Rildanor

[Elena1012]

Meriath begins reconstruction; National Salvation Council pledges democratization in the future.
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March 3rd, 5662
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With the invasion from the mainland failing thanks to swift assistance by Egelion, Meriath has survived against the mainland invasion, free from totalitarianism and fascism, however it faces several issues still. Identity, and whether Meriath is simply the last light of democracy for Rildanor, Democracy, and whether the National Salvation Council will hand over power to a civilian government, and of course, reconstruction. While the island isn't in total disarray, the southern half of Meriath did sustain heavy damage from the fighting, especially with the Vasseurites conducting scorched earth tactics.

As such, the National Salvation Council has given two statements today in Leria. One, announcing the beginning of reconstruction, using Egelian funds, and two, democratization in the future. So, for starters, reconstruction. The Provisional State of Meriath is in a bad spot economically. The southern half of the island is in rubble, only Egelion recognizes Meriath out of every nation in the world, and it's technically a military junta. Fortunately however, Egelion has shown itself willing to continue supporting Meriath, and has provided the necessary funds for Meriath to begin reconstruction. Whether it be rebuilding homes, ports, hospitals, schools, whatever. Reconstruction will be vital for any chance of economic recovery.

Secondly, democracy. The NSC has not given us any concrete timeline of when democracy will occur, but they've allowed political parties to begin organizing (with an obvious blanket ban on the far right), such as the Socialist People's Party, Centrist Party of Free Rildanor, and the New Conservative Party. All we do know for certain is that elections will be held when reconstruction is done. Of course, the emergency constitution will need to be written, with either an entirely new constitution being required or using the mainland constitution. Using the mainland constitution would be controversial however due to the fact that the Union of Rildanor remains hostile to Meriath. Whatever solution comes there, it'll be vital to democracy. But for now, reconstruction begins. Roads, houses, ports, hospitals, schools and all the like will be rebuilt, slowly but surely. For a free nation, and a free people!