Jack Front

Probably because this change doesn't affect the bigger alliances as much as the smaller ones?

Actually, why stop here. Just automatically give senate to the top three nations in the sphere every month. That way we can completely destroy the illusion of a level playing field.

If you are a senator and you become unpopular you can be nuked and attacked until you're out of voting range. Being in peace mode prevents larger armies interfering with the sphere's democratic election process.

I disagree with the timing of this update which leaves us at a disadvantage.