21-03-2026, 03:52 AM
Congress passes a New Constitution; The formal (re)birth of the Kingdom of Gaduridos.
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November 7th, 5718
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With the constitution being the number one issue that the de la Cruz administration is facing, it's been no surprise that Congress has been busy working on drafting a new constitution, and it seems in a rather quick fashion, Congress was able to pass a new constitution thanks to the PSSG majority. Given the biggest issue was largely just the status of the Head of State, and the PSSG being in favour of monarchism, many expected the Constitution to simply be a quick fix, however the PSSG has chosen to look at refining the constitution.
For starters, the Head of State issue. The formal creation of the title, King of Gaduridos has been formalized by the 5718 Constitution. However, the throne will remain empty until Congress can adequately decide on who will become king (Congressional Deputies have floated the name, Valcorico as the family has a significant history of philanthropy in Gaduridos and could very much receive the throne). Regarding the exact powers of the monarchy, the PSSG rejected the extremes of Absolute Monarchism, and the potential polarization of a Ceremonial Monarchism (Crowned Republicanism), and compromised with a Constitutional Monarchy. As such, the monarch will have the legal right and ability to appoint the Prime Minister (based on who Congress nominates as Prime Minister), as well as dismiss the Prime Minister, call for elections, dissolve Congress, sign legislation into law, and in the event of "a crisis of extraordinary degree", the monarch can reserve authority, reject unconstitutional acts and laws, and act in an emergency arbitration role, should a crisis of extraordinary degree occur. In times of normal government however, the monarch will adhere to the aforementioned powers.
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Gaduridos will remain elected by Congress, and can be removed upon request of the monarch, or by a majority in Congress requesting the removal of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister will have the function of Head of Government, and will have the responsibilities of directing policy and the creation of a cabinet. Congress itself will remain elected by proportional representation (however regional parties will be guaranteed a minimum of seats in Congress), and will continue to hold the right to pass laws, approve budgets and oversee the government.
Regarding federalism and duchies, it's no secret that federalism has always been a pet project of the liberal minded Radical Party, and the PSSG has been neutral at best and ambivalent at worst regarding federalism. The Kingdom of Gaduridos shall formally be a decentralized unitary state, and Duchies will retain the explicitly right to self autonomy, and have their own State Congresses, of which, they can elect their own governors. For the economy, the 5718 Constitution formally defines Gaduridos as a capitalist, mixed market economy (consisting of private and public sectors) in which the state reserves the right to regulate markets and intervene in the economy, as well as the formal protection of state owned enterprises. Alongside this, the state will have the guiding obligations, but not enforceable, guarantees of every citizen receiving the Right to Education, Right to Housing, Right to Fair Work, and the Right to Healthcare.
Finally, the Neutrality Act will be formally integrated into the Constitution of 5718, in which the Armed Forces of Gaduridos will be reorganized into the Royal Armed Forces of Gaduridos, and forbid the country from joining any future Military Agreements and or alliances. The RAFG will be explicitly for the self defense of Gaduridos. The Constitution of 5718 can be modified with a supermajority in Congress.
With the new constitution, Gaduridos is no longer a confusing state, but simply a monarchy with no monarch at the moment, and while many issues plague the country, progress has been made on one. Whether Congress will actually nominate the Valcorico's the throne or not, is yet to be seen however.
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In Other News;
The right wing of the Radical Party advocate for adding republicanism to the party's platform; Will the Radicals change?
De la Cruz administration signals that "once the monarch is found, immediate focus will go to the economy"; The economy is currently deemed a pressing issue by the public.
Can Gaduridos really return to a golden age? Or is the country chasing false hope for an endless cycle?
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El Mensajero de la Mañana (Morning Courier) is the nationwide daily morning newspaper, located in Gadur.
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November 7th, 5718
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With the constitution being the number one issue that the de la Cruz administration is facing, it's been no surprise that Congress has been busy working on drafting a new constitution, and it seems in a rather quick fashion, Congress was able to pass a new constitution thanks to the PSSG majority. Given the biggest issue was largely just the status of the Head of State, and the PSSG being in favour of monarchism, many expected the Constitution to simply be a quick fix, however the PSSG has chosen to look at refining the constitution.
For starters, the Head of State issue. The formal creation of the title, King of Gaduridos has been formalized by the 5718 Constitution. However, the throne will remain empty until Congress can adequately decide on who will become king (Congressional Deputies have floated the name, Valcorico as the family has a significant history of philanthropy in Gaduridos and could very much receive the throne). Regarding the exact powers of the monarchy, the PSSG rejected the extremes of Absolute Monarchism, and the potential polarization of a Ceremonial Monarchism (Crowned Republicanism), and compromised with a Constitutional Monarchy. As such, the monarch will have the legal right and ability to appoint the Prime Minister (based on who Congress nominates as Prime Minister), as well as dismiss the Prime Minister, call for elections, dissolve Congress, sign legislation into law, and in the event of "a crisis of extraordinary degree", the monarch can reserve authority, reject unconstitutional acts and laws, and act in an emergency arbitration role, should a crisis of extraordinary degree occur. In times of normal government however, the monarch will adhere to the aforementioned powers.
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Gaduridos will remain elected by Congress, and can be removed upon request of the monarch, or by a majority in Congress requesting the removal of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister will have the function of Head of Government, and will have the responsibilities of directing policy and the creation of a cabinet. Congress itself will remain elected by proportional representation (however regional parties will be guaranteed a minimum of seats in Congress), and will continue to hold the right to pass laws, approve budgets and oversee the government.
Regarding federalism and duchies, it's no secret that federalism has always been a pet project of the liberal minded Radical Party, and the PSSG has been neutral at best and ambivalent at worst regarding federalism. The Kingdom of Gaduridos shall formally be a decentralized unitary state, and Duchies will retain the explicitly right to self autonomy, and have their own State Congresses, of which, they can elect their own governors. For the economy, the 5718 Constitution formally defines Gaduridos as a capitalist, mixed market economy (consisting of private and public sectors) in which the state reserves the right to regulate markets and intervene in the economy, as well as the formal protection of state owned enterprises. Alongside this, the state will have the guiding obligations, but not enforceable, guarantees of every citizen receiving the Right to Education, Right to Housing, Right to Fair Work, and the Right to Healthcare.
Finally, the Neutrality Act will be formally integrated into the Constitution of 5718, in which the Armed Forces of Gaduridos will be reorganized into the Royal Armed Forces of Gaduridos, and forbid the country from joining any future Military Agreements and or alliances. The RAFG will be explicitly for the self defense of Gaduridos. The Constitution of 5718 can be modified with a supermajority in Congress.
With the new constitution, Gaduridos is no longer a confusing state, but simply a monarchy with no monarch at the moment, and while many issues plague the country, progress has been made on one. Whether Congress will actually nominate the Valcorico's the throne or not, is yet to be seen however.
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In Other News;
The right wing of the Radical Party advocate for adding republicanism to the party's platform; Will the Radicals change?
De la Cruz administration signals that "once the monarch is found, immediate focus will go to the economy"; The economy is currently deemed a pressing issue by the public.
Can Gaduridos really return to a golden age? Or is the country chasing false hope for an endless cycle?
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El Mensajero de la Mañana (Morning Courier) is the nationwide daily morning newspaper, located in Gadur.
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