That said, realized that Paris is the capital of this EU. That so reminds me of the European Federation of Tom Clancy's Endwar :rofl:
Apart from Tom Clancy, Victor Hugo also predicted Paris as capital of united Europe.
That said, realized that Paris is the capital of this EU. That so reminds me of the European Federation of Tom Clancy's Endwar :rofl:
Please, don't tell me that you are going to pick these periods as elections! It should be like in France (until quite recently, where President Jacques Chirac changed everything) where presidential elections are made every 7 years and legislative elections are made every 5 years. It should at least be a bit irregular because having the Chancellor and the President from the same party - even if it is for half a term for the President - is kind of anti-democratic, where opposing parties have to cohabilitate.
If it is the will of the people to have the president and chancellor from the same party, so be it!
Why is almost every important European character, either Spanish or German?I want to see more French, Belgium, Dutch, Portuguese and Luxembourgian people here!!!!
TC will get to those in the future, I believe.
And lastly, why is the capital of the European Union in Brussels or Strasbourg or Luxemburg? Once again, it is unrealistic.
The European Communities were established in Brussels in 1967.
The Council of Europe had been at done at Strasbourg in 1957.
Court of Justice of the EU? It was in the form of the Court of Justice of the European Coal and Steel Communities, Luxembourg, in 1952.
Given that the EU needs traditions, it would most likely keep the basic institutions in place at their original location, hence why the political centers would be split into the three cities.
That said, realized that Paris is the capital of this EU. That so reminds me of the European Federation of Tom Clancy's Endwar :rofl:
An idea for elections could be 4 for senate and 4 for president. So 2004 would be Senate elections, 2006 Presidential Elections, 2008 Senate Elections, 2010 Presidential Elections and so on.
That said, realized that Paris is the capital of this EU. That so reminds me of the European Federation of Tom Clancy's Endwar :rofl:
Not that Templar has had any experience with EndWar
Apart from Tom Clancy, Victor Hugo also predicted Paris as capital of united Europe.
But then it was a certain someone who first thought of that idea. To quote him: "I wished to found a European system, a European Code of Laws, a European judiciary: there would be but one people in Europe."Apart from Tom Clancy, Victor Hugo also predicted Paris as capital of united Europe.
An idea for elections could be 4 for senate and 4 for president. So 2004 would be Senate elections, 2006 Presidential Elections, 2008 Senate Elections, 2010 Presidential Elections and so on.
Not really. It's like the square that has the cross in the Greek flag except a different shade of blue and stretched
That said, realized that Paris is the capital of this EU. That so reminds me of the European Federation of Tom Clancy's Endwar :rofl:
But then it was a certain someone who first thought of that idea. To quote him: "I wished to found a European system, a European Code of Laws, a European judiciary: there would be but one people in Europe."
No other than Napoléon Bonaparte.
We need to have Charles Marie Jérôme Victor Napoléon Bonaparte do something in this RP!
#2 - I was basing my 2 and 4 years off of the American democratic system. Whether some readers will call this a betrayal ( ) or see it as reasonable I'm not sure. I can easily change it as the election's haven't been called yet. As for the election periods, what are other peoples opinions ? 5 and 7? 2 and 4? 5 for both unless the government falls?
#4 - As for who will vote, I'm trying to decide. While I value the readers opinions and requests, this isn't an interactive AAR. That said, it may wind up with the readers voting on a party. All of these parties will ultimately be under my control, and Presidential candidates most likely won't be chosen from characters based on readers. Whether that is the same for the Chancellor, and if the readers will vote for the next government, is being decided.
#5 - There are more nationalities coming soon. Expect the Dutch and French to show up soon.
And lastly, why is the capital of the European Union in Brussels or Strasbourg or Luxemburg? Once again, it is unrealistic.
This was largely because I didn't feel that Brussels had the splendor necessary to be the Capital of a nation that covers more land than most of the previous European Empires and because, having visited Paris, it is a lovely city and I wanted to give it a special place. The European Senate also convenes in Paris for the purposes of centralization. There are however District level Senates, which meet in Madrid (Iberian District), Paris (French District), Brussels (Benelux District) and Berlin (German District).
Apart from Tom Clancy, Victor Hugo also predicted Paris as capital of united Europe.
But then it was a certain someone who first thought of that idea. To quote him: "I wished to found a European system, a European Code of Laws, a European judiciary: there would be but one people in Europe."
No other than Napoléon Bonaparte.
We need to have Charles Marie Jérôme Victor Napoléon Bonaparte do something in this RP!
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But then it was a certain someone who first thought of that idea. To quote him: "I wished to found a European system, a European Code of Laws, a European judiciary: there would be but one people in Europe."
No other than Napoléon Bonaparte.
We need to have Charles Marie Jérôme Victor Napoléon Bonaparte do something in this RP!
Regarding the election periods, I'd go with 5 years for President and 4 for the Senate. I suppose that, story wise speaking, short terms are better, as we know that the coming years will be very eventfull... As the President is more focused on foreign policy (which is more long term than domestic policy) and as it is the HoS, the term is longer and only once in a decade the election is simultaneous with the Parlaiment's; so as to keep issues separated. If things are bad, the Senate and the Chancellor changes, but the President reamins giving an impression of stability.
On Serbia, I'd keep a couple of airborne brigades on stand-by, you never know when they can be handy. In the meantime, let's hope that the blocade + embargo + no fly zone brings some sense to them and they see the ill in their ways; if not, we'll have to teach them.
EDIT: Damn! I type slow, while doing this 4 posts popped up!
EDIT 2: On the Senate, every 2 years half of Chamber is renewed.
An idea for elections could be 4 for senate and 4 for president. So 2004 would be Senate elections, 2006 Presidential Elections, 2008 Senate Elections, 2010 Presidential Elections and so on.
i approve this proposal!
but this way you'll have more political events XD
regards
guy montag
p.s.
maybe this one for the scandinavian states?
just a suggestion
I was thinking in this flag:
That said, realized that Paris is the capital of this EU. That so reminds me of the European Federation of Tom Clancy's Endwar :rofl:
WHAT!? That must be fixed NOW! Any other location be better! Berlin! Brussels! Amsterdam! Luxembourg! Ypres! Anyone but Paris!
[Angry Spaniard inside]
But then it was a certain someone who first thought of that idea. To quote him: "I wished to found a European system, a European Code of Laws, a European judiciary: there would be but one people in Europe."
No other than Napoléon Bonaparte.
We need to have Charles Marie Jérôme Victor Napoléon Bonaparte do something in this RP!
Maybe TemplarComander didn't use Eagle of Bonaparte for symbol of European federal air force without a purpose.
FRANKFURT FOR CAPITAL!
Not only is it located almost between germany and france, it's also historically partly "capital" for the union together with bryssels and strassburg and a huge economical centre.
it was the early centre for the franks, the ancestors of both france and germany, but also capital for the east frankish empire and the holy german empire.
It should be capital, or brussels should.
But both brussels and paris are already capitals for former countries.
#2 - I was basing my 2 and 4 years off of the American democratic system. Whether some readers will call this a betrayal ( ) or see it as reasonable I'm not sure. I can easily change it as the election's haven't been called yet. As for the election periods, what are other peoples opinions ? 5 and 7? 2 and 4? 5 for both unless the government falls?
I would say either the 5 and 7 years or some weird combination. There shouldn't be constant coincidences between the mandate years.
#4 - As for who will vote, I'm trying to decide. While I value the readers opinions and requests, this isn't an interactive AAR. That said, it may wind up with the readers voting on a party. All of these parties will ultimately be under my control, and Presidential candidates most likely won't be chosen from characters based on readers. Whether that is the same for the Chancellor, and if the readers will vote for the next government, is being decided.
It should be cool if you made us the voters. Or make the game like Victoria 2/HoI 3.
#5 - There are more nationalities coming soon. Expect the Dutch and French to show up soon.
Can't wait foe that. If you need help with any nationalities (especially the Portuguese one) please tell me. I might be of assistance to you.
#5 - There are more nationalities coming soon. Expect the Dutch and French to show up soon.
I'm sorry!!!! What I meant is "Why is the European capital Paris and not Brussels Strasbourg or Luxembourg?"
True! Paris is an awesome city. WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! Paris isn't an awesome city! PARIS IS THE BEST CITY EVER!!!!!!!!! I LOVE PARIS!!!!!! I LOVE FRANCE!!!!!! (except the fact of it being led by liar Sarkozy, and the fact that they almost always keep winning my country's football team, when they are cheating (them, the referee or both)). Even though I think Luxembourg would be a great capital, you have convinced me!
It seems you're not the only one who likes the fact of Paris being Europe's capital!
Can't wait for more!
Great post!
Will be exciting to see what comes out of the intervention.
But will the senate approve ground forces in Serbia?
Interesting. I eagerly anticipate the next update.
There better be an invasion of Serbia in the next update .
Interesting......
TemplarComander, I've sent you a PM, please check and reply.
VERY intriguing...
Hopefully an intervention in you-know-where is on the making
If not, will my readers hunt me down with torches and pitchforks in hand?
I would be a very cruel writAAR to tease you all like that
Saddam Hussein said:
'Serbia should grow to accommodate the large portion of her population in neighboring states. If the states in which her people reside cannot provide for them, or mistreat them in any way, then Serbia owes a debt to her people to protect and to provide for them in ways that the current administration cannot. That is what happened with Montenegro. She could not provide for Serbian citizens within her borders, and when she began to fiddle the Serbian people out of their rights, the government of Serbia acted to protect her people. Surely, the great powers have always operated on such a doctrine. Why should Serbia refrain from such a policy?"
President of the European Union said:
Good morning.
Sixteen days ago, following a fabricated and wildly exaggerated border incident with Montenegro, Serbian forces with the support of Russian military advisers launched offensive operations to seize the Sovereign Republic of Montenegro. Within a week, they had laid waste to a sovereign nation and had brought low a once free people. The capital of Podgorica itself was decimated in the fighting and countless refugees fled into Albania, Croatia, and the European Administrated Kosovo.
Since then, the Senate has convened and debated numerous times over the possibility of providing assistance to our beleaguered friends in Montenegro. Two days ago, a measure put forward by Senator Santiago was passed with endorsement from all parties, with the Progressive Party and the Socialist Party lead by Senator Kahlke. This measure endorsed a trade embargo, naval blockade, and no fly zone to be placed over Serbia and the occupied Montenegro.
Today, at 5:34, the Senate convened an emergency session at the behest of both myself, and of Chancellor Zapatero. This was brought on by the constant debate over an Armed Intervention to free the occupied state of Montenegro from the rogue Serbian nation. I can tell you now, with all certainty, that the Senate has decided in favour of ground operations to occur in conjunction with the implementation of a no fly zone, trade embargo and a naval blockade.
Time will tell us the wisdom of such action in the face of such head strong international opposition, but we march forth to the rescue of these free people knowing that out of any nation with the capacity for action, that Europe is the only nation with the bravery, the commitment, and the willpower to actually do so. Today, I ask that your thoughts go with mine to the families of those who will be committed to our offensive operations to liberate Montenegro from Serbian tyranny, and though we may know him differently, may God be with Europe and her Armed Forces in this most just, and righteous task.