Kalistani Major History

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Empress invites ReNew Kalistan to form a Government
"It is their Right to do so", says Her Imperial Majesty
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
January, 5, 5520


Empress Nicolette speaks to reporters following closed door meeting with IPoK leaders in Kaliburg

Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Nicolette II Ananto gave an interview to reporters to discuss the agenda of the Institutionalist Party in the coming term now that they have been relegated to the Opposition.

"We have informed our Chancellor that we have invited the Majority to form a Government and to Govern according to our will," said Empress Nicolette. "It is their right to do so. As Majority they represent the unambiguous choice of our People, and should be given a chance to not only form a government, but to move their agenda in accord with the demands of our People. It is our desire that the Institutionalists support their efforts to the extent possible, and give them a chance to offer changes within the extent of the political reality of Kalistan."

The call for the Institutionalist Party to take up the role of Loyal Opposition was reported to be a shock to many in the Institutionalist Party, who previously stated that they expected the Empress to take the side of the Monarchist Party in the Legislature. "When the Empress informed us that she expected us to acknowledge the results of the Election," said IPoK spokesperson Melissa Henry, of Luxon, "leadership was nonplussed. It is a difficult thing for a Party which has been in Government so long and has always shown deference and support for the Empress to be told by that same Empress that they are to take a backseat as the result of an election."

"We believe," continued the Empress, "that while Democracy remains dangerous to the stability of our state, new ideas work to the contrary, and can improve and strengthen of our Empire. We have informed the Institutionalists that if they truly respect the institutions of this State, they are to cooperate with the ReNew Party to improve Kalistan. That is our explicit desire, and those who take issue with that can find another profession."

Her Imperial Majesty, the Empress gave no indication that she has secured any place for the Institutionalists in whatever cabinet ReNew may come up with.

"We do not doubt that they too will work for the good and improvement of our Nation. Kalistan is not so weak that important matters of government at to be put off by an election. We will work with ReNew and encourage them to always consider what will best benefit the Nation, and the Institutionalists will simply have to try again in the next election."

To underscore the Empress' position on the matter, she stated,

"Petulance is unbecoming any of our Deputies, and petty politics are quite beneath us all."

She then moved on to other questions.