EUtopian Today
The nation’s newspaper. Serving all of EUtopia from EUtopia City to Hurteau, New Lancaster City to Farpoint and everywhere in between!
Owner: Amric Al’Aeshir Holdings
Managing Editor: Amric Al’Aeshir
Commentary: Charles S. Morgan
This is our premier issue of EUtopian Today. This newspaper will be published using recycled paper provided by EUtopia Recycling and environmentally friendly inks and dyes.
The recent elections for President are indeed over, and Professor Talbott has been declared the winner. The newly elected President wasted no time appointing a cabinet and getting right down to business. In my humble opinion this may be the fastest a cabinet has ever been appointed.
Adam Julseau as MDIA
Some other newspapers have wondered over the appointments to the various cabinet positions. Some have taken a view against Adam Julseau as a member of the cabinet, due to bizarre behavior in other terms. Considering everything, is he the best choice? Only time will really tell, for sure. Is he controversial? You bet he is! Is he the right man for the job?
Well in some ways his diplomatic skills leave something to be desired. BUT! Perhaps a plain speaking, tough minded diplomat is what EUtopia needs right now. With all the negative press about EUtopia throughout the world recently in the last few terms and the instability of the government it might be a good thing to have someone like Julseau dealing with the outside world at this time. IF, and that is a big IF, he can remember to use more than a big stick during negotiations.
Konstantin Vilms to Return as MILE!
After taking over last term, Per Vilms has been chosen to continue to be Minister of Immigration and Law Enforcement. Such an appointment is a bold move, considering he is still relatively new to the job. This newspaper believes it is a good choice, however, as he has been doing a fine job as MILE since he took over the position. We believe he will continue to have a strong stance against crime. He seems to be capable of doing the job, and we wish him well.
Jacob Langley Appointed as MTEF!
In a shocking turnabout, Jacob Langley who had stated publicly that he was going to retire from politics, was named as Minister of Trade, Economy, and Finance. From one time President to Minister in the space of only a few weeks, one has to wonder just how sincere his original retirement announcement was. Not only did he leave all party affiliations, he started a Lobbyist Group, of which we applaud, with a stated purpose of shining a spotlight on politicians and the government in an unbiased fashion.
Yet he then joined Michael Lundgren’s party and also took a seat in the National Assembly. From retirement to holding a powerful ministry AND an National Assembly seat! It makes one wonder if his declaration of retirement was a subtle plan to elicit just such appointments and regain some of his lost power in EUtopian politics.
Will he do a good job as MTEF? It cannot be stressed enough that Per Langley is a truly gifted politician. Can he do the job? Absolutely. But the MTEF can be argued as the most powerful ministry in the government. Can he resist the urge to advance only his own agenda as MTEF and look toward the betterment of ALL EUtopia? Only time will tell for sure.
He did resign as head of the Langley Lobbyist Group, which is considered a logical and reasonable move, considering his abrupt return to politics. But this newspaper, and certainly others, will be watching what he does as MTEF.
Siegfried Robertsson Named MECT!
The new Minister of Education, Culture, and Technology is Siegfried Robertsson. A relative newcomer to politics in general, very little is really known about Per Robertsson and it is truly difficult to gauge just how effective he will be as MECT. What his goals are as the new minister is still up for debate in many circles and his appointment is seen as an odd one at best.
Amric Al’Aeshir Reappointed as MHES!
Per Al’Aeshir has once again become Minister of Health, Environment, and Social Services. An obvious and logical choice due to his efforts during the last term dealing with the viral outbreaks throughout EUtopia and the locust migrations. Although at one point in term five he considered not returning as MHES in term six. He changed his mind some time back, but hasn’t said as to why. But it is interesting to note that he resigned his seat in the NA in favor of Michael von Struesser of the CRP party.
He has been quoted as saying thus:
“I felt that it was important to strengthen our party alliance with the CRP and since I had been recently named to continue being MHES I felt it was more important to be focused on that instead of being pulled in two different directions with also being a member of the National Assembly. Per von Struesser will do a fine job in the NA, and will give the alliance another voice in the chambers.”
Charles S. Morgan Retires From Politics?
Per Morgan, having recently lost his bid to become EUtopia’s President, has declared that he will be retiring from politics. Being a newly independent, with no party affiliation, he is also no longer involved in any ministry as well. Rumor has it, which Per Morgan has not denied, that he will be attempting to buy back
The BFC Gazette which he once owned under the auspices as
The Gazette. If he indeed manages to do this, which will be quite difficult due to the disappearance of former Chief of Staff Blade, it is sure he will be a formidable newsman once more.
Adam Julseau Named Vice President!
In a move reminiscent of last term, President Talbott has appointed Adam Julseau as his Vice President. Something that former President Langley did with Vasco IKK last term. Something like this is an interesting choice, as Per Julseau is also MDIA, which puts a tremendous amount of power into the hands of one man.
This newspaper truly believes that a Vice President should not also be a minister. There has been talk in numerous circles as well as debate on whether a minister should also be allowed to hold a seat in the National Assembly. If there is debate on this, why not on whether a Vice President should hold a ministry?
Term Six Government Off to Fast Start!
President Talbott has lost no time since his election. Naming a cabinet within 72 hours of his election he has already convened them and has been speaking quite frequently with various members of the newly elected National Assembly. There is a great deal of flurry going on in the government offices, but it will only be a few weeks before we all know whether this is more show than substance.
Eco-Fascist Proposal Still in Limbo!
Despite calls in the NA during the tail end of the last term by various people, nothing was done about the Eco-Fascists proposal. Or as stated by Per Josephus Sergei Locke, Per Amric Al’Aeshir, Commander Stewart, and various others, demands from the Eco-Fascists. Debate was brief, and yet inspired by Per Locke and Al’Aeshir demanding some kind of action and asking that EUtopia not be held ransom or to kow tow to terrorists in any fashion.
Something needs to be done about the Eco-Fascists, and done quickly. This newspaper believes that granting autonomy to ANY group will only lead to others demanding autonomy for whatever reason they can dream up. Granting autonomy to splinter groups or terrorists is a certain way to ensure the collapse of EUtopia as we know it.
EUpress Makes Deal with Amric Al’Aeshir Holdings!
EUpress, the parent company of the famed
The Vanguard comic, wants to become more environmentally friendly. They desire high quality recycled paper and environmentally friendly inks to publish the comic. AAH has accepted the idea, and this newspaper applauds both companies in using environmentally friendly materials.
MHES Looks Into Study About Women’s and Children’s Hospitals!
Minister Al’Aeshir and Deputy Minister Rebecca Cook have been discussing the advantages of creating Women’s and Children’s Hospitals in regional locations throughout EUtopia. While some might think this is pandering to the vote of women, it actually is a fine idea. Such hospitals are well known in other nations such as Australia and the United States. We believe here at the EUtopian Today that such hospitals will be a boon for women and children suffering from diseases and other medical conditions where such hospitals specialize in the treatment of women and children.
EUtopia Energy Corporation Announces Groundbreaking
EUtopia Energy Corporation announced today that they are breaking ground on a new power facility to be based 75 miles north of EUtopia City. The company claims that it will be using geothermal energy to produce electricity in a environmentally clean and safe manner for EUtopians. We here at the EUtopian Today laud the sentiment, but wonder if it can be pulled off.
Such energy is possible, but how much will be generated and how will it be sent to the average EUtopian citizen? If EEC can manage to break into the hidebound, pollution producing power companies seeming monopoloy of providing power to EUtopians we would be very pleased to see that.
The ESE tried a few terms ago to get EUtopia Power and Light to see the need and necessity of chaning how they produce electricity, or at the very least use more efficient scrubbers prior to releasing their toxins into the atmosphere, but to no avail.
Hopefully the EEC will flourish and show the way to other power companies that clean power is possible and that EUtopians PREFER such as opposed to breathing toxins from the output of the various power companies in EUtopia.
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