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RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 16-07-2025

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Sovereign Valruzia continues to decline with KPW nipping at the heels of the center-right
Zuzanna Kosowska fails to stop the leakage of votes to the parties to her left and right but would remain as the leading force
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RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 16-07-2025

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Let's talk about... Kampania
This piece is part of a five-part analysis of the political inclinations of Valruzia's Voivodeships 
October 5657
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Kampania: The Red Stronghold Defining Valruzia’s Politics

Since 5630, the Kampanian Voivodeship has firmly established itself as a stronghold of the Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW). In a country marked by political fragmentation and ideological diversity, Kampania stands out as a clear exception: it is the only territory where the KPW has maintained near-absolute dominance, building a unique political and social identity that confronts both national and regional trends, being ruled since the democratic restoration solely by the KPW, no exceptions, with the party's worst result being over 37% in the 5640 elections. The region is also among the top two Voivodeships with the highest participation figures election after election, and is usually on the top of every major indicator within Valruzia in fields such as education, healthcare system, political participation, labor-union affiliation or economic wealth.

This dominance is no coincidence or passing phase. After decades of economic crises and deep inequalities, oppresion and confrontation under the Valruzian Unitary State, the KPW capitalized on social discontent in Kampania, positioning itself as the political force that champions labor rights, social justice, and an alternative development model for the region once the Morawski dicatorship fell. Its consistent electoral victories in the region are a reflection of its direct connection with the popular base, through public policies focused on employment protection, expansion of social services, and strong state presence. The first Valruzian Head of State, Karolina Pietrzyk, who recently passed away, came from Kampania and was one of the founders of the Communist Party of Valruzia, as well as being known for leaving her mark in the Valruzian Constitution after the inclusion of the right of State intervention in private companies when deemed in the public interest and the facilitation of access by workers to ownership of the means of production. This is no surprise though: the region is by far the Voivodeship with the largest number of workers affiliated to a trade union, and the regional trade unions are known for their activity and fiery.

Kampania’s strategic importance goes beyond the local level. The region is home to Valruzia's advanced and well-developed shipping and shipbuilding industry, and the Bay of Czechot, where the Kampanian islands of Inwert, Bralin, Trelin, Tamas and Czechot – which is home to half of the Voivode's capital city, Szary Kamien – lie, is the biggest natural port of Valruzia and an important and strategic port for both Northern Seleya and Terra – a mandatory stop for many ships coming from Artania, Majatra and Southwestern Seleya, and the place to ship abroad many items from Kalistan, Baltusia or Lodamun. Kampania is also home of the Valruzian Maritime University, a global hub of science, research and development of maritime infrastructure, working closely with neighboring Likatonia, Dolgava or Malivia. But beyond science, it is a popular destination of holidaymakers due to the high forestation, the highest in the country. Almost 60% of the Voivodeship is covered with forests, and it is home to the Kampania National Park, a designated biosphere reserve. At the same time, the area is also renowned for its vineyards and wine production and its golden sand beaches, with its landscapes and picturesque villages also making it an ideal destination for rural tourism. Recently small oil deposits were discovered in the eastern part of the Voivodeship, which is on a limited scale exploited by the regional government. 

During the national coalition between KPW and Sovereign Valruzia under Chancellor Szymon Nowik that governed from 5645 to 5655, KPW’s votes in this region were crucial to passing major structural reforms. But that was not the first time that the support of the KPW was needed. For many of Nowik's key proposals, such as the Valruzia 5700 economic plan and the Agro-So law, their support was also required. These initiatives, which aimed to modernize the economy and strengthen the agro-industrial sector with a strong state intervention, owe much to the political influence and electoral support of the KPW in Kampania. Many of the proposals in these laws – but especially under the Valruzia 5700 plan – were included thanks to the pressure of the KPW, and had a direct effect over the largely-industrial Kampanian population. The region has the second main centre of VALASTRA, Valruzian public aerospace corporation, where its turbine blades and satellites are largely built, and the region's semiconductor plants made for 45% of domestic chips needs, as well as being home to two of the seven Valruzian nickel-lithium battery gigafactories promoted by the Valruzia 5700. As such, the region is not only a crucial industrial and technological national hub but also a vital economic engine for Valruzia’s modernization and strategic autonomy. The industrial base, heavily supported by the KPW’s policies, ensures stable employment for a large segment of Kampania’s population, reinforcing the party’s deep-rooted connection with working-class voters. This symbiosis between party and region creates a political ecosystem where social welfare, public institutions and economic planning remain central pillars.

Administratively, the KPW in Kampania has implemented a governance model centered on redistributive policies and the defense of traditional productive sectors, with a marked focus on stable employment and universal access to basic services. This approach has generated both strong support and criticism from more liberal and conservative sectors, who accuse the party of fostering a rigid economic model that discourages private enterprise. The last law approved by Iwan Nowik, only the second Marshall to rule over the region after the resignation of long-lasting Marshall Tobiasz Bernas, – nicknamed the "Communal Kampania Act" – prohibiting the construction of private recreational enclosures in new housing blocks or gated communities, whether publicly or privately developed and mandating that every four residential blocks must include a publicly accessible recreational complex, is only the last step in the region's heavy bet for so-called "building neighborhood", a model where one replaces isolation and individuality for a more cooperative and fraternity society at all levels.

Nevertheless, the KPW’s sustained control over Kampania serves as a key indicator for understanding Valruzia’s politics as a whole. The region acts as a laboratory where radical left policies are applied and tested, often translating into proposals for the national agenda. Thus, Kampania is more than an electoral bastion: it is a center of political power shaping trends and balances across the country.

However, this dominance has not come without challenges. Critics argue that the KPW’s economic model, characterized by heavy state intervention and protectionism, risks creating economic stagnation and discouraging private entrepreneurship. Small and medium enterprises often face bureaucratic hurdles, and some local voices call for greater economic diversification beyond the traditional heavy industry and state-led sectors. Others argue that Kampania's political singularity comes from the fact that it is built over a very homogeneous society – immigration numbers in the region are very low compared to other Valruzian Voivodeships, and is mainly made of citizens from Likatonia, Lodamun or Gaduridos. This is in part due to the region's strict rules on immigration, which to some may surprise coming from a communist party. The KPW in Kampania has historically prioritized social cohesion and cultural homogeneity as pillars of its political stability, often justifying restrictive immigration policies as necessary to protect the region’s social fabric and labor market. These measures are framed not as xenophobia, but as part of a broader economic and social strategy to maintain employment for native workers and prevent wage competition. This stance, however, has drawn criticism from human rights groups and more liberal political actors who argue that it contradicts the inclusive rhetoric often associated with leftist ideology.

Environmental concerns have also gained traction, particularly regarding the exploitation of the newly discovered oil deposits. While currently limited, the oil extraction activities present a potential conflict between economic interests and the region’s commitment to sustainability and conservation, especially given Kampania’s large forested areas and protected biospheres. Looking ahead, it is worth to see if the KPW will face the challenge of maintaining its hegemony in Kampania amid an increasingly competitive and polarized national landscape or if the party’s ability to innovate its social and economic policies and adapting to new demands without losing its traditional base will continue keeping it as a decisive and leading role both regionally and nationally. While until now no other party has come close to pose a real threat or challenge to the KPW's political dominance in Kampania, the fact is that the region is slowly but steadly becoming a stronghold – in a much smaller scale – for the far-right of Valruzian Alliance, whose Kampanian branch is much more focused on workers' rights and struggles than the party at the national level. If the KPW fails to tackle this, the region could soon become a disturbing force of action for Valruzia's democratic path, but for the moment, the KPW's dominance is far from being threatened in any way, with not even popular Chancellor Szymon Nowik coming close to beat them.
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  • Let's talk about... Gryfit
  • Let's talk about... Chynberg
  • Let's talk about... Valusia
  • Let's talk about... Ruzia 


RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 18-07-2025

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Let's talk about... Chynberg
This piece is part of a five-part analysis of the political inclinations of Valruzia's Voivodeships 
July 5658
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Chynberg: The Isolated Giant With A Changing Heart

Far from the political noise of Valusia, Chynberg stands as Valruzia’s largest Voivodeship – and by far at the same time, its least populated. Spanning a vast 630,600 km², it accounts for over a quarter of the nation's territory but sends only 55 deputies out of the 601 that made up the Sejm, the fewest of all five regions. With just over 12 million inhabitants – 3 million less than the second least populated, Kampania, which is also the smallest of the five Voivodeships –, most of whom reside in the greater Hel area, Chynberg’s extreme geography and demographic asymmetry make it a fascinating case of strategic marginality. 

Its defining features are topographical and political. The northeast is dominated by the Kagan Mountain Range, crowned by Plarix Peak (Szczyt Plarys, 4,230m), the highest point in Valruzia. The Central Highlands divide the region westward, while southern Chynberg’s lowlands gradually blend into Ruzia. It is a land of cold winters, alpine passes, and fortress valleys, one of the main region's tourist attractions, with a history deeply tied to self-reliance, border defense, and agrarian culture. Bordering Likatonia, Lodamun and Baltusia, one understands why is the nation's most fortified region, although in modern times many citizens from these countries como to the region to work the land or simply visit the stunning landscapes. Especially touristic are its two capital cities, the only Valruzian Voivodeship to have such a feature, with Hel in the south and Jeziorne Sady in the north, a funny metaphor of the region's contrasting hearts.

Despite its inner location within the continent, Chynberg is resource-rich. It harbors the second-largest deposits of natural gas and crude oil in Valruzia and provides a growing share of renewable energy, thanks to hydropower and wind installations in the highlands, all thanks to Nowik's Valruzia 5700 initiative. Yet it also bears the scars of neglect from past periods: an underdeveloped interior, aging rural populations, and persistent infrastructure gaps. During the Valruzian Unitary State, the region was simply used for agricultural production, with its inhabitants deemed nothing else than "useful low-skilled workers". 

For decades, Chynberg was a right-leaning stronghold, particularly in rural and mountainous zones. Forward Valruzia (NW) and its antecedents, along with the Valruzian Alliance (SWA), capitalized on narratives of cultural preservation, anti-urban elitism, and distrust toward centralized authority. But that political map began to shift in 5636 with the launch of one of Nowik’s flagship policies: the Agricultural Sovereignty initiative, better known as Agro-So. Introduced as a "matter of national defense", Agro-So was specifically designed to revive rural life and ensure food security, particularly in Chynberg and Gryfit. It brought unprecedented public investment into Chynberg’s agricultural sector. Its Land Reclamation and Anti-Latifundio Act redistributed idle and foreign-owned land, favoring local cooperatives and rural families, while the newly created "Farming Corps" served to mobilize urban youth for seasonal agricultural work, helping reverse demographic imbalances in mountain towns. At the same time, the Valruzian Seed Sovereignty program promoted research into mountain-adapted crops to reduce dependency on foreign seeds, and the "From Village to Table" (FVT) supply chain bypassed multinational distributors, supporting local food economies and nowadays capturing more than 40% of fresh produce sales in Valruzian markets.

All these measures didn’t just bolster the economy, but started to introduce a change in the hearts and minds of Chynbergian citizens. With every election, Sovereign Valruzia and the KPW have consistently gained traction and ground in the Voivodeship. Despite being the only Voivodeship where the right-wing parties have ruled continuously, the left-to-centre parties have gone from around 40% in the first 5630 elections to transforming the region into a so-progressist landfield – the right is still getting first place election after election, but for the past two elections, Sovereign Valruzia, the KPW, Dignity and Progress and now the PPS have placed over 50% of the vote. Meanwhile, the right-wing bloc first struggled to oppose a plan so clearly beneficial to the local population, and has failed since then to provide with credible alternatives to the left.

While Agro-So revitalized rural Chynberg, the Valruzia5700 plan yielded more mixed reactions. The plan’s ambition to phase out fossil fuels clashes directly with Chynberg’s hydrocarbon industries, centered in the Bawierzow Basin. Though renewable energy projects – hydropower in the northeast, geothermal and wind in the central highlands – have gained traction, they’ve yet to fully replace traditional jobs. The transition, heavily centralized and technocratic, is seen by some Chynbergians as "eco-elitist", favoring the coast over the countryside.

Though small in parliamentary weight – just 55 seats out of 601 – Chynberg punches far above its weight in terms of strategic importance. Often dismissed as a remote, sparsely populated frontier, it is in fact the agricultural backbone of Valruzia. A significant share of the country's grain, livestock, dairy, and forestry products originate in this Voivodeship. Its sprawling highland pastures, glacial rivers, and rugged mountain valleys have long sustained traditional rural economies, now revitalized by a wave of state-led investment.

It was precisely in defense of that rural character that one of Valruzia’s most distinctive political movements was born. In 5631, Agrarian Voice (Głos Agrarny, GA) was founded in Chynberg by agricultural worker and parliamentarian Ewa Burba, in open protest against the freshly announced Valruzia 5700 plan. Burba, then a deputy for National Renewal, viewed the plan’s emphasis on large-scale resource exploitation as a threat to Chynberg’s way of life. Her defection marked the beginning of a distinct agrarian populist front, with GA briefly becoming its own group in the Sejm, albeit the smallest.

While GA eventually merged into Forward Valruzia, its legacy lives on in the region’s political DNA. Burba’s ideas of rural nationalism, distrust of urban technocracy, and fierce advocacy for food sovereignty were in line with thousands of smallholders, farm cooperatives, and local mayors across Chynberg. To this day, Forward Valruzia's regional platform in Chynberg owes much to GA’s ideological blueprint, with many of its leading candidates in the region coming from the agricultural party. 

Ironically, many of GA’s original concerns were later addressed not by the right, but by the populist left. Sovereign Valruzia’s Agro-So initiative, despite being led by the very same Szymon Nowik whose plan Burba had once decried, implemented much of what Chynbergians had long demanded: land reform, food sovereignty, seed independence, and reinvestment in local supply chains. The contradiction was not lost on voters: while still largely conservative in cultural terms, Chynberg began drifting left economically, giving rise to one of the country’s most ideologically hybrid electorates. The National Education Transformation Act, with the goal of building "500 new schools in rural areas" contributed also to this change of heart.

And so Chynberg today embodies a region where old right-wing loyalties coexist with new left-wing realities, and where both sides claim to speak for "the people" of the mountains and valleys. A region composed of people that, while opposing "gender policies" cannot help but support labor unions, a region where abortion is largely seen as a sin but where many believe that the left has done much more for their pockets and lifestyle than the right conservatives, and also a region where the cities – Hel, Bewierzow, Jeziorne Sady – stay in sharp contrast with the rural countryside. Immigration figures in the region vary significantly seasonally, with a sharp increase during the recollection period but decreasing when the work is done.

In the end, what makes Chynberg matter is not how many deputies it sends to Valusia, but how much bread, fuel, and energy it provides to the nation. And in that regard, the message that echoes from the mountains is clear: Valruzia can only move forward if it does not leave its rural heart behind.
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RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 19-07-2025

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Let's talk about... Ruzia
This piece is part of a five-part analysis of the political inclinations of Valruzia's Voivodeships 
April 5658
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Ruzia: The Birthplace of Valruzian Rebellious Spirit

Located in the south-east of Valruzia, Ruzia covers 473,400 square kilometers, making it the second-largest region in the country. With a population of around 32 million, it is also Valruzia’s second most populated area, and its capital Brzansk is not only a major metropolis in Valruzia but also one of the financial and industrial centers of the nation.

Ruzia borders Chynberg to the north, Valusia to the northwest and Gryfit to the west, while shares international borders with Tukarali to the south and Baltusia to the east. Its landscape is dominated by vast plains and large rivers, which provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and summer tourism, while its snowy and cold winters offer ideal conditions for cross-country skiing and winter sports. In fact, it is one of Northern Seleya's most famous ski points, with its peak tourism numbers coming from winter season. Numerous foreign mandatories are known to visit the region during that season, including from Kalistan, Tukarali and Lodamun, and spending winter holidays there.

Ruzia is one of Valruzia’s most industrialized regions, with its economy heavily centered around energy production and heavy industry. Thanks to vast reserves of crude oil, natural gas, and coal, the voivodeship hosts some of the largest refineries and coal power plants in the country. WKN Volantis, a major player in the energy and industrial sectors, is headquartered near Brzansk and remains the largest employer in the region.

While not as diversified or globally oriented as Kampania, or as economically dominant as Valusia, Ruzia plays a strategic role in the national economy, particularly in energy supply and raw materials. Its logistics network, inland ports and railway connections support the export of goods, especially its position as an international exporter from goods coming from the seaside and making their way to inner Seleya. But aside from its industrial prominence, Ruzia holds a special place in Valruzian political memory due to its role in the 5623–5624 uprising that ultimately led to the fall of the authoritarian Morawski regime. For many in Valruzia, Ruzia is a reflection of the Valruzian democratic aspirations and desires.

In December 5623, after a period of widespread protests following the death of student Robert Obrzut in the well-known 5623-5624 Valruzian protests, and following the government’s announcement to execute those accused of the Sejm bombing – which resulted in the deaths of over 200 deputies – the regime declared martial law nationwide. The military was then deployed to major cities, and sympathizers of the protests were branded "enemies of the nation." This harsh repression only intensified the unrest, and the military complex in Brzansk, Ruzia's capital city openly rebelled against the regime’s orders. Soldiers barricaded the city entrances and famously declared, "Przyjdź i weź" ("Come and take it"), a slogan that quickly became a rallying cry for protesters nationwide, and is now Valruzia's national motto.

By January 5624, the government ordered international journalists to leave under the pretext of "special military operations", fueling fears of an imminent violent crackdown but by April, the situation dramatically changed when Chief of Defence Staff Marcel Szumski, leader of the military in Brzansk, ordered all military units to stand down and withdraw from urban centers, contributing to the regime’s collapse. The actions done by Szumski played a pivotal role in the downfall of the regime, as defecting troops refused to carry out repressive orders. Weeks later, dictator Morawski was arrested and his government collapsed, with Brzansk entering in Valruzia's history books to be forever remembered as the cradle of the democratic restoration. And this memory of the resistance still shapes the political consciousness of the region today.

Ruzia elects 149 deputies to the Sejm, giving it substantial weight in national decision-making. While its powerful economy and complex social structure might suggest a competitive political environment, the reality is quite the opposite: Ruzia is one of the left-wing strongholds in Valruzia.

In all elections since the democratic restoration, the left-wing bloc – generally composed of Sovereign Valruzia, the Communist Party of Valruzia and Dignity and Progress, has consistently secured an overwhelming majority of the regional vote. The region’s industrial heritage, strong labor unions, and a tradition of collective struggle – particularly after the 5624 uprising – have cemented this support. SW leads in most urban and suburban areas, particularly in Brzansk and around the south corridor, while KPW remains strong in the working-class heartlands and industrial towns. GiP has made inroads among younger voters, although it is still a residual force.

While Forward Valruzia and its predecessors (including National Renewal) have retained influence in some rural and conservative enclaves, especially in the southeast, they remain a minority force in the regional parliament. Right-wing and ultranationalist parties struggle to gain traction in a region strongly tied to solidarity and anti-authoritarianism, and shaped by the industrial work of its citizens. In the last 20 years, the right-wing parties have accounted for less than 30% of the vote, a minimal result.

Ruzia has been significantly affected – and largely benefited – from several major reforms introduced by the Nowik governments, with the Valruzia 5700 Economic Plan allocating considerable funds for refurbishing Ruzia’s outdated refineries, investing in cleaner technology, and retraining industrial workers and the National Education Transformation Act contributing with major investments in Brzansk’s universities and technical colleges, as well as the opening of dozens of new public schools in Ruzia’s less urbanized districts. 

Brzansk Polytechnic Institute, long seen as a top-tier technical university in the country, has expanded its curriculum to include renewable energy engineering, urban planning, and public policy, while smaller institutions in Pastarnia and Dabik have also received federal funding to modernize their facilities and attract research partnerships. Enrollment numbers have soared since the reforms, and dropout rates have declined dramatically.

In the cultural sphere, Ruzia fosters a rich artistic tradition combining folk heritage, and modern multimedia expression. The Brzansk Contemporary Art Museum features exhibitions on political art, modernist movements and digital works, and is the third largest museum in Valruzia by number of visitors. Meanwhile, folk festivals in towns like Pastarnia keep alive the musical and storytelling traditions of pre-dictatorial Ruzia.

The region has also seen a creative revival in the audiovisual sector, with the Brzansk Film School being known nationwide for its documentaries and short films, and many works produced there have received awards at national festivals.

In sum, Ruzia is not only a pillar of the Valruzian economy, but also a symbol of democratic resistance, a stronghold of progressive politics, and a key testing ground for some of the country’s most ambitious reforms.
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RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 19-07-2025

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KPW on the brink of surpassing Sovereign Valruzia
Far-right surge as Sovereign Valruzia reaches a reintegration agreement with PPS
July 5658
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RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 20-07-2025

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Read the electoral programs of the main lists competing in the 5660 Valruzian elections
One year before the election, the National Electoral Commission has made public the slogans and electoral posters of the competing parties 
January 5649
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Electoral posters of the 5660 political parties
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Sovereign Valruzia: "Silna Valuzja. Wspólna droga" (A strong Valruzia. A common path)
  • Reopen and modernize 12 state-owned factories in the automotive and steel sectors within 4 years.
  • Create a national development fund with 51% public ownership to support strategic industries.
  • Increase healthcare spending by 2.5% of GDP, hiring 15,000 new staff in underserved regions.
  • Launch a constitutional reform to introduce regional citizens’ assemblies with decision-making powers.
  • Guarantee school education in the Valruzian language across all provinces.
  • Reduce unemployment to below 2% through job creation in public infrastructure and green sectors.
  • Create a low-cost train network connecting all regional capitals.
  • Establish a national public supermarket company to sell products at cost.
  • Introduce a "Patriotic Work Program" to support youth employment in public and community projects.
  • Ban the sale of critical infrastructure to foreign investors.

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Forward Valruzia: "Zmiana zaczyna się teraz!" (Change starts now!)
  • Introduce a flat tax of 15% on income for rural workers and family-owned farms.
  • Build 300 new rural schools and offer tax benefits for teachers who move to remote areas.
  • Ban the purchase of farmland by foreign companies or non-citizens.
  • Offer tax breaks and deregulation incentives for small rural businesses and family-owned farms.
  • Invest in road and digital infrastructure in rural areas to boost regional economic growth.
  • Create voluntary private pension and healthcare accounts, giving citizens more control over their contributions.
  • Launch a constitutional amendment to increase rural regions’ representation in the Sejm.
  • Limit migration quotas to 10,000 non-citizens/year, prioritizing key labor sectors.
  • Introduce a national food security plan based on self-sufficiency and local cooperatives.
  • Cut fuel taxes for agricultural use and rural public transport.
  • Create a National Rural Bank offering low-interest loans to small producers.
  • Require public institutions to prioritize Valruzian products in procurement contracts.


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Communist Party of Valruzia: "Nasza przyszłość. Twój wybór" (Our future. Your choice)
  • Nationalize all remaining strategic sectors, including media conglomerates and pharmaceutical corporations.
  • Introduce a maximum income law: no one earns more than 5x the median wage.
  • Replace private landlords with state housing cooperatives; ban evictions for non-payment.
  • Provide free university education and a 100 VPOs/month student stipend.
  • Reduce the working week to 30 hours without salary reduction in state companies.
  • Ban private healthcare providers and guarantee universal free medical care.
  • Expropriate unused land from large landowners and redistribute it to workers’ collectives.
  • Replace inheritance with state redistribution to guarantee equal starting conditions for all citizens.
  • Adopt a doctrine of neutrality while promoting anti-imperialist solidarity.
  • Introduce price controls on basic goods to guarantee universal access and eliminate speculation.
  • Abolish all forms of religion in public education and media.
  • Require all public officials to live in standard housing and use public services exclusively.

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Valruzian Alliance: "Valuzja przede wszystkim. Czas przywrócić porządek" (Valruzia before everything. It's time to restore order)
  • Deport all undocumented immigrants within 6 months; build new detention centers.
  • Triple funding for the Military Guard Service and create a new Border Protection Unit.
  • Ban NGOs and media receiving more than 25% of their funding from abroad.
  • Amend the Constitution to declare Valruzian culture "untouchable national heritage".
  • Ban LGBT+ propaganda in schools and public institutions.
  • Restrict dual citizenship and impose loyalty oaths for holders of public office.
  • Prioritize ethnic Valruzians in public housing and employment programs.
  • Launch a “Family First” campaign offering tax breaks to married couples with three or more children.
  • Liberalize national soil and strategic State-owned companies to promote competitiveness and offer better services.
  • Implement "family protection zones" free of "foreign ideological influence."

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Dignity and Progress: "Wybierz dziś lepsze jutro" (Choose today a better tomorrow)
  • Free universal psychology services available to every child under 18.
  • Raise the minimum wage to 1,800 VPOs/month, indexed to inflation.
  • Invest 8 billion VPOs over 5 years in renewable energy and green jobs.
  • Enforce 50% gender representation in public boards and electoral lists.
  • Strengthen anti-discrimination laws to guarantee same rights to legal immigrants.
  • Reduce electoral age to 16 years old.
  • Provide every household with an energy efficiency grant of up to 10,000 VPOs.
  • Create 20,000 new public housing units with rent capped at 33% of income.
  • Implement a wealth tax on individuals with assets over 5 million VPOs.
  • Establish a national Mental Health Service with free psychological care in all provinces.



RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 20-07-2025

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Constitutional reform on Head of State approved
Following next year's election, Valruzia will have a different system to choose their Presidents
January 5659
President Aleksandra Bielecka will be the last directly popularly-elected Head of State of Valruzia 
The Constitutional Reform on the Head of State of Valruzia has just passed its last step following the popular vote by the citizens held earlier this month. With the backing of over two-thirds of the parliament and a clear mandate from the public, the office of the President of the Republic will be permanently transformed after the upcoming 5660 general election.

The reform marks the end of direct popular election of the Head of State, a model that has been in place since the reestablishment of the Republic in the early 5600s. President Aleksandra Bielecka, currently serving her second term, will be remembered as the last directly elected figure to hold the role.

In the public referendum, voters were presented with five possible models for reforming the presidency after agreement with the different political groups, and ranked-choice voting was used to determine the winner. These options were:
  • Parliamentary Presidency
  • Elective monarchy
  • Rotating Head of State among the Marshalls of the Voivodeships
  • Collective Head of State among the Marshalls of the Voivodeships
  • Merge of the Head of State and Government.

The final result after tallying all the votes was between Collective and Rotating Head of State, with the former winning by a 53-47% margin. 

Therefore, under the new system that has now been embodied in the Constitution and which represents its second overall modification after the protection of same-sex marriage and abortion in it, the Head of State will no longer be a single individual, but a collegial body composed of the five Marshalls of Valruzia’s voivodeships. The collective presidency will also see its power reduced, being now mainly responsible of:

  • Representing the Republic in diplomatic ceremonies and state visits
  • Signing laws and international treaties after parliamentary ratification
  • Appoint ambassadors and high civil servants following government proposals
  • Uphold constitutional formalities and national symbols

But most crucially, the collective Head of State will not have any executive or veto powers. The presidency will rotate its spokesperson every six months in alphabetical order of the Voivodeships, unless otherwise agreed by consensus. All decisions will be taken by majority vote among the Marshalls.

The decision to abolish the presidential election is part of a Chancellor Zuzanna Kosowska's broader constitutional evolution toward consensual democracy and federal decentralization, with its supporters arguing that the Marshalls already carry a democratic mandate at the regional level, ensuring legitimacy through their representation, and that this new model avoids presidential personalization and strengthens collective responsibility.

Despite opposition, the measure passed both popular approval and parliamentary ratification, and it will take full effect after the 5660 elections, when the last directly elected president steps down. Some of its critics now argue that the reform is mainly beneficial for the big parties – especially Sovereign Valruzia and Forward Valruzia, who hold four of the five regional governments – while it takes the chance for small parties or personal figures to be able to take over the position. Others fear that this will mean that more people will run for the Voivodeships instead, but the reform has made clear that the offices of President and Chancellor are not compatible and therefore, if one is elected for any of them must resign the other position.

The officeholders were still be named as "Presidents", and the office will remain with the same name, "Presidency of Valruzia".

RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 23-07-2025

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Valruzia to send military and scientific help to Nadiyan Confederation after nuclear incident
National government has contacted the Kerisian leadership and offers help in various ways
January 5659
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Following the nuclear disaster that has shaken the Nadiyan Confederation - oficially the Trigunian nation - the government of Zuzanna Kosowska has contacted its counterpart in the Kerisian continent to offer assistance and help, both military and scientific. Chancellor Zuzanna Kosowska confirmed in a press conference this morning that both military and scientific units will be dispatched to the nation in the coming hours, as part of a humanitarian and technical assistance effort coordinated directly with the Nadiyan authorities.

Quote:"The people of Valruzia stand with the citizens of the Nadiyan Confederation in this time of immense crisis. Our scientists and rescue teams are ready to assist in any way we can. Our scientists from the Nuclear Research Council are ready to assist our friends in any way needed. They are among the best experts in the field, and their help will be of great use."
has said the Chancellor.

According to the Ministry of Defence, an initial deployment will consist of two C-420 tactical airlifters transporting radiation monitoring and decontamination units, a 35-person rapid-response military team specializing in nuclear, biological, chemical environments and a delegation of nuclear scientists, toxicologists and bioinformatics experts from the RBJ (the Nuclear Research Council), as well as equipment, material and medicines for the affected people in the region. 

Minister of Science Kornelia Fedak detailed the role of the scientific team:
Quote:"Our experts will collaborate with Nadiyan researchers on radiation mapping, containment logistics, and health screening protocols for local populations. Early containment and genomic monitoring are critical in these scenarios."

Fatal errors in the nuclear plant that may have led to the disaster include lack of staff, equipment, and recent budget cuts.

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The government is also in permanent contact with the authorities in Likatonia and Lodamun, as agencies from the three nations are monitoring possible radiation coming from the north to the Seleyan continent. The Valruzian Methereological Agency is said to be in level 3 alert. 

RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 24-07-2025

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Uncertain future after election night: SW and KPW in a dead heat
A 0.17% margin after all 84 million votes counted pits the two most-voted formations against each other
January 5660
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10:01pm
Welcome all people from Valruzia and those watching from abroad to yet another electoral night here in TVW! As polling stations have now closed, we are expecting votes to start coming in, and in a few hours, we will know the full results of these 5660 Valruzian general elections, the first ones where the new system for the election of the five new Presidents of the Valruzian republic will also be in place. I am Iwo Karlik and you are watching TVW1. I have with me Jakub Stankus, Maria Kamrowska and Cecylia Winarska, who will be my partners for the electoral analysis of tonight. Welcome all! First of all, Maria, what can we expect from tonight's results, or what do you expect?

Maria Kamrowska: Well, unlike other countries, Valruzia does not have exit polls at this moment, at least publicly available, but according to people I've been talking to, tonight might be a very very special night for one party in particular. We will have to wait only a little bit.

Jakub Stankus: This election also marks the 30th anniversary of the first elections to the Sejm, and 30 years as well for Sovereign Valruzia in power. That's more than what the dictatorship of Mateusz Morawski lasted, and that's saying something.

10:24pm
Cecylia Winarska: We’re starting to receive partial results from the least populated regions – Chynberg and Kampania. None of them are strongholds of the ruling Sovereign Valruzia, but if the trend is confirmed, Chancellor Zuzanna Kosowska might start to worry already. Also, there is an unexpectedly high turnout for KPW, which seems to have energized its base, particularly among younger voters.

Iwo Karlik: That’s interesting, Cecylia. The youth vote has been a wild card in these elections, fueled in part maybe by promises from those parties who have not been in power. That generation has also not lived the Morawski dictatorship, which might now start to be a major factor in consecuent elections. Furthermore, tiredness might start affecting Sovereign Valruzia after 30 years in power. Jakub, what do you make of this early data?

Jakub Stankus: I think it signals a major shift, Iwo. KPW’s resurgence has been notable this cycle, riding a wave of promises for social reforms and economic equality. They’re clearly closing the gap with SW. If this trend holds, we might be heading toward a political earthquake.

10:49pm
Iwo Karlik: As results from Valusia and Ruzia are starting to come in, there is a major announcement already: with 90% of the votes counted, the KPW has won over 50% of the vote in Kampania. This is the first time since the democratic restoration that a major party in Valruzia has achieved this in any region. Not even Nowik in his best times, falling close in Valusia in 5550. Let's not forget this as well – paradoxically, the KPW's main candidate this time is Iwan Nowik, precisely Nowik's son.

11:14pm
Maria Kamrowska: Chynberg and Gryfit are all but counted. And while Chynberg has not presented huge shifts in its voting pattern, Gryfit is bringing news: the main dominant forces in the region, Forward Valruzia and Sovereign Valruzia, which made up almost 75% of the vote in the last elections, have fallen to a combined vote share of 57%, while the KPW and Valruzian Alliance have both double their vote share. Quite an statement I believe.

Cecylia Winarska: And that's not the only news. In Kampania, Valruzian Alliance has surpassed Forward Valruzia to become the largest right-wing party in the region, collecting over 14% of the vote. Now, the Communists and the far-right made up for almost 2/3 of the vote in the small northern Voivodeship. That's something that political analysts will study for sure.

Jakub Stankus: And things are not looking good for Sovereign Valruzia. Still, Valusia and Ruzia are counting, and they are SW's main strongholds. If results coming from these two regions underperform Chancellor Kosowska's expectations, she might consider tonight as her fateful night.

11:51pm
Iwo Karlik: It's almost midnight and Valusia and Ruzia's results are coming in slower than expected. But we can confirm one thing: these elections have seen the lowest participation figure since Valruzia's democratic transition at 77.18%. Will this also serve to explain some of the results we are seeing today, Cecylia?

Cecylia Winarska: For sure. Valruzian Alliance's results might represent a big mobilization in the conservative voter, who have seen that Forward Valruzia, despite being the leading force of the opposition for many years, have failed to achieve anything meaningful, and therefore are turning further right. And that's just an example.

11:54pm
Jakub Stankus: We have meaningful results from Ruzia! KPW is lagging half a million votes behind Sovereign Valruzia, but it has become the second strongest party in the region, surpassing Forward Valruzia. Furthermore, the far-right of Valruzian Alliance has won a seat in Brzansk, which all our viewers will know as the city were the military revolution against Morawski dictatorship started.

Maria Kamrowska: As for Valusia, it might be the region where Sovereign Valruzia is holding its feet a little bit more. But also, and it's not something we are talking much about, Dignity and Progress might be on its way to get its best result in 20 years! If reports coming stay this way, the party is now above Valruzian Alliance in Valusia, the only Voivodeship where the party has managed to do so, a result that will basically be what saves the party by adding more deputies than it had previously.

00:09am
ALL RESULTS ARE IN. With 29.96% of the vote, Sovereign Valruzia and Chancellor Zuzanna Kosowska remain as the most voted political force in Valruzia. But only by a 0.17% margin, less than 150,000 votes out of the more than 84 million citizens that have gone to the polling stations. The Communist Party of Valruzia, led by Marshall of Kampania Iwan Nowik, has managed to finish second with 29.79%. Far-right Valruzian Alliance has also doubled its previous result, which added to the slight 0.15% decrease in the vote to Forward Valruzia points to a slight inclination of the Valruzian population to the right. However, the left still accounts for more than 60% of the vote. But now, let's go to the different party headquarters to see what's happening!

SW Headquarters, Nowogard:
Olga Koralewska: Good night, Iwan, we are here at the SW headquarters in central Nowogard, where Chancellor Zuzanna Kosowska just stepped onto the stage a few moments ago to speak to her supporters. In her speech, she has said that Sovereign Valruzia has once again won the trust of the majority of Valruzian citizens and remains the first political force of the country, willing to start talks to form a new government led by her party as soon as possible. Although there has been many applauses, cheers and celebrations, the mood here has been tense until the very end, when the much-expected results from Valusia have finally come. From the people that I've talked to, many have privately acknowledge that there is a huge challenge now ahead, and that there's no easy way to follow now. With the party falling below the 30% threshold, this is their worst result since the first 5630 elections, and overall the party has lost 10 million votes in just a decade.

SW has won two Presidencies of Valruzia.

KPW Headquarters, Szary Kamien:
Emil Kasperek: A very different mood here in Szary Kamien, capital of Kampania and stronghold of the KPW. Iwan Nowik, who has just been also reelected as Marshall of the Voivodeship, has delivered a fiery speech just a few minutes ago, where he has mentioned that the party already warned Sovereign Valruzia that Kosowska was not Szymon Nowik and that now "Valruzians want change after 30 years". Speaking among chants of "Nowik, Nowik!" and "Time for change!", Nowik has also claimed the chance to form a government, despite acknowledging that they are not the most voted force. He has said that a 0.17% difference is as "small as it could get", and the party will demand a recount in key districts to see whether there are 150,000 votes left behind. He has also already informed Sovereign Valruzia that negotiations will be "extremely difficult" and that the KPW will not accept breadcrumbs in exchange. As the results of Kampania came in, shouts and cheers erupted from the crowd reunited here, and for a reason. The KPW has got its best result ever and has won over 8 new million voters.

KPW has won one Presidency of Valruzia.

NW Headquarters, Nowogard:
Julia Broz: The feelings here in NW are quite different from those. It's a somber, if not grim, mood. Party leader Anastazja Nabozny has addressed supporters less than fifteen minutes ago, in what can only be described as a cautious and self-critical tone. Acknowledging what he called “a clear message from the voters”, Nabozny has admitted that Forward Valruzia must now undergo serious reflection if it is to remain a relevant force in Valruzian politics. This is important because the party, born as a coalition between National Renewal, National Salvation and Agrarian Voice, is now performing with worse results than these three parties had previously achieved when they were separate entities, before 5645. Although the party has only lost a fraction of its vote share, the symbolic blow is heavy – falling below a 24% threshold and surpassed not only by the KPW but also challenged closely by the far-right Valruzian Alliance in Ruzia and losing to them already in Kampania. In fact, in Kampania, the party has fallen to fourth place – a historic low. While some party veterans are calling for patience and unity, others, especially younger figures, are pushing for a strategic realignment to confront both the left-wing resurgence and the radical right, with one aide close to Nabozny confessing to me that many believe they "cannot just keep being the moderate voice of the opposition", they need to become its engine.

NW has won two Presidencies of Valruzia

SWA Headquarters, Nowogard:
Olaf Pabian: Joy and chants of "Valruzia for the true Valruzians!" have filled the air here in Valruzian Alliance headquarters. Roksana Krysiak has taken the stage here to celebrate what she has called "the start of the patriotic awakening" in front a wave of Valruzian flags – and some inconstitutional symbols, who have been swiftly removed by party members upon seeing them. Ratajczak hasn't mince words, as she has stated that Valruzian Alliance is the voice of 8 million Valruzians who are tired of the lies and government of Sovereign Valruzia, with each statement being received by thunderous applause. The Alliance has doubled its previous result and gained seats even in urban strongholds previously thought out of reach including one in Brzansk, a highly symbolic win given its role in the fall of the Morawski dictatorship. While the party is still far from their best result, this is indeed the best one in 20 years. The most celebrated result? Of course Kampania, whose regional leader has taken the stage and has threatened Marshall Nowik to "watch his back".

GiP Headquarters, Nowogard:
Sylwia Gajda: The atmosphere here at the modest GiP headquarters in Nowogard is one of cautious optimism. After two decades of electoral stagnation, the centre-left, green-leaning Dignity and Progress has recorded its best result since 5640, especially driven by a surprisingly strong showing in Valusia, where the party has overtaken the far-right Valruzian Alliance. Still, it has won only 31 seats, the smallest party in the Sejm once more. Party Faustyna Sabala has spoken earlier tonight to a modest crowd of supporters and volunteers, many of them visibly emotional, and she has said that tonight they have proven that there is space in Valruzian politics for empathy, ecology and a form of modern and moderate progressive voice, and she has also taken time to thank younger voters and first-time participants in the election. Still, they know that once again their votes are not needed for any potential coalition, and not even for Constitutional modifications since they would still be below the 2/3 requirement.

Iwo Karlik: Thank you everyone for this insight. Now, what can we expect?

Maria Kamrowska: There are not that many options. Either we continue with the SW-KPW coalition or Sovereign Valruzia manages somehow to get Forward Valruzia involved back into some kind of agreement. Nowik seems pretty sure about becoming the next Chancellor, but I do not really see the options there.

Jakub Stankus: There is one option though: a rotating Chancellery, with two years and a half for both Kosowska and Nowik. It's strange, but could work. Still, I have the feeling that this time, Sovereign Valruzia will have to look into other places for the votes. I believe that the Communist Party is going to ask for so much that SW will see it as not worth the effort, and the KPW will take the opportunity to capitalize on the opposition and come back in five-years time.

Iwo Karlik: Still, for those of you who are watching us and don't know this, Valruzian Constitution does not allow full early elections. Instead, if early elections are called, they will serve only to fulfil the time period until the next ones are to be celebrated in a five-year timespan. And indecisive time starts now. What will be the next Valruzian government, and who will lead it? Thank you for staying tuned with us, and good night!

FULL RESULTS ARE DISCLOSED BELOW

CHYNBERG

5660 Valruzian legislative election results:
Turnout: 75.64%

Forward Valruzia (FW): 2,782,095 votes (36.37% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 1.13%). 21 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 1)
Sovereign Valruzia (SW): 2,341,528 votes (30.61% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 1.09%). 17 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 1)
Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW): 1,474,951 votes (19.28% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 7.3%). 11 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 4)
Valruzian Alliance (SWA): 619,387 votes (8.10% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 1.08%). 4 seats ([Image: Straight_Line_Steady.svg])
Dignity and Progress (GiP): 294,384 votes (3.85% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 0.89%). 2 seats ([Image: Straight_Line_Steady.svg])

KAMPANIA

5660 Valruzian legislative election results:
Turnout: 79.15%

Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW): 5,609,481 votes (50.94% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 8.96%). 37 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 7)
Sovereign Valruzia (SW): 2,087,673 votes (18.96%[Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 7.05%). 14 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 5)
Valruzian Alliance (SWA): 1,559,893 votes (14.17% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 6.54%). 10 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 5)
Forward Valruzia (FW): 1,187,895 votes (10.79% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 1.44%). 7 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 2)
Dignity and Progress (GiP): 449,966 votes (4.09% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 0.97%). 3 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 1)

GRYFIT

5660 Valruzian legislative election results:
Turnout: 74.33%

Forward Valruzia (FW): 4,914,731 votes (32.74% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 3.47%). 38 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 5)
Sovereign Valruzia (SW): 3,886,752 votes (25.89% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 9.47%). 30 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 12)
Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW): 3,537,856 votes (23.57% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 12.74%). 28 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 16)
Valruzian Alliance (SWA): 1,812,769 votes (12.08% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 6.76%). 14 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 8)
Dignity and Progress (GiP): 707,842 votes (4.72% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 0.57%). 5 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 1)

RUZIA

5660 Valruzian legislative election results:
Turnout: 76.32%

Sovereign Valruzia (SW): 6,316,831 votes (32.44% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 3.79%). 49 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 6)
Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW): 5,738,558 votes (29.47% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 10.42%). 45 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 16)
Forward Valruzia (FW): 4,086,326 votes (20.98% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 1.35%). 32 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 2)
Valruzian Alliance (SWA): 2,105,111 votes (10.81% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 5.76%). 16 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 9)
Dignity and Progress (GiP): 947,269 votes (4.86% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 0.31%). 7 seats ([Image: Straight_Line_Steady.svg])

VALUSIA

5660 Valruzian legislative election results:
Turnout: 78.91%

Sovereign Valruzia (SW): 10,558,542 votes (34.12% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 3.23%). 73 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 7)
Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW): 8,687,782 votes (28.08% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 7.44%). 60 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 16)
Forward Valruzia (FW): 7,175,605 votes (23.19% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 2.60%). 49 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 5)
Dignity and Progress (GiP): 2,125,665 votes (6.87% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 3.95%). 14 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 8)
Valruzian Alliance (SWA): 2,018,390 votes (6.52% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 2.77%). 14 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 6)


COMPLETE ELECTION RESULTS, 5660

Turnout: 77.18%

[Image: 1600px-SW_5654.png?20250704093401]Sovereign Valruzia (SW): 25,191,326 votes (29.96% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 4.77%). 184 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 31)
[Image: 100px-KPW.png]Communist Party of Valruzia (KPW): 25,048,628 votes (29.79% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 9.31%). 181 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 59)
[Image: 240px-Forward_Valruzia_logo.png]Forward Valruzia (FW): 20,146,652 votes (23.96% [Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg] 0.15%). 147 seats ([Image: Red_Arrow_Down.svg]3)
[Image: 110px-SWA.png]Valruzian Alliance (SWA): 8,115,550 votes (9.65% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 4.5%). 58 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 28)
[Image: 80px-GiP.png]Dignity and Progress (GiP):  4,525,126 votes (5.38% [Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 1.46%). 31 seats ([Image: Green_Arrow_Up.svg] 8)
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RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 25-07-2025

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BREAKING: Early elections coming to Valruzia
No agreement between Sovereign Valruzia and the KPW; citizens called back to the polls
March 5660
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People congregated at the SW headquarters were waiting for an upcoming goverment announcement; instead, they received the news of early elections
What was expected to be a key announcement regarding the future coalition government after people were told Chancellor Kosowska would make an official announcement from Sovereign Valruzia's headquarters in Nowogard turned instead into confirmation of a political stalemate: Valruzia will hold early general elections in the coming months after talks between Sovereign Valruzia and the Communist Party of Valruzia officially broke down late Monday evening.

The official statement, issued simultaneously by the Office of the Chancellor on social media and Chancellor Kosowska to her supporters, affirms that "no stable majority government could be formed under the current distribution of seats" and confirms that new elections will be called under Article 35 of the Constitution, which allows for early dissolution in the absence of a viable executive after two months of negotiations.

Quote:"We have negotiated every single day since election night"
a visibly stern Chancellor Zuzanna Kosowska said in her speech, which was also televised.
Quote:"But we cannot compromise on the fundamental principles that define this country and that we have worked so hard on".


Shortly after her statement, KPW leader Iwan Nowik delivered his own address from Szary Kamien, accusing Sovereign Valruzia of "trying to cling to power without accepting any meaningful change" and saying that "Valruzians will now get a second chance to speak".

Quote:"We said that before. Kosowska is not Szymon Nowik, and we have seen that Sovereign Valruzia is not ready to change. Let the people decide once more then. After a whole legislature where barely any changing policies have been made, now Sovereign Valruzia wants another blank check without acknowledging that, every time, they are losing support."

Since the tight result of January’s general elections, with SW and KPW separated by just 0.17% of the vote, the country has been in a delicate situation, with both parties claiming a mandate to govern after finishing neck and neck separated by just 144,000 votes out of 84 million, but neither being able to secure a majority in the Sejm. In fact, there were only two realistic possible coalitions: either Sovereign Valruzia with the KPW or Sovereign Valruzia with Forward Valruzia, which would have been catastrophic for the long-term vision of the populist party.

Sources close to the negotiations claim the main disputes centered on economic planning, labor laws, parliamentary reforms and the distribution of ministerial posts. In particular, KPW’s insistence on housing regulations, income laws and appointing Nowik as Chancellor for half of the legislature proved to be unacceptable to SW.

This snap election will be the first early general election since the restoration of democracy in 5630. According to constitutional provisions, the Sejm will now vote to dissolve itself, with the new elections likely to take place before the end of summer of 5660. Political analysts predict a bitter campaign, where both main parties will attempt to shift blame for the failed talks. As per Constitution, these new elections will not alter the electoral calendar, as election terms are fixed. The next proper ones will still be in January 5665, and the members of the Presidency of Valruzia – Nowik has been elected as one – will remain in place, as Marshalls of the five Voivodeships will do.

Meanwhile, at SW headquarters in Nowogard, where many were expecting a formal coalition announcement, the mood turned from anxious to stunned as the news broke. A young supporter told Valruzia Today:

Quote:"We thought they had a deal. Now it’s all back to zero. We the voters did our job, now it was their time to make their, and they've failed."