The New Inquisition Foreign Office Update
June 17[sup]th[/sup], 2009
Sovereigns: Their Imperial Majesties
Viktoria Gryfynn Saxe-Sommerdersatz I, by the Grace of God Kaiserin
and Wilhelm Walter Saxe-Sommerdersatz I, by the Grace of God Kaiser
The Government
Reich Chancellor: The Right Honourable Dominius Aurelius
Deputy Reich Chancellor: Sir Joshua IX
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs: Charles I. Cerebella
Secretary of State for Home Affairs: Captain Hudson
Secretary of State for War: Mustafa Coxion Kemal
Secretary of State for Cultural Affairs: Cale Tennekee
Secretary of State for Justice: r3naissanc3r
Minister without Portfolio: H. P. Lovecraft
The Reichstag
Moleytov (Progressive Democratic Party, President of the Reichstag)
Dominius Aurelius (Progressive Democratic Party, The Right Honourable Reich Chancellor)
Joshua IX (Progressive Democratic Party)
H.P. Lovecraft (Progressive Democratic Party)
Captain Hudson (Progressive Democratic Party)
C. I. Cerebella (Progressive Democratic Party)
The Graz (The Conservative Honour Party)
Stanley Smith MacMahon (Royalist Party)
r3naissanc3r (Independent)
Tiberius Deorum (Independent)
–Vacant Seat–
The Progressive Democratic Party has the Government, and a majority (6 seats of 11)
The Herrenhaus
Duke Sir Pitt
Marquis Belgium Fighters, Lord President Minor
Marquis Scipion
Earl Citizen Tinsy
Viscount Alexander Olaubius
Viscount Crazy Democrazy
Viscount OnderKelkia
Viscount Tennekee
Viscountess Tyranna
Baron Alarm Siren
Baron Euphobes
Baron Peaceful Llamas
Baron Wullamudulla, Lord President
Culture Secretary Resigns
Earlier today Secretary of State for Culture, Florence de Peyser resigned both her ministerial positon and her seat in the Reichstag citing the need to spend more time in the shower. This shock resignation has surprised a number of people. The Reich Chancellor was quick to promote former Culture Secretary Viscount Tennekee to the position who has set out a number of ambitious plans that he wishes to achieve in the remaining time left in the term. It is doubtful that a by-election will be held as the term is soon coming to an end.
Change of Leader for Ruling Partywritten by Captain Hudson
Last week, the leadership of the governing Progressive Democrat party again changed hands, with the incumbent, Dominius Aurelius being ousted by the new Party Leader, Captain Hudson. Captain Hudson, therefore, is the next Reich Chancellor candidate for the Progressive Democrat Party. The Progressive Democrat Party is currently riding high in the opinion polls, and it is likely that they will be re-elected for another term in office making Captain Hudson the new Reich Chancellor of the New Inquisition.
He is interested in strengthening foreign ties with all allies, and so if you have any questions for Mr. Hudson, then please contact your TNI ambassador, and they will pass on any messages you may have.
New Party Formed
Former Royalist Party Leader Oliver Graz recently founded a new party, The Conservative Honour Party. In an opening address that attacked the ‘hate’ culture of politics Graz pledged that his party would be one of dialogue and disscussion rather than conflict. While the party has come under fire from a number of figures in the region, it’s membership has risen fast attracting a significant number of newer citizens and it will be interesting to see how it fares in the next general election.
In the Diet courtesy of the Deputy Attorney General Artorius Arcnor
Diet Legal Review (DLR)
The Diet Legal Review is meant to provide the region with a perspective of recent events within the Diet and legal system. The Review is meant only to cover the legal aspects of Acts and Amendments and not the Political implications. The DLR is meant to be as political neutral as possible.
*Cabinet Accountability Amendment
The Cabinet Accountability Amendment became law May 19th, 2009. The Constitutional amendments main legal purpose was to require that the various Government departments and the Reich Chancellor fall under the oversight of the Reichstag. It further requires the Government to report to the Reichstag on the various actions and concerns of the Government.
The Treaty of Bavaria (Repeal)
The Treaty of Bavaria (Repeal) became law June 2nd, 2009. The act quite simply ends TNIs commitments under the Treaty of Bavaria. The Treaty of Bavaria established a foreign connection between TNI and Mencer. The connection included military operations, defense, intelligence sharing, and various other areas of diplomacy. The Treaty is now void.
SRATO Evacuation Act
The SRATO Evacuation Act became law June 10th, 2009. The act ends TNIs commitments to the multiregional organization SRATO. This mainly included military and intelligence commitments; however multiregional diplomacy was a key concept behind the SRATO. With TNIs departure from the SRATO, the SRATO has effective ceased to exist as a functioning body.
Treaty of Wexford
The Treaty of Wexford became law June 11th, 2009. This new Treaty replaces the current Treaty between TNI and Europeia. The new treaty includes new language on culture exchange, military operations, intelligence, and other diplomatic matters. The Treaty has been the ongoing progress of the Foreign Office. Europeia is now moving the treaty through its legislative process.
-Acts Currently Under Discussion-
Herrenhaus Activity Amendment
The Herrenhaus Activity Amendment is currently being debated within the halls of the Reichstag. The main principal behind the amendment is to increase the efficiency of the Legislative process within the Herrenhaus. This includes changing the Lords in Abstention rule and the voting rules of the Herrenhaus. The hope is that with the changes the Herrenhaus will be more active and efficient.
Puisine Richter Amendment
The Puisine Richter Amendment is currently under discussion within the Reichstag; the amendment creates a term for the two Puisne Richters. The amendment ends life terms for the twp Puisne Richters and instead creates 140 day terms. At the end of the 140 days, the appointment process will either reaffirm the current Richters or affirm new Richters for the Court. There is no limit to the number of times an individual can be reappointed to the Court.
University Act
The University Act is currently under discussion within the Reichstag. The basis of the University Act is to give the University more independence from the government. This included giving power over the University to a University Chancellor and Board of Regents while limiting government intervention. It is however been questioned on how limiting the Act actually is of government intervention.
Proposed Order - Statements and Question Time
This Reichstag Order lays out the rules to govern Reich Chancellor reports and timing of such reports. The order states the timing of the Reich Chancellors reports to be the first week after appointment and the 4th and 7th week of the RCs term. The order also sets out the procedures of the report and the following question time.
Reich Chancellor Appointment Amendment
The Reich Chancellor Appointment Amendment is currently under discussion within the Reichstag; the amendment changes the procedures of the appointment of the Reich Chancellors cabinet. This includes: the Reich Chancellor must within 24 hours of his/her election announce the appointments to the cabinet and allowing Reich Chancellor elect the option to announce their cabinet before their appointment. The amendment also sets forth that the administrators of the forum must make the necessary moderator and access updates as soon as possible. This amendment abolishes the necessary approval of the cabinet by the Kaiserins.
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Thank you for taking the time to read this update. If you have any questions or queries please feel free to PM our ambassador to you, post in this thread, visit the forum https://forum.theeastpacific.com/invision-404 or email the Foreign Secretary Directly at:
the_new_inquisition_foreign_secretary@hotmail.com
Sincerly,
C. I. Cerebella
The Right Honourable Retired Corporal Earl Charles Invictus Cerebella-Anumia von Hannover RSM KC LCM RCM CA DSM LC MdR
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
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