France

The Sixth French Republic (FR: La Republique sixième française) was established on the 1st of January 2039. The constitution of the republic was written during the early months of 2038 and it was decided the nation would be officially formed at the beginning of the following year, though France was de facto the Sixth Republic from around September 2038. The first ruling party was La Parti de la Republique, led by François La Valette (1970-2042) who began rebuilding France, at the age of 68, after the French collapse due to political, demographic and economic instability, like so many other nations.

La Parti de la Republique was first voted out in the 2045, after the first election of the Sixth Republic. The party the followed was La Parti Unioniste et Socialiste, led by Social-Democrat Esmé Blanchet. The Unionist and Socialist Party, despite its name, is not a radical Communist party but is instead a mild Social-Democratic party that promises welfare, public health, city renovation and more. By 2050, Esmé Blancht, now 32, is still influenced alot by older members of the party but has made a dent on politics in France and will attempt, in 2051 to be reelected.

In 2054, Esmé Blanchet held early elections after seeing that her party had gained more popularity among the population. La Parti Unioniste et Socialiste successfully gained more seats. With the increased confidence, Esmé Blanchet attempted a coup against the rest of the government. The paramilitary wing of LPUC took control of the parliament building and detained all non LPUC ministers, eventually executing them. The 7th Republic was formed.

A riot began outside the French parliament building, allegedley supported by La Parti Nationale, which eventually broke into the building attacking LPUC paramilitary soldiers and ministers - Esmé Blanchet was killed in the commotion. The counter-coup led to uprising all across France, this became French Civil War.

**Expansion into Wallonia - Part 1**

The French region of Belgium, Wallonia, has been part of France in the past and speaks French; we share strong cultural and historical connections. This is why the government of *Presidente Esmé Blanchet* has decided upon expansion in the area. Scouts and diplomats will be sent who will begin delicately introducing themselves and the new French government to the locals, some of the scouts beginning undercover operations attempting to find any major anti-French sentiment to be crushed in the near future. Once the area is secure, propaganda will be spread and 50.000 troops (1ᵉ Divisione (45.000 troops) and 2ᵉ Divisione (5.000 troops) will prepare on the border; the 1ᵉ Divisione will be along the majority of the border with Wallonia, the 2ᵉ will be on its small exclave to the west, the 2ᵉ Divisione will then rendezvous with the 1ᵉ in main Wallonia.

**Expansion into Wallonia - Part 2**

With the troops positioned, they will be sent on their according plans, spreading *very* pro-French propaganda throughout the journey. Towns and cities will be focused on, taking main roads to reach them then spreading through the rest of the countryside. Once control is established across the small, already French region: integration will begin. Wallonia will become the latest department of France and will have its election maps and commune (not as in Communism) maps drawn. Once this is complete, any of the previously found (see Part 1) anti-French \*threats\* (not civilians) will be hunted down and most likely arrested, although if a firefight is to break out or aggressions begin further methods may be required. Eupen will be given slight autonomy within the department of Wallonia.

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**Expansion into Corsica – Part 1**

The island of Corsica has long been French land, the majority of the populace, whilst quite rowdy at times, is French; they see themselves as French, they speak French, they *are* French. Even France’s, and the world at whole’s, greatest military leader was Corsican and he saw himself as French. The point is; Corsica is French and should return to the fold. The modern outlook is quite strategic in nature, Corsica would allow for greater potential and control in the Mediterranean as well as strengthen the populations morale both at home and on the islet itself.

**Expansion into Corsica – Part 2**

The \*French Navy of The Mediterranean\* will be the first to be sent to Corsica, doing recon around the island and sending some sailors to make contact with locals and remind the people of our history and brotherhood. After we have established our communications, diplomats will be sent to Corsica, from there reintegration will be     discussed whilst troops are ferried across, along with *very* pro-French propaganda. After we have retaken the island, troops will remain stationed in Corsica for a short time making sure the situation is stable and safe for civilians, it will stay this way until France’s public servants (Police, Fire, Healthcare, Social Services, Welfare etc.) have established themselves on the island. Corsica will return to being a department in France and will have its communes (not related to Communism) return to administration. Once we have achieved all of this, a national celebration will occur; mostly celebrating the return of Corsica to France and that we have now regained control over the birthplace of Napoléon.

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**Expansion into Luxembourg – Part 1**

The histories of France and Luxembourg go back very far, given that the nations are neighbours. Cultures have mixed, languages are shared and brotherhood between French and Luxembourgish people is strong. Luxembourg has been a part of the French nation many times, such as during the Napoleonic Wars, when the Grand Duchy remained a part of the French Empire until Napoleon’s defeat of 1815. Later on, France fought alongside Luxembourg in defence against the Nazi Reich. The governmental systems of France wish to capitalize on the shared history with our neighbour in order to make the expansion easier. There is no strategic value to acquiring Luxembourg’s land other than the connection of the border with Germany all the way from Wallonia to Switzerland.

**Expansion into Luxembourg – Part 2**

The retaking of the land will be simple, mostly due to its small size. The 3rd “Révolution” Division (from now referred to as the 3e Division) will be formed from 45.000 soldiers and will make its way up roads to major cities such as Luxembourg, Mersch, etc. whilst spreading the word of a free and united France. Once this operation has been completed the rural regions of Luxembourg will be checked over by aircraft patrols for potential threats, the soldiers will remain split among the large cities of Luxembourg unless specifically needed. Diplomats from France will meet with pro-French, Luxembourgish politicians to hold public speeches to give the populace knowledge on what is happening; any announcements made by speakers will be made in German and French and will also be spread on various social media platforms. These moves, however are not the end of what needs to happen in Luxembourg to allow it to be integrated into France.

**Expansion into Luxembourg – Part 3**

With the small region under control of French military forces a quite unstable and fearful atmosphere may begin to emerge; handing over power to civilian government is the final step. Firstly, Luxembourg will be created as a departmente in France, then it will be split up into regional communes (*unrelated to Communism*). Following that, any police stations, fire stations, hospitals, welfare-related infrastructure etc. will be renovated where necessary and begin hiring people, or if there are already volunteers, they will be officially listed. Finally, the region will be granted its own autonomous status and German will become a recognized minority language in France.

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**Expansion into Piedmont - Part 1**

The history's of Piedmont and France have been intertwined for a long time, as is the situations with many nations that surround and border france. Piedmont has been ruled by France before and parts of France have been ruled by Piedmont. France and Piedmont have been allies in the past too, fighting against the Austrian Empire during the 1866 Austro-Prussian War // The 3rd Italian War of Independence. As such it is seen that France and Italy, Piedmont in paticular, are brothers forever. Why we want it, apart from the history between our two nations, is for several reasons: first and foremost: we wish to reestablish an Italian state, under French republican guidance (although the status of the Papal States should be later discussed), this would act as a way to give the millions of Italians their own nation and voice in international affairs once again. Secondly, this nation would help act as a counterbalance in the Mediterranean Sea, paticularly against two nations that shall remain unnamed here. Thirdly, and finally, it will increase French connection to the Papal States, allowing us to begin talks, (if wanted by the Papal States and the EU Mandate) to build a railway line from Edingburgh to Rome partially for strategic regions and partially for religious reasons (religious reasons mostly being between France and the Papal States, although there are some notable Catholic regions of Britain.

**Expansion into Piedmont - Part 2**

This will be a large scale operation, consisting of 150k troops split into the 4th (60.000), 5th (60.000), 6th (20.000) and 7th (10.000) infantry divisions. These divisions will all be equipped with some armoured vehicles in case needed. The operation will begin with some small scale reconissance tasks by our air force stationed in South-Eastern France and on the island of Corsica. Once this has been completed, the main operation will begin; the 4th Infantry Division will make its way along roads in the South of Piedmont, however will not take the coast. The 5th Infantry Divisions will make its way across the North of Piedmont, until it reaches the historical Eastern border. Coastal territories will be taken by the 6th Infantry Division, who will make their way across alongside the 7th Infantry Division which will leave troops behind garrissoning territories that have been taken. We expect some resistance, not the levels expected from say, a German recolonisation of Cameroon, but still, some. It is *very* unlikely that this resistance will be armed revolts, it is far more likely to simply be a distrust of the large amount of soldiers passing through the territory; this would be found anywhere and will be cleared up with the populace very shortly. After our troops have taken all the historical land of Piedmont, we will bring our public services to aid Italians in rebuilding theirs whilst this is happening we will meet with people wishing for Italian reunification, and with their help, we will reestablish the Repubblica Italiana (The Italian Republic) as an integrated state of France, this nation will receive military support from France and when required, financial support; though it is expected Italy will be able to hold itself as has been proven in the past.

**French Military Divisions List:**

* 1st