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EMPEROR RUSHED TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT
Following a speech made in the Union Diet Emperor Charles IV collapsed suddenly and was rushed to St.Pauli Lowes Hospital. The Emperor, who is 82 years old, was described by hospital staff as being “awake, alert but run down” Staff at the hospital asked that well wishers keep clear of the entrances to the hospital to allow staff and patients access. It is thought that the Emperor has been suffering with a virus for the last week and that his hectic schedule had worn him out. Soon after his collapse he was visited in hospital by CrownPrince Hans and his daughter in law Helena. As the CrownPrince left the hospital he spent time thanking the public for their support for his father as well as briefly speaking to the press. “My father is fine, just tired but being in his 80’s and refusing to slow down I guess things will catch up with him every now and again. He’s been ordered to rest for a few days during which time I’ll be taking over his duties along with my younger brother Henry.”
The collapse came just moments after he finished his speech to the Diet.
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Honourable Councillors, I have come before you today to talk of a shift in foreign policy. For many years we have looked within our boarders to secure a bright future for our citizens. I believe this policy has taken us as far as it can, our people are well taken care of, but I desire more for them. I wish to create a Union that is a responsible neighbour, a beacon of human rights and a haven of learning. I will be ordering our foreign office to begin opening embassies around the world as well as seeking partners for trade. We have much to offer the world and in turn their are many opportunities for Teutons out in the wider world. It is our responsibility to ensure no opportunity is closed to our young people and I hope you will support me in this change of policy."
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The speech went over well in the Diet and Chancellor Gunter Schmidt commented that “I stand ready to offer what support His Imperial Majesty requires in order to help our nation fulfil its potential.”