National Salvation Front(Vothar)

The Frontul Salvării Naționale (National Salvation Front), commonly referred to as FSN, is a major political party in the Republic of Vothar. It was established as the legal successor to the Frontul Renașterii Naționale (National Renaissance Front, NRF) following the resignation of Prime Minister Petre Roman and the reorganization led by Ioan Maneescu. The FSN also traces its origins back to the Right Freedom Party (RFP), which operated in Varsk prior to Votharian independence, making it one of the oldest political movements in the region.
== History ==
==== Formation of the NRF ====
Initially founded as the RFP, the party was rebranded as the NRF under the leadership of Petre Roman and Ioan Maneescu. The NRF sought to disrupt the political dominance of the SDOV (Social Democrats of Varsk) and NDOV (National Democrats of Varsk). In the June 2023 and October 2023 elections, Maneescu won the presidency; however, his victories were overshadowed by significant voter fraud, with turnout figures exceeding 100% in several constituencies, primarily benefiting the opposing SDOV and NDOV.
==== Political Challenges and Corruption ====
In response to the NRF’s increasing popularity, the Republican Front coalition was formed, which included the SDOV, NDOV, and smaller parties, to prevent the NRF from gaining power. During this period, corruption within the political system became evident, particularly through the actions of Creeper Lennert Van Antilles, who used his influence to appoint himself as Minister of Interior. This position allowed him control over the National Anti-Corruption Agency (NAA), which was investigating his own corrupt activities.
==== Independence and Transition to FSN ====
In January 2024, Maneescu was barred from running in the presidential elections, marking a decisive moment for the NRF. In response to growing frustrations and a series of political manipulations, Petre Roman, along with Emil Dobre, M. Constantinescu, and Laurentiu Oanca, declared Vothar’s independence on February 22, 2024. Although Maneescu did not sign the declaration, he fled to Vothar to join the independence movement. The NRF was subsequently declared an illegal party in Varsk, leading to the onset of the Votharian Independence War.
On October 20, 2024, after rising tensions within the party, Petre Roman initiated a split, leading to the formation of the Partidul Național Democrat (National Democratic Party). This split marked the transition of the NRF into the Frontul Salvării Naționale (FSN), which serves as the legal successor to the NRF, continuing to advocate for political reform, national sovereignty, and anti-corruption efforts within the Republic of Vothar.