The citizens of Eljang and Reunii are voting today in a general election Chief Secretary Harry Brundtland called early under the
premise that Eljang and Reunii had to demonstrate how far the state had come in terms of its domestic development through its
first free and democratic election since the implementation of the civil administration. Having stepped down from the position of
Chief Secretary, Brundtland terminated his tenure as Chief Secretary and his cabinet, hence ending the special appointment period
introduced by outgoing Governor Anund Ingebretsen. Having made its extremely clear that he has no intention of running in the
upcoming election, Brundtland stated that it serves as an opportunity for Eljang and Reunii to illustrate to the wider
international community that there is potential for success in a post war environment. The political landscape of Eljang and
Reunii has diversified from the single party politics of the specially appointed Secretariat of Brundtland to the two party
politics of the Patriotic Front and the Labour Party. With the threat of terrorism from the Southern Liberation Army still
hanging over the people of Eljang and Reunii, the security of the Republic has been thrust into debate.
Becoming an extremely complicated situation for the Brundtland Secretariat, immigration is evolving into a major concern for both
the government and citizens alike. The potential for an increase in violence against the republic from persons immigrating from
Greater Dankuk, as evident of the Southern Liberation Army, combined with the continued bellows of the population for the
government to maintain and improve the nation's relationship with Greater Dankuk have created the impetus for the national debate
on immigration as the two parties must balance between the security of the Republic and its obligation to maintain peace and
prosperity within its relationship with Greater Dankuk as per the articles and provisions of the Treaty of Rodshyadam.
Eljang and Reunii's energy security came intro question amidst the Dankukin Government's decision to terminate the oil supply
relationship with Eljang and Reunii amidst the introduction of the second round of economic sanctions against the Second Kyo
Empire, targeting the nation's oil and natural gas sector. Although the Brundtland Secretariat acted swiftly to address the
situation, its measures were only temporary according to Brundtland himself. Thus there is a need for a solid government policy
on the energy sector. There is a lot to be chewed over for the energy industry, with the two parties offering up a menu of price
caps, nationalisations and go-aheads for key projects aimed at ensuring Eljang and Reunii could sustain itself without assistance
from Greater Dankuk.
Businesses go into the election knowing that whoever comes out on top, they may face more regulations and red tape—perversely the
opposite of what was pledged in the free market capitalist dream of Brundtland. In this, it is still important to recognise the
importance of regulation and government distance as the future government must balance its obligations to the concept of free
market capitalism and its obligations to the future of Eljang and Reunii, recognising that F.M.C cannot be championed on all
front of the Republic's socio-economic platforms.