Narikaton and Darnussia

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Referendum on Triad: Republics vote for Independence

August 5704 (backdated)


Bigman Berger adresses the nation.

After the recent confirmation of an independence referendum for Himmelshtern by President Berger, the conservative leader of the Triad has followed through with his promise and held an independence referendum in Himmelshtern while parallely opinion polling (in a similar modus to a referendum) Darnussia and Narikaton on the electorate’s preference regarding the future. Despite various political factions trying to pull in either direction, the demographic majority of centrist to right-libertarian of the Three Republics have voted in surprisingly clear results.

Both Narikaton and Darnussia poll’s have shown a clear preference (Darnussia 66% and Narikaton 57%) to secede from the Triad too and refound the Dual Republic. While the Dual Republic exists in an odd limbo-way as an administrative layer including Narikaton and Darnussia its executive powers have been consumed by the two republics in the federalization reform led by Kooi-Oppensteiner and Ossel (Both VVP). Be that as it may, the legal predecessors of the Triad, the members of the Dual Republic have made it clear that it is within their interest to dissolve the Triad be that due to a strong stance in sovereigntist thought or simple Yeudi-exhaustion.

Himmelshtern itself – in an ironic twist of fate – is the Republic with the least decisive result, only a slim majority of 52% of the population has opted to vote in favor of independence after excessive activism from the local VVP offshoot YVP (Yeudi People’s Party). Experts explain the small margin due to the fact that even before the creation of the Triad, Himmelshtern as – then – part of Beiteynu has been the beating heart of Narik-Darnussian culture within the former nation and also is the beacon of Bannerhafen’s influence on the Majatran continent, 87% of Himmelshtern assets are owned by corporations seated in either Narikaton or Darnussia, and many consider themselves either of the two nationality wise. Even though these feelings of sympathy toward the years together have taken root, many do still see themselves as distinctly different even if they may be Narik or Darnussian, they’re still yeudi too after all. Quickly after the results were announced, spontaneous festivities have erupted while critics of the development have only voiced tacit criticism, many instead choosing to support a new future as equal partners enthusiastically. The streets of Himmelshtern witnessed emotional outbursts, and happy drunk rages as well as ultimately a lot of expressions of Brotherhood. “Even if we may not be connected by nation, we’re connected by heart.” Was a sentence picked up by one of our reports, apparently voiced from a Himmelshtern citizen to an ethnic Darnussian acquaintance.

On the next day, Berger has stated that the current Chancellor of Himmelshtern Ron Daggert (YVP) will form a new cabinet and hold negotiations with the central government in Bannerhafen in regards on how to proceed. President Bigman faced the nation in a speech, and we want to quote a few words to end this momentous article. “[…] We knew that the result of this decision was going to mean a lot. But that is exactly why we had to take this bold chance to give the people the opportunity they deserve, while legal questions still have to be answered, one thing is clear: The Chancellor of Himmelshtern has been equipped with the sovereignty of statehood by its sovereign – the people – and will now as an equal partner work together with me to realize the independence of Himmelshtern. Today, it is good to either spare a tear or a laugh, it does not matter, for one thing is certain, our people are inseparable one flag or no flag together; Long Lived the Triad.”