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AUSTWEGIANS RELEASE FORMAL TERMS
Terms expected to be rejected, yet may still find Østveg with a new King

[GØTERNHAVN] - The official offer of the Austwegian Government has been given publically to Joachas and his subsequently to his sister, Queen Julian. The offer is something that is entirely complex and seeks to answer the succession crisis, while still maintaining the status quo with Jydermark. In effect, a compromise between the disagreeing sides of the Parliament which have threatened to tear the country apart and thrust it into constitutional crisis.

The offer is as follows, where Joachas is given the throne, and title of His Majesty King of the Austwegians, the King of Østveg. Subsequently he must accept the terms:

  • That Joachas learn the common West Norse language of Østveg, subsequently known as Austwegian before his sixteenth birthday. Failure to be able to hold an address and questioning to Parliament would subsequently forfeit the crown to the choice of the Austwegian Parliament, with the preferred replacement to be Monarch of Jydermark.
  • That Joachas shall only hold the role as Head of State. He is expected to maintain a Council of State which are to be his own ministers within the respective arenas of Labor, Economy, Fisheries, Transportation, Foreign Affairs, and lastly of War and Defense which is a post that shall be directly appointed by the Jydermark Monarchy in order to allow for coordination in which the Jydermark Queen or King is to hold the status of Commander in-Chief. As Østveg maintains no standing Army, Navy, or Airforce, the defense will continue to be maintained by prior agreements made by the Two Kingdoms. This defense arrangement must be reconsulted at the end of the reign of each King or Queen, with the question in mind if Østveg should maintain its own armed forces separately from the Two Kingdoms, thus ending the last formal tie to Jydermark. This question may also be visited at Parliament’s own prerogative upon the request of the Crown of Jydermark, or the Parliament itself after 25 years.
  • That Joachas must produce an heir. This will follow through a process of absolute primogeniture. Failure to produce an heir will cause the crown to immediately return to the current holder of the Crown of Jydermark.
  • That Joachas shall recognize that Queen Katrine Frederikke is Queen of Jydermark, and agree to not carry arms to seek the full independence of Østveg. Such maneuvers shall terminate his reign, and pass the crown to Queen Katrine Frederikke.
  • The Council of State does not hold the power to set policy, only to reflect the actions of the Government, the people of Østveg. They may advise Joachas and his successors, but they do not hold any powers as they are not appointed by Parliament. Joachas may change the persons within the Council of State at his own lesiure, with the exception of the Councilor of War and Defense.
  • Joachas must reside for the entirety of his time as King of the Austwegians until his 18th birthday within Østveg or Jydermark. After which, he may leave the Kingdoms at his own prerogative; however, he may not reside for more than 10 months of year at any point in his reign outside of the Kingdom. Such action will forfeit the crown to Queen Katrine Frederikke. Parliament shall provide for the creation of a summer house for residence of any of Joachas’ own family from his native country for visits until his 18th birthday.
  • Joachas is expected to spend winter months until his 18th birthday in Gøternhavn to better understand Scanian, Nord, and Gothic court culture at the court of Queen Katrine Frederikke. Failure in the cooperation of Her Majesty, shall automatically require the immediate question of a new Commander in-Chief by Parliament.
  • Any action in which the crown passes to Queen Katrine Frederikke, shall also set forth a referendum in which the Government is not bound to the results of, but must consider the proclamation of a Republic.
  • A response to the demands of Parliament is demanded within two months.
The terms are considered immensely harsh for the potentially incoming King. They do set forth a possibility in which Østveg may one day be fully independent.

Queen Katrine Frederikke has not issued a formal response, and it is expected that the Crown shall wait and see the response of Gunnish boy.
 

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Jydermark-Østveg Declares Neutrality
Neutrality expected to respected by all parties

[GØTERNHAVN] - Prime Minister Rasmus Olsen addressed the Folketing and subsequently the nation, on the current world conditions that brew to the south, on the continent. Although the Two Kingdoms have not committed themselves to open warfare in over 100 years, the military has continued to remain viligant in preparation for the worst.

Prime Minister Olsen continued, “While this Kingdom has come under domestic strain due to the question of succession, our values remain. This democratic body of the Nords, that compose of the Jutes, Austwegians, Scanians, and northern isles, continue to maintain the peace and stability that the true north has known for generations. Despite this, we understand that increased conflict brings questions of military readiness. Our military stands alert, and ready to combat any aggressor by land, air, and sea. This is not to confuse the Two Kingdoms as hostile. Our diplomatic channels remain as open as ever to all sides that may engage in hostilities both near and far.”

Her Majesty the Queen Katrine Frederikke also addressed the nation pledging her support to the nation and for the people to acknowledge that hard times may be ahead. “We must remain knowledgeable to the fact that should Europe’s merry-go-round of war declarations and hostile activity continue, the North may be at the mercy of reduced trade and freedoms with the rest of Europe. As a truly seafaring, and outward looking peoples we cannot hide the fact that a Great War may impact our good fortunes and prosperity more than most!”

As Jydermark-Østveg maintains rather open relations with no real negativity towards any other nation, but the usual suspicion towards its immediate southern neighbors, it is unexpected to see much hostility in the North Gothic Sea.
 

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The War Economy
Why Jydermark may enjoy growth during this war

[GØTERNHAVN] - As war rages across Europe, more and more nations begin to commit their nation’s to what many have deemed the war economy. In this scenario, nations begin to shift economic product towards the war effort across all avenues. This means factories don’t produce cars, they produce tanks or airplanes. A cheese maker that makes 50 kinds of cheeses, can now only produce 2 varieties due to shortages in materials that must go to the war effort. Fabric that goes towards shirts and pants instead go to a parachute.

The war economy changes economies across Europe and this is where something changes significantly for the North. Jydermark will maintain its neutrality over the course of these wars, and maintain its usual economic activity. Therefore, countries that lack industries such as automobiles will no longer be able to import them from the nations involved in war. Jutish products now have the ability to enter new markets.

Of course there are limitations. It will be expected that Jydermark could find itself with a difficult time importing all the products it might need for production of something like an automobile. Yet at least Jydermark will still be producing them. Jydermark will also find itself in a situation where its currency should remain stable, and its banks a reliable place to keep money away from the destruction that might impact the continent.

Jydermark is a seafaring nation much as Queen Katrine Frederikke described. Exports keep this country alive, and those exports are known for their quality and design. Or in the case of youngsters, their ability to play, be they small plastic blocks or games on a screen.

With this in mind, many businesses in Jydermark prepare themselves to ramp up business where they can seek to make profits. Much of this will initially be in the production for beer it is expected. Some beer brands such as Christiansberg Kronen, Åbo, and Ängelholm for example will face less competition as a great deal of beer itself is expected to be rationed for the military, possibly leaving the home front with shortages that Jydermark’s brands are ready to fill.

Car and Truck company Jyske & Madsen also plan to fill needs in foreign markets, while Gothia Bank hopes to open new branches across the continent. A unique avenue for Jyske & Madsen is that it should be able to export to other nations where traditionally companies from locations such as Eiffelland might dominate.

War can be good for business, or at least that is what many across Jydermark hope.
 

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The Serenien nation remains committed to upholding and continuing the long established trade links between our two countries even during the dark days of war. As a counter-balance to the ineffectual and high-maintenance contraptions emerging from Eiffellander factories, companies and conglomerations have long trusted and valued the products from Jydermark.

Government of Serenierre - Classified
The Villesen Government is interested in a meeting between representatives of GothaBank and the Jydermarker Ministries of Finance and Commerce and Trade with a view to expanding the opportunities available to the Jydermark economy.



 

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Politiken bought by GHT
Newspaper unable to re-brand, sold to economic newspaper

[GØTERNHAVN] - It has been noticed by many readers of the large newspaper Politiken that it's original type font that mimicked a typewriter was incredibly ugly. Complaining customers from nations as far as Trivodnia found the look dated, and began to seek other news outlets for news in the North. The losses of subscribers for that reason, and many others began to hurt Politiken, and this led to a re-brand earlier this year. Unfortunately for the paper, this alienated its most loyal readers who did not even recognize it on the news stands.

Losses building up, the paper could not stay afloat and was ready to declare bankruptcy. Instead, Gothia Handels- og Sjøfartstidning bought the paper and has taken over its subscription base.

While the original purpose of Gothia Handels- og Sjøfartstidning was purely for economic news, this will change moving forward. The paper will continue its excellence in economic reporting; however, it will also include aspects once covered by Politiken. This is a bold new venture for our newspaper, and it is hoped that our work can be enjoyed by Europeans far and wide!
 
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Government of Serenierre
The Serenien nation remains committed to upholding and continuing the long established trade links between our two countries even during the dark days of war. As a counter-balance to the ineffectual and high-maintenance contraptions emerging from Eiffellander factories, companies and conglomerations have long trusted and valued the products from Jydermark.

Government of Serenierre - Classified
The Villesen Government is interested in a meeting between representatives of GothaBank and the Jydermarker Ministries of Finance and Commerce and Trade with a view to expanding the opportunities available to the Jydermark economy.

Departementet for de Udenlandske Anliggender
(Udenrigsministeriet): Hemmeligt (Secret)

The Two Kingdoms of Jydermark and Østveg are greatly appreciative of the open and trustworthy dialogue that can continue between our two great nations states. Expect continued investment and work between our nations especially in view of the work of Gothia Bank and our own ministries involved in trade. It is our hope that Serenierre may maintain open trade channels and diplomatic channels with us.

Should any material needs be required, do not hesitate to ask and these Two Kingdoms shall work to see that the Serenien nation receives our goods and services.


Med vænliga hælsningar,

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Responding to disaster
Folketing gives counterproposal, Austwegian PM all smiles
[GØTERNHAVN] -
Public outcry has been massive. While Austwegians have found themselves divided over their future, as the prospect of full independence appeals to many, in Jyskerige the public has accused their Government of being self and splitting up the Twin Kingdoms.

Prime Minister Olsen has a sharp mind, and invited his Austwegian counter part to meetings within the Folketing and a compromise was drawn up that gives Østveg yet another proposal to consider. The proposal which includes a new constitutional document, will rework both north and south. Austwegians will accept Queen Katrine Frederikke, and then have the right to send representatives to the Folketing in Gothenhagen. Furthermore, they’ll maintain some powers in Nidaros. Ultimately, this means that the Folketing for the first time ever would include both the Jysk and Austwegian parliamentarians and thus bring the Two Kingdoms closer than they ever have been before.

The Austwegian Prime Minister Einar Knudsen has stated that he will agree to these terms, and fundamentally rip up the offer to Joachas Gunn should his fellow Parliamentarians in Nidaros agree.

The Nordic Finanical Index closed up 2% on this news.
 

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CRISIS AVERTED!
Austwegian Allting agrees to Constitutional Convention next month
[GØTERNHAVN] -
As war consumes the rest of Europe, the true North has found a means to avoid conflict as they much have done repeatedly since 1828. Putting the pen before the sword has become commonplace for a region that is sometimes most often recalled for its Viking warriors which pillaged a great portion of Europe long ago. In this instance a crisis of succession seemed most willing to be able to tear apart of this Northern union of Kingdoms. A result that has often plagued many other monarchs of past. If this were nearly 200 years ago, it would be safe to assume a similar conclusion would have been witnessed here as well. The politics of the past century have taught the Nords that war quite often leads to a worse fate than what simple politics can achieve.

A ready student as always, Prime Minister Rasmus Olsen has served his King and Country with distinction. This problem may have been the most difficult puzzle he’s had to work on, although potentially his greatest work in the face of adversity. A cautious man, he kept quiet and refrained from any words of agitation or hostility. While the world watched the Two Kingdoms fumble around with a potential heir from Gunnland publically, he worked the back channels. Telephone calls often at one or two in the morning characterized this conflict as working groups in both Parliaments struggled to come to terms with a divorce that neither really wanted to commit to yet. Of course, forces did exist in Østveg that desired a full independence, but that force was met by an equal if not greater force for continued union. Prime Minister Olsen was no stranger to this, and kept close touch with his Austwegian counter part Einar Knudsen. Both Knudsen and Olsen would find that their frequent discussions perhaps did save the union. Olsen let the Austwegians put forth the first move, knowing that any attempt by the Queen or the Folketing would result in severe backlash from the public in Østveg. He could not appear imperial if he wished to save the union. After allowing for the Austwegians to make their outreach to Joachas, he began to push forward his plan with Prime Minister Knudsen who felt that the only way to save the union was the bring it closer together.

Østveg is a country that is mountainous and poorly connected. Christian pilgrims used to travel the path of the King and the Saint Olof who went across Østveg during its period of independence converting the nation to Christianity. Geography made his journey arduous and he died before Østveg could truly be considered Christian. Despite the fact he could be considered unanimously as King. It would not be until his son completed his was decades later that Østveg was a true Christian Kingdom. This same geography has kept Østveg small. While Østveg maintains some of the largest wilderness and landscape in Europe that lies mostly untouched, it also lacks the means for a large harvest. Poor, both in terms of foodstuffs and actual currency, Østveg found itself in a royal marriage to the Queen of Jyskerige which has its own crisis. The union was set in 1391.

Political power always remained in Jyskerige. Jyskerige embarked on journeys across Europe. She fought in wars of religion, wars of colonialism, and even wars of imperial design. Østveg served faithfully, and maintained its own traditions. Desires for independence first being sought in 1805, and being crushed by the forces of the Empire. Although Jyskerige maintained hegemony of sorts over the Gothic Sea, its policies did not align with the actual abilities of its military, that went easily unchallenged for a good portion of the 17th and 18th centuries. Fighting small Kingdoms and duchies were not a problem. However as the countries around Europe began to modernize and nationalism led to the creation of large nation states, large naval losses would follow in the early 19th century and set forth large losses to be incurred by her armies as well. The Two Kingdoms were not an Empire but by name. Silly little Kings of a silly little throne.

Historians point back to the fact that the Two Kingdoms can owe their once dominant place in the Gothic Sea to being highly centralized and well managed. By the end of the Great Northern Empire, the management had turned to rot. The Two Kingdoms were one of the most corrupt countries in the world. In 1828 after its last Great War had concluded, the Two Kingdoms would set forth on a path of neutrality. It could not stand to lose anymore of her peoples or her territories. Reformation also meant giving Østveg its own Parliament, and its own abilities and entitlements to self-governance. Self-governance aside, foreign duties remained part of the union, where Austwegians had no voice.

Today, no longer. Austwegians upon completion of the new Constitution that will govern the Two Kingdoms will send its own delegates to the Folketing in Gothenhagen. A development that few could have ever imagined in 1805.
 
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*joint statement*

On behalf of the Republic of New Cathay I would like to congratulate the Two Kingdoms on their peaceful resolution. It is indeed heartwarming to see negotiations triumph in a world presently filled with so much violence. If Prime Minister Olsen is keen I would like to invite him to pay a visit to New Cathay at his earliest convenience. Acting as his personal host, I would like to welcome him as the first sitting prime minister of to visit New Cathay since independence from the Two Kingdoms in 1975. There are a number of pressing matters to discuss. Should Prime Minister Olsen accept this invitation we would like to offer one of our aircraft from Cathay Airways to bring some of his support staff and travelling media group to New Cathay.

I look forward to the Prime Minister's response and hope to welcome him soon as an official guest of the Republic.

Always at your service,

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*joint statement*

On behalf of the Republic of New Cathay I would like to congratulate the Two Kingdoms on their peaceful resolution. It is indeed heartwarming to see negotiations triumph in a world presently filled with so much violence. If Prime Minister Olsen is keen I would like to invite him to pay a visit to New Cathay at his earliest convenience. Acting as his personal host, I would like to welcome him as the first sitting prime minister of to visit New Cathay since independence from the Two Kingdoms in 1975. There are a number of pressing matters to discuss. Should Prime Minister Olsen accept this invitation we would like to offer one of our aircraft from Cathay Airways to bring some of his support staff and travelling media group to New Cathay.

I look forward to the Prime Minister's response and hope to welcome him soon as an official guest of the Republic.

Always at your service,

Senior Minister Madam Franziska Ng

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The Two Kingdoms of Jyskerige and Østveg are appreciative of the warm comments coming from our closest friend in the east. Our relations will hopefully continue to be warm, and Prime Minister Olsen would be more than happy travel to New Cathay.

We humbly request that an agenda is forwarded to us as your earliest convenience. Our own hopes for increased trade and relations will be paramount to our own ambitions with this visit. That withstanding, our continued friendship is our primary focus point.

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NORTHERN EXPOSURE
In Finner og Isørerne life continues quietly after Queen’s succession
[LYNDANISSE] -
Stillness often best catagorizes the far northern reaches of the Rigsfællesskabet, which loosely translates to “unity of the realm,” but often takes on an entirely new meaning in itself. The term Rigsfællesskabet, expresses the relationship between the three bodies (earlier in history quite a few more, for example New Cathay) of the Two Kingdoms, Jyskerige, Østveg, and Finner og Isørerne. This relationship is one where the Two Kingdoms and its constituent parts are fundamentally part of one sovereign state. Why this was never declared as simply a United Kingdom likely has to do with the difficulty in the different legislative bodies of a Scanian nation which often gathered as part of a thing, or a governing assembly. Freedom and liberties have always held a high importance for Scanians, as often Kings ruled from afar and these things had to figure out how to solve local problems without having everyone kill each other. This is where stillness represents something important for the north. Stillness historically means governments have done their job.

The governing assembly of Finner og Isørerne is known as the Lagting, and early on they expressed their support for Queen Katrine Frederikke and left the populace without any headaches. The local population of this region which is famed for how small it is, is roughly 1.3 million in Finner and just under a million in Isørerne, the latter of which translates to the Ice Islands. Together they are grouped in union via an act of the Folketing in Gothenhagen in 1742, which lumped two different ethnic groups together which at the time both easily numbered well under a half million people each.

The first group in Finner speaks a Uralic-Finnic language known as Keskmurre among the locals. It translates as the central dialect, but the rest of the Two Kingdoms know it as Estisk, or possibly Estish. Finner also has an interesting denoynym, owing to centuries of systemic racism. One cannot be Finnerer or Finnish, but can only be fra Finner, or from Finner. Originally seen as a means to not think of the native people of the region, it became a badge of honor that even others in the Two Kingdoms came to respect as living in Finner is not exactly an easy task, much less travel from there. Modern transportation has removed much of the difficulty of travel, but harsh winters and humid wet summers do not make life there any easier.

Isørerne is another story entirely. Ethnically similar to the people of Jyskerige and Østveg, they speak a similar type of Scanian tongue. Known as New Scanian, or Nyskånska to its locals it is understood fairly easily by the rest of the realm. Gammel Skånska, or Old Scanian is spoken in northern Jyskerige. These people are sparely populated around the islands and are difficult to reach. The exception being Lyndanisse, which just so happens to be multiethnic and an old town inhabited by those from Finner. Lyndanisse where the Lagting meets, and has been part of the realm since ancient times, with depictions of Jysk Kings in stone on buildings dated back to the year 900.

Knowing these people and how seamlessly they interact with each other is an oddity. Rough winters make the region unappealing to most outsiders, and war has been avoided in this region far earlier than the 1828 neutrality, with Ivernia being the usual combatant. Perhaps these winters is why peace and stillness dominates the setting. Old traditions continue here, although their economies find themselves quickly changing to technological industries and computing specifically. The chilly north makes it easy to cool large quantities of computers.

It could be seen that desires for peace mean that where ever Jyskerige goes, so shall Finner og Isørerne. The members of the Lagting disagree, stressing that Queen Katrine Frederikke was easy to choose because she was family. Perhaps old traditions and family mean the most up here. Either way, the region benefits from the stillness. They will also send representatives to the Folketing now too.
 
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MARKETS PARALYZED AS WAR CONTINUES
An airliner hit, satellites destroyed, and shipping concerns
[GØTERNHAVN] -
The markets have been hit hard the last week as wars and conflict consume a great deal of Europe. Trading in Gallegan Airways saw the company drop more than 25% on the Gothic Stock Exchange after an RPG shot down one of its aircraft killing 230. Airline companies in general saw a dip in their values causing some concern in the air travel industry prompting Cathay Pacific to suspend some routes. Gothenhagen based Scanian Air Services has also stated that it will use caution in its flight routes and will avoid all war zones. Flights to locations involved in the Trier-Rurikgrad Pact War are even being rerouted on an impromptu basis with the help of air traffic controllers in the related countries.

Another point for concern for the markets has been the space missile disaster which has knocked out satellites belonging to the Trier Accord. This has prompted unexpected coverage losses throughout the mainland continent as debris has even knocked out some friendly satellites. Gothenhagen has yet to comment on the damage and the impact this will have on outer space in the future. Many technology companies based in Jyskerige-Østveg saw small hits, as their customers, especially popular consumer electronics company Frukt, known for its laptops, smart phones, watches, and tablets which dominate the upper-scale clientele circles require satellites for GPS connectivity.

Furthermore Gothenhagen’s own shipping company MÆRSK-Gothic Sealand has suggested that they do not foresee problems with shipping, to which this newspaper owes its original purposes. Despite this shipping companies have also seen slight drops on the market due to uncertainty as the many misfortunes in other industries do not seem to grant shipping any special sort of immunity.
 
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DEMONSTRATIONS IN DRONNING RAGNHILD LAND
Every part of the realm desires to be included in changes
[TROLLKIRKE] -
In the next few days a meeting will occur including locations across the realm to discuss and establish the new constitution in which the various components of the nation will gather. This includes representations from Jyskerige, Østveg, and Finner og Isørerne. Missing from this meeting is representatives from Dronning Ragnhild Land.

Dronning Ragnhild Land is a fairly large island that is not far off the west coast of Grow Marken. The region was so named after Queen Ragnhild, the wife of Christian VIII. Prior to that it was known as the Western Islands, which was not an endearing term for many including the King who demanded that the region renamed after his wife who died before he did at the age of 48 of stomach cancer.

The region has always been one that has been in flux. Originally these holdings were considered Austwegian, and the locals speak Austwegian. However after the name change in the 19th century, the islands passed officially to Jyskerige via the actions of Parliament which took little care for the basis of historical ownership. Austwegians themselves thought little of it.

While the ownership changes seemed to matter little to the people of the time, this impacted governance. Now the region was not represented in Parliament anywhere. Small local Parliaments do exist in Dronning Ragnhild Land, and after a property value crash in the late 1980s, the region had to be bailed out by the Folketing. Today, little can be remembered of that incident, but the locals do remember and thank the central government for that aid. The change in heart today is how the people of this region seem to believe that Gothenhagen has forgotten them.

The Queenslanders (Dronningsfolket), are demanding that they also have the right to send representatives to the Folketing, much like the rest of the realm. While they have no regional Parliament, they believe they ought not to be forgotten, and many plan to continue to petition the Folketing, and will demonstrate in Gothenhagen while the constitutional conference occurs.

The Olsen Government had no comment on the issue specifically, only stating that they had the best interests of the realm in mind and nobody under the crown will be forgotten.
 

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OIL CONTRACT TO GIVE BOOST TO MARKETS
War has opened the potential for new supply deals

[GØTERNHAVN] - The Jyske Erhvervsstyrelsen (Jysk Business Authority), disclosed terms to traders on a business deal made between the Nidaros based oil company, Nordoil and representatives in Serenierre. The terms disclosed involved the delivery of oil to the continental nation, which fears that supplies could be cut off from its traditional avenues.

According to Nordoil, the terms will be placed as a “Good Neighbors Assured Supply” deal. This is due to the close proximity of the countries, and the importance of opening up a new market. Rumors have suggested that a similar deal will be signed with New Cathay.

The Good Neighbors Assured Supply deal, is a program that executives at Nordoil are hoping can further boost trade with neighbors as well. Company executives have mentioned hopes to trade with northeastern nations such as Gunnland or Elben, and as well closer neighbors such as Gouw Marken and North Engellex.

It is news that is expected to see the Gothic Stock Exchange see boosts when trade opens on Monday.
 

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MARKETS PLUNGE AS NORTHERN COUNCIL ADVANCES
GSE drops, signaling continued economic gloom across Europe
[GØTERNHAVN] - Markets felt the continued beating that can only come from the drums of war. News of increased military action from the Northern Council group of nations that compose of Gunnland, Elben, and Geotri has spooked the markets as the war seems set to only continue. Their movement into neighboring Crotobaltslavonia, comes as the country seems poised to be permanent torn up into rivaled pieces.

The destruction has caused the largest refugee crisis that can be remembered, which is what has supposedly driven the Northern Council to acting upon a mission of peacekeeping and general welfare for the region. Not all parties have faith in the motives of this mission of peace. Commentators from Trivodnia and Effielland have shown marked skepticism in the turn of events after not long ago the Northern Council seemed prime to adopt a permanent strategy of neutrality. Now with the mobilization of the military, neutrality seems to be something that has been cast aside by this Alliance.

While their motives are ultimately hidden from the public eye, traders are keen to act with their gut and see this as an expansion of the conflict. Markets across the globe dropped at this news. As a whole, markets have tumbled in total at roughly 9% since the conflict has begun as major economic powers find themselves tangled together in a mess of epic proportion. This last drop amounted to erasing all prior gains and then some.

Prior to the addition of the Northern Council states, markets had seemed to appear to have slightly normalized. The Gothic Stock Exchange (GSE), showed marginal gains recently with increased trade and demand in commodities. This week instead, the war might appear to be expanding and traders don’t have faith in these recent developments.
 
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NEW CONSTITUTION SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
Queen Signs New Constitution, New Elections Announced for Entirety of the Realm
[GØTHEHAVN] - A project that began nearly a month ago has come to its conclusion. The Constitutional Committee that gathered in Gothenhagen, at the beginning of August, took into the early stages of September to come to an agreement. The process marks the end of the period of turmoil that began when King Carl Frederick VI died following the injuries he sustained in an autosport accident on the 6th of January. The length of the congress was largely due to the fact that members wanted to uniamiously pass the new constitution. They finally achieved that late into the night on September 5th, and on the 6th of September just as the clock struck mid-day, Queen Katrine Frederikke signed the new constitution entitled as the Skånes Riges Grundlov (Which will be translated as ‘the Constitution’).

Despite the very ordinary English translation, the name is special. It refers to the nation as though it is the representative of the region known around the world as Scania. One which could be interpreted as the Kingdom as the Scanian Union. That said, old references as Rigsfællesskabet (Unity of the Realm) remain, and the moniker of the Two Kingdoms of Jyskerige and Østveg remain as well. Yet all regions which include Finner og Isørerne, and Dronning Ragnhild Land are named to submit members to the Folketing. Each region outside of the Two Kingdoms will submit as base of two representatives which will be elected directly by their region. Additional members are not added by population, but instead by economic contribution to the Realm, with a minimum of three representatives in that function.

The Queen has announced the 6th of September as a new holiday going forward to be recognized as Constitution Day, which will be something separate from the National Day.

Of note is that the Folketing is seen as the highest decision making body of the realm. Each region will retain their own elements of self-governance. Jyskerige will be managed not by a regional Parliament, but at a County level. The Monarchy will continue to follow the precedent of absolute primogeniture. Freedom of the Press has been enshrined. Following the lead of progressive socialist nations such as Kadikistan and Serenierre, a State Religion has been removed from the Constitution as tied to the Government, and Krone will no longer be provided by taxpayers and instead by members of the Church of Jyskerige and the Church of Østveg to which Queen Katrine Frederikke still leads. Here, the churches are “the People’s Church” but all citizens born after the passage of the Constitution must opt-in to the church. The importance of religion is to be seen as minimalized, and faith not a purview of the Government, but only the Monarch.

The important influences of the dominating nations of Europe seem to have made their mark as influences from Socialist nations as previously mentioned played a role, although traditionalist aspects such as the monarchy remain.

Elections have been called in order to set forth the new demands of the Constitution, with one month of campaigning to take place across the realm. Elections will be held October 6th, although a ballot can be cast at special advanced polling locations the entire week before the election is held.
 

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We congratulate the country formerly known as the Kingdom of Jyskerige and Østveg with the new Constitution. May it lead to peaceful and prosperous times.

Rüdiger Zimmermann, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor
 

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We congratulate the country formerly known as the Kingdom of Jyskerige and Østveg with the new Constitution. May it lead to peaceful and prosperous times.

Rüdiger Zimmermann, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

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The Two Kingdoms of Jyskerige and Østveg are most thankful for the warm wishes and good luck bestowed upon our peoples. It is our hope that the peace our nations enjoy is continued. We have not forgotten the support lent to the Two Kingdoms during our time of distress, and we hope that some day Union will be able to “pay-it-forward” so to speak. Hopefully in the not so far future, we may engage in further trade opportunities, both of the economic and cultural variety.

Med vennlig hilsen,

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IS THE WAR NEAR ITS END?
Election back drop as several conflicts see light at the end of the tunnel

[GØTHEHAVN] - While the Two Kingdoms finds itself purely in election mode, the changes to the constitution have placed new party dynamics as several regional parties join the Folketing. Some continue to work on an independent basis, as the conservative monarchist groups have decided to bill themselves as an alliance. Other parties such as Leftist-Marxist ones find themselves consolidating and rebranded. Communist Parties from the furthest reaches of the Two Kingdoms now calling themselves the Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti), have crashed the scene and play up a narrative that considers a new world order dominated by the Rurikgrad Pact, and themselves best set to navigate this future.

This narrative has dominated the election discussion. While it may not place the Socialist Left as the front runners, the Conservative Alliance sees itself as successful navigators of the present day state of affairs, able to work with the various competing parties of Europe. Other parties such as the Republican, Social Liberal, and Social Democratic Workers Party have thrown their own identity into the mix.

Most notable has been the Social Liberal Party’s idea to create a Gothic Sea Trade Area (GSTA). The idea is to bring in the Northern Rurikgrad Pact members and the Council of the North together in Gøthehavn and discuss on the establishment of a permanent body to keep dialogue on trade and security in the region open. Gøthehavn they argue is a prime candidate for keeping trade open, and security harmonized as the city has long served as a portal into the Gothic Sea from the south, but also because the city has long maintained a free port. This free port was established in the early 19th century when it became clear that Jyskerige could no longer maintain a toll fee or tax on all commerce coming in and out of the Gothic Sea region. For the longest time, this toll was played a major component in the funding of the Two Kingdoms. The toll at its height in the early-17th century accounted for nearly 85% of the Two Kingdom’s budget funding. Naturally, while this propped up the Two Kingdoms it also created many angry neighbors. Whenever a war was lost to a regional competitor, toll exemptions were always first on the agenda. By 1785, more than half of the nations in the region had negotiated some kind of toll exemption, and those who had not yet done so were ready to wage a war on the declining Two Kingdoms to gain it. With naval infrastructure struggling to replace the ships that found themselves being sunk far too quickly, the Two Kingdoms scrapped the toll in 1802. In what proved to be an ultimately successful attempt to replace the income, Gøthehavn created a duty free port. An establishment that has helped turned the city into economic center that it is today.


It’s not known if any Gothic Sea neighbors would be interested in such an idea, but the Social Liberals see its foundation as key to the post-war international structure. They argue it will help maintain peace in the region.

The election date is set for October 6th. Markets have stabilized over the past week as the war appears to have found some footing towards a conclusion.
 
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IN REVIEW: UNDERSTANDING THE NEW GOVERNMENT
After 6 Oct elections a new government has finally been formed
[GØTHEHAVN] -
The Two Kingdoms went to the polls on 6 October and found itself without a pure winner. The Conservative Alliance, which priorly was a single party before the Consitutional Reform, held a solid majority in Jyskerige. While still the largest group in the Two Kingdoms, they had to embark on their first coalition government after the election. Pairing with the Social Liberal Party, Rasmus Olsen will continue as Prime Minister. Interestingly enough, he has had to appoint a Social Liberal Party leader as his Foreign Minister in order to achieve a majority government. The new Foreign Minister will be interesting in that it is not Party President Magnus de Haan. He has instead appointed party starlet Maren Tilde Hegerberg.

Maren who has been expected to lead the party in the near future is instead finding herself promoted early. De Haan won’t retire from the top posting yet, but did not believe he would be the right man to serve in Government. Considering previous tension between de Haan and Olsen, it was perhaps a better idea.

Following the mission of the Social Liberal Party, the Gothic Sea Trade Area (GSTA) is to be a focal point of the Two Kingdom’s foreign policy. Hegerberg is also keen on implementing similar ideas with the Occident, as well as warming relations with Thaumantic nations.

Former Foreign Finister Rundblad will has worked on a wide array of communications before he leaves his post, and will be recognized by the Queen in a ceremony later this year.
 
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