Kundrati

[Dredd]

[Pravda News, Kaesama, March 5640]

First Election in Decades soon, Three parties to battle at the polls with new contenders, New constitution and government implemented!

Kundrati in recent years has seen a tumultuous change in the entire nation. The former leader of the nation Lazar Saburov was killed during the battle of formerly named Legionaria, perishing in the presidential palace. The war claimed the lives of nearly 4 million Kundratis nation wide, and secrets held from the public on the legions labor camps, testing sites, and super soldier programmes have become public to the shock of many. People around the nation are experiencing freedoms we haven't possessed as a people for nearly 70 years, but on the same token millions are living in anguish over the loss of loved ones and homes. Jildrath, Peghonai, and dozens of cities lie in ruins from brutal urban fighting. Millions live without electricity and running water, and the governmental vacuum has left many wondering what their future is in the country.

A new constitution and government agreed upon by the occupying forces has been implemented and yet waits to be seen how effectively it will operate, after agreement with the new political party organizations and coalition delegates. It is a proposed semi presidential system including; A 400 seat parliament where nation wide local voting will translate to seats in parliament, but presidents will be elected via a national vote which will translate to FPTP to a provincial electorate with electors hailing from each state voting for the president in accordance with the provincial vote. Consisting of 100 electors based on population, 25 for Pilgon, 20 for Lirnak, 15 for Jildrath, 20 for Celania, 20 for Peghonai. Whichever candidate receives the majority of the electoral votes against other candidates will become president, in the instance of a tie a 2nd vote will be held, and if tied again the parliament will vote on candidates. Presidents will serve 6 year terms, with a maximum consecutive term limit of 3, but may run again for an additional 3 terms after a 1 term break.

For parties to receive seats there is a minimum 8% vote threshold, there will be a national reconciliation council to reintegrate former soldiers and generals into the new regimes government and military to prevent insurgents and threats to peace. An Integrity Council of appointed members by the president will be formed to prevent extremist politicians and corrupt judges, they will be able to disqualify candidates who are believed to be under foreign influence, anti constitutional views, or pose national security risks. Laws will be implemented banning all foreign financial interference in elections. The President will maintain strong executive powers of war, foreign diplomacy, appointments, supreme commander of the armed forces, and internal security. The parliament will vote on legislation and budget. The previous social laws of the regime will remain in effect, and may be voted on for changes. A media ethics board will be formed to ensure no extremist views are allowed, and must be vetted before allowing broadcast, and Local councils in districts comprised of appointed locals who represent the traditions and views that reflect national standards.

Three main parties are heading to the polls for the election in 8 months after they begin campaigning.

The NPR (National Rejuvenation Party) Led by former Colonel of the army and decorated war hero, Jozef Otčenáš
[Religious Conservatism, Militaristic, Nationalist. Advocates for maintaining the present laws of the country, opening trade, immigration from primarily Delic nations, structured privatization of the economy.]

The KPP (Kundrati Peoples Party) Led by the former president of the Etxean union, Tiberius Claudius Nero
[Moderate Conservatism, Liberalization of Education and social laws, free Media, open borders, mass privatization, foreign aid]

The APPA (Pan-Artanian Progressive Party) Led by former president of the Etxean Union, Arañotz Dindairu
[State health care, wide ranging welfare laws, strong interventionism abroad for Liberalism]

Three smaller parties are also running on the ballot;

The FF (Fatherland Front) Led by former Publisher of the Kundrati Legionnaire, Zikmund Nováček
[Strong Conservatism, maintaining Legionary education, pardoning of legionary government members and staff, maintaining the commissariat law enforcement, closed borders, strong anti kalistan and luthorian]

The LFA (Liberty For All) Libertarian party led by former civil rights advocate and Ophthalmologist, Sebastian Havel
[Loosening all social laws for choice above all else, complete laissez-faire economy, total open borders, legalizing drugs]

The NWF (New Way Forward) Communist/Socialist party led by former minister of Agriculture, Oleg Strnad
[Maintaining the centrally planned economy, strict state education alone, state healthcare and services, closed borders]


We at the Pravda place our faith and vote in Jozef Otčenáš, his decorated service in the war proves his merit and conviction. As former special forces Colonel he was pivotal in the defense of Jildrath and former Legionaria, personally fighting on the frontlines with 17 confirmed kills, and receiving the Medal of Sladek for personally destroying 3 tanks and damaging 2 armored vehicles in a single day. He lost his leg in combat and continues to maintain the same heroic bravery for our country today. His policies we believe will open Kundrati to a new era of prosperity.


Jozef Otčenáš