[Lynneth]

Bayrische Nachrichtenagentur (bna; Bavarian News Agency)

Munich
Today, King Maximilian III. has, after long deliberation, appointed the Ministers of Bavaria.
Following are their names and what position they have.

Franz Josef Strauss - Finance minister
Manfred Lahnstein - Economics minister
Heinrich von Brentano - Foreign minister
Peter Struck - Defence minister
Robert Schmidt - Information minister
Gustav Heinemann - Interior minister
Theodor Blank - Education minister
Karl Schiller - Environment minister
Hans Apel - Health minister
Ewald Bucher - Justice minister
Heinrich Lübke - Culture minister
Jochen Borchert - Agriculture minister
Friedrich Zimmermann - Transport minister
Theodor Blank - Commerce minister
Hans-Christoph Seebohm - Energy minister
Heinz Kessler - Inland revenue minister

Additionally, to strengthen the Economy - which, until now, was barely above Nordland-levels - various industries will be invested in, with Manfred Lahnstein, the Economics minister, spearheading the effort of bringing our nation to levels that we can be proud of.
To remind you, some of the companies in Bavaria are:
Heckler&Koch, Fraunhofer Society, BMW, Siemens, Krauss Maffei, Audi, Lufthansa, SoftMaker, Munich Re, Allianz, RTL Television, Infineon, Tandem Verlag, Messerschmitt, MAN, Brainpool, Wacker Chemie, DSR-Precision Corp., Genomatix, Puma AG and Adidas AG, amongst various others.


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OOC: This following part is edited in, over time.
Links to major news posts, etc.

Announcement by Minister Lahnstein
The economic situation shortly after achieving independence
Fusion power plant, first in Europe
The King is dead (external)
The King's Funeral (external)
New Ministers under Vetinari
A note from Vetinari
A note to sceptics
100% fusion
Terrorist guild; NOEP
More border-guards
Demonstrations to unite all Bavarians
HRE Announced (external)
Preparations in a war
HRE Surrenders; Austria founded (external)
End of a short war
Interlude~
Hellfire - Civil War. (external)
/Interlude~
The Civil War is over
Elections in Austria (external)
New Chancellor
More socialism
Uberstein estate finally finished
Great Achievements
Mining Consortium
Expansion of Vienna
AR Alpha 01
AR Alpha 02
AR Alpha 03
AR Alpha 04
AR Alpha Interlude 1
AR Alpha Interlude 2
AR Alpha 05
Burning...Squirrel?
Propaganda
King driving through Vienna!
AR Alpha 06
Getting Canadian technology
PHASR
Plans for Space
Stop improving, Austria D:
More construction
The Holy Roman Empire! (external)
Celebrations in the Empire!
Ultor completed, walking around in it
Walking and talking
War!
Sitting and thinking
Planning into Space
Navy expansion begun
Crazy preparations
Waaaaaagh! (external)
Thinking about the war & Genetic shens
Waaaagh ends, nobody cares (external)
And I mean nobody. Changes in politics, at the borders and such
Technological shens; Rammstein
Further technlogical shens
Navy finished, even more technological shens
Fusion for the Phoenix Empire
Artemis establishes HQ in Vienna
Building ships for New England (external)
Propaganda!
Propaganda and Research
Emperor abdicates; GDR founded
Deployments, various talking; Ministers
Propaganda the third
Amber Guard, Lobotomy
Space, improvements, talking about the experiment
Talking a bit more; Amber Guard trains
Lynneth and Leclerc talk
Lynneth collapses
Half waking, half dreaming
Returning
Summary of research
Conversing once more
Stabilizing Rheinmark (external)
Clashes in Rheinmark
Announcing Eternity
Annexing Baden-Württemberg
BMW Ankonian
Tank on legs, take 1
Tank on legs, take 1
Bund taken over
More walkan
More walkan #2; Switzerland joins for good
Goddamn physics
Nanobatteries; Redeployment
It actually works
Research status
"How do you feel?"
That subject...
GDSS Kanzler Bismarck
GDSV Explorer to be built
Relocating government building
Dragon cult gets stormed
Laura's file
A new beginning
And new problems
Intervention
Explorer progress; Someone starts caring..

This post has been edited by Lynneth: 08 March 2010 - 09:59 AM

[Maelstrom Vortex]

"Greetings ladies and gentlemen of Bavaria, I've been given the pleasure by King Maximillian the Third of serving this great nation as our Finance Minister. My name is Manfred Lahnstein. The King has asked me to lay down an economic plan for stimulus, growth, and development relating to both strengthening economic sovereignty, increasing the power of our currency, and optimizing the job market. That said I am going to state some of our objectives for the coming year."

"The first objective relates to economic sovereignty. There is no secure state without a secure economy. However, to secure the economy does not mean to close it off from cooperating with the rest of the world.. quite the contrary.. closing your economy off can be the most devastating action a government can take in order to provide a false sense of security. Instead, we are going to look to partial government and popular control of the economic environment and enforcing limitations on the allowance of foreign capital participation in domestic equity. Any corporation headquartered within this great state will be limited to no more than 33 % foreign control at any time. Additionally in key economic sectors where national security is at stake such as industries with heavy manufacturing and capitol equipment such as the automotive and aerospace sectors.. instead of nationalizing the businesses, the state will be buying enough equity to constitute a major voting position on the board of directors of these business entities. In addition, in order to strengthen the nation, in opposition to using war as means of expansion, a portion of 1% of the government budget at the minimum has been allocated towards acquiring foreign equity and debt to constitute a reserve of sovereign wealth which will also be used to back the value of our domestic currency. Surpluses will also be deposited into this Sovereign Wealth Initiative."

"The second objective is closely controlling the strength of our currency. To do this the ministry has been granted control over the treasury as a federal reserve. All banks will be required to register with the reserve and participate in the reserve requirements and regulatory system. Interest rates will be closely controlled, with objectives of keeping inflation at or near 4% and unemployment at or near 5% which we believe to indicate a healthy economy. However, we also recognize that fundamentals affect these #s, not just money supply. We realize in this day and age that fuel is a critical factor in economic function. In order to remedy that we're going to be working closely with the energy department and do a full court press on diversifying the national power grid and implementing practical wind, solar, nuclear, bio-fuel, and multi-source transport systems; this in addition to securing traditional fossil fuel resourcse. We will be looking to opening trade treaties and ownership programs with states which have known historic deposits of these resources. Additionally more research is being done into making Fusion a more practical power resource. Our goal is to eventually become a major energy exporter."

"Our third objective of stabilizing the labor market should fall in line with objectives 1 and 2. If there is a shortage of labor we will open our borders to cross-border labor from neighboring states and providing incentive for immigrants to come to this great state. At this time however, we do not anticipate a shortfall in labor supply although we do anticipate a very hot economy going forward which is why we will be closely following inflation numbers to make sure we're not over-stretching our resources. I am now open for questions."

This post has been edited by Maelstrom Vortex: 03 July 2009 - 06:30 PM

[Lynneth]

OOC: Yes, I've approved of this. And yes, you can ask questions. =3

IC:
Bayrische Nachrichtenagentur (bna; Bavarian News Agency)

Overview

Minister Lahnstein has mentioned that he wishes to reduce both unemployment and inflation severely. This may be a hard task for him, with unemployment rates being 14.3% and inflation 12.63% after the recent war and the sudden collapse of the Greater Nordland Reich.
Currently, the national Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, is at $ 300,683,759,530 (OOC: What is CNRP's standard currency? lol), with growth being -0.3% right now. Thus, with a population of 31,298,280, the GDP bavarian per capita is a mere $ 9,607.

Because the realization of Minister Lahnstein's plans, Maximilian III. gave him considerable powers in decision-making. Should Herr Lahnstein not be capable of meeting his short-term and medium-term goals, he will be replaced with a more competent minister, but the King has expressed that he fully trusts Lahnstein's judgement and will work closely with him and the other ministers to strengthen the economy and country.

[Sargun]

Lynneth, on Jul 3 2009, 07:28 PM, said:

(OOC: What is CNRP's standard currency? lol)

OOC: the Sargun

[Subtleknifewielder]

Sargun, on Jul 3 2009, 05:29 PM, said:

OOC: the Sargun

OOC: You wish...

IC: Promised Land inquires as to how this will affect, if at all, Artemis Global Services and their base in Bavaria.

[Lynneth]

Subtleknifewielder, on Jul 4 2009, 02:40 AM, said:

OOC: You wish...

IC: Promised Land inquires as to how this will affect, if at all, Artemis Global Services and their base in Bavaria.

"Artemis will not be affected by this due to various reasons."

[Maelstrom Vortex]

Minister Lahnstein continued, "Artemis is bringing a bit of an alleviation to our unemployment problem with their presence, it wouldn't be prudent at this time for us to interfere with their operations as the King has implied."

[Lynneth]

A Note from His Majesty, King Maximilian III.

"Numerous new nations have emerged in the world, and to be frank, I don't have the time to greet them individually, unfortunately.
Thus, with this announcement, I welcome all nations who have newly emerged in the last days and weeks. Welcome, and may you prosper."

[Lynneth]

Bayrische Nachrichtenagentur (bna; Bavarian News Agency)

Regensburg, Oberpfalz



Yesterday, the until then secret construction of the BNFR, the Bavarian Nuclear Fusion Reactor, has been unveiled. It has been in construction for several months, but until yesterday it was thought to be a large facility built as project for scientific research by Siemens, Infineon and Fraunhofer Society. Already, most of the components have been finished and only need to be put together, ensuring that the reactor will run within the next weeks.
According to a Siemens spokesman, even parts of the Government have been kept in the dark about this, with the exception of the King and some other necessary institutions.
The BNFR's 2 gigawatts of thermal output will be on the scale of a modern electric power plant,with the end result being roughly 1 GW in electric power. At the beginning however, it will be started 'slowly', at roughly 4 times the power output for breakeven - where it delivers more power than is put into the starting sequence - after which the power output will slowly rise towards the projected end-result of 1 GW.



Interestingly, this has been achieved intependently of Vinilandian research, where a fusion reactor has been running for some time already.
For the less tech-savvy of us, we have included a nice and informative picture of what the reactor does.




OOC: NPP in 4 days, on the 14th. Means I'll be able to finish this thing, finally. lol.

This post has been edited by Lynneth: 10 July 2009 - 03:30 PM

[Maelstrom Vortex]

Minister Lahnstein noted, "I will be taking contracts for energy exports from our neighbors at this time as once we get this system active it will produce far more than we need. Umm.. however, this is going to make the unemployment issue worse. One plant will not employ as much as our standard power grid. I think we should sell off as much as we can and phase the other plants out over time to prevent a spike in unemployment and provide retraining funding for current persons specialized in old grid infrastructure."

[Maelstrom Vortex]

Minister Lahnstein announces, "I am pleased to inform everyone the test of the Fusion Plant has gone successfully and the barrier to outputs has been surpassed. It is now operating at over-optimum efficiency meaning we're getting more energy out than we are putting into making it because of the output of the fusion. That said, we can now fulfill supply contracts requested by our neighbors at a very inexpensive rate. Please contact the department of foreign trade if you wish to tap some of the state contracts! With the first one developed, 2 more are under way to replace the old coal and nuclear plants throughout Bavaria."

"Domestic supply coupled with batteries is expected to replace all fossil fuel based power mechanisms."

This post has been edited by Maelstrom Vortex: 13 July 2009 - 11:01 PM

[Emperor Mudd]

Quote

Bavarian Nuclear Fusion Reactor

Interesting the BNFR is identical in design to the Tahoan Fusion Reactor Complex currently under construction. I wonder why...

[Lynneth]

Emperor Mudd, on Jul 14 2009, 07:08 AM, said:

Interesting the BNFR is identical in design to the Tahoan Fusion Reactor Complex currently under construction. I wonder why...

"Possibly because the Tokamak design, which both reactors use, is one of the most easily controlled designs, yet delivering quite a bit of power."


OOC: Also, yes, I finally have the NPP wonder.

[JEDCJT]

Lynneth, on Jul 13 2009, 09:11 PM, said:

"Possibly because the Tokamak design, which both reactors use, is one of the most easily controlled designs, yet delivering quite a bit of power."


OOC: Also, yes, I finally have the NPP wonder.

OOC: Congrats!

[V The King]

OOC: I swore to God I posted in here but it doesn't seem like it.

IC: "We congratulate Bavaria on their success, and for the looks, it is very likely Bavarian efforts were indeed independent from Viniland's."

[Lynneth]

Bayrische Nachrichtenagentur (bna; Bavarian News Agency)

Munich
As the Regent and thus new leader of Bavaria, Lord Havelock Vetinari has renamed the offices of the ministers, and appointed some new ones, relieving the old ones before, of course.

Feucht von Lipwig - Finance advisor
Manfred Lahnstein - Economics advisor
Heinrich von Brentano - Foreign advisor
Peter Struck - Defence advisor
Robert Schmidt - Information advisor
Markus Wolf - Interior advisor
Theodor Blank - Education advisor
Karl Schiller - Environment advisor
Hans Apel - Health advisor
Samuel Mumm - Justice advisor
Waltraut Berger - Culture advisor
Jochen Borchert - Agriculture advisor
Hans Eintönig - Transport advisor
Theodor Blank - Commerce advisor
Johann Alexander - Energy advisor
Heinz Kessler - Inland revenue advisor

Additionally, Lord Vetinari will soon announce some changes that will be made to make Bavaria "[...] all in all much more efficient and organised.", though it is unknown as of now what kind of changes these will be.

[Lynneth]

A note from Lord Vetinari

"I will make this as short as I can.
In simple terms, a lot in Bavaria will be changed. For example, so-called 'Guilds' will be introduced. In very simple words, a Guild will be a union for a job, such as accountant. Or plumber. Or thief. Or beggar. Or assassin.
Guilds will have to register with the palace and are expected to regulate their members' behaviors. For example, before the legalization of the guilds, thieves would rob and mug as many people for as many times as they, the thieves, liked, and the monetary gain may be high or low depending on luck or hard work. After legalization, the Thieves' Guild will make money mainly by having rich people pay an annual premium so that members of the guild do not have to break into people's houses and rob them. This and similar systems will make life more predictable, and people, including the Thieves, have time to get on with their lives.

Guild enforcers will police the behaviors of guild members and make working a privilege of guild members. This ensures two things: clients will get fully professional services, and guild members can charge a high price for their work. Guild enforcers will have the right and indeed duty to catch and punish a working non-member; this does weaken the traditional Police, more or less kicking it out of a lot of its traditional jurisdiction. A Guildhouse and its grounds are considered private properties, and even in case of a suspected crime are not to be intruded by Policemen. Guilds can take in orphans and train them up in guild schools, giving them skills for a career for life. Some guilds may inevitably offer such a high-quality education that people pay for their children to be educated there.

Some of the people who will not be able to create a guild are murderers, traitors, rapists and other such people. The main work of the police force will thus soon mainly be to arrest the aformentioned people.
Oh, and mimes won't be able to create guilds, too. Because they're outlawed from today onwards.

That would be all for the time being. Thank you."

[Subtleknifewielder]

"This is...a most unusual justice system we have ever seen, though we do admit it seems like it would be effective."

[Lynneth]

Subtleknifewielder, on Jul 22 2009, 01:00 AM, said:

"This is...a most unusual justice system we have ever seen, though we do admit it seems like it would be effective."

"It may seem strange, but trust me that I have thought carefully about its pros and cons.

Another short announcement, while I'm at it: The current government will be changed slightly, and thue while a regent is in power, there will be a system of One Man, One Vote."
What did Vetinari not mention? He is the Man and he has the Vote.
Each guild would - obviously - have a head. These men or women would then be able to gather in the palace and give Vetinari advice, but ultimately, he could overrule them as he pleased.


OOC: Comments are appreciated. c:

This post has been edited by Lynneth: 22 July 2009 - 05:58 AM

[Subtleknifewielder]

OOC: Well, i've already given my IC comment...

But did you have to allow a Thieves' Guild, but ban Mimes? What are you playing at here...