29-05-2025, 07:39 PM
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The King abdicates, Aeris II to establish constituition soon
January 5638
Melikvan -- thousands gathered on the Main Square after the Royal Palace had issued the statement of King Arham abdicating due to "health concerns" and "a wholehearted willingness to let the new generation of Pontesians lead our nation into prosperity". It is clear though that the abdication is a direct ramification of the political tension that has been growing in Pontesi for the last months, reaching its climax with an indefinite strike declared by the workers of "Merdengaard Kapyor Program", the countrie's largest copper mining company in the country. The protests, led by labor union members (whose rights got severely restricted under King Arham's rule), as well as students and intellectuals, did not explicitly state that they wanted the King's adbication, but rather the reverse of his reactionary reforms.
His son and the new monarch Aeris II hastened to appease to the people, declaring that he is soon planning to invoke the Constituiton used by the country before the installation of the absolute monarchy. Under this constituiton, the elections in Pontesi will once again be free and equal, with a 300-seat Senatus being the only chamber of Pontesian parliament, and the King having the absolute veto right that cannot be overrided by Senatus, as well as the right to pass acts during the time of national emergency without parliament's approval. Adressing the country, King Aeris II promised that he will not use his powers to stop 'social and political reforms', but on the same time "won't let anyone undermine the core principles of our society". Even though some groups raice concerns about the possibility of future monarchs obstructing the work of the legislation, the majority of protestors were content.
King Aeris II recieved education at University of Constantine in Hutori, majoring in Geography. According to his diploma published online, he was a diligent student, recieving A's and B's as his final grades. The insiders in the Royal Palace told us that the King is viewed as a liberal (in terms of ultra-conservative system created developed by his father), compassionate and empathetic man, open to loosing the grip on Pontesi society. The rumors say that he was directly involved into the abdication of King Arham, warning that the protests may turn into a bloodshed and the economy may collapse if he does not step down. King Aeris is also believed to somewhat sympathize with isolationist ideas shared by conservatives and nationalists who believe that Pontesi shouls stay away from the international community and distance itself from 3PF.
The elections that will take place on June 17th, will sure determine the course of Pontesian development for years to come.