Federal Republic of Germany

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The Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland), sometimes referred to as the Potsdam Republic (German: Potsdamer Republik) to differentiate from the Bonn and Berlin republics, is the remnant continuation of the pre-war German government.
== History ==
Following the great nuclear war of 2022, the Federal Republic of Germany found itself in a civil war immediately afterward, as Right-Wing Forces sought this opportunity to take charge and lead Germany into a new era, with the delusional hope of keeping Germany united through hardship. This would prove to be impossible, and after the Federal Republic of Germany, in coalition with US Forces stationed in Ramstein, would push out the Right-Wing National Front in 2025, the front would collapse. However, the German United Front would not last longer, only collapsing a year later, with the Federal Republic splintering off into several claimants, the Federal Republic being one of them. While initially locked to the two cities of Berlin and Potsdam, collaboration with some smaller towns would allow them to project influence in areas way beyond the Metropolitan area, eventually expanding to control most of Brandenburg too. 
=== Recent Developments: ===
In 2115 AD, the Oder Reichsstaat declared war on the Sorbian Republic following the rise of tensions. To keep up with the war, the Reichsstaat is currently selling its coal production to the Federal Republic. This has given the Federal Republic, which is giving weaponry, food, and money in return, the power to influence the Oder Reichsstaat, bringing it into the German Sphere of Influence. Furthermore, a full escalation of a "Civil War" [as it has been labeled] between the Federal Republic and literal Nazis in the German Reichsstaat has recently put the nation back into conflicts, however by secretly collaborating with Leftist Forces in the German Reichsstaat, it is looking likely to win against the invading forces of the south.
== Politics ==
=== Political System: The Old Way; ===
The Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany resembles the old ways of Germany. With a Bicameral Legislative Structure, the upper Chamber is currently suspended due to a lack of federal states, limited to Potsdam and the outskirts. However, the old Juggernaut of Politics, the CDU, managed to keep itself at the head of power, after it made sure to eliminate political rivals and move further to the right, taking many positions which would be comparable to the AfD nowadays. This style of a more authoritarian rule made sure that the CDU could rule as the sole dominant party for a long time, however with waning support, it will not take a lot for a new coalition to eventually barge in. Especially with a growing workers' movement due to lacking institutions to support the workers, as well as a growing Bourgeoisie in the city of Potsdam, slowly establishing support for Liberalism and Liberal Reform. Paternalist elements in the CDU do not like the reformist movement, however the Old Conservatives, holding 16% of support, could perhaps splinter off into coalition with the FDP and SPD in a shocking surprise move. After Elections were reinitiated in 2029, the Bundestag continues to hold strong as the current legislature. The Bundesrat has been suspended in 2067, however may be unsuspended once control over eastern Germany has been reestablished. Or at least that is what whistleblowers published in the latest CDU party meeting.a 
Furthermore, with the current system, both the President, who acts as Head of State, as well as the Chancellor, are elected by the Bundestag. 
=== Important Factions: ===
NOTE: This reflects current popular support, and may not reflect the current Bundestag composition.
==== Christlich Demokratische Union [CDU] - Overall Support: 54% ====
* CDU - Fraktion Becker - Paternalist - Authoritarian Democracy: 31%
* CDU - Altkonservativ - Conservative - Christian Democracy: 16%
* CDU - Fraktion Lehmberg - Paternalist - Oligarchy: 7%
==== Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands [SPD] - Overall Support: 25% ====
* SPD - Arbeiterfront - Progressive - Social Democracy: 15%
* SPD - Moderat - Liberal - Progressive Liberalism: 10%
==== Freie Demokratische Partei [FDP] - Overall Support: 10% ====
* FDP - Liberale Fraktion - Liberal - Classic Liberalism: 5,2%
* FDP - Nationale Fraktion - Liberal - National Liberalism: 4,8% 
==== Nationale Front [NF] - Banned - Overall Support: 7% ====
* Neue AfD - Paternalism - Right Wing Populism: 5%
* NPD - National Socialism - Neo-Nazism: 2%
==== Linke Arbeiterbewegung [LA] - Overall Support: 3% ====
* LA - Socialism - Democratic Socialism: 3%
==== Other Factions - Overall Support: 1% ====
== Economy ==
=== A true population hub, Potsdam: ===
Potsdam, being left mostly unharmed from the worst nuclear strikes, would remain mostly intact in the immediate aftermath of the explosions. Due to this, the capital eventually moved from Berlin to the City of Potsdam in 2046 AD. Due to this, many people largely abandoned the City of Berlin, as people flocked to the City of Potsdam. This has resulted in many scrap buildings and marginalized districts, as the city's former inhabitants would gain influence. This settled population would eventually consolidate itself as the more well-established class of the two. Being the largest city in Germany, and the only large city in Germany to grow in Population, The survivors of Potsdam would use this to use their established positions to consolidate power. The Federal German Authority would reorganize the City, as demand for resources would skyrocket, fueling innovation and research in the city. Due to this, many states with a large surplus want to supply to the Federal Republic, however, the Federal Republic is already working to establish autarky soon. Currently, Potsdam is the epicenter of Bartering and Trade in eastern Germany. 
=== The deal with the devil: Coal from the Reichsstaat ===
To fuel attempts at industrializing the urban centers of Potsdam and Berlin, the Federal Government imports coal from the Oder Reichsstaat. In return, the Federal Government supplies monetary funds, weaponry, as well as food to the Reichsstaat to continue their offensives against the Sorbian Republic. The Federal Government would also make sure that the Reichsstaat would allow the Federal Republic to have some influence over the politics in the Reichsstaat.
== Culture ==
==== A vast mix of German Subcultures, the result of migrations: ====
Following the main war, many survivors from the northern Mecklenburg Plains, as well as from Bavaria and the heavily nuked Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area made their way away from those regions, due to either being torn apart, too unattractive, or slowly differing from Germany. While many Rhine-Ruhr migrants made their way to the neighboring Federal Republic of Arnsberg, many went the much larger path to the east and to the Federal Republic of Germany. This vast mix of Westphalian, Ripuarian, Austro-Bavarian, and Mecklenburger Cultures, together, with the local Culture, has resulted in a more well-blended German identity, with a slight touch of surviving immigrant cultures, primarily from Turkey, Russia, and Poland. 
==== Heavily Urbanized Culture: ====
The Federal Republic is heavily Urbanized, with over 700.000 of the 800.000 residents living in the Greater Berlin-Potsdam Metro Area, the largest metropolitan agglomeration in Germany following the great nuclear war. With this, people got used to living in rushed, small midrises and lowrise buildings with questionable building quality. In recent years, the Federal Republic of Germany has established the "Stadtentwicklungsbehörde", an Urban Development institution with the primary goal of making future restorations and city expansions less chaotic and more organized.
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