Kalistani Major History

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Coalition Victorious Once AgainLabour's David McCrae elected President and 'anti-fascist' coalition win majority in Assembly
Kaliburg, Ananto, Kalistan
June 1st 4156


McCrae, as Education and Culture Minister, discusses his reforms around language in schools

In a relatively convincing result, Labour deputy leader and former Education Minister David McCrae was elected President of the Republic. McCrae clinched victory on the first ballot, with the Kalistan Radical Front deciding not to run a candidate in their first election since reforming. Last month's election marked the ninth consecutive vote in which a member of the governing Peoples Party/Labour Party coalition was elected. McCrae has already proposed a 'moderate cabinet', compromising the current government plus the Populist Environmental Party, who endorsed him in May.

In his victory speech, McCrae highlighted Kalistan's need to promote justice and fairness across Terra. The Republic's relationship with Majatran partner Zardugal has become strained recently, due to the threatening rhetoric of Pontesi. The country, which is ruled by a single party, have threatened to invade Seleyan neighbours Lodamun and claim that Zardugal will support their actions. Foreign Minister Lala Kalena is believed to have contacted her Zardic counterpart in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. McCrae did not appear to mention the ongoing conflicts in Mikuni-Hulstria or Rutania.