Oh, that's not good. I can easily see the a few of the Socialists defecting to Hoyre and Venstre.
Will we see some attempts at the World Revolution?
Will we see some attempts at the World Revolution?
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1924 Elections
By 1924, the situation had largely improved. The Communists had entirely collectivized the economy and every factories and farm was run by workers’ councils. This had resulted in a large increase in the economic situation of many Scandinavians, and this despite heavy budget cuts, and had decreased in turn the political violence. The budget was also finally positive and the debts were being paid back.
Many former businessmen became ruined as a result of the reforms, but they were too few to matter. Without their money, their influence was also shrinking rapidly. They still had supporters, and the anti-socialists continued their protests, but there were less and less protesters. Some were happy enough under the Socialist State that they did not want to go back to the republic, or at least not by putting themselves at risk. All this despite the dismissive attitude of the government. The communists were openly ignoring the protesters and, behind close doors, they were even considering using armed force if the situation got out of hand.
But the most affected during the elections were the social democrats. While the opponents to socialism still stayed opposed to it, even if they were less violent in their means of opposition, many people that had supported the Labor Party by fear of the radicalism of the communism now believed they had been proved wrong. The Communist Party had largely improved their living conditions and the violence had actually decreased, while many had believed the opposite would happen. The moderate attitude of the Labor Party appeared less attractive. It also gave the party a perception of being too soft and passive. The crisis was blamed on them while the communists were credited with solving it. On the other hand, there were also moderates that believed the communists had gone too far in their reforms and as a result joined the coalition of the opposition.
The Communist Party came first with 34% of the votes, followed by the Labor Party at 26,6%, then Hoyre at 21,7% and finally Venstre at 17,5%. The communists had 102 seats, the social democrats 80, Hoyre 65 and Venstre 53. The coalition government with the Labor Party and the Communist Party continued.
The communists cement their hold on power. Will it last through times of economic difficulty, though?
The 1932 elections will be the last chapter and I will post it by the end of the day.
1928 Elections
1928 Elections
In 1928, the situation was relatively stagnant. The protests were continuing, the living conditions were not increasing, the economy was barely growing. All of this resulted in the communists losing a lot of their momentum. They had managed to stop the crisis from getting worse, but did not end it completely. They were no longer seen as saviors and many went back to the Labor Party. The Communist Party had also got itself involved in the British Revolution, helping to put a socialist government in power. Many social democrats were not convinced by this desire of exporting the revolution across the world, especially as Scandinavia had had positive relations with the previous British government.
The big reform of their term was the restoration of the anti-religious policies. They were even increased. The goal of the communists was the total destruction of any religious thought in Scandinavia. This resulted in several workers’ councils being disbanded, many losing their political rights and clashes between Europeans and Africans as the latter were still very religious. Some even created some insurgent movements, but they were crushed in blood. This loss of political rights heavily affected Hoyre as it was mainly their voter base that was affected.
As a result, the stake of the elections was not really which coalition would win but which party within the coalition would come first and lead their coalition. With many social democrats going back to the Labor Party, there was a definite chance that the party would overtake the Communist Party in the elections. Similarly, Venstre was profiting from the anti-religious policies, that were even partially supported by the members of the party, and had a chance to beat Hoyre once again. There was also no telling whether the coalitions would continue if the leadership was changed.
The Communist Party came first at 34,5%, followed by the Labor Party at 29,4%, then Hoyre at 18,7% and finally Venstre at 17,1%. It resulted in 103 seats for the communists, 88 for the social democrats, 56 for the conservatives and 53 for the liberals. The status quo prevailed.
The big reform of their term was the restoration of the anti-religious policies. They were even increased. The goal of the communists was the total destruction of any religious thought in Scandinavia. This resulted in several workers’ councils being disbanded, many losing their political rights and clashes between Europeans and Africans as the latter were still very religious. Some even created some insurgent movements, but they were crushed in blood. This loss of political rights heavily affected Hoyre as it was mainly their voter base that was affected.
As a result, the stake of the elections was not really which coalition would win but which party within the coalition would come first and lead their coalition. With many social democrats going back to the Labor Party, there was a definite chance that the party would overtake the Communist Party in the elections. Similarly, Venstre was profiting from the anti-religious policies, that were even partially supported by the members of the party, and had a chance to beat Hoyre once again. There was also no telling whether the coalitions would continue if the leadership was changed.
The Communist Party came first at 34,5%, followed by the Labor Party at 29,4%, then Hoyre at 18,7% and finally Venstre at 17,1%. It resulted in 103 seats for the communists, 88 for the social democrats, 56 for the conservatives and 53 for the liberals. The status quo prevailed.
1932 Elections
By 1932, it had become clear that the communists were not able to solve the crisis. It had not degenerated, but it was not improving either. Any goodwill they had managed to get in 1920 had disappeared and people were looking elsewhere for solutions.
Many socialists went back to the Labor Party. The international situation played a role in their decision. Prussia had disappeared, it had been integrated into a German Republic initially created by Austria. This German Republic was not socialist and redirected its trade from the Baltic to the Mediterranean, making it independent from Scandinavian control. With the loss of a socialist allied state and the apparition of a strong republic on the borders, it seemed for many voters that it was time again for realpolitik, to be diplomatic with capitalist neighbors. It appeared especially achievable as socialists were nonetheless in the German government.
A big issue that was plaguing Scandinavia was the spread of the Dutch Flu. It was devasting the country and killed many. The government had decided on very restricting measures to contain its spread, but these measures were unpopular and harmed the economy. It particularly empowered Hoyre which framed itself as the main party opposing these policies. As the workers were benefitting directly from the state of the economy thanks to their control of the factories and farms, they were also more receptive to the economic argument. Many felt special and that the disease would ignore them, or was not all that terrible. The strength of the Scandinavian healthcare system played a hand in this misconception.
The Communist Party was also struggling to maintain a balanced budget, in large part because of the epidemic. And this despite increased taxes, which raised rumors, encouraged by the opposition parties, of their incompetence.
The anti-clerical policies were starting to show their effect as many in Africa and Finland had abandoned religion, at least officially, and thus was once again allowed to participate in the political process. But many of them were resentful of the way it had been done. They disliked the communists as a result and supported Hoyre or the social democrats.
The Labor Party came first during the elections with 36,8% of the votes. They were followed by Hoyre at 26,9%, then the communists at 19% and finally Venstre at 17,1%. It gave 110 seats to the Labor Party, 81 to Hoyre, 57 to the communists and 52 to Venstre. With this very humiliating defeat, the communists lost control of their coalition, which was taken over by the social democrats.
Many socialists went back to the Labor Party. The international situation played a role in their decision. Prussia had disappeared, it had been integrated into a German Republic initially created by Austria. This German Republic was not socialist and redirected its trade from the Baltic to the Mediterranean, making it independent from Scandinavian control. With the loss of a socialist allied state and the apparition of a strong republic on the borders, it seemed for many voters that it was time again for realpolitik, to be diplomatic with capitalist neighbors. It appeared especially achievable as socialists were nonetheless in the German government.
A big issue that was plaguing Scandinavia was the spread of the Dutch Flu. It was devasting the country and killed many. The government had decided on very restricting measures to contain its spread, but these measures were unpopular and harmed the economy. It particularly empowered Hoyre which framed itself as the main party opposing these policies. As the workers were benefitting directly from the state of the economy thanks to their control of the factories and farms, they were also more receptive to the economic argument. Many felt special and that the disease would ignore them, or was not all that terrible. The strength of the Scandinavian healthcare system played a hand in this misconception.
The Communist Party was also struggling to maintain a balanced budget, in large part because of the epidemic. And this despite increased taxes, which raised rumors, encouraged by the opposition parties, of their incompetence.
The anti-clerical policies were starting to show their effect as many in Africa and Finland had abandoned religion, at least officially, and thus was once again allowed to participate in the political process. But many of them were resentful of the way it had been done. They disliked the communists as a result and supported Hoyre or the social democrats.
The Labor Party came first during the elections with 36,8% of the votes. They were followed by Hoyre at 26,9%, then the communists at 19% and finally Venstre at 17,1%. It gave 110 seats to the Labor Party, 81 to Hoyre, 57 to the communists and 52 to Venstre. With this very humiliating defeat, the communists lost control of their coalition, which was taken over by the social democrats.
Well, this AAR is finished. I don't regret at all using the Better Politics Mod. It makes politics really so much better, consistant and realist. It could still be improved of course, the socialists in particular are way too strong, but the mod is still being worked on and it's on the roadmap. When compared to my AAR Keeping Central America united, which was also focused on the politics and roleplaying, it's night and day. It was much more dynamic here.
Btw, generally I finish writing my AAR before posting them on the forums (except this one for practical reasons). It's just waiting for some proof-reading, and this is how I spread the chapters over several days. But frankly I don't really need to do that, I could simply take one more week for proof-reading and post it all at once. I'm slightly concerned about scaring readers away if I have a single post of 15k words, but maybe it's a baseless fear. So, which would you prefer? Having the chapters being posted over time over a week or two (like here), or getting the entire AAR at once?
Btw, generally I finish writing my AAR before posting them on the forums (except this one for practical reasons). It's just waiting for some proof-reading, and this is how I spread the chapters over several days. But frankly I don't really need to do that, I could simply take one more week for proof-reading and post it all at once. I'm slightly concerned about scaring readers away if I have a single post of 15k words, but maybe it's a baseless fear. So, which would you prefer? Having the chapters being posted over time over a week or two (like here), or getting the entire AAR at once?
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Are there any other specifics on how Germany emerged? And what happened in Britain?
This was a great AAR! I'd prefer staggered posts.
This was a great AAR! I'd prefer staggered posts.
Prussia was defeated by Austria in a leadership play pretty early in the game. It seems at the very end Austria decided to form Germany, and for some reason Prussia backed Austria and agreed to be annexed. At least that's my guess, because one moment I was looking at Prussia&Austria, then the next I see a single Germany that replaced them both (and annexed a few other German countries). It also had the political system of Austria so it made sense that it was formed by Austria.
Britain became a socialist state through a revolution that I supported around 1925. It became one of the three major socialist countries in the world, alongside me and France. Though I'm the only one that went full collectivization.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll continue with the staggered posts then, unless the situation really needs another format (will be the case for 2 AAR I'm currently working on, and maybe a third, hopefully it won't bother you).
Britain became a socialist state through a revolution that I supported around 1925. It became one of the three major socialist countries in the world, alongside me and France. Though I'm the only one that went full collectivization.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll continue with the staggered posts then, unless the situation really needs another format (will be the case for 2 AAR I'm currently working on, and maybe a third, hopefully it won't bother you).
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