Rildanor

[Elena1012]

New Conservatives prevail in Meriath; A blue tide.
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December 7th, 5674
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The 5674 elections have concluded. With the Socialist People's Party pushing for continuing to wrap up the Five Wants, many expected a 3rd PPS term. Those expectations were dashed when the New Conservative Party prevailed, forming a coalition with the Centrist Party of Free Rildanor to form a government. With voter fatigue kicking in, it seems the PPS is set to go into the opposition as Christelle Noir is set to become President. 

Having campaigned on a moderate balanced budget, family tax credits, expanding home ownership and defense reform, the NPC has found a position between voters concerned with welfare and voters concerned with foreign policy. The Noir Presidency will focus on expanding home ownership, maintaining welfare, balancing the budget where possible, tax credits for families, and moderate defense reforms (both as to counter the PCRL and because pragmatic reforms are needed there). While the mainland is embracing reformism, it is never a wise idea to trust a vegan wolf. The defense of the island is necessary, even if it is small reforms. As such, foreign policy will likely become a major aspect, as well as defense. While the Freedom and Independence Army likely remain as it is, compared to the PCRL's calls of formalizing and professional-izing the military and moving away from a militia system, the NPC will likely modernize and improve the Freedom and Independence Army where possible.

With conservatives in charge, democracy in Meriath continues to mature, but questions are likely to escalate around the future of Meriath. The island can't remain the way it is forever. Eventually the mainland will need to be addressed. For better or worse.