The below is the outcome of the Roccuro-Parthenopias state visit from 20-27th. The visit was originally the Archon and the Emperor visiting Roccuro but due to recent events in Parthenopias only the Emperor was able to complete the visit. Alexander was empowered by Archon Jessero to carry out the visit fully and to sign the Declaration.


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With the passage of reforms to the Akarusian constitution, campaigns have now begun for elections to fill Akarus' broken government. 

With the passage of the reforms, the Akarusian monarchy has been abolished. In its place, a largely ceremonial role of President has been created as head of state. Most executive powers have been transferred to the position of Prime Minister. Rokus Altink has returned to the role of Prime Minister after being deposed by Adelaide. After his brutal imprisonment Altink has announced he will not seek re-election, and intends to retire from politics. The election is set to mark a massive shift in Akarusian politics, with many parties surging or collapsing in the polls while new parties begin to emerge.

The Democratic Union holds a precarious position. Its failure during the rise of Adelaide has left a dark cloud over its reputation, with groups on both sides of the political spectrum questioning its ability to defend Akarus. Adelaide's crackdowns have also lead to the resignation of many members of the old Cabinet in addition to Prime Minister Altink, leaving the parties leadership in a questionable state.

Support for the Conservative Party has collapsed in the polls. Its support of Adelaide's regime as the dominant party of the Rump Parliament has lead them to be viewed as collaborators by many. A number of its former leaders now stand on trial for their actions. The remainder of the party struggles to rebrand itself, purging all traces of Adeladist support and pushing a traditional social conservative agenda.

The Progress Party has been the largest beneficiary of the collapse of the Conservative Party. The party was only lightly impacted by Adelaide's rule, while largely avoiding appearances of collaboration. It's capitalist economic agenda has attracted many from the Conservatives, while its more progressive social policy has also helped it draw some support from the Democrats.

The Socialist Party has seen a massive surge. Though highly suppressed by Adelaide, socialist figures were a major presence in the opposition to Adelaide and the subsequent military junta. Its supporters held influence over much of the underground movement, while Socialist leaders were at the head of the General Strike which crippled the Junta economically. 

Once a fringe group, the National Revival Party has grown significantly in the post-Adelaide era. It has made significant gains from the Conservative party, absorbing support from the growing far-right. Many of its members openly express pro-Adelaide and/or anti-democratic views, leaving many concerned about its rise. There are whispers its electoral status may be at risk, with suggestions that the party be banned for its Adeladist agenda. The party is also accused of having ties to the military junta in Nolvik.

Of the new post-Adelaide political parties, the Liberal Democrats represent the largest. Formed as a splinter group from the Democratic Union, the Liberal Democrats take a similar but more progressive agenda. The similarities in Agenda and lack of negative associations have allowed the new party to make significant gains from their parent party.

The Green Party has remained somewhat steady between elections. The party has made some games from the collapse of the Democrats, but is not expected to make significant gains in the elections.

Current polls show a major lead by the Socialist party, which is expected to form a coalition with the other progressive parties.

Through productive conversation between the members of the AU in an OOC context, it was decided on a final note that the Seven Republics are not a current member of the Artemian Union, nor have they been for a number of years.

Initially formed after the Peninsular War between Kalos and Selene, and their respective allies and partners in the conflict, the Artemian Union contained the Empire of Selene, the Principality of Sartoria, the Seven Republics, and the Serene Thalassocracy of Parthenopias, and is a primarily military and economic alliance. The decades after the war was marked by a desire on the part of Kalos to avoid another war, as successive Grand Commanders have been more diplomatic than the one during the conflict.

During these years, however, difficulties in the alliance manifested into major problems. The rivalry of the Serene Thalassocracy and the Republics before the war would not easily be broken down, nor would either side take the major steps necessary to begin the long process. This resulted in a gridlock of sorts over major policy issues affecting either side’s influence or power, with barely any compromise.

The election of 1980 saw a hard-right government come to power in the Republics, forming the basis of populism in Septima for decades to come. The major campaign promise that awarded them power in the election was the withdrawal of the nation from the Artemian Union due to “Major Grievances”. The process was started very quickly the following year, and after a two year process of disentangling, in 1983 the Seven Republics stood on their own in the world, and the AU was reduced to three nations.

Should there be any questions I’m sure Parthenopias, Justinian, or I would be happy to answer them, but I feel as though this is a good summary.

In the year 1973, the Seven Republics and the Thalassocracy of Parthenopias began a war that was to last a mere two and a half hours. It was the most destructive war that this planet had ever endured. The reason for this war? Well, for the past 30 years the two counties had been in a state of cold war and hated each other with the burning passion of a billion nuclear missiles. But who shot first? Parthenopias, the stuck up islanders. It happened like this: the Archon, elected ruler of their back water country, was enjoying some fine and delicious cake. The cake was the called the Pink Pollen Cake and was made with real pollen. As such, when the most illustrious of citizens, Archon Pandora, went to take her first bite she sneezed. When she did this she accidentally slammed her fist on her desk. But it was not her desk that she she ended up hitting! OH NOOOOOO. It was a big, bright, blue, button!!! And like that, the missiles went flying!

"Oh no! Whatever have I done!", shouted the Archon. "I should probably inform someone and tell them this is a mistake! But... this cake is veryyyyy goood, and I do so veryyy much want to finish it. I'm sure my cabinet will be able to sort things out in the morning." And like that, the Archon, wisest of the humans, died while eating cake.

But wait! There is more to this story! It was not the nukes, which Septima launched in retaliation, that killed this thicc lady, it was the Archon herself! With the fork in the Rhombus Office! (What a strange shape) She chocked while eating! As such, she was not there to witness the end of her most wondrous country and the world.

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The interim leaders of Akarus and Kapel met in the Selenid capital of Byzantium to participate in trilateral talks. After weeks of negotiations, the nations ratified a treaty. The Treaty of Byzantium, formally known as the Treaty on the Recognition of Sovereignty  in the Kapelgian Archipelago, brings an end to the hostilities that have plagued the arctic for many months.

Among its articles, the Treaty includes the following major point:

• Akarus and Vallen recognize the Kapelgian Republic as a sovereign, independent state.
  
• Kapel and Vallen recognize the Armistice Line established by 1922 Tvete Armistice as their formal border.
  
• Akarus and Kapel recognize the Kapelgian administrative borders as they existed prior to the accession of Adelaide Blixen as their formal border.
  
• All signatories permanently renounce all territorial claims on other signatory nations. 
  
• Vallen will pay reparations to Akarus for the Taanum Island Incident of December 14th, 2017.
  

• Vallen agrees to additional protections of the culture and language of Kapelgians residing within Vallener territory in the Kapelgian Archipelago
  
• An international tribunal will be established by the signatories of this tresty for the prosecution of war crimes committed by Akarusian military personnel.
  

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