15-05-2025, 05:25 AM
Relations established with Kalistan; Baltusia joins the SEC.
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March 13th, 5642
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In terms of foreign policy, Baltusia has always been isolative ever since the SAUS. When First Minister Barrett was elected on a platform of "Seleyan Centric Diplomacy", many saw immense potential. Relations with Seleya would be restored. However, one question often asked was, "what about the Anantonese Empire?". With the claims on the coastline, many expected the worst. Until Princess Margaret visited. Not only did the visit go smoothly, but it alleviated most fears. As such, First Minister Barrett has announced that, starting today, trade restrictions with Kalistan will be fully lifted. Arguing that trade is necessary for economic growth and Kalistan has shown itself willing to engage in talks of good faith, the Barrett Administration has shown strong interest in establishing economic ties not just with Kalistan, but neighbouring Seleyan states.
While the relationship between Baltusia and Kalistan has always been... Terse to say the least, this effort has been applauded back home for making strides in maintaining peace and establishing diplomatic relations. But diplomacy doesn't stop with Kalistan. As such, with the help of the Radical Party, and a few moderates within the NPL, the vote on joining the Seleyan Economics Community passed Congress. This will not only remove trade barriers with the rest of Seleya (as a majority of Seleya remains in the SEC), but it'll allow the free movement of capital. With the threat of recession hanging over the head of Baltusia, joining the SEC will likely help in countering the possibility of a recession. While the NPL and BFP have bashed the Barrett Administration, and the members of Congress who voted in favour of joining the SEC, this hasn't stopped momentum.
The Barrett Administration has also made it clear that these efforts don't stop here however. It's likely that we'll see further economic ties establishing with other Seleyan states but it remains to be seen. In any case, the efforts to get the economy on its feet, and establishing diplomatic relations are likely to bear fruit soon. However, many are optimistically looking to Kalistan and the rest of Seleya for economic ties. While nationalists in the BFP warn of the country being sold out to globalists or neo-monarchists in Kalistan, and socialists in the NPL (at least the actual socialists, as social democrats in the NPL have been supported of the SEC) have warned that the working class is being abandoned in favour of neoliberalism, and foreign interests. Whatever the case, the Barrett Administration will have to manage the rope between sovereignty, and economic recovery.
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March 13th, 5642
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In terms of foreign policy, Baltusia has always been isolative ever since the SAUS. When First Minister Barrett was elected on a platform of "Seleyan Centric Diplomacy", many saw immense potential. Relations with Seleya would be restored. However, one question often asked was, "what about the Anantonese Empire?". With the claims on the coastline, many expected the worst. Until Princess Margaret visited. Not only did the visit go smoothly, but it alleviated most fears. As such, First Minister Barrett has announced that, starting today, trade restrictions with Kalistan will be fully lifted. Arguing that trade is necessary for economic growth and Kalistan has shown itself willing to engage in talks of good faith, the Barrett Administration has shown strong interest in establishing economic ties not just with Kalistan, but neighbouring Seleyan states.
While the relationship between Baltusia and Kalistan has always been... Terse to say the least, this effort has been applauded back home for making strides in maintaining peace and establishing diplomatic relations. But diplomacy doesn't stop with Kalistan. As such, with the help of the Radical Party, and a few moderates within the NPL, the vote on joining the Seleyan Economics Community passed Congress. This will not only remove trade barriers with the rest of Seleya (as a majority of Seleya remains in the SEC), but it'll allow the free movement of capital. With the threat of recession hanging over the head of Baltusia, joining the SEC will likely help in countering the possibility of a recession. While the NPL and BFP have bashed the Barrett Administration, and the members of Congress who voted in favour of joining the SEC, this hasn't stopped momentum.
The Barrett Administration has also made it clear that these efforts don't stop here however. It's likely that we'll see further economic ties establishing with other Seleyan states but it remains to be seen. In any case, the efforts to get the economy on its feet, and establishing diplomatic relations are likely to bear fruit soon. However, many are optimistically looking to Kalistan and the rest of Seleya for economic ties. While nationalists in the BFP warn of the country being sold out to globalists or neo-monarchists in Kalistan, and socialists in the NPL (at least the actual socialists, as social democrats in the NPL have been supported of the SEC) have warned that the working class is being abandoned in favour of neoliberalism, and foreign interests. Whatever the case, the Barrett Administration will have to manage the rope between sovereignty, and economic recovery.
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"The world is but a stage. Why cry, when you can laugh instead? For laughter is humanity's preserve. Laugh it all off, fret not, Let's just enjoy the moment."