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I appreciate Councillor Tiepolo's refreshingly honest and open approach to bigotry. Though I consider his views appalling and disgusting, as well as entirely unsuitable for this multi-ethnic and multi-religious Federation, at least he has the courage to display his hate for 'the other' without bothering to code or disguise it. I cannot wait to find out which ethnic groups the Conservative League opposes on principle as well, or will that be left unspoken?

Minister Kraus' spurious claims that the Radical Union is anti-religious are, of course, patently ridiculous. The Radical Union believes in pure religious freedom, in removing the hand of government from all religions and allowing their adherents to practice them without official interference. By eliminating the prospect of governmental favor or disfavor, the Radical Union believes that the government will serve the Danubian people on an equal basis, without discrimination or unfair treatment. Efforts to elevate any one religion or religious group above the others, regardless of its prominence or wide-spread adherence, will simply lead to further sectarian turmoil within the Federation.

The discussion on the treatment of the working man is an interesting one to me, as a former labor organizer, and has inspired a bill along those lines.

The Industrial Labor and Standards Act
1. All factories and industrial facilities in the Danubian Federation are required to implement basic safety standards as pertain to the workers therein.

2. All factories and industrial facilities in the Danubian Federation are required to provide basic medical care for their workers, including at least one on-site medical professional for every thousand workers.

3. Any industrial worker who is injured beyond the ability to perform labor or who is otherwise rendered unemployable through his work in a factory or industrial facility is entitled to a basic state pension, as is any worker over the age of 50.

4. To oversee the allocation of these funds, determine the safety standards, and to ensure that these provisions, as well as the provisions of the Amended Industrial Rights Act of 1851, are carried out, a Department of Labor shall be established on the Federal level, with its Minister of Labor as a full Cabinet position.

5. State governments are likewise required to establish a Department of Labor within their respective executive branches, for state-level enforcement of labor standards and to improve labor relations.

~ Erich Vogel, Chancellor of Austria
 
((Isn't that bill way too socialist? Technically, IG, socialism hasn't been discovered yet.))

((It might be ahead of its time but it's not "too socialist". Just because in-game socialism isn't a thing yet doesn't mean its ideals don't exist. Marx wrote his Manifesto almost eight years ago now.))
 
((Could we maybe have some in-character debate about my bill?))
 
((socialism may have been around for a while, but proposing this sort of bill is just kinda ridiculous. it is too advanced.))

((Which is why you're going to say that IC and make sure it fails :p ))

I am afraid this bill only covers the small number that are involved in the Industrial sector. We cannot continue to advance the rights of Industrial workers only, when tenant farmers continue to starve.

-Jerzy Wałęsa
 
((That's part of the problem. There aren't enough moderates around. You damn radicals have dominated the Federation :p))

((oh how Sik's legacy lives on...

(cutting the ooc now I swear)))
 

((All right I'll give you that one :p ))


I strongly disagree with the proposed Labour Act. Such propositions would see capitalists moving to other countries and as such the investment of capital within the Federation would dry up. No man in their right mind would invest in a state with such absurd law.

Indeed it is not only the capitalists that would see their finances drained, but the state as well. Where would the funding for these 'pensions' come from, let alone the funding of a whole new government ministry? I advise my fellow councillors and deputies to throw this Act out, it will see the end of the Federation.
 
I must condemn this new Radical bill. It will destroy any chance our economy has competing internationally, and will drive away our capitalists. That is also ignoring the fact that it directly intefers in the autonomy of states, and creates a mindless bureacratic nightmare. This bill would see our Federation's fortunes go from bad to worse.

~ Victor Kraus, GCM, Minister of Finance
 
I too must weight in on the economics of this proposed bill; having sat in the Treasury at Budapest, it became clear to me how narrow the gap is between a productive economy and an endless spiral of debt. For me, the proposals are simply too far, too fast and something our Treasury can ill afford. If the good Councillor were to tone down his proposals and focus on just one area, of which the most pressing from my experience would be increasing working standards, I am sure he would find more support from the Moderate Liberals of this chamber.
 
I oppose this bill, it will stretch the already thin economy of the federation too far. The state of Schlesien is one of the most industrious states and this proporsal woyld all but stop industrial expansion since Schlesiens capitalist population would all move north. Why should a capitalist work here with the health care, wage, and safety that would cost a fortune when they could move to anither countey with out those? The state dempartment you propose would likely bankrupt some states, significantly ones with low population.

- Otto von Tirpitz, councilor of schlesien
 
I must agree with Councillor Than. Even though the Industrial Labour Act has good intentions, I doubt we can afford such luxury at the current time. As such I oppose the Act.
 
Unsurprisingly, I oppose this bill. Clause 1 and 2 absolutely needs to be reworded, what are "basic" medical care and safety standards ? The men know the risks, and are paid accordingly.
Clause 3 is simply unbelievable; you would have the state spend money on people who don't want to work ? A fifty-year old man is still perfectly able to do factory work, and though his age may entitle him to respect, it does not entitle him to a handout. Not only this, but fifty-year olds have children and even grandchildren who can support them, and usually do. ((Yes folks, this is way before the nuclear family. Help your old parents, they need it.))
Clause 4 and 5 are way out of proportions, an entire ministry and state departments ? Is this what radicals advocate ? It seems that the only solution to the anarchy their propositions would cause is an overblown bureaucracy! This is a waste of money and energy.

I would also call for Marshall Masaryk to stay more neutral in these debates, as his position as unelected head of state requires. DeSanctis had the good idea of leaving his party upon his entry in the Emergency Council, and you should follow his example.

((Another "masterwork Socialist tapestry" to be "resewn by a drunkard with Reactionary thread" ? Hell yeah!))

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A letter to the Federal Council of Croatia and the Congress of the Danube

I write this letter to report the progress of my mission in Candia, which I must say has been quite successful so far. Most locales have been placed under federal law, and I believe the territory should be able to be granted statehood very soon. The Governor General, Pasquale Tiepolo, has been most helpful in this regard, bringing in venetian aides and opening up the island to trade from the mainland. His knowledge of the island is extensive, and he speaks a flawless Greek ; quite the hellenophile. The Greeks seem to love him in return, though I cannot tell whether it is because of his character or because of the increased economical activity the addition of the island to the Federation has brought. Boats transporting grain from Egypt stop here in Chania every day, and the construction of new docks is well underway so as to handle them all.
The turks however, have not taken to us so kindly. Though most of them are apathetic to our coming, tensions have been rising between them and the greeks, who see them as invaders on their island. Our war with the Ottomans is not helping in this regard. Nothing serious yet, however I have taken the liberty of placing the Croatian militia regiment under his command for now, so as to allow for a quick reaction should we fall prey to an Ottoman assault or some sort of turkish uprising.

God bless Croatia and the Federation,
~ Marko Mihovilić, head of the Croatian Transitional Mission to Crete

((The A-DCP also has a flag now! Since that seems to be the latest fad.))

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Notice of Supreme Court Ruling in the Case of Federation vs Silesia

The Supreme Court sides with the State of Silesia, that Monarchs are legal under the constitution, provided they wield only ceremonial powers. The key phrase of 'mandate from the people' was judged to mean regular elections for the post had to be held; however, there is no ban on having monarchs beyond that laid out in the following extracts:
The Constitution of the Danubian Federation
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11. The Head of State of each Member State shall:
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11.4. Not hold sole legislative powers.
11.5. Not hold any legislative powers, unless they are also Head of Government [see section 12.]
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11.9. Not have any executive powers unless explicitly granted to them by the relevant state's constitution and a mandate of the people.
11.10. Not hold their office for more than 8 years without a renewed mandate from the people, unless they hold no executive powers.
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An Arrest Warrant Issued by the Federal and Metropolitan Police

All police forces are ordered to arrest Chancellor von Tirplitz of the state of Silesia to face charges of criminal negligence, perverting the course of justice and electoral fraud. All members of the Electoral Board of Silesia shall also be arrested to face charges of perverting the course of justice and electoral fraud.

Signed,
Inspector-General Kragenhof,
Federal and Metropolitan Police, Vienna
 
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