Jydsken-Østveg
Established Nation
Three nations gathered in a small city hall conference room in the outskirts of Göötehamina. There sat a delegation for Osvålsen and Nedernesië. Osvålsen was a welcome sight for Pohjanmaans. They represented a nation which had often peacefully worked with Pohjanmaa for a great period of time. Especially since the end of the of civil war. They represented a cool, calm, collected people and a nation of which Pohjanmaans wanted to expand ties with. Seated at another end of the table was the Nedernesians. They were seen as multicultural, open, liberal explorers. In a past era they’d have been seen as rivals, but today they were seen as partners in an every opening economic world.
Together all three hoped to sign onto a document that would formalize what was hoped to be the Congress of Katajanokka. A trade union with the hope of ever reducing tariffs and trade barriers while also formalizing defense responsibilities and coordination in the region.
The name for this group was a sticking point between diplomats. Originally conceived as the Scanian Union this term seemed off-putting to nations that once fell under the flag of the Great Northern Empire. Undeterred, Pohjanmaan diplomats continue to press for the idea and eventually fell upon drawing up a Congress or Treaty at the small town they all occupied for the next weeks and foreseeable future. Originally they were going to host the group in Göötehamina but diplomats suddenly felt the judgment of their neighbors also not wanting to unite yet again around the Pohjanmaan imperial capital. So the conference was quickly moved just outside of the capital and now the sleepy, yet peaceful town of Katajanokka would have its day in the sun.
Leading the talks was Jari Kappo, a slender man in his 50s. “I welcome you all here to today. I believe that together we can create a bright future for the Scanian region. Something in contrast to many other regions, but also in the same belief of the many other trade groups that have continued to appear. I want to make clear that I believe first and foremost that this is a trading bloc. Trade does not exist in isolation though. The Gothic Sea, Engellsea, Tavastian Sea, and Thaumantic Oceans are all of our concerns. To ensure free trade we must also ensure universal security. So we must collaborate on this issue. I have with me a draft Charter that I will release to you shortly. First I would like to meet you all, and also hear of any concerns or suggestions you have. Once you have voiced anything on your mind I can put out the Charter with those suggestions in addendum. So I greet you all warmly. I am Jari. I am not young anymore, but I hope to not be near death either. President Lepomäki appointed me here to today because I have known her since University. I think and hope University cooperation is on our minds today too. In any case, I like ice hockey and golf. When I am home I find myself reading books and watching ice hockey and golf. I prefer beer over most things. I am a simple man that likes what he knows and gets what he likes.“ He laughed and paused waiting for the silent to stir forward a volunteer from another participant.
@Nedernesië @Zhola
Together all three hoped to sign onto a document that would formalize what was hoped to be the Congress of Katajanokka. A trade union with the hope of ever reducing tariffs and trade barriers while also formalizing defense responsibilities and coordination in the region.
The name for this group was a sticking point between diplomats. Originally conceived as the Scanian Union this term seemed off-putting to nations that once fell under the flag of the Great Northern Empire. Undeterred, Pohjanmaan diplomats continue to press for the idea and eventually fell upon drawing up a Congress or Treaty at the small town they all occupied for the next weeks and foreseeable future. Originally they were going to host the group in Göötehamina but diplomats suddenly felt the judgment of their neighbors also not wanting to unite yet again around the Pohjanmaan imperial capital. So the conference was quickly moved just outside of the capital and now the sleepy, yet peaceful town of Katajanokka would have its day in the sun.
Leading the talks was Jari Kappo, a slender man in his 50s. “I welcome you all here to today. I believe that together we can create a bright future for the Scanian region. Something in contrast to many other regions, but also in the same belief of the many other trade groups that have continued to appear. I want to make clear that I believe first and foremost that this is a trading bloc. Trade does not exist in isolation though. The Gothic Sea, Engellsea, Tavastian Sea, and Thaumantic Oceans are all of our concerns. To ensure free trade we must also ensure universal security. So we must collaborate on this issue. I have with me a draft Charter that I will release to you shortly. First I would like to meet you all, and also hear of any concerns or suggestions you have. Once you have voiced anything on your mind I can put out the Charter with those suggestions in addendum. So I greet you all warmly. I am Jari. I am not young anymore, but I hope to not be near death either. President Lepomäki appointed me here to today because I have known her since University. I think and hope University cooperation is on our minds today too. In any case, I like ice hockey and golf. When I am home I find myself reading books and watching ice hockey and golf. I prefer beer over most things. I am a simple man that likes what he knows and gets what he likes.“ He laughed and paused waiting for the silent to stir forward a volunteer from another participant.
@Nedernesië @Zhola