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Below is a preliminary proposal for the restoration of the Habsburg Empire (Empire) through which the countries of Bosnia, Croatia, Slovakia, and Slovenia would be reunited under Austrian rule. The Empire would create a common market and military to enrich and protect the citizens of all member nations. In particular, together we are strong enough to defend ourselves from Serbia and Hungary. I hope you will join me in this exciting project. Join me to discuss this idea on IRC at #habsburg.secura.
Formation Of The Empire
After consulting with the member countries, I will draft a formal constitution based on the principles set forth below. The Empire will come into existence upon approval of said constitution by the Austrian people in a referendum. Thereafter, Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, and Bosnia may hold referenda on whether to join the Empire. After a member country agrees to join the Empire, the Chief Steward will endeavor to secure the territories of that country through conquest. A member country can leave the Empire 15 days after the people of the country vote in a referendum to dissolve their relationship with the Empire.
Governance
In keeping with tradition and for practical reasons, the Empire shall be an autocracy and governed by me as
Chief Steward, unless and until Karl von Habsburg appoints a replacement to govern his e-Sim realms, said
replacement not being expected any time soon.
However, because the Empire is a voluntary union, I will make every effort to: (a) treat all member nations with justice and (b) make decisions only after consultation with the countries and parties involved. In particular, there will be a Council of Ministers with access to the #habsburg.ministers channel consisting of:
(1) the Imperial Ministers of War, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Logistics, and Propaganda;
(2) the party leader for the recognized Habsburg Restoration Party in each country;
(3) the President of each country, provided the President supports the Empire; and
(4) two individuals from each country selected after consultation between the party leader, President, and Chief Steward.
The Council of Ministers will deliberate and make recommendations to the Chief Steward on issues of policy. Additionally, the Chief Steward will endeavor to appoint an Imperial Minister from each member country.
Military
There will be an Imperial Minister of War charged with coordinating the military activities of the Empire. The principle goal of the Imperial Minister of War is to protect the territories of the Empire from invasion, particularly invasion by Serbia or Hungary. The ministers of defense of member countries and the leaders of loyal military units will be provided access to the #habsburg.military channel where battle strategy will be discussed and implemented. Additionally, all supporters of the Empire will be given access to the #habsburg.private channel so that attacks at t-2 and supplies distribution can be coordinated.
I would like to create a new in-game organization for Austria called the Imperial Ministry of War, which would be responsible for holding supplies and equipment for the Empire. Supplies will be distributed to member countries and loyal MUs in accordance with the policies of the Chief Steward and Imperial Minister of War after consultation with the Council of Ministers.
Finance
There will be an Imperial Minister of Finance charged with supervising the funds of the Empire. Because a primary benefit of the Empire for its member countries will be a unified market, import taxes will be kept to a minimum so that non-Austrian citizens are not subject to excessive taxation. The primary means of funding the Empire will--like all other governments in e-sim--be the printing of currency and sale of the currency on the money market. Whenever ATS is printed by the Austrian government, a portion of those funds will be distributed to the governments of other member countries so that they can provide for the welfare of their citizens. The amount of such distributions will be set by the Chief Steward and the Imperial Minister of Finance after consultation with the Council of Ministers.
Foreign Affairs
There will be an Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs charged with managing the foreign relations of the Empire. Because the member countries will be annexed by Austria, there will be no MPPs between member countries. In the event that an RW is successful, Austria will declare war and reclaim the territory. All MPPs involving non-member countries will be with Austria.
Logistics
There will be an Imperial Minister of Logistics charged with coordinating logistics issues. In particular, the Imperial Minister will work with the governments of member countries to obtain supplies for the Empire from government organization owned companies. The amount of supplies, if any, to be provided by each country to the Empire will be decided by the Chief Steward and Minister of Logistics in consultation with the Council of Ministers. Additionally, the Imperial Minister will ensure that the Imperial Ministry of War has the supplies that it needs and will coordinate the purchase of those supplies. In carrying out the duties of the ministry, the Imperial Minister will look for ways to promote economic development within the Empire.
Propaganda
There will be an Imperial Minister of Propaganda charged with informing the public of the activities of the Empire. The Imperial Minister will also attempt to resolve disputes and encourage harmony between members of the Empire.
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