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RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 16-05-2025 ![]() Forward Valruzia grants free vote to its deputies in the motion of destitution
Parties also move to make their alliance official for next elections and the rest of the legislature
May 5642
![]() Leaders of National Renewal and National Salvation signing the coalition agreement and collaboration
The motion proposed by the Nowik government to remove President Szymona Razem from her post following the scandal surrounding her secret negotations with the Amudim government over the forcibly displacement of Valruzian Yeudi citizens back to the Majatran nation seems to move forward. The Sejm - where Sovereign Valruzia and its current ally the Communist Party of Valruzia hold a majority of the seats - has decided to accept the government proposal on invoking Article 59 § 2 of the Valruzian Constitution, which establishes that "the president may be declared incapacitated by the Sejm if the president becomes unfit for the exercise of authority, in which case the Sejm shall elect the Marshall of the Sejm to serve for the remainder of the former President's term" Quote:"This is not a matter of ideologies but a matter of dignity" has said Chancellor Nowik in parliament after the motion was accepted for its voting. "President Szymona Razem has overstepped her role, has entered into negotiations with foreign nations without the head of the Valruzian government - me - knowing or being informed about it and has used members of my cabinet for her own interests. This is a serious violation of her Constitutional role, and all of us who really value the democracy we have given to ourselves should be ashamed not to support this". Perhaps the most notable absence from the Valruzian government during the debate was that of the Minister of Territorial Administration, Bonifacy Janiga, who according to internal sources, has been sacked too by Chancellor Nowik after his involvement in the secret negotiations was also unveiled. Now, Marshall of the Sejm Tatjana Borkowska - expected to take over as interim President if the motion prospers - has to decided on a date for the voting to take place, but experts say it is expected to be soon as not to delay it too much. However, it is unclear whether the motion will actually succeed. According to the Valruzian Constitution, for the President to be incapacitated it is needed the favorable vote of 2/3 of the Sejm, which means 401 deputies out of its 601 members. Sovereign Valruzia and the Communist Party of Valruzia hold 349, a comfortable majority but still far from the necessary votes. Including the votes of Dignity and Progress the majority goes up to 385, leaving only 16 votes left for it to be approved. However, the far-right of Valruzian Alliance has already announced their opposition to the removal, which takes 59 votes out of the equation. Therefore, those 16 votes have to come from either National Renewal, National Salvation or Agrarian Alliance, which together hold 157 seats. The problem? President Szymona Razem was their own presidential candidate. Right after the voting, the three parties have convened in an adjacent room and have formally ratified their coalition agreement for the remainder of this term and into the next elections, set to be in 5645, three years from now. But most importantly, they have agreed on granting free vote to their deputies. Quote:"We will not take any lessons from communists or those who would sell their mother to stay in power"has said Ksenia Brosz, leader of National Renewal and former Deputy Chancellor of Valruzia during the second Nowik government. Quote:"However, we are democrats and as such, we believe this issue is important enough to let each single deputy from us to think about it, rethink about it, and then come with their choice". What are the most probable outcomes out of this? According to political experts, Agrarian Voice is the party the government is more focused in. Quote:"They were born more as a single-issue party, and we don't believe it is in their interest to get tangled with this scandal, especially when many Yeudis live in more rural areas of Chynberg and Gryfit"has said an official source close to the government. One further issue is the candidate to replace the current President: Tatjana Borkowska, belongs to the KPW, and was considered a close contender for the Presidential race before her own party pulled her out and chose another candidate instead. Quote:"Voting to remove a conservative candidate to replace it with a communist candidate might be a pretty risky choice for any conservative deputy"says political analyst Marzel Projsk. Quote:"For the government to succeed in this, perhaps they have to sacrifice its own candidate and first choose a more moderate Marshall of the Sejm". The game is now on, and time is running out. RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 17-05-2025 ![]() President Razem survives destitution attempt
Motion to replace Szymona Razem following controversy falls two votes short
June 5642
![]() President Szymona Razem during her destitution debate
After weeks of political turmoil, President Szymona Razem has narrowly avoided removal from office after the motion to declare her incapacitated under Article 59 § 2 of the Valruzian Constitution failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority in the Sejm. The final vote, held earlier today, saw 399 deputies in favor of impeachment - just two votes short of the 401 required. The motion, spearheaded by Chancellor Szymon Nowik, came in response to revelations that President Razem had engaged in secret negotiations with the Amudim government regarding the potential "relocation" of Valruzian Yeudi citizens. The scandal, which has now dominated Valruzian politics for weeks, has exposed deep divisions within the opposing Forward Valruzia coalition - especially among Agrarian Voice ranks - and has sparked protests nationwide. While Sovereign Valruzia, the Communist Party of Valruzia, and Dignity and Progress overwhelmingly supported the motion, the critical missing votes came from the Forward Valruzia coalition, composed National Renewal, National Salvation, and Agrarian Voice. Prior to the voting itself, the Sejm had to choose whether carry it with secret voting or by voice, with the latter option being the chosen one. Despite Chancellor Nowik’s impassioned appeals to the opposition bench, deputies from the coalition ultimately balked at removing a president they had originally backed. While some members of Agrarian Voice were expected to defect following the free vote granted by the three parties leadership, internal pressure and fears of legitimizing a new communist-led (interim) presidency - with Marshall of the Sejm Tatjana Borkowska (KPW) set to assume the presidency - proved to be decisive. "This was never just about Razem" said political analyst Marzel Projsk. "For many conservatives, voting to oust their own president only to install a communist, even temporarily, was a bridge too far." Below you can find the transcript of Nowik's speech: Quote:"Honorable representatives of the people of Valruzia, These were the words spoken by Chancellor Nowik in the tribune, much to the applause of the members of his cabinet, his fellow Sovereign Valruzia deputies and many of the deputies from the Communist Party and Dignity and Progress. However, deputies from Valruzian Alliance were pictured sharing smiles and laughs while shaking their heads. During the vote, 14 deputies from Agrarian Voice finally decided to vote "Aye" when asked about their vote and decided to go with all the SW-KPW-GiP deputies who expressed their affirmative vote, but it was ultimately not enough. In a brief statement following the voting result, President Razem hailed the outcome as a victory for democracy and accused her opponents of political opportunism. Quote:"Today, the Sejm has reaffirmed that our institutions are stronger than the whims of those who seek power at any cost"she declared. Quote:"I remain committed to serving all Valruzians, regardless of faith or origin, and I will not be deterred by baseless attacks". Her words did little to calm critics. Yeudi community leaders, who had demanded her resignation, expressed dismay at the result, with some vowing to escalate protests. Meanwhile, Chancellor Nowik appeared visibly frustrated but vowed to continue holding Razem accountable. Quote:"The fight is not over"Nowik told reporters outside of the Sejm building, visibly angry Quote:"Today, the Sejm failed Valruzia. 399 deputies stood for accountability. 399 honored their oath to the Constitution. But 202 chose to look away, to pretend that secret negotiations targeting our own citizens are just a "distraction". Let me be clear: This is not over. President Razem may remain in office, but she does so without legitimacy. Without honor. And without the trust of the millions who now know the truth. After this voting, President Razem is granted at least a whole year of peace, since this kind of motions can only be proposed once a year. However, according to national polls, her public appeal has been severely damaged, with only 56% of those who voted for her in the last Presidential elections saying that they "would repeat their vote if new Presidential elections were celebrated". RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 19-05-2025 ![]() One year since the destitution attempt: relations between government and Presidency are "completely broken"
Despite "discrete attempts" from the Presidential teams to "iron out" discrepancies with the Executive, the Nowik government has not allowed a single foreign trip since the motion failed
April 5643
![]() Szymona Razem and Szymon Nowik haven't been seen together since the destitution debate
One year after surviving a destitution attempt, President Szymona Razem remains in office - but her relationship with Chancellor Szymon Nowik’s government has deteriorated into what insiders describe as a "complete breakdown". Despite reported behind-the-scenes efforts by the Presidential administration to ease tensions, sources confirm that the Nowik government has systematically blocked Razem from undertaking any official foreign visits since the failed motion. This unprecedented restriction in the young Valruzian democratic modern history can point at the deep rift that is now open between the two branches of power, a rift that has only widened since the June 5642 vote. The failed destitution motion, which fell just two votes short of the required two-thirds majority (399 votes, including all those from Sovereign Valruzia, the Communist Party and Valruzia and Dignity and Progress, and which gained the support of some deputies from Agrarian Voice), was meant to hold Razem accountable for her secret negotiations with the Amudim government regarding the potential relocation of Valruzian Yeudi citizens. Though she retained her position, the political damage was severe. Szymona Razem, initially elected as the candidate for the Forward Valruzia coalition at the 5641 Presidential elections, made history as the first post-dictatorship conservative President following the mandates of her predecessor Karolina Pietrzyk, from the Communist Party. However, although she first stated her desire to be "a President for everyone" following her election, and presented herself as a "fighter against the Morawski dictatorship", the very own parties that proposed her to the Presidency soon had to choose between her allegiance to their candidate or condemning the movement with the Amudim government. Most of the Forward Valruzia deputies - composed by National Renewal, National Salvation and Agrarian Voice - chose to do the latter, effectively opening a deep rift with the Valruzian government, with Chancellor Szymon Nowik calling them "cowards" and "traitors", and vowing not to let the incident to be forgotten. Now, Nowik’s government - who following the scandal sacked both his Minister of Migration and his Minister of Territorial Administration - has since employed bureaucratic and procedural measures to limit Razem’s influence. Diplomatic sources reveal that every proposed presidential trip abroad - whether for state visits or international summits - has been denied approval by the Foreign Ministry, effectively grounding the President. According to the Valruzian Consitution, all Presidential actions must be countersigned by a member of the Valruzian cabinet. Quote:"Every request is met with silence or a vague refusal"has said a senior official in the Presidential Chancellery, speaking on condition of anonymity. Quote:"It’s a deliberate strategy to isolate her and diminish her role on the international stage" Initial attempts at mediation, led by moderate factions within the Forward Valruzia coalition, have yielded no results. While Razem’s team sought to "reset" relations with the government following the destitution attempt, Nowik’s allies have maintained a hardline stance, insisting that the President’s actions last year "irreparably damaged trust". Chancellor Nowik has not publicly commented on the travel restrictions or the relations with the President at all, but his cabinet has repeatedly emphasized that "all state decisions must align with constitutional and diplomatic protocols" - a thinly veiled justification for the blockade. Meanwhile, public opinion remains sharply divided on the President's actions. Razem’s approval ratings are now around 30%, still not recovered to pre-scandal levels. The Yeudi community, in particular, continues to view her with deep skepticism, and protests calling for her resignation have persisted in major cities. According to some polls, President Razem wouldn't even qualify for a second Presidential round if presidential elections were to be celebrated now. With the constitutional prohibition on another destitution motion still in effect until next month, Razem’s opponents have turned to other avenues to constrain her authority, as legislative investigations into Amudim negotiations ongoing and with Nowik’s recent speeches suggesting he has no intention of softening his stance. Quote:"The Chancellor’s strategy is clear: marginalize Razem without formally ousting her"said political analyst Marzel Projsk. Quote:"They are literally in a cold war, and the Presidential cabinet attempts at diminishing the incident and attempting to reset the relations with the Chancellery have only added more fuel to the issue" RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 20-05-2025 ![]() Presidential scandal doesn't affect legislative intentions
Slight rise of the minority parties at the expense of the major parties
July 5643
![]() RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 21-05-2025 ![]() "We have the opportunity to force Nowik's hand and we shouldn't waste it" says Pietrzyskist newly elected PKW leader
Lucjan Mirski defeats Tobiasz Bernas in a very tight primary and becomes the new leader of the Communist Party of Valruzia
October 5643
![]() After leading the Communist Party of Valruzia for fourteen years, Marshall of Kampania Tobiasz Bernas was defeated yesterday during the party's leadership primaries by its main contender, the Mayor of Szary Kamień - Kampanian capital city - by a 0.4% margin. The unexpected result, showing Mirski getting a 43.6% against Bernas 43.2% (with minor candidates getting the rest of percentage as 7.1% and 6.1% respectively) pointed at the tensions surrounding the two cores of the Communist Party since the defeat in the 5641 Valruzian presidential elections. Mirski, considered a close ally of former President Karolina Pietrzyk, ran on a more pragmatic platform, and opposed Bernas' decision of staying out of the Nowik cabinet and giving away the "opportunity to change things from the inside". According to internal sources, while Mirski belongs to the more Pietrzyk-aligned faction of the party, he is more tough in negotiations than Bernas, and will probably demand more concessions from Nowik than the previous leader did before. Mirski, despite being relatively unknown in nationwide territory, is a pretty popular politician in his hometown of Szary Kamien. Elected as mayor of the city two terms ago, he is especially popular among the young population due to his charisma and use of social networks. Now, he might be the first Valruzian politician to rivalize with Szymon Nowik's appeal to attempt to win voters over. Quote:"Mirski has done a great job as mayor of Szary Kamien"says political analyst Nieva Rodowska. Quote:"However, ruling a whole party and appealing to a wider population is a much more complicated issue, and his lack of experience in that field will have to be filled in a short time, with elections looming in less than two years from now. Mirski's hometown popularity doesn't guarantee him national success". For the moment, Chancellor Nowik has already congratulated Mirski for his election as new leader of the KPW, and both leaders are expected to meet this morning to discuss the SW-PKW relationship and the government agreements between both parties. According to some sources, it's highly likely that the PKW leader will request the Chancellor either to give them some ministries or to push for more ambitious policies, yet to be disclosed. Nowik's government relies heavily on the KPW support, since despite having 230 out of the 601-seat Sejm, the KPW's second position and 20% is not a force to be underestimated. The election of Lucjan Mirski is in some way a revenge of those closer to former President Pietrzyk, after their 5641 presidential candidate - Marshall of the Sejm Tatjana Borkowska - was pushed aside by Tobiasz Bernas, who proposed instead national deputy Marceli Pyzik and which got 19.2% of the vote - down from the 25.7% and 52.2% achieved by Pietrzyk in first round in the first two presidential elections - and failing to reach the 2nd round for the first time. One of the biggest differences between Mirski and Bernas - who will remain as Marshall of Kampania and will likely be the party's candidate in the region - is his more internationalist approach, getting a differentiation among the other big Valruzian parties. Quote:"While all the other main parties - the members of the Forward Valruzia coalition, Valruzian Alliance and especially Sovereign Valruzia - are heavily isolationist or rather hold nationalistic tendencies and prefer not to heavily rely on third nations, the KPW now under Mirski's leadership could see a swift from Bernas' also isolationist tendencies. Mirski belongs to the Pietrzykist faction of the Communist Party of Valruzia, a branch much more open to negotiations with other nations, especially in Seleya, such as Baltusia, Kalistan or Tukarali, in regards to multilateral agreements or collaborations. In the current situation of the continent, Nowik might be forced to accept the KPW conditions if he wants to keep his government in place." RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 21-05-2025 ![]() BREAKING: President Razem suspends parliament and declares martial law
On live TV, the President accused Nowik of "anti-state activities" and attempts to "overturn the popular will"
November 5643
![]() In just an hour and a half, the second motion of destitution against President Szymona Razem was about to start. According to internal sources, at the beginning of the session Marshall of the Sejm Tatjana Borkowska - who would in other case become the temporary President - would have resigned to pave the way for a new Marshall agreed by both Dignity and Progress and Agrarian Voice and in turn, she would be granted a place in the Nowik cabinet, therefore meeting the demands of the main groups who would vote in favor of the destitution, after Szymon Nowik announced a few weeks ago that an agreement had been reached with Agrarian Voice which would grant the numbers for it to be passed. But things rushed in the last 30 minutes. However, in a last-minute escalation, President Razem preemptively went on national television (WRT1) at exactly 8 PM, announcing the suspension of legislative proceedings and the imposition of the State of Alarm. Quote:"Dear citizens of Valruzia, I appear before you today to announce that I'm hereby declaring martial law in our country, following the traitorous actions of the government lead by Chancellor Szymon Nowik that have left me no choice. Evidence has come to light that Nowik and his collaborators have conspired with foreign powers to destabilize our nation. Chancellor Nowik’s government has abused its power for years. Their lies about the Amudim talks were just the beginning, but now they want to remove your democratically elected President by force. As your President, I won't let that happen." According to Razem’s televised speech, the President had signed the immediate dissolution of the Sejm, the deployment of the military in its surroundings and the immediate arrest of Chancellor Szymon Nowik. Immediately, military vehicles were seen being displaced to the main locations in Nowogard, including the Sejm and the Chancillery, the place of residence of Chancellor Nowik. Through social media, thousands of citizens are currently calling for demonstrations in Valruzian towns and cities, and the hashtag #ArrestThePresident has become the #1 in Valruzian soil. Half an hour later, Chancellor Nowik has made an official declaration in response to Razem's defiance, and asked citizens to "have faith in democracy". Quote:"This last movement of Szymona Razem is that of a desperate woman who knows her time and her immunity are coming to an end. Her actions are null and void, since no member of my own cabinet has countersigned them, and I immediately ask all military members to stand down and comply with the Valruzian Constitution. I also ask all members of the Sejm to report for duty in the Sejm building so we can proceed with the destitution motion. Don't be afraid and let's move forward together". At the moment, insights report of at least 250 deputies currently displacing to the Sejm building, still surrounded by the military, and we will be informing as the night moves forward. RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 21-05-2025 ![]() BREAKING: Sejm destitutes Razem and restores political climate
Deputies manage to reach the floor and carry on the destitution motion, with votes of Forward Valruzia included
November 5643
Following President Razem attempted State of Alarm declaration, many were afraid and reminiscent of the not long ago dictatorship in the still young democratic Valruzia. However, Nowik's reform of the military proved successful after the military, initially deployed to contain and prevent Valruzian deputies from reaching the Sejm and protests to be celebrated, decided instead to take a step aside and stand still with the events unfolding around them. While surrounding the Sejm after President Razem ordered the dissolution of the Sejm just right before her destitution attempt was about to be voted on, the military made no attempt to stop the deputies coming from all around the city for the voting, instead remaining in their positions and even in some cases shaking hands with the deputies that started to fill the Sejm building. Upon his arrival flanked by two soldiers, who had scorted him from the official residency to the Sejm, Chancellor Nowik was received with a warm round of applause from his own deputies and members of the KPW, and all the deputies presented stood up when Marshall of the Sejm Tatjana Borkowska finally arrived at the floor, including the deputies from the Forward Valruzia coalition that arrived at the scene. In the end, only the deputies of Valruzian Alliance were missing from the floor, along with some sparse members from National Renewal and National Salvation. The surprising turn of the events came when even those deputies decided to vote in favor of the motion. National Renewal leader and leader of the opposition, Ksenia Brosz, stated that President Razem "had broken the confidence of all political parties" after her attempt of tearing down Valruzian democratic values, and declared regretting the election of Szymona Razem as their candidate for the 5641 presidential elections. In the end, all the 565 deputies present in the Sejm voted in favor of destituting Szymona Razem from the Presidency, effectively electing Marshall Tatjana Borkowska as the acting President until the next elections. Although initially an unkown deputy agreed by Dignity and Progress and Agrarian Voice was set to take the position, the development of the events unfolded a rapid response, and all parties agreed in the election of Mrs. Borkowska "as the lesser evil". Now, after her destitution, the Ministry of Internal Affairs ordered the arrest of former President Razem for her to be put in trial. We'll keep informing you of the events RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 22-05-2025 ![]() Get to know the candidates standing for the 5645 Valruzian legislative elections
In just one year, Valruzia will hold its next parliamentary elections, following the Presidential scandal. But how will YOU vote?
February 5644
![]() With less than a year before the next Valruzian parliamentary elections, many citizens are ready to cast their votes for their first time. Others, are eager to show their support like they have done in the past, and others have had a change of mind. Here, we present you the final list of candidates for the 5645 Valruzian legislative elections, once all the parties primaries have come to an end. Will any of them be worthhy of your vote? ![]() Szymon Nowik, the perennial Chancellor
Political party: Sovereign Valruzia Age: 45 Education: BSc Biological Sciences, MS Microbiology, Postgraduate in Geopolitical Studies Hometown: Uniatow, Valusian Voivodeship Offices: Chancellor of Valruzia (5630-present) Family: Married to Mateusz Gawryś; no children A seasoned politician and the first and current Chancellor of Valruzia, Szymon Nowik is a political titan that has been a dominant figure in Valruzian politics for almost two decades. Known for his pragmatic approach and nationalistic views, Nowik has led Sovereign Valruzia through turbulent times, including the rebuilding of the Valruzian society following the downfall of the Morawski regime and most recently the presidential scandal that shook the nation. His supporters praise his firm stance on Valruzian sovereignty and economic reforms, while critics accuse him of authoritarian tendencies. Contesting his fourth consecutive election as leader of Sovereign Valruzia, he is the last man standing from the generation that led the first Valruzian Sejm, and as he said, he inteds "to lead Valruzia as long as people let him". During his governments with the left and right, he has approved important reforms for Valruzia such as the Valruzia 5700 economic plan, the Agro-So initiative, the mandatory military service, the same-sex civil unions law or most recently, the universally free education programme. While he continues being an inspiration for many and a figure to aspire to, others feel like his moment has already passed and that his movements towards his left and right - first governing with the socialdemocratic Dignity and Progress, then with the conservative National Renewal and now relying on the support of the Communist Party of Valruzia - puts him in a fragile and undefined space that might end up collapsing once his time in office is over. Public score: 7.1/10 ![]() Lucjan Mirski, a Pietrzykist to confront with Nowik
Political party: Communist Party of Valruzia Age: 36 Education: Bachelor in Journalism Hometown: Szary Kamien, Kampanian Voivodeship Offices: Mayor of Szary Kamien (5635-present) Family: Married to Magdalena Bogus; four children He surprisingly ousted a few month ago the longtime leader of the PKW Tobiasz Bernas in a close leadership race, and now he aspires to do the same at the national level. Considered a close ally of former President Karolina Pietrzyk, he belongs to the more moderate faction within the Communist Party, but those who know him argue that he is "tougher than Bernas" and every negotiation with him might look like a close combat against a bulldog. He is widely considered a "rare gem" in the Valruzian political landscape and especially within its own PKW, since he might be one of the few big politicians openly advocating for more internationalism instead of relying in Valruzia's nationalistic and isolationist tendencies within its general population. Charismatic and known in his hometown for his use of social networks, will he become the first leader to give Nowik his first political defeat? Public score: 4.8/10 ![]() Fryderik Pilch, Ksenia Brosz and Robert Dzikowski, the conservative alliance
Political parties: Forward Valruzia, composed by National Renewal, National Salvation and Agrarian Voice Age: 66, 51 and 40 Education: PhD in Political Sciences (Pilch), Postgraduate in Law (Brosz), none (Dzikowski) Hometown: - Offices: No previous political office (Pilch), Deputy Chancellor of Valruzia (Brosz, 5635-5640), National Deputy (Dzikowski) Family: Married to Patrycja Juska; three children (Pilch). Married to Leon Kotulin; two children (Brosz). Married to Ludwika Gładkowska; four children (Dzikowski) This three-headed conservative coalition is united only by hatred towards Nowik. First appearing to successfully contest the 5641 Presidential elections, the victory of their candidate Szymona Razem over both Sovereign Valruzia and KPW candidates seemed to point towards a change in tendency in the Valruzian electorate. However, it would soon backfire when President Razem was destituted just two years after following her scandal, and it took with it the leaderships of the predecessors of both Fryderik Pilch in National Salvation and Robert Dzykowski in Agrarian Voice, despite the latter being the only one of the coalition initially willing to sacrifice their own presidential candidates to "protect the Republic". Ksenia Brosz, from National Renewal, managed to keep her leadership of the party by the bare minimum, and once a former ally and Deputy Chancellor of Nowik, she might be now his most fierce enemy. The coalition has one big problem: on their own, none of the three candidates stand a chance against Nowik. And despite initial polls pointing at a close race between the Forward Valruzia Alliance and Sovereign Valruzia, the latest scandal has placed them on the tight rope, despite still having a year to recover. Fryderik Pilch is a hardline Hosian with zero governing experience, and Robert Dzikowski is a populist farmer's champion, but the three of them together have to manage to collect both urban and rural votes without losing their own political base. With the defeat of both Janina Rząca in the leadership of National Salvation and Ewa Burba in Agrarian Voice, Ksenia Brosz is now the only woman contesting the elections as leader of a political party. Public score: 4.4/10 (Pilch), 3.9/10 (Brosz), 5.6/10 (Dzikowski). ![]() Ernest Greger, down but not out
Political party: Dignity and Progress Age: 56 Education: PhD in Law Studies Hometown: Nowogard, Valusian Voivodeship Offices: National deputy (5630-present) Family: Married to Maja Archacka; two children Unknown when he was first elected to replace the controversial Amelia Korzeniewska to lead a party struggling to maintain relevance, he managed to slighlty improve the party results in the last elections. As head of Dignity and Progress, he represents the remnants of Valruzia's social democratic spirit, always squeezed between Nowik's nationalism and Mirski's popular communism among the youth. A constitutional law expert, Greger gained more prominence during the Razem destitution hearings, where his legal arguments against the president were widely praised and he was the first one to put the votes of his party at the service of the motion without asking for any counterparts in exchange. For next year's election, Greger's platform is focusing on workers' rights expansion and environmental protections, but critics argue he is still at the shadow of the KPW. With polls showing his party hovering near the 5% threshold, this election may be Greger's last chance to prove Dignity and Progress isn't destined for political oblivion. Public score: 5.2/10 ![]() Tymon Szweda, the looming far-right
Political party: Valruzian Alliance Age: 62 Education: PhD in Law Studies, Postgraduate in International relations Hometown: Pastarnia, Ruzian Voivodeship Offices: National deputy (5630-present) Family: Married to Aniela Golda; two children The firebrand leader of Valruzia's far-right and former lawyer of disgraced Ignacy Zelazny has attempted to capitalize on the political chaos surrounding the Razem presidential scandal. Szweda's anti-Yeudi rhetoric and calls for "national purification" have gained disturbing traction in recent years, particularly among disaffected working-class voters, but much to the criticism of its colleagues in the Sejm. A skilled orator with a law background, he has successfully rebranded the once-fringe Valruzian Alliance as defenders of "traditional Valruzian values" against both Nowik's "populist policies" and the "communist left". While still unlikely to enter government, Szweda's party could become kingmakers if the election produces a hung parliament. His most recent controversial proposal? The idea of stripping dual citizens of voting rights. Political analysts warn that Szweda's seemingly growing influence represents the most dangerous far-right movement in Valruzia since the Morawski era, but electoral polls are not doing any good to Szweda's party, which is seeing a decreasing number of support for a party that once stood at 12% - and now is polling at less than half that percentage. If the results confirm this polls, this might be Szweda's last electoral battle. Public score: 2.4/10 RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 23-05-2025 ![]() NOVA Pharma: Valruzia's bet on public Biopharmaceutical development
Nowik aims to slash drug prices and put effort into rare diseases research and vaccine development
April 5644
![]() Chancellor Nowik visiting the industrial complex of Nova Pharma
In a world where private giants dominate the global healthcare industry, the government of Valruzia under Szymon Nowik has decided to take a different approach. NOVA Pharmaceutical Innovations (shorted as NOVA or NOVA Pharma), the nation’s newly launched public biopharmaceutical conglomerate, aims to become a world leader in drug development without having to rely on private shareholders to dictate its priorities. Announced this week by Chancellor Szymon Nowik, NOVA Pharma will combine Valruzia’s top research institutes under one banner, with a 12 billion VPO annual budget and a clear mandate: "Our science is for patients, not for profits". ![]() Logo on Nova Pharma, the newly created public Biopharma company in Valruzia
Although the Nowik government has paid special attention to the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries in Valruzia since the end of the Morawski regime - Nowik himself is a microbiologist - it is their belief that private firms, even those who aimed to serve the Valruzian people, often prioritize blockbuster drugs over research and development of rare diseases and their cure. For this reason, NOVA will focus especially on neglected conditions and genetic disorders, while still contributing to the producting of generic drugs at lower prices than those coming from third nations. Quote:"When we have shareholders demanding 20% returns, cancer research gets often sidelined for yet another erectile dysfunction pill"says NOVA’s director, Dr. Marzela Markoswa. Quote:"Instead, NOVA has now the chance and the muscle to contribute to those who often see their diseases marginalized or not worthy of research because of profit-hunger. If we can have public transport, or public services, why can't we have a public pharma?"she wonders. Not only will NOVA focus on the development and research of drugs and rare diseases, but it will also try to develop homegrown mRNA technology and stockpile critical drugs. Quote:"Pandemics won’t wait for patent negotiations"warned the Valruzian Minister of Health and Consumer Affairs, Mateusz Bolda Quote:"If we want to protect ourselves, it is important that we are self-sufficient not only in the food or energy markets, but also in the healthcare market, because one never knows what will happen next" One of the most important issues NOVA Pharma will tackle is drug price. With no profit motive, NOVA’s drugs will be sold at cost domestically, slashing Valruzia’s healthcare spending by an estimated 40%. It is also estimated that it will provide with more than 20,000 jobs all around Valruzia, and will collaborate with hospitals and private research centres all around the national territory. RE: Valruzia - Aethan - 23-05-2025 ![]() How would you vote in the 5645 Valruzian legislative election?
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June 5644
![]() Position of the different Valruzian political parties in our political axes
In half a year, Valruzian citizens will be called to the voting stations all around the country to cast their new votes to elect the fourth democratic Sejm. Many citizens have already made up their vote, while others are still struggling with their choice and another bunch have decided not to vote at all. But if you are like those who doesn't really know who to vote for, do not hesitate and take our POLITICAL PARTY TEST to see where do you place, and most importantly: WHICH PARTY DEFENDS BETTER YOUR OWN VALUES? You will be placed in four different axes according to social, national and economic issues, to more accurately predict your own ideology. Please share your results with us with the hashtag #ValruziaVotes5645 |