NationStates Jolt Archive

OOC: This is basically a place for me to provide a glimpse of what is going on in Mephras. Comments are fine, but it isn't an RP

Mephras National News Service

October 6th 2007
Empress Makes First Formal Address to the World

Euphova--Today, at approximately three o'clock, the new Empress Mei Mian gave her first formal address to the International Community. This comes at a period when order has been almost fully restored to the country, and the new government's power has been fully consolidated.

Televised and hosted in the Imperial Office at the Royal Palace, the Empress began her speech by assuring the international community that the new government has only peaceful intentions, and seeks only to peacefully improve the nation. The Empress spoke of various new goals set by her administration, including elections for a new Imperial Senate, which will host 300 democratically elected members. Elections are set for one month from today, however this body shall only serve an advisory position. Further plans include a liberalizing of the economy, a reduction in the tax rate, and an increase in defensive spending.

Another important portion was a discussion of regional relations. Mei Mian stressed the peaceful nature of Mephras, and assured regional neighbors of continued good relations. However, she also noted that all Mephrasian commitments to the the Free World Alliance will be ceased for the time being. She made sure to stress that this was not an aggressive action, rather that Mephrasian troops were needed in the country at this time, and could not risk being deployed in a foreign war. The nation's membership in IBIS shall remain unchanged, however funds to that project shall be greatly reduced as rebuilding infrastructure is the nation's top priority.

To end her speech, the Empress reiterated previous points, and welcomed the nations of the world to intellectual, cultural, and economic exchange with the nation. Various commentators see the speech as a good step for the new regime, and as sign of stability and maturity that many thought lacking in the regime of the Pop-Star Empress.

October 9th 2007
Empress Announces Plans to Introduce "New Nobility"

Euphova--New reports from the Royal Palace speak of the intentions of Empress Mei Mian to re-introduce a class of nobles into the Mephrasian state. Back when the state was a Principality, there was a small class of nobles with extremely limited political power, however, with the socialist revolution, most nobles fled into exile, as all of their assets were seized at the time. This "new nobility" will be personally chosen by the Empress, and she has made it known that she seeks people from all over the nation. Various captains of industry, artists, models, and intellectuals are thought to be among the shortlist of candidates, however some unknowns are thought to be in the running as well. The number eventually chosen is thought to number approximately one hundred thousand.

Many political analysts condemn the actions of the Empress, although it isn't clear whether this new nobility will wield any true political power, or if it will simply be an honorary title. This also comes at a time when the Empress has invited a group of representatives to the capital to create a new constitution for the state, which has been seen as a good step. Many hope that the progress of the constitution will not be erased by this recent announcement.