Adriatic Union

The Adriatic Union Flag

The Adriatic Union is a political and economic union centered around the Adriatic Sea in Southern Europe. The goal for the alliance is to promote co-operation and unity between all member states and to help develop the region as a whole. The four stars on the flag represent the four founding nations of the AU, the white stripes represent peace and prosperity, and the blue represents the colour of the Adriatic Sea, the uniting body.

Current member states of the Adriatic Union (in order of join date):

* Republic of Illyria
* Republic of Atlantis
* Republic of Lecce
* Federal Republic of Northern Italy
* Republic of Barletta
* Republic of Sardinia
* Albania ig?

## Foreign Policy

All member states of the Adriatic Union have open borders with all other member states, making travel and trade hassle-free. Borders with non-AU states are administered and run by the host country but controlled by all member states to help decrease the chances of smuggling illegal items through a more lenient country. All member states must agree to the import and export laws of the AU to ensure that they can be enforced correctly. Individual countries may choose to close their borders with a certian nation without intervention from other member states. However, if a nation poses a threat to all member states, then an AU meeting can be called to decide whether to apply restrictions union-wide. Restrictions can include: banning of certain goods or people from entering, banning planes from flying over the AU, or a complete closure of borders which also includes maritime and air travel.

## Joining the Adriatic Union

To join the Adriatic Union, you must first make sure your country meets the following criteria before submitting an application:

* Your nation must hold free, democratic elections at least every 2 months.
* Your nation must have freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of movement.
* Your nation must have one of it's borders with either the Adriatic or Ionian Seas.
* Your nation must be willing to adopt the AU's border policies and import/export laws.
* Your nation must be willing to accept the construction of an AU embassy within your capital city.
* Your nation must allow any leader of AU member states free access to your AU embassy.
* Only two nations per person may join the AU, and one must be a puppet of the other.

## Adriatic Union Articles

The articles of the AU underline the rules and regulations each country must follow, and also the freedoms that they have. The articles are listed below, and votes in the AU HQ can be held to change or add new articles.

* Article 1 - Joining nations must adhere to the joining criteria and at least 75% of current members must approve said new country in order for it to join.
* Article 2 - A member nation must hold a free and fair referendum open to 100% of their over-18 population if they show intent to leave the AU.
* Article 3 - Upon receiving the results of the referendum, if they are over 50% in favour of leaving, then this article can be triggered and the leaving process may begin.
* Article 4 - All member states must have free, open borders with each other. This allows the movement of people and goods around the AU to allow it to prosper.