and Hanssen-Bösch as the foremost producers of various chemicals within the Dovanian continent. "When businesses within the continent require chemical solutions and other related products, we want to ensure that New Verham and Hanssen-Bösch is the first company they consider," Weilenmann explained. With both the economic feasibility study and the environmental impact assessment completed, construction on the plant is expected to begin in the coming months as the company works on the final details related to the plant's construction. It is expected that it will employ more than 1,000 persons directly and would have a significant multiplier effect on the domestic economy of New Verham, especially within the areas surrounding the plant itself. It is also expected that although the company would seek to hire local professionals both during the plant's construction and operations, Weilenmann noted that the company intends on sponsoring a scholarship programme for chemical engineering students within New Verham's universities and other universities within the Dovanian Union as he notes that the plant would require a large amount of highly-skilled engineers among other key technicians.
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Re: Keymon

Postby imperialpearl » Tue Apr 05, 2022 1:26 pm

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Following months of deep stakeholder consultations with businesses within Aloria and closed-door negotiations with the Alorian Government, Brennstoff Alternatives (the renewable energy subsidiary of the Brennstoff Group of Companies), announced that it had gained approval from the Alorian Government for the construction of both a geothermal and waste-to-energy plant in Cymertraeth, with the hopes of transitioning the fuel imports-dependent artanian state into a more energy secure nation. The move comes amidst Brennstoff Alternative's decision to begin expanding its business outside of Keymon. The company was initially created to manage the company's shares in numerous green energy initiatives in Keymon, primarily from small, start-up firms. However, as Brennstoff grew, the company's strategic objectives changed to expand/increase its reach into foreign markets. Aloria remains one of the most energy insecure nations on the artanian continent as its reliance on imported fuel from Dorvik increases. Although the government has been making notable strides towards reducing said reliance, the nation's inability to rationalise its natural resources and marshall resources towards the beneficial exploitation of said resources leaves the nation open to considerable vulnerabilities. Geothermal energy and the technology associated therein, have been around for centuries. It involves tapping naturally heated underground reservoirs to create steam and turn turbines. However, compared to its counterparts in Solar, wind and tidal energy, geothermal energy is capital intensive and thus requires a greater amount of financing to rationalise and operationalise. The proposed waste-to-energy plant involves using regular household and commercial waste as energy via incineration. Whilst geothermal energy maintains a non-factor dependent energy generation source, for waste-to-energy one of the factors determining the success of operations would be the availability of waste. In a press release earlier this morning, CEO and President of Brennstoff Dumeni Oberhänsli stated that the company will enter into an agreement with municipal waste collection authorities and could potentially enter into separate agreements with foreign nations on importing waste into Aloria. He stated that both the geothermal plant and the waste-to-energy plant are expected to cost the company around 1.5 billion LOD, however, he highlighted considerable assistance coming from the Alorian Government to assist the company in financing the projects. It is expected that once both plants become operational, Brennstoff Alternatives through an Aloria-based subsidiary Artanian Electric, will sell energy from the plants to both the Alorian Government and private sector energy firms.
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Re: Keymon

Postby imperialpearl » Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:02 am

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With the Deltarian Government having expressed its intentions of transforming their local education landscape through digitisation and digitalisation, possibilities for potential collaboration between Keymon and Deltaria arose out of a formal meeting between Keymonite Ambassador to Deltaria Sebastian Dietrich and newly elected Deltarian President Valdemar Doležal on the digital transformation of Deltaria's education system. Most recently, the Deltarian Government announces some 10 billion dollars would be poured into the nation's education system with the hopes of boosting both the quality of and access to education through the construction of new schools and universities and upgrading IT systems within said institutions among other initiatives as apart of its CASA-PEP plan. Following his meeting with President Doležal Ambassador Dietrich stated that although the Keymonite government could not render any assistance in the area of infrastructure, it can assist the Deltarian government in transforming the nation's education system through technology. Pointing to Keymon's "E-Keymon" initiative wherein the nation went on an aggressive path of digital transformation of the public sector, Ambassador Dietrich stated that Keymon's experience during that entire process could offer the deltarian government some perspective on the challenges ahead should it truly wish to commit itself to such a journey. "The digitisation of our public sector was one of the most ambitious undertakings in our nation's history and has allowed for us to reap numerous benefits among them being an education system whose foundation is now rebuilt on digital technologies," the Ambassador explained. "In my discussions with the President, I noted that the Keymonite government was willing to aid the Deltarian government in the journey towards the digital transformation of not only its education system but also its public service." Speaking to the potential initiatives which could come to Deltaria as a result of collaboration with "E-Keymon", Minister of Public Administration Benjamin Labhart (as the line minister responsible for the digital transformation of the public sector) stated that the introduction of e-books, enhanced computer literacy, enhanced data collection and analysis systems and student management systems are but a few examples of some of the innovative initiatives Keymon can either build for the Deltarian government or help the Deltarian government build. "We believe that this presents us with a unique opportunity to demonstrate to the world that our economic model is one which can be mimicked and which can allow nations to reap the same rewards we have," Minister Labhart said. 
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Re: Keymon

Postby Lionking » Sun Jul 17, 2022 7:56 am

Breaking news

Military seizes control as Hir Exzellenz, Petra I dies.
Hir Exzellenz, Petra I was the only person who prevented total chaos.
The Military and the Party brings peace and stability.

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Hiltwin Randegger, Minister-President.
Appointed by General Der Armee Tragott Dähle.


Sad news coming from the royal court early afternoon as Hir Exzellenz Petra I died from cardiac arrest. Petra I, who was beloved by many Keymonites was the last binding force that prevented total chaos in Keymon since the Fürstentum was left with a political vacuum created by former Minister-President Erwin Niedermann (SDP). At the same time, when the news brake from Hir Exzellenz Petra I, the Keymon military, who is lead by General Der Armee Tragott Dähle, where executing their plans to stabilize the Fürstentum. In a public adress broacasted by all the News Channels General Tragott Dähle declared his authority over Keymon and is installing a civilian government that will be overseen and controlled by the military untill full order has returned to the island. The General also spoke about new free and fair elections when Keymon is ready for it. The civilian government will be lead by Hiltwin Randegger, former CEO of the Keymon Development Bank and long time personal friend of General Tragott Dähle. The statement ended with the motto: " The Military and the Party brings peace and stability. "
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Re: Keymon

Postby Lionking » Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:40 am

Civilian government implementing media law
All media under state-control, internet censorship
Humperdinck & Luthori investors hit hard.

The Military Council together with Minister-President Hiltwin Randegger brought the new media law to the Chamber of Deputies. The new law will nationalize all media and bring them under state control. Discussions between the Military Council and the Civilian Government are going on how this will work out. Minister-President Randegger would like to place the new unified media under the control of the Ministery of Internal Affairs. The internet isn't spared either within the bill as the Military and Civilian Government would like to impose heavy censorhship to battle false information to create peace and stability within Keymon.

One of the biggest victims of this bill could be Humperdinck Media, who is controlled by the influential Humperdinck Family living in Luthori. Humperdinck Media is the largest media provider of Keymon with a total market share of a whopping 72%. Humperdinck Media controls popular channels like Keymon TV 5, Keymon News Channel, Keymon Times Newspaper and many more. The Humperdinck Family and close investors of the Luthori elite could lose up to 3 to 4 bn KED.
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Re: Keymon

Postby Lionking » Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:50 pm

BREAKING

Internet Article coming from Keymonese Diaspora

BoM has been installed
Media and internet under state control
Small protests taken place

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Minister-President Randegger (left) , General Der Armee Tragott Dähler (right)

The Central Military Commisson and the Civilian Government has implemented the Board of Media (BoM). The BoM will oversee all information inside Keymon aswell international news reaching Keymon. The BoM will excists of members coming from the Military Commission, Interior Ministry and Ministery of Education and Culture. Upon passing of the law the news reached the citizens of Keymon and thousands of civilians went on the streets to demonstrate against it. The police, backed by the military, showed no mercy and arrested dozens of demonstrators and injured several others in the proces. Minister-President Randegger called for " calm and order " and explained that this law is needed to combat foreign influence who wishes to harm our newly founded Free Republic by creating chaos and political instability.
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Re: Keymon

Postby Lionking » Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:56 pm

KeNa now official state doctrine
Keymon Nationalism taught in schools
Traditional religions are getting a push back

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Minister of Internal Affairs Etienne Thimmesch (left), Minister of Education and Culture Melissa Aeschbacher (right in the back)

Among the passing of the higly anticipated Keymon Nationalism bill the nation will see major changes. As Keymon Nationalism (KeNa) will be the official state doctrine, it will be taught in all the schools throughout the nation as it will be implement in the national curriculum. In addition it will be seen as standard political education many students will follow from junior school to university. The traditional religions are also getting a push back by the government as they are unable to promote themselves without government approvel. As for foreign and domestic missionaries they must apply for a permit. These applications are already running for the past 12 days. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed that they at least had 486 applications coming from missionaries, foreign and domestic, and the Ministry of Culture on their turn confirmed to us that they had recieved 97 applications for religious advertisements. Both Ministries confirmed that no permits has being handed out. In fact many Churches, Mosques, Synagoges and Temples are forced to remove any symbols and holy texts from their buildings as that is seen as 'advertisement' according to the Ministry of Culture.
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Re: Keymon

Postby Lionking » Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:46 am

Bisshop Ian Hornblower arrested.
Violated the missionaries act according to government sources.

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Bisshop Ian Hornblower, highest religious cleric arrested under the new law.

Bisshop Ian Hornblower was arrested upon arrivial at the Keymon International Airport after he failed to show his missionary permit. The Bisshop of The Holy Luthori Church came back after a conference in Luthori. Bisshop Hornblower, a Luthorian citizen, came to Keymon 9 years ago to head the Holy Luthori Church in Keymon. According to the newly implemented law every missionairy entering the nation should apply for a permit. The Bisshop's office are disputing that the newly signed law emply for the Bisshop as he has already a resident permit in Keymon. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that the Bisshop should have applied for a new permit as he left the country and re-entered the country as a Luthorian citizen with a religious function. Over the course of a few days several clerics has been arrested in the airports and ports in Keymon from all religious backgrounds under the new law. The Bisshop and other clerics who violated the law will be put on trail and face a possible deportation after they have served their sentence once they are convicted.
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