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[Dyranum]

Note from the National Ministry of the Interior

After having reviewed the ideas forwarded by both the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Education, I would like to present the following:
Initially, efforts shall be split into recruitment campaigns for the military in Wallonia,† and for the school system in whatever region under control has the lowest amount of teachers (the focus on regions with low concentrations of educational staff is intended to allow for a more even spread across Belgium). Once the 2% goal has been reached, the campaign to recruit teachers shall be moved to another region—and continue from there, until the goal has been reached for all regions. If there is a lack of time, one could also stop at 1.5% so as to allow for a more even spread of educators across Belgium. After half the term has passed ((2.5 years)), the "teacher campaign" shall be temporarily halted in favour of starting up a military recruitment campaign in whatever region has the highest total amount of unemployed which is not already the target for a recruitment campaign.‡ This campaign shall however be replaced by a renewed "teacher campaign" in the last year of the term—if it is deemed necessary with regards to the relative number of educators in the regions of Belgium compared with the goal set by the Ministry of Education.

The above is a preliminary plan.

†Do note that if the total number of unemployed in Wallonia were to drop below another region, then focus shall be shifted to the region that has the highest total number of unemployed.
‡The assumption is that said region will be Picardie.

Signed,
Deputy Suive Opiniâtrement les Régles, National Minister of the Interior

 

[sealy300]

Honours Given from the Belgian Socialist Union​

A proclamation from Jean di "Voice of the French" Picardie

This party has been around for some 44 years, and I as the Premier of this party, see it fit to honour those who have served Socialism, Belgium and its People.

Order of the Golden Star
An Order presented to those who have done all they could have done for Socialism, Belgium and its people, this is the Highest Honour that the BSU can present
Jos de Leeuw Posthumously
Frederic Burke
Christiaan Loewen Posthumously
Felix de Vos Posthumously
Albert DeWitt

The Order of Marx
An Order Presented to those who have followed the Fundamental Teachings of our Ideals, and Has strived to make Belguim a better Place through them
Christiaan Loewen Posthumously
Jos de Leeuw Posthumously
Prosper-August D'Arenberg

Order of van Prinsterer-di Picardie
An Order Presented for Services to the Republic, or for Striving to Reform Belgium and make it a more Egalitarian State
Gerrard van Prinsterer
Jean di Picardie
Kristina van den Berg
Prince Royal August D'Arenberg
Suive Opiniâtrement les Régles

Order of Savarin
An Order presented to those who are not necessarily Socialists, but whom have made great advances towards a Greater Peace in Belgium
Gerrard van Prinsterer
Jean di Picardie
Henrietta Savarin
Prosper-August D'Arenberg
Pierre Savarin
Adélaïde van der Wyngaert
All those who suffered and fought against the fascist regime in Africa, Whether Posthumous or not.

Order of the Crimson Star
An Order Given to those who have lost or risked their lives for Liberty and Equality, this will be presented to those who died at the hand of the Fascists
Christiaan Loewen Posthumously
Carl Coppens Posthumously
Jos de Leeuw Posthumously
All those who Died During the Beaufort and Fascist Coups Posthumously
All those who Died or will Die During the Fascist Occupation in Africa Posthumously
Wilhelm de Leeuw
Albert DeWitt
Henrietta Savarin
All Solders that served in the "Last Battle for Belgium"

Order of the Red Star
And Order Presented to those who have done good works for the Party and Socialism
Christiaan Loewen Posthumously
Kristina van den Berg
Jos de Leeuw Posthumously
Felix de Vos Posthumously

Order of Burke
An Order given to those who have done their best to reform the nation at it is, and make Belguim a better place
Frederic Burke
Amedee Dupointe
Suive Opiniâtrement les Régles
Houdt van Kaas Hakkihäälinen
Felix de Vos Posthumously

Order of the Red Legion
An Order Presented to those who have, when needed, risen to protect Belgium from those who would seek to take Democracy from it, or from Foreign Invasion
Carl Coppens Posthumously
Jos de Leeuw Posthumously
Amedee Dupointe
Frederic Burke
All Members of the Red Legion during both the Beaufort and Fascist Coups, whether Posthumous or not
Florian Thaddée
Kristina van den Berg
Wilhelm de Leeuw
Alexander Dingemans Posthumously
Houdt van Kaas Hakkihäälinen Posthumously
Benjamin van Prinsterer
All Solders that served in the "Last Battle for Belgium"
Albert DeWitt
All Commanders of the Red Legion:

Spoiler

Namur: Nichol Damseaux Posthumously
Vlaanderen: Jan Coppens Posthumously
Brabant: Joseph de Leeuw Posthumously
Hainaut: Françios du Bois Posthumously
Luxemburg: Éric Lemoin Posthumously
Liège: Alphons le Chat Posthumously
Limburg: Dirk van Laere Posthumously​

 

[Belgiumruler]

I suggest giving the order of Savarin to Pierre Savarin, as he did more then anyone else to get a republic.

- Kristina van den Berg

 

[LatinKaiser]

((Here's my secondary character.))

Name: The Hon. Colonel Willem Claes, CLS DSC
Date of Birth: 1 August, 1876
Bio: Born to a middle class family in Ghent, Claes was educated at Belgium's finest military academy. By the time the Great War broke out in 1904, he had already reached the rank of Captain. He served with distinction in the Great War, and he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in personally leading numerous attacks on French machine gun emplacements during the Battle of Verdun. He was soon promoted to Major, and he continued to serve Belgium throughout the war. During the Civil War, Claes served under DeWitt, and he was part of the force that finally liberated Brussels at the end of the conflict. After the Civil War, Claes was promoted to the rank of Colonel and awarded the Royal Order of the Lion with Swords. He is a true Belgian patriot, and is loyal only to Belgium. He therefore completely distances himself from politics, choosing duty over personal ambitions.

 

[Dyranum]

((Sealy300, you forgot Houdt van Kaas Hakkihäälinen. He commanded the Red Legion for some time (also responsible for the Revised Constitution).

I wonder if he is still alive.

EDIT: Also, you have given P. Savarin two Orders of Savarin. :rofl)

 

[sealy300]

Ah, another Veteran of the Wars, I hope to work with you in the African Campaign.

Colonel Dominique Luc-Picard

 

[Belgiumruler]

A slightly annoyed man approaches a group of socialist deputies, he wears a military uniform and has an order of the Crimson Star and an Order of the Red Legion on his chest.

"So, when are we going to attack the Fascists? Social Reforms are nice, of course, but can't we just give the people what they want instead of having silly voting on it?"

The deputies recognize him as Wilhelm de Leeuw

 

[Dyranum]

Pfft. These Socialists, who all love to triumph their moral righteousness, are no better than the self-aggrandising traitors in Africa (i.e. the Fascists). They grant medals to themselves! For what? Being Socialist? Likely. Not really a surprise, but it just goes to show how hypocritical they are—and that's terrible. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to eat my here lunch.

*Lanterfanter points to an open box painted in Monarchist colours containing several sandwiches*

—Deputy Lanterfanter den Tweede Slak

 

[LatinKaiser]

Ah, another Veteran of the Wars, I hope to work with you in the African Campaign.

Dominique Luc-Picard

Yes, we must continue the fight against the Fascists and liberate Africa from their cruel tyranny.

~ The Hon. Col. Willem Claes CLS DSC

 

[sealy300]

Yes, we must continue the fight against the Fascists and liberate Africa from their cruel tyranny.

~ The Hon. Col. Willem Claes CLS DSC

I hope to Serve with you, HEck, maybe we might get Promoted during this campaign!

Colonel Dominique Luc-Picard

 

[Belgiumruler]

I hope to Serve with you, HEck, maybe we might get Promoted during this campaign!

Colonel Dominique Luc-Picard

Promoted? Just get some socialists stars and you will be happy. Let's go and kill those bastards now, instead of talking.

- Wilhelm de Leeuw

 

[TJDS]

Promoted? Just get some socialists stars and you will be happy. Let's go and kill those bastards now, instead of talking.

- Wilhelm de Leeuw

"We must indeed not forget to give BSU stars were they are deserved." says Commodore Benjamin J. van Prinsterer, veteran of the Great War and Civil War. ((*Cough* Order of the Red Legion *Cough*))

((PS Why did Wilhelm de Leeuw get the Crimson Star? Only people who died for socialism, liberty and Belgium should get one and I don't think that he is dead))

 

[Belgiumruler]

"We must indeed not forget to give BSU stars were they are deserved." says Commodore Benjamin J. van Prinsterer, veteran of the Great War and Civil War. ((*Cough* Order of the Red Legion *Cough*))

((PS Why did Wilhelm de Leeuw get the Crimson Star? Only people who died for socialism, liberty and Belgium should get one and I don't think that he is dead))

((because: An Order Given to those who have lost or risked their lives for Liberty and Equality. He risked his life ))

 

[Andre Massena]

Since when has van Prinsterer not been a socialist?

 

[TJDS]

((because: An Order Given to those who have lost or risked their lives for Liberty and Equality. He risked his life ))

((That should be changed, because now it is the same in all but name as the Order of the Red Legion and if it doesn't change: *cough* Crimson Star to Benjamin van Prinsterer*cough*))

 

[Belgiumruler]

Since when has van Prinsterer not been a socialist?

No idea. But it doesn't matter, fighting is what matters now. Just sent me and a company of battle hardened soldiers to Africa, and we kill every Fascist we can get our hands on.

- Wilhelm de Leeuw

 

[Dyranum]

((Oh, right.))

Generous Unemployment Subsidies: Yes
Ten Hour Maximum Workday: Yes

 

[Scrapknight]

Generous Unemployment Subsidies: Nay
Ten Hour Maximum Workday: Aye
Confidence in the Government: Confidence

- Pierre Savarin

 

[Andre Massena]

Note from the National Ministry of the Interior

After having reviewed the ideas forwarded by both the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Education, I would like to present the following:
Initially, efforts shall be split into recruitment campaigns for the military in Wallonia,† and for the school system in whatever region under control has the lowest amount of teachers (the focus on regions with low concentrations of educational staff is intended to allow for a more even spread across Belgium). Once the 2% goal has been reached, the campaign to recruit teachers shall be moved to another region—and continue from there, until the goal has been reached for all regions. If there is a lack of time, one could also stop at 1.5% so as to allow for a more even spread of educators across Belgium. After half the term has passed ((2.5 years)), the "teacher campaign" shall be temporarily halted in favour of starting up a military recruitment campaign in whatever region has the highest total amount of unemployed which is not already the target for a recruitment campaign.‡ This campaign shall however be replaced by a renewed "teacher campaign" in the last year of the term—if it is deemed necessary with regards to the relative number of educators in the regions of Belgium compared with the goal set by the Ministry of Education.

The above is a preliminary plan.

†Do note that if the total number of unemployed in Wallonia were to drop below another region, then focus shall be shifted to the region that has the highest total number of unemployed.
‡The assumption is that said region will be Picardie.

Signed,
Deputy Suive Opiniâtrement les Régles, National Minister of the Interior

Dear Minister Regles,

I approve of the Interior Ministry Plan. I believe education is a crucial need for the Republic.

Sincerely,

Amedee Dupointe, Acting Prime Minister

 

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Generous Unemployment Subsidies: Abstain
Ten Hour Maximum Workday: Aye
Confidence in the Government: Confidence

[LDP]

~ Hugues l'Espagne, Secretary of State for the Colonies