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- Support for ailing Zollernick and Olbershaven? – Today the Reichstag discussed a proposal by the SDP which suggests sizeable subsidies for the ailing economies of Olbershaven and Zollernick. According to the largest opposition party „the good people of Zollernick and Olbershaven should no longer be abused as cheap suppliers of raw material to the rest of the country and be left standing in the rain if the economic conditions turn sour.“ Both states‘ economies have hit dire straits in the wake of declining prices for mining and agricultural products on the world market. Their tradtional customers in the heavy industry centres of Großlausitz have turned to cheaper suppliers from abroad. Economic Affairs Minister Peter Schuhmann (Christian People’s Party – CVP) acknowledged the bleak situation both provinces are in, but dismissed the demand as too high and to broadly defined. The discussion will carry on and will certainly be carefully observed by the two regions‘ electorates.
- Easing visa and trade regulations for immediate neighbours? – Another issue debated by the Reichstag was the government’s proposal to ease visa and trade regulations for neighbouring countries in order to facilitate bilateral and/or multilateral trade. This issue was opposed by the SDP, as they fear domestic jobs could be endangered if the proposal goes through. Ministerpresident Marquadt in turn reminded the opposition that only by competition an economy could thrive: „Just think – eased trade regulations could encourage foreign investors to put some effort and money into Zollernick and Olbershaven. If we retain or even expand the red tape accompanying foreing investment we may never see recovery in those regions.“
- Crown Prince Benedikt to go to Eiffelland to finish his university degree - According to today’s announcement by the Royal Household Crown Prince Benedikt has chosen Eiffelland’s capital of Trier to finish his university studies. It is customary for princes of the royal house to spend their last year of university abroad to gain some invaluable insight into international politics. As much as his move is expected and not a surprise, it is also suggested that the Crown Prince needs this year to cool off in terms of his – supposedly – countless romantic adventures. None of which were ever confirmed by the Royal Household.