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29 AUGUST 2025
[POLITICS] Social Democrats, divided on the issue of merging with the Communists
The members of the Social Democratic Party are completely divided on a purely hypothetical scenario: the merger of the party with the Limboese Communist Party. This comes after the communists announced the formation of separate factions and the organization of primary elections to choose candidates in the next elections.
According to sources within the party, this topic has been brought up for discussion by certain Social Democratic leaders. It is still not known exactly what the personal position of the Prime Minister and Social Democratic leader Alexandru Odobescu is, but he stated the following:
“I am aware that there is a certain topic that is quite discussed within the party and I will not take an official position on it. However, if the discussions on this continue longer than would be normal, then the only solution I see will be to convene a party congress.”
Last week, the Secretary-General of the Limboese Communist Party, Gabi Andreescu, announced the formation of factions within the party. At the moment, the known factions are those of the Kleinists, the Greens and the Moderates.
[INTERNAL] Anti-fascist protests announced by FSOL
The Federation of Student Organizations in Limbo has announced the organization of several protests in university towns in reaction to the growing popularity of extremism. An official statement says that these protests will take place both in front of state universities and in public areas.
“It is worrying and outrageous that now, after 39 years since the anti-fascist revolution, we have reached a situation where fascists are gaining popularity. In addition, we have observed how they demonize and use vulnerable segments of the country’s population for electoral gain. Fascism has no place in our country or in our culture,” the official statement says.
The protests will take place until September 5, with the possibility of being extended after the elections if the National Sovereignist Bloc wins the elections.
[INTERNAL] The government proposes a new social housing program
The head of the Federal Department of Labor and Social Affairs, Anamaria Paparudă, announced a new bill that seeks to re-establish the Federal Housing Agency. The project involves, among other things, the construction of new social housing, as well as the re-acquisition of land from real estate developers whose projects were canceled.
Anamaria Paparudă: “At the moment, I have discussed it with the development ministers of all regions and it was agreed that part of the project costs will be borne by the Federal Government. Part of the costs will be covered by Auroran funds, and the rest will be the responsibility of the regional governments.”
The bill is to be debated in the Council of Deputies next Tuesday.
[EXTERNAL] Packilvania-Sigeta Non-Aggression Pact renewal, questioned
Several members of the Sigetan Communist Party do not want the renewal of the non-aggression pact with Packilvania, on the grounds that it would disadvantage Sigeta economically and militarily. According to Szikra, several Sigetan MPs are requesting the amendment the text of the pact, demanding the establishment of a demilitarized zone along the borders with Packilvania and guarantees that the sultanate’s armed forces will not enter the country’s airspace or maritime waters.
At the moment, Sigetan resident Attila Szabo is in Packilvania with President Hellen Portman for negotiations.
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