The new rules are now in effect and have been added to the rules thread. Here are the rules on how they are going to affect RP already in progress:
For internal RP: Any RP has either to fullfill the new requirements (have a bill made and voted on with the necessary majority), or it will be judged by previous standards (i.e. full consensus or RP is invalid).
For wars and other external RPs: If there is no OOC agreement, wars will still be valid, but under the same conditions as before (also full consensus between every party in every involved country).
For colonies: What is needed for a register is a map of Dovani and the other "colonise-able" continents, and the information on what land is owned by which nation (and, preferably, under what name). This information should come from the countries owning colonies (or the active players there, respectively).
The rules for RP and wars only go until January 1st 2014, then all RP that doesn't comply with the new rules will be seen as obsolete (if it is ever brought before moderation).
The rules for the colonies go as follows: Until January 1st 2014, every player can provide the information needed for the register (via pm in-game or to my forum account, or in this thread). I'd be glad if someone could provide a map, otherwise I'll make one myself. If any disputes arise over which territory belongs to which nation, all claimants must provide evidence to back their claims.
All the territory that doesn't have a registered owner by January 1st, will become ownerless, and can be colonised by the first nation that RPs so.