17-02-2025, 07:23 PM
The Imperial State of Istalia is born!
The Convention approved yesterday the Constitution and the Chart of Rights and Duties of the Citizens: a new rationalized and defensive democracy will rise
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The flag proposed to the Convention, lickely to be adopted as the flag of the Imperial State of Istalia
August 5616
Pontelasa - After months of work and debates, yesterday afternoon the National Convention approved with 241 votes in favor, 65 against and 49 abstentions the new constitution of the country whose official name will be that of "Imperial State of Istalia".
As predicted since the first days of the convention by the analysts and experts of the country, Istalia will return to being a monarchy with a Third Restoration of the Empire although the novelties and differences compared to the past restorations will be notable except for who will ascend the returned imperial throne, namely the Appiano-Solari Family, the only still existing Cadet Branch descending from the Appiano De Borromei House whose direct line of descent became extinct about a century ago.
Amidst thunderous acclamations and applause, before the approval and official proclamation of the Constitution, Mattia Appiano-Solari was welcomed yesterday in the hall, accompanied by his son Alessandro who supported him the whole time given the fragility of his health conditions that forced him to use a wheelchair from when he got out of his car to the antechamber of the large conference room occupied by the Convention, where he entered leaning on a stick instead.
By now the personal, political, diplomatic and economic commitment of Mattia Appiano-Solari and his family has become fully public knowledge and for some time now it has been emphasized how certain him choice was to hold the highest office of the future Istalian state, especially in light of the reverential respect developed among the citizens and especially among the fighters and veterans of the conflict to which his son Alessandro contributed greatly thanks to his role and his activity within the Resistance.
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The new Istalian Coat of Arms as proposed to the Convention for approvation
It was precisely the veterans who played a major role in the delineation and approval of what has been defined as a new rationalized form of combative democracy aimed at defending the institutional order and the survival of the Istalian state. Among the first lines of the new constitutional charter, among the rights and duties of the citizen, it is reported not only that the defense of the state is a fundamental and sacred duty of every citizen but also that, and this will be the great novelty, active and passive political rights will be the prerogative of those citizens who have contributed to the war effort up to now and of those who in the future will take charge of the defense of the state and will contribute to the well-being, development, functioning and prosperity of the state: as reported in article 4 of the Fundamental Duties of the Citizen "Military service or an equivalent national service is a pillar of civic responsibility and a prerequisite for active and passive political participation" and as reported in article 3 of Title I of the Constitution "Only those citizens who have completed a minimum of two years of military service or an equivalent national service shall have the right to vote and run for public office" specifying that "all other citizens retain their full civil rights and protections under the law".
Just as specified by this last article, the rest of the citizens who will not be holders of active and passive political rights will continue to enjoy all the fundamental rights traditionally and historically recognized in Italy, will be able to freely associate with any political party and will be able to continue to enjoy freedom of thought, conscience, religion, expression and association and will be protected exactly like the citizens who enjoy active and passive political rights.
Another novelty introduced by the Constitution will be the role of the Head of State, who will be officially defined as "Emperor of the Istalians", as in the previous Imperial constitutions, but also "Sovereign of the Istalian State", and who will have a greater role than the Ceremonial Head of State of the previous incarnations acting as Guarantor and highest supervisory authority of the Institutional Order with the duty to intervene "where the stability of the constitutional order or the existence of the state is at risk" and even more notably the Emperor will have to grant together with the Parliament his support to the Government.
From the benches occupied by the Democratic Socialist Party, the barbs were raised thunderously accusing the majority of the Convention of a veritable attack on the democratic order and above all they addressed fierce criticism to the Ethical-Legal Committee, the Commitee of the Convention involved together with the Constitutional one in drafting the Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Duties of the Citizen. To respond to the accusations, Professor Carmine Maria Fornero, former full professor of Constitutional Law at the State University of Romula Enrico Bergson, fired after refusing to swear allegiance to the Free State of Istalia, the puppet government installed by Pontesi in the south of the Peninsula, rose from the benches of the Ethical-Legal Committee and spoke about the precepts inserted in the Constitution relating to active and passive political rights.
Similar thesis on the reinforcement and defense of the democratic process came from Margherita Guerini, member of the Constitutional Committee and once part of the High Commissariat for the Justice of the Socialist Republic before the dictatorial shift, who responded to the criticism about the role of the Emperor:
The Convention approved yesterday the Constitution and the Chart of Rights and Duties of the Citizens: a new rationalized and defensive democracy will rise
The flag proposed to the Convention, lickely to be adopted as the flag of the Imperial State of Istalia
August 5616
Pontelasa - After months of work and debates, yesterday afternoon the National Convention approved with 241 votes in favor, 65 against and 49 abstentions the new constitution of the country whose official name will be that of "Imperial State of Istalia".
As predicted since the first days of the convention by the analysts and experts of the country, Istalia will return to being a monarchy with a Third Restoration of the Empire although the novelties and differences compared to the past restorations will be notable except for who will ascend the returned imperial throne, namely the Appiano-Solari Family, the only still existing Cadet Branch descending from the Appiano De Borromei House whose direct line of descent became extinct about a century ago.
Amidst thunderous acclamations and applause, before the approval and official proclamation of the Constitution, Mattia Appiano-Solari was welcomed yesterday in the hall, accompanied by his son Alessandro who supported him the whole time given the fragility of his health conditions that forced him to use a wheelchair from when he got out of his car to the antechamber of the large conference room occupied by the Convention, where he entered leaning on a stick instead.
By now the personal, political, diplomatic and economic commitment of Mattia Appiano-Solari and his family has become fully public knowledge and for some time now it has been emphasized how certain him choice was to hold the highest office of the future Istalian state, especially in light of the reverential respect developed among the citizens and especially among the fighters and veterans of the conflict to which his son Alessandro contributed greatly thanks to his role and his activity within the Resistance.
The new Istalian Coat of Arms as proposed to the Convention for approvation
It was precisely the veterans who played a major role in the delineation and approval of what has been defined as a new rationalized form of combative democracy aimed at defending the institutional order and the survival of the Istalian state. Among the first lines of the new constitutional charter, among the rights and duties of the citizen, it is reported not only that the defense of the state is a fundamental and sacred duty of every citizen but also that, and this will be the great novelty, active and passive political rights will be the prerogative of those citizens who have contributed to the war effort up to now and of those who in the future will take charge of the defense of the state and will contribute to the well-being, development, functioning and prosperity of the state: as reported in article 4 of the Fundamental Duties of the Citizen "Military service or an equivalent national service is a pillar of civic responsibility and a prerequisite for active and passive political participation" and as reported in article 3 of Title I of the Constitution "Only those citizens who have completed a minimum of two years of military service or an equivalent national service shall have the right to vote and run for public office" specifying that "all other citizens retain their full civil rights and protections under the law".
Just as specified by this last article, the rest of the citizens who will not be holders of active and passive political rights will continue to enjoy all the fundamental rights traditionally and historically recognized in Italy, will be able to freely associate with any political party and will be able to continue to enjoy freedom of thought, conscience, religion, expression and association and will be protected exactly like the citizens who enjoy active and passive political rights.
Another novelty introduced by the Constitution will be the role of the Head of State, who will be officially defined as "Emperor of the Istalians", as in the previous Imperial constitutions, but also "Sovereign of the Istalian State", and who will have a greater role than the Ceremonial Head of State of the previous incarnations acting as Guarantor and highest supervisory authority of the Institutional Order with the duty to intervene "where the stability of the constitutional order or the existence of the state is at risk" and even more notably the Emperor will have to grant together with the Parliament his support to the Government.
From the benches occupied by the Democratic Socialist Party, the barbs were raised thunderously accusing the majority of the Convention of a veritable attack on the democratic order and above all they addressed fierce criticism to the Ethical-Legal Committee, the Commitee of the Convention involved together with the Constitutional one in drafting the Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Duties of the Citizen. To respond to the accusations, Professor Carmine Maria Fornero, former full professor of Constitutional Law at the State University of Romula Enrico Bergson, fired after refusing to swear allegiance to the Free State of Istalia, the puppet government installed by Pontesi in the south of the Peninsula, rose from the benches of the Ethical-Legal Committee and spoke about the precepts inserted in the Constitution relating to active and passive political rights.
Quote:We should open our mind to new ideas and new logics, even departing from the "classic" contemporary principles about politics and democracy. This provvision is not an infringement on democratic principles but rather a means to ensure a more responsible and committed electorate and to cultivate a citizenry that prioritizes national well-being over personal interest and has demonstrably committed itself to the service of the state and its people.
One of the fundamental precepts of democratic governance is that those who participate in the political process should do so with an informed and responsible mindset. Requiring individuals to voluntarily engage in military or national service before acquiring political rights would fosters a sense of duty, responsibility and investment in the collective good. Military or equivalent service instills discipline, resilience and a cooperative spirit, qualities essential for both governance and informed political participation and it ensures that those participating in the political process have demonstrated a tangible commitment to the security and stability of the state. Actively serving the nation makes develop a deeper understanding of civic obligations and the consequences of political decision-making, producing thus more capable and conscientious voters and officeholders.
Of course the main point about which you can argue is that such a restriction undermines universal suffrage and equality before the law but I have to underline that democratic systems frequently impose conditions on political participation to enhance the integrity of governance, such as age requirements, residency qualifications, and the exclusion of felons. The requirement of a national service should be viewed not as a restriction but as a constructive criterion designed to foster a political class that has proven its commitment to the nation through action rather than rhetoric alone.
Societies that have emphasizes the importance of civic duty in political participation can enjoy greater stability and resilience. This system can mitigate the risks posed by uninformed or disengaged electorates and ensure that those who shape the political future have already demonstrated, as said, a willingness to put national interests above their own. It can establish a framework where the electorate is not merely passive but actively involved in the preservation and enhancement of the democratic order.
In conclusion, restricting the political rights to citizens who have undertaken military or equivalent national service is not an exclusionary measure but a mechanism to reinforce democratic responsibility of citizenry. Far from being an impediment to democracy this system can serve as an effective safeguard against its erosion by ensuring that those who shape its future have already proven their dedication to its survival and prosperity.
Similar thesis on the reinforcement and defense of the democratic process came from Margherita Guerini, member of the Constitutional Committee and once part of the High Commissariat for the Justice of the Socialist Republic before the dictatorial shift, who responded to the criticism about the role of the Emperor:
Quote:As it has been proven in our own country for three times already, the coexistence of a hereditary head of state within a democratic system is not a paradox. Within a democratic framework a non-elected sovereign provides continuity and stability, unlike elected officials who are subject to political cycles, electoral shifts, and party interests, remaining above the fray of daily politics, serving as a symbol of national unity and institutional stability. This continuity fosters a sense of historical identity and national cohesion, particularly in times of crisis or transition, when political institutions may be under strain like the times we are living.
The existence of a hereditary head of state offers an important counterbalance to political power: the role of the Sovereign grants to the state a unique authority as an impartial guardian of the constitutional order and he can serve most importantly as a moral compass and ensure that democratic institutions function according to established constitutional norms. In case the democratic processes are threatened by political instability, populist demagoguery or attempts to erode institutional guaranties, the presence of a neutral figure can act as a bulwark against authoritarian tendencies.
A hereditary monarchy can enhance democratic legitimacy rather than detract it. Elected representatives derive their authority from popular sovereignty but a monarch represents a historical and cultural continuity that transcends short-term political considérations. The monarch, not engaging in partisan competition, is uniquely positioned to promote national interests over factional ones.
Thus, a hereditary head of state in a democracy can serve as a protective shield against the very threats that endanger democratic stability and thus it can function not as an impediment to democracy but as a reinforcing element that enhances its resilience and durability.