Rutania

National news threads that host the key national news outlets for each of the game’s countries.

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:25 pm

Besancon reforms the Rutanian military
February 2804

The Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Basil J. Besancon presented in the Senate a new proposal, the Military Reform Act of 2804. In his introductory speech he highlighted that in the almost hundred-year old military legislation must be reformulated to correspond the needs of the new century.

Image
Minister of Defence in the Senate
"The Commonwealth needs a modern and efficient army which can contribute to the increase of our national power. This is not a threat to anybody but a legitimate attempt to reform this dimension of our power. The majority of the military legislation in force was created in the first REP government. Lord Klausenburg, one of the greatest Presidents of Rutania promoted them. But they are old. The second REP government wishes to change this situation. I have discussed personally with President LeBon, and his opinion was also integrated into this new bill." - Minister Besancon declared.

The whole proposal can be read in the following chapter:

Military Reform Act of 2804

Taking into account the military legislation in force(*) there is an urging need for reforming the military system of the Commonwealth of Rutania.

Article 1. - Military personnel
1.1 - According to the Military Reform Bill of 2748, the actual number of active military personnel is 250,000 and is maintained by the federal government. This number will be maintained for the following period.
1.2 - According to the Military Reform Bill of 2748 the actual number of reserve military personnel is 750,000 out of which 500,000 is funded by the 5 Regional Commonwealths (each funding 100,000) and 250,000 is founded by the federal government. The number of reserves will be increased to 1,500,000 out of which each Regional Commonwealth will fund 200,000 and the federal government will fund 500,000.
1.3 - The structure of the active military troops: Army: 100,000; Navy: 70,000; Air Force: 50,000; Military Intelligence: 20,000
1.4 - The structure of the reserve military troops: Army: 700,000; Navy: 500,000; Air Force: 300,000

Article 2. - Military equipment
The current legislation in this field is enforced in the form of the Military Rearmament Act of 2702.
The new legislation proposes:
2.1 - The introduction of a new main battle tank, the R-2B, the redesigned version of the previously used R-1A2. The Rutanian Army will be equipped with 5,000 R-2B tanks and will keep 3,000 R-1A2.

Article 3. - Military intelligence
The Rutanian Military Intelligence (RMI) will be placed under the authority of the Presidential Office instead of the Ministry of Defence (actual legislation)

Article 4. - Final provisions
4.1 - The present bill re-enforces Articles 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 of the Military Rearmament Act of 2702
4.2 - The present bill overwrites the provisions of the Armed Forces Bill of 2739 and of the Armed Forces Bill of 2739

(*)Appendix:
The present bill takes into account the older bills of the field:
a) - Military Rearmament Act of 2702 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill. ... lid=238066
b) - Armed Forces Bill of 2739 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill. ... lid=247413
c) - Military Reform Bill of 2748 - http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill. ... lid=249616

Signed by:
Lt. Gen. Basil J. Besancon
- Minister of Defence
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:15 am

Spectacular Elections and National Government
June 2809

A few weeks before the elections of 15. June 2809 the Popular Socialist Liberation Movement (PSLM) decided not to run in the elections and to suspend its political activity. Therefore the two parties of the governmental coalition won all the seats in the Senate. The Republican Elitist Party (REP) obtained 68.52% of the popular votes while the Rutanian Heritage Party (RHP) won 31.48%. Thus the REP has a qualified majority in the Senate. President Pierre LeBon (REP) was given a new mandate by the citizens, obtaining 70.14% of the votes in the first ballot.

After the publication of the results the leading elitist politicians held a joint press conference. President LeBon, Party leaders Victoria von Bruckenthal & Eleanor Bozarburg and Foreign Minister Charles Augustus von Bruckenthal all had a short speeches. Here are some fragments of their intervention:
President LeBon: "I would thank all the Rutanians that they have trust in me and my party. This vote clearly shows that our policies and reforms are appreciated by the electorate. I can promise that we will not fail them. With our majority of 2/3 we will initiate a constitutional reform which would improve the current system, would make it more democratic, transparent and accountable."

Victoria von Bruckenthal
: "The Republican Elitist Party was meant to lead this marvellous country. It is a huge responsibility but we have shown several times that we are capable of accomplishing this task. I would like to congratulate to our ministers, and to the whole cabinet of Mr. Paul Hanson. They did a great job and they have our complete support. With the new majority we might be able to install a dictatorship, but we are fully committed to democracy and that is why the citizens trusted us. We do not wish to govern in a conflictual or non-transparent manner. Thus, we will maintain the current government lead by Mr. Hanson of the RHP. We wish to express our friendship towards our fellow party which helped us in difficult times to initiated the reforms. So this all-party or national government will remain in place, and govern on the basis of a broad consensus."

Charles Augustus von Bruckenthal: "Our greatest achievement in the field of foreign policy was to establish a new trajectory for Rutania on the international arena. The Commonwealth started its integration into the Axis structures by signing the Axis Agreement Treaty. Our new objective is to continue this process of integration. At the first meeting of the newly elected Senate I am going to propose the ratification of the Axis Military Treaty."

After the press conference the prominent members of the REP spent their day discussing with the supporters and activists of the party in an informal festivity.
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:20 am

Besancon announces AMT ratification
October 2810

Port Nelson, Senate - After the voting session of the Rutanian Senate, Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Basil J. Besancon was the first who left the hall and held a short press conference. He announced that the Senate ratified the Axis Military Treaty with 209 votes for and 96 against.

"We have reformed our military (ed. see our previous article: Besancon reforms the Rutanian military) and we have started our integration into the structures of the Axis. A further step was made today by the honourable Senators. We have ratified the AMT, a treaty which which will ensure the security and progress of our nation. Once again Rutania had chosen to be a great actor on the scene of history." - declared the Minister.

Besancon was asked why only the REP supported the ratification and the RHP opposed. He answered: "We are in a great friendship with the Rutanian Heritage Party. Our cooperation serves the interests of the Commonwealth. As you may know, the RHP has a long tradition of isolationism. They do not wish the betray this policy and believe that it is the best method of foreign policy. We do not agree, we are very participative in this sense. This disagreement however does not harm our relationship.
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:45 am

The Republican Elitist Party forms its own para-military organization
January 2812

Hayek, Commonwealth of Rutania - In the presence of many prominent members of the REP, the para-military wing of the party was founded. The new organization is called the Elitist Legion. The first combat-groups made there oath in front of the President of the party, Victoria von Bruckenthal. After the oath Mrs. von Bruckenthal held a short speech:
"Ladies and Gentlemen,
We hereby found the Elitist Legion, a para-military group which is committed to preserving democracy and constitutional order. It is a mercenary group which will stand at the command of the REP. In order to ensure that this in not a means for us to grab power in Rutania, we have complied to the principles put down by the Pan-Axis Armed Forces organization. According to these principles we may have a maximum of 1,575,105 members in the Elitist Legion. Nevertheless the leadership of the party decided that the legion shall have only 500,000 members. These members will be trained according to the highest standards of such mercenary groups. The REP has asked for admission into the Pan-Axis Armed Forces. In this way the Elitist Legion will contribute to the power of the Axis.
"

According to the information put to our disposal, the 'de iure' leader of the Elitist Legion is the President of the party, but the 'de facto' leader is a person chosen by the leadership council of the REP and has the rank of Prime Legionnaire. The Elitist Legion will abide all of the Rutanian laws and can be investigated by the Ministry of Defence. If accepted into the Pan-Axis Armed Forces, the Elitist Legion will be also put to the disposal of the Axis, as stated in the basic documents of the organization.
Mr. Desiderius Klausenburg, the nephew of the former President of the Commonwealth, Lord Klausenburg was elected as the Prime Legionnaire of the EL.
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:03 pm

Delegation of the Holy Luthori Empire in Rutania
March 2814

Preparations are being made in the Bruckenthal Palace, in Hayek due to the fact that in the following days this building will host the delegation of the Holy Luthori Empire and will serve as a meeting place for senior officials from both the Empire and the Commonwealth. This is going to be the first top-level meeting of officials from the two neighbouring countries since they are members of the same international structure, the Axis.

According to the preliminary plans the delegation is arriving on the 18th of March and Rutanian First Ambassador, Ms. Veronica Mayday II. will be the permanent host of the Imperial officials. The delegation has four members: the Lord President of the Privy Council and Luthori Foreign Minister, His Grace, John Rannigan, Duke of Geharon; His Lordship, Chancellor Kevin Harmon, Earl of Lulsburry (both being the representatives of the Imperial government); and Roderick Carheim and Philip Madison (representing the Hexlon Imperial Conglomerate).

After the ceremonial first meeting with Ms. Veronica Mayday II., the Luthori representatives are discussing with Rutanian Foreign Minister, Charles Augustus von Bruckenthal. Then they will have a ceremonial dinner with prominent officials in the Klausenburg Hall of the Palace. On the next day the members of delegation are having different programmes. His Grace, John Rannigan and His Lordship, Kevin Harmon are seeing President of the Commonwealth, Pierre LeBon, while the representatives of the Hexlon Imperial are discussing with Isaiah Bergen, Minister of Trade and Industry. At the end of the second day the delegation is possibly leaving the Commonwealth.
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:10 am

Rutanian Regime Coalition
June 2816

The Republican Elitist Party and the Orange Party, former founders of the Classical Liberal Coalition for Rutania, have founded a new coalition called the Rutanian Regime Coalition. This is a new organization meant to maintain the political stability of Rutania. The Rutanian Heritage Party also entered the RRC.

The elections of 2816 brought the victory of the RRC, the three member parties won 234 seats of the 305 in the Senate. The presidential candidate of the RRC, President of the Commonwealth, Pierre LeBon won his sixth mandate in office.
According to the regulations of the RRC, the next presidential candidate will be given by the OP due to the fact that this party won the most votes in the current elections.

President of the Commonwealth, Pierre LeBon proposed a new cabinet which will be lead by an OP official. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be led by the REP while the Internal Affairs went to the RHP.

Image
President LeBon after the publication of the exit poll results
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:30 am

Renewal at the top of the REP
November 2816

Before the new cabinet of the Commonwealth was voted, some old REP officials decided to step aside and let a younger generation into leading position. Thus, the president and vice-president of the party, Victoria von Bruckethal and Eleanor Bozarburg left their leading positions. Victoria von Bruckethal several times Prime Minister of the Commonwealth while Mrs. Bozarburg was most of the times Minister of Justice as well. The two old women started politics in the Klausenburg era.

Both occupied the first cabinet positions in 1719, during the last mandate of President Audley Cooper.
Another official who left office was Isaiah Bergen, Minister of Trade and Industries for many decades. His last action as minister was to manage the purchasing of nuclear weaponry for Rutania, from the Holy Luthori Empire.

Several other politicians decided to retire. A bunch of new politicians were elected in high positions. President of the Commonwealth, Pierre LeBon announced that he would not run for a new elections so he was elected as the President of the party. As Vice-President a new politician, Boromir Kreuz was elected. In the function of Minister of Foreign Affairs was reconfirmed Mr. Charles Augustus von Bruckenthal. Other new members: John Patrick Bozarburg (new Minister of Education and Culture and son of Eleanor Bozarburg), Septimus Bergen (new Minister of Trade and son of Mr. Isaiah Bergen)

Image
Boromir Kreuz, newly elected Vice-President of the REP
- He was a businessman and local politician in Inebriety, a city in Delvar region, close to the Luthori border
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby tdurden21 » Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:28 pm

Durden Takes Helm of Orange Party

William Durden Jr, son of the founder of the Orange Party, has recently garnered the presidential candidacy of the Orange Party. He comes in with a new generation of Orange Party politicians, with many from notable Junker houses. The cabinet shake-up is expected to give the OP a new, youthful vigor and energy. "Many of the new faces here are young, but come from established political families. They are more in tune with the original views of the party, and the views of the Rutanian people," remarks Margaret Henning, member of the OP's Central Committee.

When questioned whether the Junkers were making a resurgence in Rutanian politics Durden stated, "Well, frankly, they never went away. Look at the REP. Many of their most prominent figures are Junkers. Take President Cooper, for instance, several of his advisors and even his wife were. It's nothing new, really. They are good at politics, they know how the system works, and more importantly, they share several key constitutional views with the majority of the party leadership."

The newly formed Rutanian Regime Coalition is expected to follow up its outstanding results last term with even better this time around.
"Keep cool and you will command everyone."

-Orange Party of Rutania
User avatar
tdurden21
 
Posts: 55
Joined: Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:23 pm

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:41 pm

Elitist Legion military training around Port Seaborg
August 2819

The Elitist Legion, the para-military wing of the Republican Elitist Party held a large scale training close to Port Seaborg, a city in Delvar. Three combat groups were making this exercise, so the neighbourhood of the city was flooded by 150,000 legionnaires.

According to the scenario the 1st Combat Group (called "Klausenburg Group") and the 3rd Combat Group (called "Bozarburg Group") were acting as an enemy force attacking the city from the south. The 2nd Combat Group ("Bruckenthal Group") was entitled to defend the outskirts of Port Seaborg.

Tomorrow the three combat groups will split to smaller groups and will enter smaller Delvarian cities, where they shall accomplish goals of preserving the public order.

Stepan Pehotny, Commander of the "Bruckenthal combat group" declared that the purpose of these exercises is to train the elitist legionnaires, who should get used to different tasks: offensive, defensive, order maintenance etc.

The inhabitants of Port Seaborg were really impressed by the show. "It was thrilling and marvellous" - declared an old woman who watched the training from the balcony of her room.

Image Image
Members of the Bruckenthal Combat Group near Port Seaborg
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

Re: Rutanian News Network

Postby rep » Sat Sep 19, 2009 7:08 pm

Bruckenthal announces foreign agenda

16th February, 2819

In a press conference today, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Charles Augustus von Bruckenthal spoke about the short-term foreign agenda of the Commonwealth and the past achievements of his activity.

In the first part of his speech, Mr. von Bruckenthal spoke about the successfull visit of the delegation from the Holy Luthori Empire: "It is very important to have friendly, cooperative neighbours in order to achieve our common interests and to influence the life of Artania. In this respect the Holy Luthori Empire proves to be an outstanding ally. Besides the fact that both states are prominent Axis members, we have common interests in Artania. Thus, we achieved several agreements in different policy areas. For the Rutanian people the most important aspects are our nuclear weaponry acquisition and the free trade agreement with Luthori. This treaty is being ratified in the Senate and I hope all the parties will vote in the favour of this huge step."
The last part of the Minister's speech was dedicated to an upcoming visit of an Alorian delegation: "Another neighbour-state of Rutania is expected to visit our nation. The Alorian delegation will probably contain the also the President and the Prime Minister of the country. That is why we are intensly preparing this visit which might bring a significant diplomatic success for our country."

Image
Foreign Minister von Bruckenthal speaking about the significance of the Luthori formal visit
"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." (Winston Churchill)
User avatar
rep
 
Posts: 220
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

PreviousNext

Return to National News

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 34 guests