11-05-2025, 03:47 AM
A Shocked Compromise; A Regency in Baltusia?
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March 2nd, 5641
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After several delegates threatening to walk out and more stalemates, many started losing faith in the Constitutional Convention. It was unlikely that it would come to an end. Not without failure. Yet somehow a compromise was met. In the most shocking way possible. A regency. One delegate, Toby Price managed to present the offer of a monarchy as a compromise. Arguing that the stability of surrounding states such as Gaduridos, Lodamun and Kalistan under monarchist influence was sorely needed. Immediately, it was rejected due to the implications of selling out to the Anantonese Empire or installing a foreign monarch. However, the proposal did have some merits. It couldn't be denied how much more stable monarchist nations were in comparison to republican states. The republican system was vital to Baltusia. It's defined Baltusia for so long. Yet no one wanted a repeat of the instability of the United States. Or the factors leading up to the syndicalist revolution. Price would once again offer a compromised version of his proposal. A regency. They would be elected by Congress, and would be strictly ceremonial. True power would lie in the proposed First Minister. The First Minister would be directly elected by the people. The Regent would remain until a suitable monarch could be found, but it's worth noting that there is no time limit on finding a monarch, and given that there is hardly any chance a foreign monarch will be put on the throne so it essentially ensures that the Regent remains indefinitely, and no monarch comes about. Royal Republicanism or what not.
In a shock, the compromised watered down proposal would pass narrowly by 4 votes. This essentially means that the Provisional Government is over. Or rather, it will be over soon. With the rest of the Constitutional Convention having success following this compromise, elections have been scheduled for later this year. October. As such, political parties will be allowed to form now. Before we go into that, what about the remaining months to October? The Provisional Government will remain and continue managing affairs, but will determine a Regent and manage day to day affairs until the elections. It is worth noting however that the Regent will have to be appointed before January of next year. Alongside this, the public will be invited for helping in the designing of a flag for this new direction. While hardline republicans grumble at this controversial compromise, there's no harm in trying it. No foreign monarch is being appointed so technically there's no harm in trying the regency system. If the public feels the system is useless or an insult to the core of Baltusia, it can be dissolved.
Now, onto the main political parties that have formed.
Starting off from left to right, we have the remnants of the Silver Left. Consisting of moderate socialists, moderate reformist syndicalists, social democrats and anything in-between, the Non-Partisan League. Positioning itself as a broad left to Centre-left party, the NPL has found strong appeal amongst rural Baltusia due to its support of Left-wing Agrarianism. Alongside that, the NPL has largely supported social democratic ideals and supports strong government intervention in the economy. But it is worth noting that it is a broad alliance essentially. Progressives, socialists, social democrats, and syndicalists working together is a hard sell. Both for voters and the party itself. Not to mention the fears of syndicalism now.
Moving to the centre left to centre, we have the Radical Party, advocating for Social Liberalism. Presenting itself as a more moderate alternative to the NPL ironically enough, the Radicals advocate for maintaining the mixed market system and restoring liberalism to Baltusia. Popular in cities and amongst reformists, the Radicals present a safe choice.
Inhabiting the Centre to Centre-Right, the Constitutional Reform Party advocates for Liberal Conservatism, calling for slow measured reforms and preventing extremism on both sides. What makes the CRP unique however is its sister party, the Movement of 39-40, advocating for populist centrism and centrist politics. Both parties present a moderate choice for Baltusia. Liberal on civil rights, conservative on economics in the direction of supporting the free market.
The final party, and the most furthest right party is the Baltusia First Party. A Paleoconservative, Nationalist party, the BFP is nothing short of controversial like the NPL, but it is popular amongst nationalists, staunch anti-socialists and conservatives who feel the CRP is too liberal. A controversial choice for Baltusians, but one that will ensure sovereignty.
However, you'll notice we've missed one party. Because it is not a new one, but a reformation. The Libertarian Party. It's defined itself by immediate hostility to socialism, big government and the regency as a whole. Being incredibly liberal socially, the Libertarians have proudly supported small government management and slashing the social market system, calling for laissez-faire economics. Controversial to some, sane to others, the Libertarians will certainly shake things up.
With elections later this year, there is much work to be done. Determining the name of this new government after the Provisional Government is dissolved, determining a flag, preparing Congress and the public for elections, and most importantly, finding a Regent. As the public is wearily and cautiously optimistic for the future, the biggest questions asked is, will the Regency last long? Or will Baltusia's republican history kick the regency to the curb? Time will tell, but it seems like it'll have to provide stability to prove it's worth.
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March 2nd, 5641
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After several delegates threatening to walk out and more stalemates, many started losing faith in the Constitutional Convention. It was unlikely that it would come to an end. Not without failure. Yet somehow a compromise was met. In the most shocking way possible. A regency. One delegate, Toby Price managed to present the offer of a monarchy as a compromise. Arguing that the stability of surrounding states such as Gaduridos, Lodamun and Kalistan under monarchist influence was sorely needed. Immediately, it was rejected due to the implications of selling out to the Anantonese Empire or installing a foreign monarch. However, the proposal did have some merits. It couldn't be denied how much more stable monarchist nations were in comparison to republican states. The republican system was vital to Baltusia. It's defined Baltusia for so long. Yet no one wanted a repeat of the instability of the United States. Or the factors leading up to the syndicalist revolution. Price would once again offer a compromised version of his proposal. A regency. They would be elected by Congress, and would be strictly ceremonial. True power would lie in the proposed First Minister. The First Minister would be directly elected by the people. The Regent would remain until a suitable monarch could be found, but it's worth noting that there is no time limit on finding a monarch, and given that there is hardly any chance a foreign monarch will be put on the throne so it essentially ensures that the Regent remains indefinitely, and no monarch comes about. Royal Republicanism or what not.
In a shock, the compromised watered down proposal would pass narrowly by 4 votes. This essentially means that the Provisional Government is over. Or rather, it will be over soon. With the rest of the Constitutional Convention having success following this compromise, elections have been scheduled for later this year. October. As such, political parties will be allowed to form now. Before we go into that, what about the remaining months to October? The Provisional Government will remain and continue managing affairs, but will determine a Regent and manage day to day affairs until the elections. It is worth noting however that the Regent will have to be appointed before January of next year. Alongside this, the public will be invited for helping in the designing of a flag for this new direction. While hardline republicans grumble at this controversial compromise, there's no harm in trying it. No foreign monarch is being appointed so technically there's no harm in trying the regency system. If the public feels the system is useless or an insult to the core of Baltusia, it can be dissolved.
Now, onto the main political parties that have formed.
Starting off from left to right, we have the remnants of the Silver Left. Consisting of moderate socialists, moderate reformist syndicalists, social democrats and anything in-between, the Non-Partisan League. Positioning itself as a broad left to Centre-left party, the NPL has found strong appeal amongst rural Baltusia due to its support of Left-wing Agrarianism. Alongside that, the NPL has largely supported social democratic ideals and supports strong government intervention in the economy. But it is worth noting that it is a broad alliance essentially. Progressives, socialists, social democrats, and syndicalists working together is a hard sell. Both for voters and the party itself. Not to mention the fears of syndicalism now.
Moving to the centre left to centre, we have the Radical Party, advocating for Social Liberalism. Presenting itself as a more moderate alternative to the NPL ironically enough, the Radicals advocate for maintaining the mixed market system and restoring liberalism to Baltusia. Popular in cities and amongst reformists, the Radicals present a safe choice.
Inhabiting the Centre to Centre-Right, the Constitutional Reform Party advocates for Liberal Conservatism, calling for slow measured reforms and preventing extremism on both sides. What makes the CRP unique however is its sister party, the Movement of 39-40, advocating for populist centrism and centrist politics. Both parties present a moderate choice for Baltusia. Liberal on civil rights, conservative on economics in the direction of supporting the free market.
The final party, and the most furthest right party is the Baltusia First Party. A Paleoconservative, Nationalist party, the BFP is nothing short of controversial like the NPL, but it is popular amongst nationalists, staunch anti-socialists and conservatives who feel the CRP is too liberal. A controversial choice for Baltusians, but one that will ensure sovereignty.
However, you'll notice we've missed one party. Because it is not a new one, but a reformation. The Libertarian Party. It's defined itself by immediate hostility to socialism, big government and the regency as a whole. Being incredibly liberal socially, the Libertarians have proudly supported small government management and slashing the social market system, calling for laissez-faire economics. Controversial to some, sane to others, the Libertarians will certainly shake things up.
With elections later this year, there is much work to be done. Determining the name of this new government after the Provisional Government is dissolved, determining a flag, preparing Congress and the public for elections, and most importantly, finding a Regent. As the public is wearily and cautiously optimistic for the future, the biggest questions asked is, will the Regency last long? Or will Baltusia's republican history kick the regency to the curb? Time will tell, but it seems like it'll have to provide stability to prove it's worth.
"Yet I am here, and here I shall remain to behold the world in all it's beauty"
"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."
"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."