Silesia (A Federation of Equals)

Silesia
Introduction

Silesia (Eng. Silesia) is the 10th constituent state of the danubian federation. It joined the federation officially in September 21st, 1852 after being regained from Prussia in a trade for Ostpreussen. Schlesien has never had an independent government before always been ruled by an Absolute Monarch, the change over into a democracy of the Federation is being lead by defacto lead councillor Otto von Tirpitz.

Silesia was a state in Bohemia up until it became a possession of the Austria Empire 1526. During the Austria war of secession Prussia conquered Schlesien, merely 40 years prior to Silesias joining of the federation. After the war the federation annexed Ostpreussen though the Federal Government decided to trade Ostpreussen to Prussia in return for Silesia.

Now with Silesia entering of the Federation as a full state, it is now considered the most industrialized state and at that rate it is at will become an economic power house with in the federation. Silesia economy is heavily industrialized yet there is still mining, especially coal and some farming. Though a majority of people find work in industry. Silesia Statistics Capital: Breslau, Silesia Motto: Fortitudo et Unitas Official Languages: German/Polish Head of State: His Majesty, King Luitpold von Wittelsbach, King in Schlesien Head of Government: Günther Knittel Demonym: Silesian Government: Constitutional Monarchy Area: 12,330 km² Population: 630,000 adult male, ~2,252,000 total population Currency: Danubian Pound Time Zone: CET [+01:00] Date Format: ddd/mmm/yyy Form of Government The state of Silesia is a Constitutional Monarchy within the Federal structure Danubian Federation. The Monarchy is determined by the Silesia State succession laws, which are Absolute primogeniture. The reigning Monarch has no real govermental power except for a few emergency powers.

The chancellor has legislative power equal to that of the other members of parliament, as well as shared executive power. The Chancellor is elected for a 4 year term. The chancellor can be both councilor and chancellor at the same time if, and only if there’s no other candidates for councilor. The chancellor is not allowed to veto bills proposed by parliament.

Subdivisions

Silesia is separated into too sub states:

- Upper Silesia - Lower Silesia

Lower Silesia is mostly populated by Germans and is the main administrative region in Schlesien. The Federal central bank is there, the parliament building is there, and the royal palace is stationed there. As well as most industry is stationed there.

Upper Silesia has a Polish Marjority and a large German Minority. It is the more Agrarian part of the state.

In Silesia all state wide announcements are in German and Polish and people are allowed to get service anywhere at anytime [Assuming the stores open] in either language. Any discrimination against either population base is considered against eh law and is punished by 5 years imprisonment. All schools are expected to provide classes in both languages as well as required state wide learning of both languages.

Silesia State Laws

Military Service Act

Continuation of the Monarchy act

Polish Equal Rights Act

Education Act

Notable People in Silesia

ALIVE

Peter von der Pahlen: Count of a prominet Silesian Family von der Pahlen grew up as a military man serving in the Hussars, though when the revolution broke out he swiftly retired and went to his estates. After supporting the von Tirpitz Family regime in the begining of the state he started going into politcs being elected to the national asembaly. He now waits for the end of the Election almost ensured victory as his opponets are not well known and dont have the reputation of defending Silesia at all costs that Peter has.

Leopold von Tirpitz: The son of Otto von Tirpitz, Leopold has grown up with out a father or any male family members, having his uncle and father both killed while he was young. This caused un due stress and pain on the very young child, this stress has turned to hatred agaisnt everyone and everything he associates with there deaths. After the death of His father, he was raised by Victor Kraus and was ecuated in finer points of politics and now is starting to learn the points of military command. Born June 21st 1852.

Frydryk Augustyniak: An ardent Silesian Nationalist and liberal Frydryk often against his own beliefs fights for the keeping of the Silesian Monarchy and the staus quo of the federation. A man who hates 'Extermists' which he defines as socalists, reactionaries, and radicals he often will side with conservatives against them seeing as his personal hatred stands in the away of his better judgement.

His Majesty, King Luitpold von Wittelsbach: King Luitpold is the curent King in Schlesien, son of the King of Bavaria King Luitpold is an experienced administrator and striking figure. His cousin notable liberal writer Wolfram Liberalen. He served in office from June 21st 1855 - Present.

Günther Knittel: Günther Knittel shock Schlesien politcs when he joined the Radical party, this caused Sir Alexander Herman to have a slight panic attack thinking that he would try to topple the state. After it was established he wasnt Schlesien went back to every day affairs though, they were slightly different then they once were. Having fought on the side of the Government after the civil war he got elected Chancellor. Though after the civil war the state of Silesia felt itself more divided then ever before with the conservative unfiying force greatly removed. He served in office from 1st August 1857 - 1864. - Fourth Chancellor

Jakub Weinberg: Know as the Breslau Anarchist Jakub Weinberg recieved much contempt and dislike from almost the entire cabinet of the Schlesien Parliament and his advocating the violent removal of the monarch has left him on bad terms with His Majesty, as well as profound monarchist Erwin von Tirpitz. Much of the population out side of his electorial district fear for Schlesiens stability. After being imprisond for life due to crime commited during the civl war Jakub Weinberg political career ended swiftly.

DEAD Otto von Tirpitz: First Councillor and Chancellor of Schlesien, Otto von Tirpitz is loved by the Schlesien people. Significantly the Poles who he was the first German born politician to provide them rights equal to the German population. In Otto von Tirpitz’s short time as state Councillor and Chancellor he has imprinted his vision to make Silesia the Jewel of the Federation. Though after being found guilty of voter fraud he was sentenced to a penal battaltion, where he tragically was assasinated by political rivals. He is often regarded by many in Schlesien to be a martyr and an important figure in state and federal politics. He served in office from September 21st 1852 - March 15th 1855. - First Chancellor

Sir Alexander Herman: Sir Alexander Herman is a promeninet Silesia that also happens to be Hochmeister of the Teutonic order, Herman is an important figure in Silesia politics being a very strong willed and defiant man. Though not having the popular support as his predecessory, Herman still commands respect and loyalty of all Schlesien people. He was executed for treason in 1857 for siding with the Royalists during the civil war. He served in office from March 15th 1855 - january 31st 1856. - Second Chancellor

Erwin von Tirpitz: Cousin to Otto von Tirpitz, Erwin emigrated to Silesia on recomendation from his cousin. Erwin has show to be calm collected and willing to make comprimises. Though he has little patience for insults and slandering, he will rarely result in name calling. Winning office on an astounding majority his term(s) look promising for the future. He served in office from january 31st 1856 - August 1st 1857. Ending his what was thought as an outsanding politcal carrerr as a traitor and being exectued he soiled the name of the von Tirpitz Family for generations to come. - Third Chancellor