PRESIDENT LLOYD LOOKS FOR MORE POWERPresident Cefin Lloyd is being criticised today for his intentions of changing the law regarding who can propose a cabinet. Currently, any party can table a cabinet proposal, however the Libertarians have tabled a bill that will mean only the president can propose a cabinet. The Libertarians argue this is necessary, as the legislature currently has too much power while the president doesn't have enough. President Lloyd claims this change in the law will create the perfect balance of power, while his critics argue it is a cynical power grab.
The Libertarians have started their term in office well by passing a cabinet swiftly and tabling some bills which will implement the policies outlined in their manifesto. One of these bills is the Democracy Bill 4473, which will allow parties to table more bills in the Senedd. The president says this proves he is not trying to be "an all powerful figure", but is trying to create a better balance of power between the various branches of government.
ALORIA PLANS TO WITHDRAW FROM VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL TREATIES "WITHIN WEEKS"Yesterday, the government announced that they plan to review Aloria's participation in many international treaties, and if they find any that do not bring "substantial benefit" to Aloria, they will withdraw from them "within weeks". Foreign Secretary Luitger Daube spoke today about the plans.
What we are trying to do is to leave treaties that do not benefit Aloria and the people of Aloria. I urge people in Aloria and in the international community not to be alarmed about this, as we will be looking to renegotiate any treaties that we do leave to make them fair and balanced. We have identified numerous treaties that we think could be improved, including many trade deals with countries across Terra, and we are prepared to leave these treaties in due course.
One of the treaties the government is considering to leave is the Rutania-Aloria Trade and Prosperity Agreement it has been announced today. Government sources have said that they don't believe the agreement is detailed enough, nor does the government want to pursue a policy of "free trade for the sake of free trade".