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About Kodanik

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Kodanik was established in 1886 by Johannes Voldemar Tamm, a printer in Uuslossa who set about to write his own newspaper. Kodanik was chosen as it means the Citizen, and was to speak to all those who fit under the Crown of Gutarike. Over one hundred years later, Kodanik is considered as the newspaper of record for the nation and inhabitants of Metsamaa. The mission of Kodanik is defined in a set of principles written by Johannes' grandson Joonas Tamm, who took control of the newspaper in 1931. Today, they are displayed in brass linotype letters in an entrance to the newsroom (keep in mind its gender usage is dated).
  • The first mission of a newspaper is to tell the truth as nearly as the truth may be ascertained.
  • The newspaper shall tell ALL the truth so far as it can learn it, concerning the important affairs of Metsamaa and the world.
  • As a disseminator of the news, the paper shall observe the decencies that are obligatory upon a private gentleman.
  • What it prints shall be fit reading for the young as well as for the old.
  • The newspaper’s duty is to its readers and to the public at large, and not to the private interests of its owners.
  • In the pursuit of truth, the newspaper shall be prepared to make sacrifices of its material fortunes, if such course be necessary for the public good.
  • The newspaper shall not be the ally of any special interest, but shall be fair and free and wholesome in its outlook on public affairs and public men.
Currently, Kodanik is owned by the AS Kodanik Grupp which operates several multimedia ventures in Metsamaa and the Scanlaw, including 40% ownership of DagerroGram.

This edition of the newspaper is in English with the express goal for reaching a global audience that the national language of Metsamaa cannot achieve. The English edition follows the same guidelines as the native Metsamaan edition but does not have the same frequency of articles due to the small staff associated with the English edition. Often articles will be translated from their native Metsamaan and this should be kept in mind.

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Does Kodanik have a political affiliation?
—Not officially. Kodanik will occasionally take stances on elections by endorsing a candidate, but these will be labelled specifically as opinion pieces. Kodanik is not a state media outlet, nor is it a mouthpiece for a particular ideology. Our vantage point is one of assumed neutrality according some central tenets of philosophical liberalism with flavors homegrown post-delegationist culture, as all authors are typically guided by their culture.

Do you have a question? Feel free to write and the editorial staff may include you in our FAQ!
 
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NATIONAL SECURITY • RAHVUSLIK JULGEOLEK

New submarines purchase must come from foreign sources, Metsamaan officials say

The controversial new procurement has a variety of stipulations provided by the Metsamaan Navy which include conflicts believed to be unlikely.

UUSLOSSA, Metsamaa — Government officials informed President Tuuli Laine's that her new "ten-four plan" must purchase submarines from distant foreign sources. The ten-four plan is part of her administration's desire to purchase ten new submarines in four months. The plan being put forward in order to keep pace with Tarusa's highly publicized naval expansion program. The submarines were originally expected to be purchased second-hand from either the Holy Frankish Empire or perhaps a southern navy such as Radilo. This of course after being informed that purchasing the new submarines from a fellow Scanlaw nation would be unlikely as they also work on keeping pace with Tarusan expansion. This expectation was upset last night in a sudden about-face which allowed Metsamaa to purchase the new submarines from Gutarike.

Officials close to the Laine Administration immediately rejected this proposal, with there being worries that purchases from fellow Scanlaw nations would have security risks attached them, largely the known frequencies made by the propellers and full speed of the vessels. These similar risks are now cited as reasons why submarines from the Holy Frankish Empire and Tarusa are also unacceptable. The Riigikogu or Parliament, has been unsure about the validity of such security concerns which has prompted today's statements.

There are clear worries in which any conflict in the Gothic Sea may not have traditional enemies and allies, and this has placed worry in the minds of many Parliamentarians after news of a meeting between the Gothic Sea's major powers has resulted in what seems like an unlikely peace for the immediate future. If the terms are unfavorable to Metsamaa, there is always the possibility that it could split from the Scanlaw. However, there has not been any release of information from the meeting and the rampant speculation in Parliament has created a certain atmosphere that can only be described as a sort of panic. The Oxenstierna House (President's residence), answered asking for calm and for everyone to ignore rampant speculation on the subject of the peace conference.

Considering the nature of the current situation this forces the Metsamaan Navy to purchase their new submarines from a more distant group of nations such as Radilo, the Federation, Ebria, or Natal. There is a desire among many to find the most silent submarine possible that will be capable of managing the more shallow depths of the Gothic Sea, yet still be capable in the open ocean if necessary to engage in commerce raiding. While the Metsamaan Government has not forced any sort of direct communication on the subject with any particular nation, there is hope that a new foreign builder can be found if not already built submarines.

If not for the immediacy of the problem, Metsamaa could in theory build their own submarines. The industry exists for such demands as the Navy might want, but cannot obviously keep pace with the Tarusans who enlist their own shipyards, as well as foreign ones such as in the Holy Frankish Empire and Justosia. If it was possible for the Metsamaan Navy to break away from the ten-four plan and divide it into something smaller while the existing Metsamaan shipyards take on some of the building requirements, the Oxenstierna House has stated that such notions are possible, but new design phases would likely delay the construction and hamper efforts to keep pace. If a design could come along with a foreign deal then that could factor into a submarine's selection.

This Parliament is unlikely to vote upon a plan as the month is nearly at an end, but next Parliamentary session is likely to vote on the issue making public perception especially important for the President. ✦
 

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Confidential | Novigrad, 26/04/2022

We would like to submit our newest attack submarine model, the
, to your consideration for Metsamaa's new submarine procurement programme. The Akula is a highly advanced, state-of-the-art boat boasting both nuclear propulsion and advanced electronics and stealth systems. We have conferred with the Ministry of National Defence, and we can safely assure you that the requisite permissions can be obtained for a speedy sale.

Alternatively, we are also willing to offer you our current primary submarine model, the
, which also nuclear-powered and quite advanced. Given that the boat in question is already in service with the Rumelian National Guard, speedy delivery of already completed submarines could be arranged as they are replaced by new Akula-class boats.

Signed,
Paraskeva Mihailov
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Confidential | Novigrad, 26/04/2022

We would like to submit our newest attack submarine model, the
, to your consideration for Metsamaa's new submarine procurement programme. The Akula is a highly advanced, state-of-the-art boat boasting both nuclear propulsion and advanced electronics and stealth systems. We have conferred with the Ministry of National Defence, and we can safely assure you that the requisite permissions can be obtained for a speedy sale.

Alternatively, we are also willing to offer you our current primary submarine model, the
, which also nuclear-powered and quite advanced. Given that the boat in question is already in service with the Rumelian National Guard, speedy delivery of already completed submarines could be arranged as they are replaced by new Akula-class boats.

Signed,
Paraskeva Mihailov
CEO


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KONFIDENTSIAALNE
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Mihailov,

The Republic of Metsamaa finds your offer acceptable to enter trials. At the present time, Novigrad is not considered a most friendly partner of the Republic and the post-delegationist cause, and so security concerns will need to be analyzed and assessed.

Until such determinations are made, Oxenstierna House has approved of preliminary trials and demonstrations with the Tsardom of Rumelia on Akula and Riba Mech-class submarines. The Republic is appreciative of National Defence Industries Group reaching out and this office will do its best to relay the desires and concerns of the Government moving forward.

Sincerely,
Jaan Anton Pärn

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Republic of Metsamaa
 

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Reino Unido de Ebria, Nuoria and Hamrun
United Kingdom of Ebria, Nuoria and Hamrun
Communication 563/2022; 30/04/2022
Public: □ │ Restricted: ■ │ Top Secret: □
Ministry of External Affairs
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TO: Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Metsamaa
Subject: Submarines

Esteemed Jaan Anton Pärn,

The Government of the United Kingdom of Ebria, Nuoria and Hamrun has taken notice of the article published on the 26th by the Kokadik newspaper, regarding the necessity to expand the navy of Metsamaa in the face of the accelerating arms race that takes place in the Gothic Sea region.

While we have taken a mostly neutral stance, we want our colleagues in the north to know and understand that we follow the events with great interest and concern and that we hope that in the end, peace will prevail. Even so, the people of Ebria hold a deep respect for the freedom loving peoples of Scania, in particular Metsamaa, so it would not be a surprise that many would wish to see an enhancement of the current commercial and cultural exchange status between our nations and polities.

For this, the United Kingdom wishes to respond to the Metsamaan demands for foreign build submarines and comes with two offers. One is for second hand submarines currently used by the Catholic and Royal Navy, namely the older Marsopa Class, with the documents attached
. As you might know, the navy too is going through a process of replacing its old submarines, with newer ones, so we can also offer you to buy new ones, made at the Valls Royal Shipyards, namely the Anguila Class, .

We hope that Ebria and Metsamaa will continue their cooperation and we hope to receive some good news from you.

With loyalty to God and the People,
on behalf of his majesty, King Arnau V de Vilar
Ada Valen y Codony
Minister of Foreign Affairs
 
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Reino Unido de Ebria, Nuoria and Hamrun
United Kingdom of Ebria, Nuoria and Hamrun
Communication 563/2022; 30/04/2022
Public: □ │ Restricted: ■ │ Top Secret: □
Ministry of External Affairs
─────────────────────────────────────────

TO: Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Metsamaa
Subject: Submarines

Esteemed Jaan Anton Pärn,

The Government of the United Kingdom of Ebria, Nuoria and Hamrun has taken notice of the article published on the 26th by the Kokadik newspaper, regarding the necessity to expand the navy of Metsamaa in the face of the accelerating arms race that takes place in the Gothic Sea region.

While we have taken a mostly neutral stance, we want our colleagues in the north to know and understand that we follow the events with great interest and concern and that we hope that in the end, peace will prevail. Even so, the people of Ebria hold a deep respect for the freedom loving peoples of Scania, in particular Metsamaa, so it would not be a surprise that many would wish to see an enhancement of the current commercial and cultural exchange status between our nations and polities.

For this, the United Kingdom wishes to respond to the Metsamaan demands for foreign build submarines and comes with two offers. One is for second hand submarines currently used by the Catholic and Royal Navy, namely the older Marsopa Class, with the documents attached
. As you might know, the navy too is going through a process of replacing its old submarines, with newer ones, so we can also offer you to buy new ones, made at the Valls Royal Shipyards, namely the Anguila Class, .

We hope that Ebria and Metsamaa will continue their cooperation and we hope to receive some good news from you.

With loyalty to God and the People,
on behalf of his majesty, King Arnau V de Vilar
Ada Valen y Codony
Minister of Foreign Affairs


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Ada,

The Republic of Metsamaa is appreciative of your offer and would like to immediately begin trials and have some Metsamaan submariners observe currently operating subs in trail operations.

As the United Kingdom of Ebria is considered ideologically opposed to the post-delegationist movement, there is some worry to complete business with Ebria; however, the relationship between Ebria and Metsamaa has always been warm in relation to our commonalities, including positions on democratic values and the fundamental rights of humanity.

Our War Ministry has determined the preferred submarine is the Anguila Class, but both classes will be tested to find which class may best compliment our needs in not only the more shallow Gothic Sea, but the far deeper Thaumantic Sea. Future business discussion and progress on tests is hoped to be reached in the near future and our correspondence shall continue.

Sincerely,
Jaan Anton Pärn

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Republic of Metsamaa
 

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NATIONAL SECURITY • RAHVUSLIK JULGEOLEK

New Gothic Sea Pact surprises Metsamaans, President will work to maintain unlikely peace contributing to arrangement despite protests

Protests in Uuslossa against the Gothic Sea Pact which is has been decried as imperialist and anti-post delgationist have muddied the Pact's announcement.

UUSLOSSA, Metsamaa — The announcement of the Gothic Sea Pact made waves in Metsamaa where the new agreement was seen as in direct conflict with the post-delegationist way of life and ideology itself. Government officials have stressed in response to protesters that the developments have put the nation's security first, granting Metsamaa the most control of its future than it has ever had before. While the question of ideological purity arises, the difference in national opinions between Metsamaa and the rest of the Scanlaw leave a bitter taste in the Fennic populated post-delegationist nation which has tied its national security to the Scanlaw.

All the more worrisome for Metsamaans is the news that the deal was in fact brokered by Metsamaan officials, and led by the President's daughter. This arrangement felt less than meritocratic to many Metsamaans who have called for President Laine to resign for this nepotism. This is despite the fact the President's daughter, Hillevi-Iida Laine has worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for several years now.

Either way, President Laine has decided to continue to move forward with the idea of the Pact. Metsamaan soldiers readied themselves for deployment to Hajr and are expected to begin deployment with the Ülekandearmee or Siirtoarmeija (Eng: Expeditionary Force). The Metsamaan Expeditionary Force (MEF) was constructed specifically by hawks in Riigikogu or Parliament, in 2011 to deploy for the expansion of the post-delegationist ideology in mind. Originally it was believed this would be done in peacekeeping scenarios for the European Forum. It is unknown what role exactly the MEF would take in Hajr, but Hajr has had open revolts against the Scanlan's post-delegationist peacekeepers in the past.

Other topics agreed upon on the Tsarist Yacht, which has been shamed as not only statist, but classist and a disgusting place to gather for free people, were largely economic and Metsamaa may have a lot to gain in that regard with Metsamaa possibly having the ability to import cheaper vehicles from the Franks and likewise Metsamaans perhaps better to export their software and technology. Already Metsamaan firms have been working on AI technology and perhaps most valuable to the Franks would be autonomous driving technology being developed by the Metsamaan firm known as Going!. An Anglicized name designed to be appealing to investors in the Federation, but also perhaps in the Holy Frankish Empire's growing automotive industry.

The protests in Uuslossa have been peaceful, mostly with protesters singing folk songs and holding anti-war slogans. Many protesters when asked questions about the new Gothic Sea pact have stated that it is against the spirit of the Founders, the nearly mythological writers of the Metsamaan Constitution and original advocates of Metsamaan independence during the Civil War. The most common demand has been the desire to hold a recall referendum. This is activated by the Parliament in a two-thirds vote, which then passes to the people for a referendum.

There is not any current polling on the topic of a recall referendum; however, they are quite rare, activated only once in 1981 and defeated by the general public.

Uuslossa is set to host the new Gothic Sea pact's headquarters and this is seen as a privilege for many Metsamaans. Parliament is expected to meet and figure out where to seat the headquarters until an official campus can be designed. Thus far, there are ideas such as turning the old central station building into a headquarters; however, this would take some investment and remodeling. ✦
 

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While the Scanlaw stockpiles petroleum and harms global supply with Tarusa, Metsamaa will join the Anti-State's efforts to stabilize supply

President Laine signals change of tune and attempts to improve oil production in effort to alleviate global oil supply squeeze and simultaneously improve her sagging poll numbers amidst recall vote debate in Parliament.

UUSLOSSA, Metsamaa — The news yesterday that the Scanlaw and Empire of Tarusa would be lowering petroleum exports in effort to stockpile their strategic reserves have sent oil prices skyrocketing while the conflict in northern Himyar brews. This messaging has placed petrol at the heart of the campaign in northern Himyar and further incurred the anger of ardent post-delegationists protesting against President Laine's approval of the new Gothic Sea Pact and her contribution of peacekeepers in Hajr.

Fortunately for the President, the Hayabusa Administration in the Anti-State sent her a lifeline as increased fuel costs and inflation related to it would likely have sealed the deal for the President's attempt to keep her position while facing a recall vote debate in the Riigikogu (Parliament). The Anti-State outlet Siyang Touyou News International has published reports suggesting that should crude oil prices rise over 120 Euromarks, they would dramatically increase production. This gives the President hopes that any fuel commodity based inflation may be minimized to less harmful rates.

President Laine has not stopped here though, and has promised to match that Anti-State promise and also increase Metsamaa's Gothic Sea oil production should the price rise over 120 Euromarks. The news is hoped to improve the economic conditions for Metsamaans but also keep President Laine from having to endure the humiliation of a recall vote that could be triggered by Parliament before the end of their monthly session.

Currently the optics for President Laine look erratic as her leadership has brokered the Gothic Sea Pact, pulled back from Metsamaan commitments to just peacekeeping in Hajr, then decided to singularly attend the Tianlong led Democracy Security conference, while now following the Anti-State's economic lead rather than the Scanlaw's. Prior to this domino effect of frantic crisis management, President Laine had served a very peaceful first term and looked primed to lead a strong second term that is now in its second year.

Thus far reports from the Bakken Administration in Gothenhagen are muted although they grow impatient with Metsamaa behind the scenes say some independent and anonymous sources. It is not know how Metsamaa's actions over the past month have impacted their standing in neighboring Tarusa or the Holy Frankish Empire.

Fenniaöljy Ab has traded stronger on the Uuslossa Stock Exchange with the recent news and the President's messaging on production has not harmed trading for the Metsamaan based oil company. ✦
 

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POLITICS • POLIITIKA • POLITIIKKA

Parliament votes to recall President Laine, as candidates line up their bids in the new referendum

President Laine has been recalled by Parliament and this sets forth in motion a recall referendum in which the inhabitants of Metsamaa must determine whether or not to recall President Laine, and if so, who should replace her.
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UUSLOSSA, Metsamaa — The countless debates that dominated proceedings in the Metsamaan Riigikogu (Parliament) seemed to be the writing on the wall as on the last day of this month's Parliamentary session 94% of the session agreed to a recall referendum. This is the second recall referendum in Metsamaa's history. The first happened in 1981 and was soundly defeated by the public. This recall referendum seems far more divisive, as an actual political topic dominates the discussion.

In 1981, Lennart Salumets was also subject to a recall referendum on the basis of shady trading practices of his brother Helmut. Parliament in 1981 found it difficult to decide if President Salumets was actually guilty of any wrong doing and thus decided to turn the decision onto the electorate which cleared President Salumets after a political campaign that was focused on his brother failed to attach any negativity to President Salumets himself.

This time, President Laine has a political problem of her own creation, the Gothic Sea Pact and the current war in Northern Himyar. The fact this decision which many political pundits believe was made to help secure Metsamaa's national defense has harmed her popularity has come as a bit of a surprise. The decision was made in step with the Scanlaw and ultimately averted what many believed would be a war in the Gothic Sea. Instead the war having shifted battlegrounds to northern Himyar has upset many Metsamaans regardless.

Opinion polls are varied but tend to show support for recall although opposition candidates who may be selected against President Laine are as of yet undetermined. If there aren't any popular candidates to stand against President Laine, her unpopular decision may not backfire at all. However, an immensely popular candidate may step up and make the referendum not about the Gothic Sea Pact at all, and instead shift the campaign to a contest of personalities. As the nature of a referendum is by nature chaotic, it is hard to know what exactly will happen. The values of the Metsamaan people suggest President Laine should lose, but the question at hand is far more complex than a simple yes and no question. ✦
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The inhabitants voted to recall President Laine, as Metsamaa moves forward onto a new era with Siiri Räämet as new President

President Laine has been removed from the Presidency and her replacement Siiri Räämet has a new plan for how to move forward with the nation.
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UUSLOSSA, Metsamaa — Siiri Räämet met with crowds of people as she finally was inaugurated as President of the Republic of Metsamaa. Her defeat of the disgraced former-President Tuuli Laine, has produced the immediate consequence of the removal of all troops and security officers from the Himyar Region. However, President Räämet has refrained from immediately departing the Gothic Sea Pact. “I believe that the Gothic Sea Pact is not something the Republic of Metsamaa should be part of; however, we must act responsibly and find amicable ways to cooperate with our neighbors. I will hold discussions with all Gothic Sea Pact neighbors to see how Metsamaa’s role may change, and if it will be in our interests to stay or leave,” she said addressing the press.

Metsamaa has plans to open the headquarters building of the Gothic Sea Pact in Uuslossa at the end of the month, so that regularly meetings of the pact may begin.

In the meantime, President Räämet has suggested that she has extra security opportunities with Tianlong, the Scanlaw, and the Federation on her desk and she plans to pursue all of these opportunities to their fullest. “I must admit that I was quite surprised to see what my office has been sitting on during the election, and I’m quite happy to see how many opportunities this small country has to expand partnerships with likeminded republics.”

Siiri Räämet herself is considerably younger than the former-President, at the age of 34. She has previously expressed rather socialistic ideas, but her foreign policy ideas have not been pacifist nor passive. She seems concerned with being able to defend Metsamaa against all foreign adversaries and creating stronger relations with other democracies. She will continuing the efforts of the former-President in some aspects, as she will host representatives from Østveg and Jydsken at the end of the week to continue discussions on the Scanlaw membership and whether or not to continue it. ✦
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The Hansa is official as Saksimaa and Metsamaa unite as a singular union under the pretense of a league to be known as a Hansa, recalling the old trade league

The new Union of Hanseatic Cities and Republics (UHCR), or what has been deemed in Metsamaa as the Saksimaa-Metsamaa Hansa, is has been declared with Siiri Räämet as interim leader.
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UUSLOSSA, Metsamaa — Siiri Räämet waved her hand from a podium with her counterparts from Germania behind her as she announced the beginning of the Union of Hanseatic Cities and Republics (Union der Hansestädte und -republiken / UdHSR), which has been quite simply translated to "Saksimaa-Metsamaa Hansa Liit" natively.

The crowd that came to visit and watch her speech were enthusiastically waving the black scanian cross which figures to be the main symbol for the union. The union will immediately begin with each member sending representatives to Hammaborg, where the Hansatag will meet and appoint the First Bürgermeister and President of the Hansatag. Additionally elections for a people's house, a "Bürgerschaft" will begin, and once formed they will elect a Second Bürgermeister. The Bürgerschaft will be located in Uuslossa. However, political power is vested in the First Bürgermeister, whereas the Second Bürgermeister and the Bürgerschaft will merely vote on issues to be given to the Hansatag.

The question quickly came up on if the Union was a member of the Gothic Sea Pact, or Gothic Pact (GSP/GP), and Räämet was unable to answer clearly stating that she felt Metsamaa and thereby the Union was a member; however, she admitted that there was no guarantee of such reality.

Räämet had largely failed in being able to deliver any extra security assurances from any of Metsamaa's neighbors, and was unable to find common ground with Tianlong on CETO or the Federation in any public manner. That said, there are scientific centers in the far north that have joint Federation-Metsamaan scientific instruments in operation for measurement of atmospheric and weather conditions. Even still, she is unlikely be able to define herself further is she is considered unlikely to be able to secure support in the Hansatag or the Bürgerschaft.

The union itself is seen as largely a union of circumstance, as the issue of piracy has forced the groups together and the issue of a people's chamber was the largest disagreement as extending the vote to all citizens in a common chamber between all members seemed to take away power from the cities, states, and republics themselves. As a result a semi-undemocratic system has been conjured as the people's chamber represented within the Bürgerschaft is weak and unable to create law, but instead recommend it. Ultimately the post-delegationist system thrives within the individual parts of the union though, and it has been felt that this system is what will keep the union democratic at heart.

Räämet is expected to represent Metsamaa in the Hansatag until the next elections in Metsamaa. As the largest member in land size, and the theoretical partner in the union, the representative of Metsamaa will automatically be the Third Bürgermeister, a somewhat ceremonial, but automatically included in the cabinet sort of role. What role in the cabinet will be voted upon by the Hansatag. Räämet will thus have the odd distinction of having both titles at once for a limited time. ✦
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