*'''Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia :''' Party leader Miklós Medgyessy has stated that he welcomes the start of a new democratic era for Arconia, coining the term "Spring of Arconia" during a new conference. He has also state that he is concerned with the economy and health of the common Arconian, stating "Whether it's health care, the economy, education, or national security, the Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party understands that these are what matters to the common Arconian."
*'''Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia :''' Party leader Miklós Medgyessy has stated that he welcomes the start of a new democratic era for Arconia, coining the term "Spring of Arconia" during a new conference. He has also state that he is concerned with the economy and health of the common Arconian, stating "Whether it's health care, the economy, education, or national security, the Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party understands that these are what matters to the common Arconian."
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* '''Monarchist Party :'''Monarchist Party leader and self declared king of Arconia Alexander I welcomes the new democratic era fro Arcania but reiterates his statement that Arconia needs a strong and capable ruler in these trying times.He also says that the monarchist party would pass significant progressive reforms such as minimun wage and maternity leave if they were to get a place in parliament.
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* '''Monarchist Party :'''Monarchist Party leader and self declared king of Arconia Alexander I welcomes the new democratic era fro Arcania but reiterates his statement that Arconia needs a strong and capable ruler in these trying times. He also says that the monarchist party would pass significant progressive reforms such as minimum wage and maternity leave if they were to get a place in parliament.
* '''United Arconia:''' As Maxsis Keakov stepped onto the podium to address a small field of reporters, it felt like everything was in its right place. "I'd like to thank the coordinators of this conference, my fellow coworkers whom have continuously worked day and night over the past weeks, and whom I'm glad to have now call my family, and most of all, I'd like to thank God..." Keakov would pause before continuing once more, "I am at a great concern for the direction of Arconia. In the last century alone, we've seen our neighbors take the call to reform at heart - a time when people of different beliefs were united under the ''single'' belief that the 'status quo' was no longer acceptable. When I was a child - standing in foodlines with my father, hoping we'd get our only loaf of bread for the week - I recognized at a young age that the tides where shifting against our beloved country. My father, born and raised in Spibor, would witness things that many outside our nation could not fathom. He was one of the lucky ones, fleeing the city and working hard shifts at a local factory, meeting my mother - born and raised in Kaschowia - whom worked as an elementary school teacher. I had been fortunate enough, through my father's hardwork and a mother's love, to have lived as long as I have - I've seen many of my former school mates and friends flee out of fear of persecution or suffer damnation in labor camps by the old regime..." Keakov would once again stop though, sighing before continuing, "We moved to Richenitze at a young age, for my father had the opportunity to progress in his job. However, my father would later be sent to one of those camps in the final days of the regime, and when he didn't return following their liberation, it didn't ''feel'' like a victory. So when that same regime has stylized themselves as democratic and 'for the people', the only feeling that comes to me is the feeling that there is ''still'' work to do. This is why this [United Arconia] party was founded: to strive for a better tomorrow. Whether it be for the father sitting on the bench, wondering whether or not he will be able to bring food home for his family because his paycheck didn't ammount to what he expected, or for the mothers, whom pray their sons or daughters make it home safely at night - I say this again - there is still work to do. Thank you all for coming, and may God bless Arconia."
* '''United Arconia:''' As Maxsis Keakov stepped onto the podium to address a small field of reporters, it felt like everything was in its right place. "I'd like to thank the coordinators of this conference, my fellow coworkers whom have continuously worked day and night over the past weeks, and whom I'm glad to have now call my family, and most of all, I'd like to thank God..." Keakov would pause before continuing once more, "I am at a great concern for the direction of Arconia. In the last century alone, we've seen our neighbors take the call to reform at heart - a time when people of different beliefs were united under the ''single'' belief that the 'status quo' was no longer acceptable. When I was a child - standing in foodlines with my father, hoping we'd get our only loaf of bread for the week - I recognized at a young age that the tides where shifting against our beloved country. My father, born and raised in Spibor, would witness things that many outside our nation could not fathom. He was one of the lucky ones, fleeing the city and working hard shifts at a local factory, meeting my mother - born and raised in Kaschowia - whom worked as an elementary school teacher. I had been fortunate enough, through my father's hardwork and a mother's love, to have lived as long as I have - I've seen many of my former school mates and friends flee out of fear of persecution or suffer damnation in labor camps by the old regime..." Keakov would once again stop though, sighing before continuing, "We moved to Richenitze at a young age, for my father had the opportunity to progress in his job. However, my father would later be sent to one of those camps in the final days of the regime, and when he didn't return following their liberation, it didn't ''feel'' like a victory. So when that same regime has stylized themselves as democratic and 'for the people', the only feeling that comes to me is the feeling that there is ''still'' work to do. This is why this [United Arconia] party was founded: to strive for a better tomorrow. Whether it be for the father sitting on the bench, wondering whether or not he will be able to bring food home for his family because his paycheck didn't ammount to what he expected, or for the mothers, whom pray their sons or daughters make it home safely at night - I say this again - there is still work to do. Thank you all for coming, and may God bless Arconia."
*'''The People's Welfare Party:''' Vike Spinz bore a handlebar moustache and an expression that said, "Trust me". As he stepped onto the podium, there was an awed silence. Nobody had expected this - the Leader of the People's Welfare Party now wore a completely different form of facial hair. Vike Spinz knew that by midnight that night the media would have gone crazy over what he already felt they would call "the People's Welfare Moustache." Grinning dashingly as he strode across the stage, knocking over the podium and shaking the hand of the organizer of the event, Vike was confident that tonight he would make an impression. Grabbing the organizer by the hand and thrusting him upwards over his own head, Vike called out, "and three cheers for the organizer of tonight's event!" The crowd went wild. Vike tossed the organizer away and grabbed the microphone. "Friends, Arconians, countrymen!" he shouted. "During the years of Communist rule, the Party lost sight of what's really important! It's not the power. It's not the endless beuracracy. It's the people. The People! The People, I say. Who realizes that? Do you think the Eco-Fascists care about people? No, only about wildlife. Do you think the Monarchists care about the people? No, their entire ideology is centred around one person. Then there are the Lumberjacks, and they're OK - but really they're all a bunch of treehuggers. Do you think the Tabbies ["TAB" - Taxes are Bad Party] care about the people? They're capitalists, that's what they are! They're ''Libertarians''!" Vike Spinz spits out the word, and some gets stuck on his new moustache. "Taxes are Bad Party? More like just plain ''Bad'' Party!" At this point, the crowd is in hysterics, and Vike Spinz releases a jet of water on them from above to calm them down. This happens at all his rallies, and the crowd has been waiting for it the entire night. They go wild. "And now, an interviewer from the conservative right is here to interview me. Let's hope I can convince him that Taxes ''Aren't'' Bad." The interviewer, famed late night television host, Chris Balding, steps onto stage. "Uh -- hi, everybody --" Vike Spinz pulls up a chair out of nowhere, and Chris sits down. "So, Mr. Spinz," he says, seriously, and a bit nervously as Vike Spinz towers over him, "What change would you like to see in Arconia?" "People's Welfare," bellows Vike Spinz into the microphone. "And a reduction in capitalism. Free trade is bad for this country, everyone knows it. Everybody knows it." "But the Communist Party--" Chris Balding frowns. "Exactly!" cries Vike Spinz. "I'm sure Mr. Hetman would be the ''first'' to tell you that capitalism doesn't work for the people. I promise," he improvises, "to be tough on Capitalism, and," he grows excited, "tough on the ''causes'' of Capitalism!" There is a round of applause. "Mr. Spinz--" starts Chris Balding. "Please, call me Vike - or 'the Spinz'," grins Vike Spinz. "Yes, of course. I wanted to ask you, what makes you any different from the other similar parties out there?" "There is no party out there like the People's Welfare Party," cries Vike Spinz. "And I'll kill anyone who says there is!" Chris Balding laughs nervously in response. "Let me explain to you what makes us different," Vike Spinz says, as if explaining something to a small child. "The Farmers - they're agricultural. They live off the fat of the land. Remnants of the ancient feudal system. They don't need a party, they need welfare reform." Chris Balding looks confused. "But how will that benefit--" "I know Miglos," laughs Vike Spinz. "I was at school with him briefly when my father got a job in his part of the country. 'Little Miggy' we used to call him. Nice fellow, but completely incompetent. Didn't know how to tie his own shoelaces. Ozren Korasakov - God knows what hole he crawled out of. Completely bonkers. The people don't want an arnarchist state. They want Welfare." He speaks persuasively, and feels his ratings go up as the entire event is being filmed as they speak. "I heard Miglos promise education. I wouldn't trust him with your child's education, you know. With my sure-to-be successful welfare state model which is entirely different from his - although of course the specifics are too complicated for me to explain right now - everyone will get a free education. If you didn't manage to get one before you can get one no, no matter how old - or young - you are. You know," he added, conspiratorially, "I've been considering implementing compulsory tertiary education. I invite the people of Arconia to come along with me for the free ride!" he shouts. "And I've got subsidized healthcare - subsidized healthcare galore!" He stands up. "You know what? Let me tell you something..." And so he goes on. That night, he would coin the term "Spring of Arconia", within hours of Miklos Medygessy also using it for the first time allegedly at a press conference. Vike Spinz was living the high life. "He's so full of energy!" Arconian girls would sigh, and would go gushing about the welfare that Vike Spinz had promised them, personally - "from me to you."
*'''The People's Welfare Party:''' Vike Spinz bore a handlebar moustache and an expression that said, "Trust me". As he stepped onto the podium, there was an awed silence. Nobody had expected this - the Leader of the People's Welfare Party now wore a completely different form of facial hair. Vike Spinz knew that by midnight that night the media would have gone crazy over what he already felt they would call "the People's Welfare Moustache." Grinning dashingly as he strode across the stage, knocking over the podium and shaking the hand of the organizer of the event, Vike was confident that tonight he would make an impression. Grabbing the organizer by the hand and thrusting him upwards over his own head, Vike called out, "and three cheers for the organizer of tonight's event!" The crowd went wild. Vike tossed the organizer away and grabbed the microphone. "Friends, Arconians, countrymen!" he shouted. "During the years of Communist rule, the Party lost sight of what's really important! It's not the power. It's not the endless beuracracy. It's the people. The People! The People, I say. Who realizes that? Do you think the Eco-Fascists care about people? No, only about wildlife. Do you think the Monarchists care about the people? No, their entire ideology is centred around one person. Then there are the Lumberjacks, and they're OK - but really they're all a bunch of treehuggers. Do you think the Tabbies ["TAB" - Taxes are Bad Party] care about the people? They're capitalists, that's what they are! They're ''Libertarians''!" Vike Spinz spits out the word, and some gets stuck on his new moustache. "Taxes are Bad Party? More like just plain ''Bad'' Party!" At this point, the crowd is in hysterics, and Vike Spinz releases a jet of water on them from above to calm them down. This happens at all his rallies, and the crowd has been waiting for it the entire night. They go wild. "And now, an interviewer from the conservative right is here to interview me. Let's hope I can convince him that Taxes ''Aren't'' Bad." The interviewer, famed late night television host, Chris Balding, steps onto stage. "Uh -- hi, everybody --" Vike Spinz pulls up a chair out of nowhere, and Chris sits down. "So, Mr. Spinz," he says, seriously, and a bit nervously as Vike Spinz towers over him, "What change would you like to see in Arconia?" "People's Welfare," bellows Vike Spinz into the microphone. "And a reduction in capitalism. Free trade is bad for this country, everyone knows it. Everybody knows it." "But the Communist Party--" Chris Balding frowns. "Exactly!" cries Vike Spinz. "I'm sure Mr. Hetman would be the ''first'' to tell you that capitalism doesn't work for the people. I promise," he improvises, "to be tough on Capitalism, and," he grows excited, "tough on the ''causes'' of Capitalism!" There is a round of applause. "Mr. Spinz--" starts Chris Balding. "Please, call me Vike - or 'the Spinz'," grins Vike Spinz. "Yes, of course. I wanted to ask you, what makes you any different from the other similar parties out there?" "There is no party out there like the People's Welfare Party," cries Vike Spinz. "And I'll kill anyone who says there is!" Chris Balding laughs nervously in response. "Let me explain to you what makes us different," Vike Spinz says, as if explaining something to a small child. "The Farmers - they're agricultural. They live off the fat of the land. Remnants of the ancient feudal system. They don't need a party, they need welfare reform." Chris Balding looks confused. "But how will that benefit--" "I know Miglos," laughs Vike Spinz. "I was at school with him briefly when my father got a job in his part of the country. 'Little Miggy' we used to call him. Nice fellow, but completely incompetent. Didn't know how to tie his own shoelaces. Ozren Korasakov - God knows what hole he crawled out of. Completely bonkers. The people don't want an arnarchist state. They want Welfare." He speaks persuasively, and feels his ratings go up as the entire event is being filmed as they speak. "I heard Miglos promise education. I wouldn't trust him with your child's education, you know. With my sure-to-be successful welfare state model which is entirely different from his - although of course the specifics are too complicated for me to explain right now - everyone will get a free education. If you didn't manage to get one before you can get one no, no matter how old - or young - you are. You know," he added, conspiratorially, "I've been considering implementing compulsory tertiary education. I invite the people of Arconia to come along with me for the free ride!" he shouts. "And I've got subsidized healthcare - subsidized healthcare galore!" He stands up. "You know what? Let me tell you something..." And so he goes on. That night, he would coin the term "Spring of Arconia", within hours of Miklos Medygessy also using it for the first time allegedly at a press conference. Vike Spinz was living the high life. "He's so full of energy!" Arconian girls would sigh, and would go gushing about the welfare that Vike Spinz had promised them, personally - "from me to you."
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*'''The People's Welfare Party:''' Vike Spinz was fuming. "So the moustache had no effect. No effect whatsoever on the poll results! 1.58%!" he cried. "It's not as bad as all that," murmured his brother and campaign manager, "Bro" Spinz. "And I think you may have underestimated the effect of the moustache. Although, Tne Workers' Journal says you need to stop criticizing parties that are unknown in the region." "Don't tell me about the Press," moaned Vike Spinz. "I know ''exactly'' who reads the papers. The National Reporter is read by people who think they run the country; The Liberty Post is read by people who think they ''ought'' to run the country, and the Worker's Journal is read by the people who actually ''do'' run the country." "Perhaps we should start our own media outlet," suggests "Bro" Spinz. "I'll think about it," says Vike Spinz. "In the meantime, we will release a statement. Write this down, Jameson," he commanded his secretary. "People of Kaschowskia. I will continue to work tirelessly to improve the welfare of the people - ''your'' welfare. Let me tell you this. I wish to extent an olive branch - the traditional symbol of Arconian nationhood - across the isle. We are all Arconians, and Arconia is a great and glorious nation. I agree with the Monarchists that the nation needs a strong leader as well as welfare. But who is a stronger leader than me?" He flexed momentarily. "I agree with the Eco-Fascists that nature's welfare affects the people's welfare. Where they go wrong is fascism. The People's Welfare Party is a green party. But we are more well-rounded - we see the bigger picture, and we must balance environmental controls with people's welfare. I think--" "Has anyone here even heard of the Eco-Fascists?" frowned "Bro" Spinz. "Hmm, perhaps not, perhaps not," says Vike Spinz. "In that case, let me address the issue of Mr. Hetman, who probably runs the only other party they ''do'' know. Let me tell you, citizens," he thundered, "we stand for democracy - something that Mr. Hetman and his party, do not - and never have, and never will - stand for, or indeed understand. For Democracy, I believe, is irrevocably linked with the welfare of the people - with the people's welfare - with the welfare of the state! As long as you are masters of your own fates, you are secure. Fascism and Capitalism cannot be imposed on you against your will, your welfare taken away, if you have a say, that cannot be taken away! 'A say, that cannot be taken away'. I like that. That can be a slogan we can use. Anyway - I tell you, the old Party that has ruled for some time now does not represent the common man. How can it? They are the elites. I ask you, how do they benefit you? The country is in a bad enough state as it is. That is because it lacks something... it lacks Spinz."
*'''The People's Welfare Party:''' Vike Spinz was fuming. "So the moustache had no effect. No effect whatsoever on the poll results! 1.58%!" he cried. "It's not as bad as all that," murmured his brother and campaign manager, "Bro" Spinz. "And I think you may have underestimated the effect of the moustache. Although, Tne Workers' Journal says you need to stop criticizing parties that are unknown in the region." "Don't tell me about the Press," moaned Vike Spinz. "I know ''exactly'' who reads the papers. The National Reporter is read by people who think they run the country; The Liberty Post is read by people who think they ''ought'' to run the country, and the Worker's Journal is read by the people who actually ''do'' run the country." "Perhaps we should start our own media outlet," suggests "Bro" Spinz. "I'll think about it," says Vike Spinz. "In the meantime, we will release a statement. Write this down, Jameson," he commanded his secretary. "People of Kaschowskia. I will continue to work tirelessly to improve the welfare of the people - ''your'' welfare. Let me tell you this. I wish to extent an olive branch - the traditional symbol of Arconian nationhood - across the isle. We are all Arconians, and Arconia is a great and glorious nation. I agree with the Monarchists that the nation needs a strong leader as well as welfare. But who is a stronger leader than me?" He flexed momentarily. "I agree with the Eco-Fascists that nature's welfare affects the people's welfare. Where they go wrong is fascism. The People's Welfare Party is a green party. But we are more well-rounded - we see the bigger picture, and we must balance environmental controls with people's welfare. I think--" "Has anyone here even heard of the Eco-Fascists?" frowned "Bro" Spinz. "Hmm, perhaps not, perhaps not," says Vike Spinz. "In that case, let me address the issue of Mr. Hetman, who probably runs the only other party they ''do'' know. Let me tell you, citizens," he thundered, "we stand for democracy - something that Mr. Hetman and his party, do not - and never have, and never will - stand for, or indeed understand. For Democracy, I believe, is irrevocably linked with the welfare of the people - with the people's welfare - with the welfare of the state! As long as you are masters of your own fates, you are secure. Fascism and Capitalism cannot be imposed on you against your will, your welfare taken away, if you have a say, that cannot be taken away! 'A say, that cannot be taken away'. I like that. That can be a slogan we can use. Anyway - I tell you, the old Party that has ruled for some time now does not represent the common man. How can it? They are the elites. I ask you, how do they benefit you? The country is in a bad enough state as it is. That is because it lacks something... it lacks Spinz."
*[[File:ArconiaMagazineInterview2.jpg|thumb|In Dalmarna Anastasia Vulkas gave an interview to a popular magazine from abroad, now making its way into the opening Arconian world. In the interview her supposed 'diplomatic skills' as a former 'national representative' were touted extensively.|alt=]]'''Civic Democratic Union Party''': Anastasia Vulkas spent time touring Arconia and making public appearances beyond Krischadia. In Richenitze she toured the local industrial plants and spoke to factory directors there, making certain that photo opportunities were plenty and establishing connections via her family's ‘traditional elite’ standing and name. Heralding the industry of the region and emphasising, she addressed the workers, stating “we stand by the vital principle of the protection of Arconian industries, the principle which has developed our resources, which bolsters our nation and can help us marvelously prosper to the benefit of all Arconians” and saying that the future of Arconia must not leave behind the workers of the nation. In Dalmarna she gave an interview to a popular magazine from abroad, now making its way into the opening Arconian world, where her supposed 'diplomatic skills' as a former 'national representative' were touted expressively. She responded to recent poll numbers and made a small speech in Wendburg additionally: “Our honorable Prime Minister, Julius Hetman, is right to say Arconia must retain its traditional values: family, patriotism and labour. These things we must take from the past with us into the future. But we cannot be mired in the past either. We must open ourselves to new political experiments and maintain this new democracy, a true voice for the people. This cannot be maintained with talk alone and we must not mire ourselves in political isolation internally or among the society of nations. The CDU’s economic policies shall be neither left or right-wing, but instead meant to improve conditions for our current labor force as well as the intent to help grow small companies, establish self-employed citizens, and are designed to boost entrepreneurs, to expand employment and stimulate the economy. We can grow our own industry and open ourselves to the world, bring more industry here and distribute goods to the world. We support affordable and free access to public healthcare for all Arconians and this can be funded by the state, which is here for the protection and comfort of the Arconian people. If the state fails to do these things then it has failed in its reason for existing and this must be corrected.” Upon being asked about the rise of fascist parties in Arconia, Vulkas replied, “I appreciate the call for environmental protection, but this cannot be at the cost and detriment of the labour-force nor our industry and industrial workers. We can make these jobs cleaner but we mustn’t destroy them and force everyone back into the woods. Fascism should worry us all, fascism is artificial, the antithesis to what being a proud Arconian is. Have we forgotten the blood our brave soldiers spilled to stem the tide of the fascist beast? To then allow it to sneak in by election, only to ban elections once it takes power? There is nothing less patriotic than fascism.” Stepan Kóbolʹd, a leading member of the CDU and party guarantor responded to questions about the dismal polling numbers: “We are not terribly worried about our numbers at this time. A large portion of Arconia are undecided and all citizens are free to change their minds at any time as well. This is a blossoming of democracy and it encourages us to see the people of our beautiful nation taking such interest in the many options. The race has only just began, it is a long marathon, not a quick dash. We will catch up,” explained the confident Kóbolʹd.
*[[File:ArconiaMagazineInterview2.jpg|thumb|In Dalmarna Anastasia Vulkas gave an interview to a popular magazine from abroad, now making its way into the opening Arconian world. In the interview her supposed 'diplomatic skills' as a former 'national representative' were touted extensively.|alt=]]'''Civic Democratic Union Party''': Anastasia Vulkas spent time touring Arconia and making public appearances beyond Krischadia. In Richenitze she toured the local industrial plants and spoke to factory directors there, making certain that photo opportunities were plenty and establishing connections via her family's ‘traditional elite’ standing and name. Heralding the industry of the region and emphasising, she addressed the workers, stating “we stand by the vital principle of the protection of Arconian industries, the principle which has developed our resources, which bolsters our nation and can help us marvelously prosper to the benefit of all Arconians” and saying that the future of Arconia must not leave behind the workers of the nation. In Dalmarna she gave an interview to a popular magazine from abroad, now making its way into the opening Arconian world, where her supposed 'diplomatic skills' as a former 'national representative' were touted expressively. She responded to recent poll numbers and made a small speech in Wendburg additionally: “Our honorable Prime Minister, Julius Hetman, is right to say Arconia must retain its traditional values: family, patriotism and labour. These things we must take from the past with us into the future. But we cannot be mired in the past either. We must open ourselves to new political experiments and maintain this new democracy, a true voice for the people. This cannot be maintained with talk alone and we must not mire ourselves in political isolation internally or among the society of nations. The CDU’s economic policies shall be neither left or right-wing, but instead meant to improve conditions for our current labor force as well as the intent to help grow small companies, establish self-employed citizens, and are designed to boost entrepreneurs, to expand employment and stimulate the economy. We can grow our own industry and open ourselves to the world, bring more industry here and distribute goods to the world. We support affordable and free access to public healthcare for all Arconians and this can be funded by the state, which is here for the protection and comfort of the Arconian people. If the state fails to do these things then it has failed in its reason for existing and this must be corrected.” Upon being asked about the rise of fascist parties in Arconia, Vulkas replied, “I appreciate the call for environmental protection, but this cannot be at the cost and detriment of the labour-force nor our industry and industrial workers. We can make these jobs cleaner but we mustn’t destroy them and force everyone back into the woods. Fascism should worry us all, fascism is artificial, the antithesis to what being a proud Arconian is. Have we forgotten the blood our brave soldiers spilled to stem the tide of the fascist beast? To then allow it to sneak in by election, only to ban elections once it takes power? There is nothing less patriotic than fascism.” Stepan Kóbolʹd, a leading member of the CDU and party guarantor responded to questions about the dismal polling numbers: “We are not terribly worried about our numbers at this time. A large portion of Arconia are undecided and all citizens are free to change their minds at any time as well. This is a blossoming of democracy and it encourages us to see the people of our beautiful nation taking such interest in the many options. The race has only just began, it is a long marathon, not a quick dash. We will catch up,” explained the confident Kóbolʹd.
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*'''Monarchist Party:'''Alexander I goes on a tour over all of the region where he meets with the loweliest of men and takes up their question.During a visit to the village of Sebsic,the king encounters a fire in an apartment and quickly dashes to their resuce,putting his life on danger,the king manages to save three of the four people before being foced out of it.Following this,the king is hailed as a local hero in the village and the news spread quickly.several days later,the king holds a speech in the capital about the future of Arconia.He calls all the communist parties evil incarnated and says that the only way Arconia is gonna move forward is with a strong ruler.The king also proposes the creation of a house of lords in case that he is elected,this house of lord would function as to scruticice the goverment and propose better bills.
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*'''Monarchist Party:'''Alexander I goes on a tour over all of the region where he meets with the lowliest of men and takes up their question. During a visit to the village of Sebsic, the king encounters a fire in an apartment and quickly dashes to their rescue putting his life in danger, the king manages to save three of the four people before being forced out of it. Following this, the king is hailed as a local hero in the village and the news spread quickly. Several days later, the king holds a speech in the capital about the future of Arconia. He calls all the communist parties evil and says that the only way Arconia is gonna move forward is with a strong ruler. The king also proposes the creation of a house of lords in case that he is elected, this house of lords would function to scrutinize the government and propose better bills.
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*'''United Arconia:''' "Ondreas, my boy!" "I'm coming father!" The scene was a field, a lowly shack with the sunset in the distance and a boy running to his father. His hard day at the factory was worth it to see the boy in the father's eyes. The video would begin to pan out as the father picked up boy, revealing Keakov standing a short distance to their left. "These are the core values of Arconia: hard work and a sense of value. United Arconia isn't just a party, it's a message - a movement - bound to unite our fellow Arconians to be Prouder, Stronger, and Better. Instead of the government continuing to interfere with the lives of everyday Arconians, we should limit big government - to keep it under control - lowering taxes to provide stability for everyday families, and promoting innovation in the arts and sciences. Economic freedom will allow us to keep inflation low and fellow Arconians the freedoms that should be guaranteed to them without a knock at the door." The screen would flash to a picture of Keakov close up, disclaimers scattering the bottom while his voice would boom, "I'm Maxsis Keakov, and I approve this message."
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*'''United Arconia:''' "Ondreas, my boy!" "I'm coming father!" The scene was a field, a lowly shack with the sunset in the distance and a boy running to his father. His hard day at the factory was worth it to see the boy in the father's eyes. The video would begin to pan out as the father picked up boy, revealing Keakov standing a short distance to their left. "These are the core values of Arconia: hard work and a sense of value. United Arconia isn't just a party, it's a message - a movement - bound to unite our fellow Arconians to be Prouder, Stronger, and Better. Instead of the government continuing to interfere with the lives of everyday Arconians, we should limit big government - to keep it under control - lowering taxes to provide stability for everyday families, and promoting innovation in the arts and sciences. Economic freedom will allow us to keep inflation low and fellow Arconians the freedoms that should be guaranteed to them without a knock at the door." The screen would flash to a picture of Keakov close up, disclaimers scattering the bottom while his voice would boom, "I'm Maxsist, Keakov, and I approve this message."
*'''Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia :''' Party leader [[Miklós Medgyessy (Spring of Arconia)|Miklós Medgyessy]] after looking at the polls reacted by holding several large rallies. These large rallies occurred from his home region of Dalmarna all the way to the capital region of Wendburg. With tens of thousands of attendees, the rallies proved to be a success. Medgyessy soon travelled across the rest of Arconia, from Richenitze to Maramania. During one of these rallies, Medgyessy gave his famous "Health and Wages" speech. During this speech, an assassin neared Medgyessy and shot a bullet targeted at Medgyessy. The bullet missed, and the assassin was arrested. Medgyessy's calm reaction, acting as if nothing had happened to him, gained him many praise by Arconians.
*'''Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia :''' Party leader [[Miklós Medgyessy (Spring of Arconia)|Miklós Medgyessy]] after looking at the polls reacted by holding several large rallies. These large rallies occurred from his home region of Dalmarna all the way to the capital region of Wendburg. With tens of thousands of attendees, the rallies proved to be a success. Medgyessy soon travelled across the rest of Arconia, from Richenitze to Maramania. During one of these rallies, Medgyessy gave his famous "Health and Wages" speech. During this speech, an assassin neared Medgyessy and shot a bullet targeted at Medgyessy. The bullet missed, and the assassin was arrested. Medgyessy's calm reaction, acting as if nothing had happened to him, gained him many praise by Arconians.
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This page is related to the political game Spring of Arconia. This is where most of the action happens. To learn more about the game, please see the general information about the country of Arconia, as well as political parties page.
This is the starting turn of the game. The political campaign begins there and will end after turn 10. During the course of the game, you will be informed about the progress of the campaign by three independent media, viewing the situation from three different points of view. Those media have a direct influence on electoral preferences of the people, and can be contacted with. Read them carefully, as sometimes they might give you a hint on how to run your campaign.
Worker's Journal
The electoral campaign has begun, and multiple parties appear in different regions of the country. Of course, it would be pointless for a common man to trust any of those dangerous upstarts. The Communist Party, on the other hand, cared about the people, and so will her successor, the Democratic People's Party of Arconia. However, some of those parties (notably the Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia or the People's Welfare Party) at least declare their concern for a common man. At the same time, neo-fascist forces (the National Socialist Arconian's Workers Party and the Eco-Fascist Front) run their campaign too, willing to impose their fascist rule over our people. Let's hope that Prime Minister Hetman will ban them before they get a chance to get into power.
Liberty Post
In this political season, Arconia finally gets a chance to overthrow the communist tyranny once and for all. Political activity is on the rise, and multiple parties (such as the Arconian Liberal Party, the Taxes Are Bad Party or the Lumberjack Party) look forward to defeat the DPPA and oust Hetman from power. However, Arconians must be careful not to replace one tyrant with another - fascists from NSAWP and EFF are not friends of freedom, and the first free elections in Arconian history might easily become the last ones.
National Reporter
Arconians are about to determine the future of the nation. Hetman and his DPPA might be in control of the country for now, but the regime can only secure its rule by appealing to the national sentiment of Arconians. However, there is little hope that those former communists will actually care about the nation. Some new political projects (such as the Monarchist Party or the United Arconia Party) might serve the interests of the country better, but only if they manage to live up to expectations.
Parties activity
Democratic People's Party of Arconia : welcomes the start of the campaign. Prime Minister Hetman gives an interview to the official party newspaper, "The People's Tribune", in which he warns Arconians of the great responsibility they bear. Hetman emphasizes that people should only put their trust on those politicians, which they already know, and which won't use the power of the state for short-term benefits. In order to satisfy public demand on political activity, DPPA has announced a political opinion poll, the results of which will be ready soon.
Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia : Party leader Miklós Medgyessy has stated that he welcomes the start of a new democratic era for Arconia, coining the term "Spring of Arconia" during a new conference. He has also state that he is concerned with the economy and health of the common Arconian, stating "Whether it's health care, the economy, education, or national security, the Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party understands that these are what matters to the common Arconian."
Monarchist Party :Monarchist Party leader and self declared king of Arconia Alexander I welcomes the new democratic era fro Arcania but reiterates his statement that Arconia needs a strong and capable ruler in these trying times. He also says that the monarchist party would pass significant progressive reforms such as minimum wage and maternity leave if they were to get a place in parliament.
United Arconia: As Maxsis Keakov stepped onto the podium to address a small field of reporters, it felt like everything was in its right place. "I'd like to thank the coordinators of this conference, my fellow coworkers whom have continuously worked day and night over the past weeks, and whom I'm glad to have now call my family, and most of all, I'd like to thank God..." Keakov would pause before continuing once more, "I am at a great concern for the direction of Arconia. In the last century alone, we've seen our neighbors take the call to reform at heart - a time when people of different beliefs were united under the single belief that the 'status quo' was no longer acceptable. When I was a child - standing in foodlines with my father, hoping we'd get our only loaf of bread for the week - I recognized at a young age that the tides where shifting against our beloved country. My father, born and raised in Spibor, would witness things that many outside our nation could not fathom. He was one of the lucky ones, fleeing the city and working hard shifts at a local factory, meeting my mother - born and raised in Kaschowia - whom worked as an elementary school teacher. I had been fortunate enough, through my father's hardwork and a mother's love, to have lived as long as I have - I've seen many of my former school mates and friends flee out of fear of persecution or suffer damnation in labor camps by the old regime..." Keakov would once again stop though, sighing before continuing, "We moved to Richenitze at a young age, for my father had the opportunity to progress in his job. However, my father would later be sent to one of those camps in the final days of the regime, and when he didn't return following their liberation, it didn't feel like a victory. So when that same regime has stylized themselves as democratic and 'for the people', the only feeling that comes to me is the feeling that there is still work to do. This is why this [United Arconia] party was founded: to strive for a better tomorrow. Whether it be for the father sitting on the bench, wondering whether or not he will be able to bring food home for his family because his paycheck didn't ammount to what he expected, or for the mothers, whom pray their sons or daughters make it home safely at night - I say this again - there is still work to do. Thank you all for coming, and may God bless Arconia."
The People's Welfare Party: Vike Spinz bore a handlebar moustache and an expression that said, "Trust me". As he stepped onto the podium, there was an awed silence. Nobody had expected this - the Leader of the People's Welfare Party now wore a completely different form of facial hair. Vike Spinz knew that by midnight that night the media would have gone crazy over what he already felt they would call "the People's Welfare Moustache." Grinning dashingly as he strode across the stage, knocking over the podium and shaking the hand of the organizer of the event, Vike was confident that tonight he would make an impression. Grabbing the organizer by the hand and thrusting him upwards over his own head, Vike called out, "and three cheers for the organizer of tonight's event!" The crowd went wild. Vike tossed the organizer away and grabbed the microphone. "Friends, Arconians, countrymen!" he shouted. "During the years of Communist rule, the Party lost sight of what's really important! It's not the power. It's not the endless beuracracy. It's the people. The People! The People, I say. Who realizes that? Do you think the Eco-Fascists care about people? No, only about wildlife. Do you think the Monarchists care about the people? No, their entire ideology is centred around one person. Then there are the Lumberjacks, and they're OK - but really they're all a bunch of treehuggers. Do you think the Tabbies ["TAB" - Taxes are Bad Party] care about the people? They're capitalists, that's what they are! They're Libertarians!" Vike Spinz spits out the word, and some gets stuck on his new moustache. "Taxes are Bad Party? More like just plain Bad Party!" At this point, the crowd is in hysterics, and Vike Spinz releases a jet of water on them from above to calm them down. This happens at all his rallies, and the crowd has been waiting for it the entire night. They go wild. "And now, an interviewer from the conservative right is here to interview me. Let's hope I can convince him that Taxes Aren't Bad." The interviewer, famed late night television host, Chris Balding, steps onto stage. "Uh -- hi, everybody --" Vike Spinz pulls up a chair out of nowhere, and Chris sits down. "So, Mr. Spinz," he says, seriously, and a bit nervously as Vike Spinz towers over him, "What change would you like to see in Arconia?" "People's Welfare," bellows Vike Spinz into the microphone. "And a reduction in capitalism. Free trade is bad for this country, everyone knows it. Everybody knows it." "But the Communist Party--" Chris Balding frowns. "Exactly!" cries Vike Spinz. "I'm sure Mr. Hetman would be the first to tell you that capitalism doesn't work for the people. I promise," he improvises, "to be tough on Capitalism, and," he grows excited, "tough on the causes of Capitalism!" There is a round of applause. "Mr. Spinz--" starts Chris Balding. "Please, call me Vike - or 'the Spinz'," grins Vike Spinz. "Yes, of course. I wanted to ask you, what makes you any different from the other similar parties out there?" "There is no party out there like the People's Welfare Party," cries Vike Spinz. "And I'll kill anyone who says there is!" Chris Balding laughs nervously in response. "Let me explain to you what makes us different," Vike Spinz says, as if explaining something to a small child. "The Farmers - they're agricultural. They live off the fat of the land. Remnants of the ancient feudal system. They don't need a party, they need welfare reform." Chris Balding looks confused. "But how will that benefit--" "I know Miglos," laughs Vike Spinz. "I was at school with him briefly when my father got a job in his part of the country. 'Little Miggy' we used to call him. Nice fellow, but completely incompetent. Didn't know how to tie his own shoelaces. Ozren Korasakov - God knows what hole he crawled out of. Completely bonkers. The people don't want an arnarchist state. They want Welfare." He speaks persuasively, and feels his ratings go up as the entire event is being filmed as they speak. "I heard Miglos promise education. I wouldn't trust him with your child's education, you know. With my sure-to-be successful welfare state model which is entirely different from his - although of course the specifics are too complicated for me to explain right now - everyone will get a free education. If you didn't manage to get one before you can get one no, no matter how old - or young - you are. You know," he added, conspiratorially, "I've been considering implementing compulsory tertiary education. I invite the people of Arconia to come along with me for the free ride!" he shouts. "And I've got subsidized healthcare - subsidized healthcare galore!" He stands up. "You know what? Let me tell you something..." And so he goes on. That night, he would coin the term "Spring of Arconia", within hours of Miklos Medygessy also using it for the first time allegedly at a press conference. Vike Spinz was living the high life. "He's so full of energy!" Arconian girls would sigh, and would go gushing about the welfare that Vike Spinz had promised them, personally - "from me to you."
Civic Democratic Union Party: Speaking on behalf of the CDU is party leader Anastasia Vulkas, the daughter of former four-star colonel-general Raduslav Vulkas. Anastasia is a Krischadian through-and-through and hails from a family of Arconian loyalists, stretching to the Communist era and before. As the representative of Arconia before, as Miss Arconia in 1971, the CDU claims Anastasia thus represents (the word they continue to emphasis) the very nation, all that is ideal about Arconia, the embodiment of the nation and thus the face of the ideal party by extension, the CDU. The political hopeful Vulkas had this to say by way of announcement for the elections: “The democratization of our country is a must in order to join the society of nations, to place our voice, an Arconian voice, in the affairs of the world and, most importantly, to allow all our citizens to lift their desires to national attention and aid in the governance of our nation. Democracy is our great leap forward. The interest of the state cannot be placed above those of the people and it is with democracy as a tool of the people that we shall eschew this long-held principle. The path of democracy can bolster human dignity in our country, a dignity all Arconians desire and deserve. We must also be cautious that our leap does not take us over the edge. We must emerge in this new world while holding tightly to our traditions, our heritage, and our values. We shall not shame ourselves of our past nor deny our glories; we shall instead learn and grow and evolve. We must not allow ideas from abroad to erode who we are and yet we cannot allow tradition to deny a standing on the world stage nor the voice of the people to be heard and counted. It is therefore the position of the CDU to push for the state to do what is it here to do: to aid the people of Arconia in having all living standards met for a quality and happy existence, while also not stepping into every aspect of civil society as to control what the people choose, what people read, or what the people are allowed for political option. The CDU shall push for the state to protect those principals we hold dear and our culture all the while. We need be brave in this new world, we cannot shy away yet we cannot turn our backs on who we are. This the CDU shall provide and this is why the CDU runs for election. Thank you.”
Engelist Party of Moderates: “The Good people of Richenitze, I address you today not as a political candidate but merely an Arconian. I believe in three things: Angels, Engels and the Arconians. I will not seek absolute government but rather hope to form a government with the like minded parties. I hope to get basic healthcare so if you get hurt for anyone else’s problem you shouldn’t have to suffer. I will seek the establishment of state farms which will be used to make food which will then be distributed to all lower class citizens and ensure food to as many as possible whilst creating jobs”. Said 50 year old party leader Mikhail Kalininov, the former Army Major and current Professor at the Arconian University of Agriculture. The man attends church with his wife Alexandra, who runs a bakery. “I know my political wing has abused the Arconian nation but I assure you, the former leaders were not the patriots they were made out to be. I remember the pride I felt as a midfielder as Iosip Huskov scored us the winning goal in the 1960 Euros only for the hawks of the old regime to squeeze their propaganda into a great Arconian moment. In this party you will only find true patriots who seek to let the Arconian achievers get their moments instead of taking that away from them. My party will also choose merit over name as opposed to the old regime and that is why I will not select my son Ferenc as treasurer of the party” the leader remarked after a sermon.
The Eco-Fascist Front: Greetings to the people of Jediguria, I hope today to clear up a number misunderstandings about my party's positions and help to establish a clearer vision and platform to bring to the nation of Arconia, which has been brought to ruins by the communist regime. And a new Democratic government on the horizon which shows no intent to return our nation back to its traditional values and preserve the environment. My party aims to return Arconia to a natural, traditional, and agrarian society. We reject the globalist, progressive, and liberal attitudes of modern environmental movements. Our party does however promote environmentalism in of itself, including anti-consumerism. We believe it is also essential to recognize the synergy between the human population and its ancestral lands as well as the importance of nature to the western man. We believe that the use of eugenics and other means for population control while at the same time rid us of inferior groups. On the economy, the Eco Fascist Front believes that companies which bring untold devastating tolls upon the environment must be be done away with.
Turn 2
Official poll results are published! From now on, each turn will begin with such table. Keep an eye on them!
Party
Results
Democratic People's Party of Arconia
41,16%
Undecided
37,27%
National Socialist Arconian's Workers Party
3,89%
Arconian Liberal Party
2,52%
The Eco-Fascist Front
2,48%
United Arconia Party
2,44%
The Lumberjack Party
2,30%
Monarchist Party
2,02%
Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia
1,98%
The Taxes Are Bad Party
1,92%
The People's Welfare Party
1,58%
Civic Democratic Union Party
0,29%
Engelist Party of Moderates
0,17%
Worker's Journal
Worker's Journal has published speeches, produced by the Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia, the People's Welfare Party and the Engelist Party of Moderates. They are now available for wider audience.
A stunning victory for the DPPA! It looks like the Arconians are wise enough to put their trust on the ruling party. Some of the new parties, however, deserve attention too. DFLPA has held a speech in Dalmarna, emphasizing its concern for the common man. In Kaschowia, the People's Welfare Party and its eccentric leader Vike Spinz have produced a fiery rally, although its emphasis on criticizing other parties (which are barely even known in Kaschowia) is... questionable. Another promising party project is the Engelist Party of Moderates, operating in our 2nd largest city of Richenitze. Although their poll results are unimpressive so far, they will certainly become better if the parties keep being active.
Liberty Post
Liberty Post has published the speech, produced by the Civic Democratic Union Party. It is now available for wider audience.
Although the poll results may seem depressive so far, they show something very important: less than half of Arconians are ready to vote for the DPPA. What it means is, there is a window of opportunities available for the democratic parties. One of such parties, the Civic Democratic Union Party, has been particularly active in Krischadia. Moreover, its emphasis on conservative theses seems to have made a positive effect on local population, otherwise unsympathtic for the democratic cause. We also urge the readers to pay attention to the Arconian Liberal Party, which, although recently inactive, appears to be the most popular liberal force in Arconia. Both CDUP and ALP, however, are largely unknown outside their home regions so far, despite the best efforts of the Liberty Post. Hopefully, by the election time, this picture will change significantly.
National Reporter
National Reporter has published speeches, produced by the Monarchist Party and United Arconia. They are now available for wider audience.
Although National Reporter welcomes rallies, held by the Monarchist Party and United Arconia in Spibor and Richenitze, it shows deep concerns for the poll results. DPPA is on the lead, and no party seems to be anywhere near them. All of this is the socialists' fault! Most of the parties promise free this, free that and act like they would somehow be better than DPPA and the communists. Even the monarchists do that! Look at NSAWP. No one writes about them, no one praises them, everybody seems to dislike them, but they manage to come 2nd in polls, since most of its core electorate supports them, and doesn't have to choose between a dozen of parties, all of which offer the same.
Parties activity
Democratic People's Party of Arconia: Poll results are immediately published in the party newspaper, "The People's Tribune". The message is clear: DPPA is on the lead, people trust DPPA, and so should you. Julius Hetman has called those results "a good lesson for the populists, whose only purposes are to get to power and enrich themselves". Hetman urges not to trust populists, and to put confidence in traditional values: family, patriotism and labor. The future of Arconia lies in her past, and her past is DPPA.
The Engelist Party of Moderates: “We might only be popular with 0.17% of the population but I will serve and help a 100% of the population. Arconia will have better employment, less famine and more prosperity and by God I’ll do what I can to help those in charge to achieve it. I will not force the left wing on Arconia, I will force better lives upon the Socialist, The Conservatives, the Liberals and everyone” Mikhail remarks during a campaign stop. The leader organizes the EPM Cup for the state of Richenitze and announces during the first games between Richenitze United and Drovon Town that “All advertising money shall go to the state welfare fund, now come on you Richens!.” Grevin Altnik, senior member of the party comments on the DPPA’s statement “The Future of Arconia lies in the children, not the past which is sadly riddled with brutality and repression but let’s rather give Arconia a future of kindness and the freedom they deserve and will be given by a government which includes the EPM.” Kalininov tours Richenitze’s factories showing his support to the heart of the nation and his past as he visits the steel work which he worked in for a year to pay for his education and gain an insight into the worker mindset, this is supported by his quote “He who knows the worker, knows Arconia.”
The Eco-Fascist Front: The poll results are more than welcome news to our political party. The eco-fascists were once considered nothing more than a minor sub-section among fascists. We managed to poll in at 4th place nationwide, or 2.48%. I will continue to tirelessly make my case for a better Arconia. We reach out across the political spectrum. To eco-socialists and eco-conservatives, we say this; we find much common ground on the issues rather than differences. We will work tirelessly if elected to power to protect and preserve the environment. No other party currently running shows such dedication to solving climate change as we will. To younger generations we say this, we are looking to protect the environment for you and other future generations. To hesitant conservatives on the right, we say this, we are looking to restore traditional family values. To rural farmers, we support your hard work and that all Arconians should follow by your example. We will start to run TV ads and change the subject in the ads depending on the area. In Wendburg, we will run ads tailored to youths and those who may be inclined to support the Democratic government. These ads will completely ignore our social policies and instead showcase climate change in a bleak light and emphasize our commitment to solving the problem. In Welkobudovia we will emphasize our nationalism and our belief in preserving our nations principles. I, Pennti Linkola, in the meantime will crisscross Jediguria, holding speeches and rallies to excite the base.
The People's Welfare Party: Vike Spinz was fuming. "So the moustache had no effect. No effect whatsoever on the poll results! 1.58%!" he cried. "It's not as bad as all that," murmured his brother and campaign manager, "Bro" Spinz. "And I think you may have underestimated the effect of the moustache. Although, Tne Workers' Journal says you need to stop criticizing parties that are unknown in the region." "Don't tell me about the Press," moaned Vike Spinz. "I know exactly who reads the papers. The National Reporter is read by people who think they run the country; The Liberty Post is read by people who think they ought to run the country, and the Worker's Journal is read by the people who actually do run the country." "Perhaps we should start our own media outlet," suggests "Bro" Spinz. "I'll think about it," says Vike Spinz. "In the meantime, we will release a statement. Write this down, Jameson," he commanded his secretary. "People of Kaschowskia. I will continue to work tirelessly to improve the welfare of the people - your welfare. Let me tell you this. I wish to extent an olive branch - the traditional symbol of Arconian nationhood - across the isle. We are all Arconians, and Arconia is a great and glorious nation. I agree with the Monarchists that the nation needs a strong leader as well as welfare. But who is a stronger leader than me?" He flexed momentarily. "I agree with the Eco-Fascists that nature's welfare affects the people's welfare. Where they go wrong is fascism. The People's Welfare Party is a green party. But we are more well-rounded - we see the bigger picture, and we must balance environmental controls with people's welfare. I think--" "Has anyone here even heard of the Eco-Fascists?" frowned "Bro" Spinz. "Hmm, perhaps not, perhaps not," says Vike Spinz. "In that case, let me address the issue of Mr. Hetman, who probably runs the only other party they do know. Let me tell you, citizens," he thundered, "we stand for democracy - something that Mr. Hetman and his party, do not - and never have, and never will - stand for, or indeed understand. For Democracy, I believe, is irrevocably linked with the welfare of the people - with the people's welfare - with the welfare of the state! As long as you are masters of your own fates, you are secure. Fascism and Capitalism cannot be imposed on you against your will, your welfare taken away, if you have a say, that cannot be taken away! 'A say, that cannot be taken away'. I like that. That can be a slogan we can use. Anyway - I tell you, the old Party that has ruled for some time now does not represent the common man. How can it? They are the elites. I ask you, how do they benefit you? The country is in a bad enough state as it is. That is because it lacks something... it lacks Spinz."
In Dalmarna Anastasia Vulkas gave an interview to a popular magazine from abroad, now making its way into the opening Arconian world. In the interview her supposed 'diplomatic skills' as a former 'national representative' were touted extensively.
Civic Democratic Union Party: Anastasia Vulkas spent time touring Arconia and making public appearances beyond Krischadia. In Richenitze she toured the local industrial plants and spoke to factory directors there, making certain that photo opportunities were plenty and establishing connections via her family's ‘traditional elite’ standing and name. Heralding the industry of the region and emphasising, she addressed the workers, stating “we stand by the vital principle of the protection of Arconian industries, the principle which has developed our resources, which bolsters our nation and can help us marvelously prosper to the benefit of all Arconians” and saying that the future of Arconia must not leave behind the workers of the nation. In Dalmarna she gave an interview to a popular magazine from abroad, now making its way into the opening Arconian world, where her supposed 'diplomatic skills' as a former 'national representative' were touted expressively. She responded to recent poll numbers and made a small speech in Wendburg additionally: “Our honorable Prime Minister, Julius Hetman, is right to say Arconia must retain its traditional values: family, patriotism and labour. These things we must take from the past with us into the future. But we cannot be mired in the past either. We must open ourselves to new political experiments and maintain this new democracy, a true voice for the people. This cannot be maintained with talk alone and we must not mire ourselves in political isolation internally or among the society of nations. The CDU’s economic policies shall be neither left or right-wing, but instead meant to improve conditions for our current labor force as well as the intent to help grow small companies, establish self-employed citizens, and are designed to boost entrepreneurs, to expand employment and stimulate the economy. We can grow our own industry and open ourselves to the world, bring more industry here and distribute goods to the world. We support affordable and free access to public healthcare for all Arconians and this can be funded by the state, which is here for the protection and comfort of the Arconian people. If the state fails to do these things then it has failed in its reason for existing and this must be corrected.” Upon being asked about the rise of fascist parties in Arconia, Vulkas replied, “I appreciate the call for environmental protection, but this cannot be at the cost and detriment of the labour-force nor our industry and industrial workers. We can make these jobs cleaner but we mustn’t destroy them and force everyone back into the woods. Fascism should worry us all, fascism is artificial, the antithesis to what being a proud Arconian is. Have we forgotten the blood our brave soldiers spilled to stem the tide of the fascist beast? To then allow it to sneak in by election, only to ban elections once it takes power? There is nothing less patriotic than fascism.” Stepan Kóbolʹd, a leading member of the CDU and party guarantor responded to questions about the dismal polling numbers: “We are not terribly worried about our numbers at this time. A large portion of Arconia are undecided and all citizens are free to change their minds at any time as well. This is a blossoming of democracy and it encourages us to see the people of our beautiful nation taking such interest in the many options. The race has only just began, it is a long marathon, not a quick dash. We will catch up,” explained the confident Kóbolʹd.
Monarchist Party:Alexander I goes on a tour over all of the region where he meets with the lowliest of men and takes up their question. During a visit to the village of Sebsic, the king encounters a fire in an apartment and quickly dashes to their rescue putting his life in danger, the king manages to save three of the four people before being forced out of it. Following this, the king is hailed as a local hero in the village and the news spread quickly. Several days later, the king holds a speech in the capital about the future of Arconia. He calls all the communist parties evil and says that the only way Arconia is gonna move forward is with a strong ruler. The king also proposes the creation of a house of lords in case that he is elected, this house of lords would function to scrutinize the government and propose better bills.
United Arconia: "Ondreas, my boy!" "I'm coming father!" The scene was a field, a lowly shack with the sunset in the distance and a boy running to his father. His hard day at the factory was worth it to see the boy in the father's eyes. The video would begin to pan out as the father picked up boy, revealing Keakov standing a short distance to their left. "These are the core values of Arconia: hard work and a sense of value. United Arconia isn't just a party, it's a message - a movement - bound to unite our fellow Arconians to be Prouder, Stronger, and Better. Instead of the government continuing to interfere with the lives of everyday Arconians, we should limit big government - to keep it under control - lowering taxes to provide stability for everyday families, and promoting innovation in the arts and sciences. Economic freedom will allow us to keep inflation low and fellow Arconians the freedoms that should be guaranteed to them without a knock at the door." The screen would flash to a picture of Keakov close up, disclaimers scattering the bottom while his voice would boom, "I'm Maxsist, Keakov, and I approve this message."
Democratic-Farmer-Labour Party of Arconia : Party leader Miklós Medgyessy after looking at the polls reacted by holding several large rallies. These large rallies occurred from his home region of Dalmarna all the way to the capital region of Wendburg. With tens of thousands of attendees, the rallies proved to be a success. Medgyessy soon travelled across the rest of Arconia, from Richenitze to Maramania. During one of these rallies, Medgyessy gave his famous "Health and Wages" speech. During this speech, an assassin neared Medgyessy and shot a bullet targeted at Medgyessy. The bullet missed, and the assassin was arrested. Medgyessy's calm reaction, acting as if nothing had happened to him, gained him many praise by Arconians.
