Brandt: "Democracy is always beautiful, but it can taste awfully bitter."

In a press conference outside the Corrintrin residence of the Chancellor, Willy Brandt, the official government's statement on the referenda results was given. In this statement, the Chancellor expressed his deep sadness towards the decision of both Hastiga and Veldunium to leave the Federation and possibly the Empire as a whole. He reassured however that he had no regrets, himself and his party being lonely voices in favour of the democratic integrity of the nation when it had been suppressed for many years. The Chancellor has stated that no formal negotiating stance has been taken, something which he shall seek to hammer out with the remaining states in Falleentium. He made clear however that the voice of the Veld and Hastigan people was clear, and that he would not block their independence. Finally, he added that as Falleen Chancellor it was his primary priority to defend the interests and rights of the remaining states and it's citizens, and that such would be reflected over the coming tough and long negotiations expected to be launched next year.
Category:The Imperial Constitution