Rildanor

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National State of Rildanor formally dissolved; Birth of the Federal Union of Rildanor as Astier continues reforms.
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December 19th, 5677
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The National State of Rildanor, and the National Revolution have died. While the state of fascism is questionable in Rildanor, what is undeniable is this. It has taken a major blow. Astier has been able to force a constitutional rewrite, dissolving the National State, reversing authoritarian clauses, the hostility to liberalism and cosmopolitanism (but noticably keeping the ban on communism), and lifting the ban on the formation of political parties. In its place, the Federal Union of Rildanor has been established. Astier remains as president and the Provisional Salvation Committee has remained in charge, with no elections scheduled until "the political climate is adequately ready". While political parties are allowed to form and organize, no elections will occur for the foreseeable future. Simultaneously, a ban has been placed on the MRN, effectively killing whatever remained of the Movement for National Reconcilation after the Solé coup.

Astier has focused on building up democratic institutions before bringing about proper elections, but has opened the door to negotiations with the Free Republic of Meriath regarding potential unification in the coming years. But for now, the focus is on keeping the order, building up democracy, and preparing the country for continued reforms. With Alkenne slowly returning to normal, Astier has pledged that the dark days of the past are gone and that Rildanor can move forward into a better, prosperous future. 

Of course, that depends on if democratization succeeds or if unification with Meriath even occurs. Should either fail to occur, we may very well see this new Rildanor simply become an anocracy by circumstance. Should it succeed however, then Rildanor can return to being a democracy, like what was seen in the 50s. As state media is dismantled in favour of independent media, it seems Astier is looking to radically bring Rildanor to a modern, democratic era.