28-02-2025, 04:59 PM
Special elections of Selucia - New elections announced for January 5623
November 5622
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Following a period of national inactivity and stagnation, several Senators have decided to put an end to this. The dissolution of the Patriotic Revolt has led to the formation of Factiō Populī Seluciānī (Selucian People's Party), and provoked the apparition of new parties. The FPS, led by Nerovius Dillectius Dominius, has presented itself as a continuation of the Patriotic Revolt, albeit more moderate, embracing cultural conservatism, Selucian nationalism, Selucian populism, and left-wing economics. Dominius has stated that his plans are to turn Selucia into a more relevant, diplomatic, democratic and revitalised nation, without abandoning that which makes Selucia different and unique.
Consequently, the Adflātūs Aureī (Golden Revival) was formed by Oviusta Quitius Cicus with a similar purpose to the FPS, albeit a different perspective on how to achieve it. The AdAu focuses on heavy economic liberalisation, "cultural syncretism", strengthening democratic institutions and values, as well as seeking to improve infrastructure, encouraging tourism, and promoting global free trade. Cicus positions himself and his party as an alternative to parties that promote either traditionalism or modernisation, instead seeking to push for the strengthening of Selucia's politics, economics, culture, and global relevancy.
Inspired by the perspectives and goals of these two parties, but leaning more towards the FPS, the Factiō Innovātiōnis Populāris (Popular Innovation Party) has been founded by Vivaniana Equilla (Equilla). The FIP is the first party led by a woman. Equilla proposes more radical left-wing economics (but stilll within a capitalist framework), especially the expansion of a welfare state and worker co-ops. The State should have an active role in pushing for Technocratic elements (emphasising modern science, research, and digital innovation). It has also been described as socially progressive (being open to further modernisation of culture, and pushing for more inclusive definitions of who is "Selucian"), although in a gradual, slow, and meticulous way so that mistakes from the past are not repeated (hinting at the Modernī). The stance of the FIP towards the Principate is clear: they find that, the way in which the Principate stood in support of traditions and history, it left Selucia behind technologically, affecting not only the natural and progressive development of the Selucian culture, but also of its economy, politics, and warfare capabilities. They seek to revitalise the economy through radical and modern improvements of city infrastructure and technology.
Logically, these parties would catch the attention of those more loyal to traditional Selucian elements, spawning the Fideī et Mātriae (Faith and Motherland), formed by Marcus Paturcius Silvianus (Silvianus). The FeM is described as right-wing on social and cultural issues (supporting traditional Selucian family structures, religious morality, and having a deep reverence for Selucian antiquity). They propose a mix of populist economics (favouring protective tariffs and worker protections) with national conservatism. It's strongly militarist and seeks to continue the legionary structure of the Principate's army. While they have been compared to the Regressīvī, Silvianus has claimed that he is "deeply disgusted" by the civil war and its outcome, even if the FeM agrees with some positions from the Regressīvī. They often demand tougher immigration laws, strong defense budgets, and more public celebration of “classical virtues.”, clashing with the previous parties constantly and making them hugely controversial.
Seeing the dangers of this variety of options in the parliament, and how the same mistakes of the past are starting to be recreated, the Factiō Concordiae Cīvium (Civic Harmony Party) has been created by Sertortius Abuccius Nicus (Nicus) out of the desire to avoid repeating the factionalism of the Regressīvī–Modernī era. The FCC has been described as centrist, but with mildly progressive economics. It proposes civic republicanism (citizen participation and civic virtue) with moderate cultural conservatism (wants to preserve certain classical and fundamental Selucian traditions) in order to cater to all the parties. Nicus has stated that the FCC emphasises consensus-building and is open to big coalitions, as well as negotiating and cooperating with all parties.
The elections have been announced for January 5623, when the previous Senate building's reconstruction is planned to be finished. In the meantime, the different parties will try to win their voters, for one of the first elections in centuries of Selucian history that is so tense and uncertain.
November 5622
Following a period of national inactivity and stagnation, several Senators have decided to put an end to this. The dissolution of the Patriotic Revolt has led to the formation of Factiō Populī Seluciānī (Selucian People's Party), and provoked the apparition of new parties. The FPS, led by Nerovius Dillectius Dominius, has presented itself as a continuation of the Patriotic Revolt, albeit more moderate, embracing cultural conservatism, Selucian nationalism, Selucian populism, and left-wing economics. Dominius has stated that his plans are to turn Selucia into a more relevant, diplomatic, democratic and revitalised nation, without abandoning that which makes Selucia different and unique.
Consequently, the Adflātūs Aureī (Golden Revival) was formed by Oviusta Quitius Cicus with a similar purpose to the FPS, albeit a different perspective on how to achieve it. The AdAu focuses on heavy economic liberalisation, "cultural syncretism", strengthening democratic institutions and values, as well as seeking to improve infrastructure, encouraging tourism, and promoting global free trade. Cicus positions himself and his party as an alternative to parties that promote either traditionalism or modernisation, instead seeking to push for the strengthening of Selucia's politics, economics, culture, and global relevancy.
Inspired by the perspectives and goals of these two parties, but leaning more towards the FPS, the Factiō Innovātiōnis Populāris (Popular Innovation Party) has been founded by Vivaniana Equilla (Equilla). The FIP is the first party led by a woman. Equilla proposes more radical left-wing economics (but stilll within a capitalist framework), especially the expansion of a welfare state and worker co-ops. The State should have an active role in pushing for Technocratic elements (emphasising modern science, research, and digital innovation). It has also been described as socially progressive (being open to further modernisation of culture, and pushing for more inclusive definitions of who is "Selucian"), although in a gradual, slow, and meticulous way so that mistakes from the past are not repeated (hinting at the Modernī). The stance of the FIP towards the Principate is clear: they find that, the way in which the Principate stood in support of traditions and history, it left Selucia behind technologically, affecting not only the natural and progressive development of the Selucian culture, but also of its economy, politics, and warfare capabilities. They seek to revitalise the economy through radical and modern improvements of city infrastructure and technology.
Logically, these parties would catch the attention of those more loyal to traditional Selucian elements, spawning the Fideī et Mātriae (Faith and Motherland), formed by Marcus Paturcius Silvianus (Silvianus). The FeM is described as right-wing on social and cultural issues (supporting traditional Selucian family structures, religious morality, and having a deep reverence for Selucian antiquity). They propose a mix of populist economics (favouring protective tariffs and worker protections) with national conservatism. It's strongly militarist and seeks to continue the legionary structure of the Principate's army. While they have been compared to the Regressīvī, Silvianus has claimed that he is "deeply disgusted" by the civil war and its outcome, even if the FeM agrees with some positions from the Regressīvī. They often demand tougher immigration laws, strong defense budgets, and more public celebration of “classical virtues.”, clashing with the previous parties constantly and making them hugely controversial.
Seeing the dangers of this variety of options in the parliament, and how the same mistakes of the past are starting to be recreated, the Factiō Concordiae Cīvium (Civic Harmony Party) has been created by Sertortius Abuccius Nicus (Nicus) out of the desire to avoid repeating the factionalism of the Regressīvī–Modernī era. The FCC has been described as centrist, but with mildly progressive economics. It proposes civic republicanism (citizen participation and civic virtue) with moderate cultural conservatism (wants to preserve certain classical and fundamental Selucian traditions) in order to cater to all the parties. Nicus has stated that the FCC emphasises consensus-building and is open to big coalitions, as well as negotiating and cooperating with all parties.
The elections have been announced for January 5623, when the previous Senate building's reconstruction is planned to be finished. In the meantime, the different parties will try to win their voters, for one of the first elections in centuries of Selucian history that is so tense and uncertain.