49th Adorian Election

←48th - 30th of April 2021 - 50th→

## Election System

As the NES wasn't exactly New anymore it was renamed to the AES. Exact details of the overhaul are not disclosed but are described as minor by the AES. Following Satsewma's retirement at the end of the 48th general election AES49 was overseen by Matthew V. The main core of the AES is a Popular Vote election utilizing D'Hondt which comprises 40% of the AES.

## Background

#### Declaration of the Federation

On April 19th, 2021 President King Adoria would issue an Executive Order calling for a referendum on an Adorian Federation. The next day the Adorian Federation Referendum would go live. Results would be announced by the Election Commission on April 22nd, 2021, with a whopping **71.43%** in favor of Federalization. With this the 48th National Assembly would get to work. Prime Minister Johannes and Vice President Frederick would propose the Adorian Federalist Amendment (AFA) which would require the NA to have a 3/5ths vote to repeal any Provincial Law and a province would be able to alter their goverenance (ex: provincial monarchy) by a 2/3rds Provincial Vote and also allow Provinces to establish their own Provincial taxes. This AFA would however fail to even reach a simple majority.

In a 2nd Proposal, PM Johannes and Dr. Benway would suggest a modified AFA in which instead of levying additional extra taxes provinces would be able to instead propose an alternative tax plan to be confirmed by the National Assembly, provinces would also have reserved powers on waste management or charitable institutions, religious endowments, and religious institutions. This bill would be passed and on April 24th, 2021, it would be ratified.

Despite guranteeing some more provincial rights the modified AFA was not enough for some and a Declaration of the Federation would be drafted by Dr. Benway and King Adoria. This new proposal would bring an end to the 5th Republic and replace it with The Adorian Federation. It would also constitute the provinces into States that would have new protections to help prevent any altering or abolishing of them. The DoF would be passed by the NA with 73.47% in favor. On April 27th, 2021, the Declaration of the Federation would officially be adopted and the 5th Republic would be brought to an end as Adoria was finally a Federation.

#### Maritania Water Crisis

On April 24th, 2021, traces of cyanide were reported in the water by Maritania Residents. Prime Minister Johannes would act quickly issuing an executive order shutting down water supplies in Maritania. 200 Specialists from the Ministry of Infrastructure would be sent across the Eastern Island to track down the source of cyanide. The Adorian Armed Forces, the Aklanos National Guard and the Aklanos Fire Department would distribute clean water to Maritania Residents. The sale of cyanide would also be suspended with Cyanide retailers required to report all sales in the last 14 days. Purchases of large quanitites were required to report why with those refusing being placed under investigation by the SOTF.

With these measures taken no further reports of Cyanide poisioning would be reported. However traces of ricin were found in Aklanos, and nothing in Synaro's. The specialists would pinpoint a water facility as the cause of the issue.

#### European Union

Auber would eventually propose a Pro-Gun Rights bill by the name of the Firearm Ownership & Regulation Act which would have made fun rights too liberal for EU-standards. This bill would eventually tie and on April 24th, 2021, VP Frederick would vote **against** the bill further paving the way for EU membership. As EU negotiations were not going anywhere Finance Minister Bert would propose another EU referendum, one that would be binding. Bert's EU referendum would go live on April 25th, 2021, and end the next day. Results would be announced on April 27th, 2021, with a complete turnaround of the previous EU referendum with **62.8%** voting **against** joining the EU. Prime Minister Johannes a long time advocate of the EU would formally end EU negotiations but would announce that Adoria would continue to strengthen relations with democratic nations. As the EU was a fundemental issue of the CenterCo MarcZucc and SamTheAngel would propose a VONC against the Johannes-Government. This vonc would tie at 30-30 and so Vice President Frederick Gyldenlove would cast a tiebreaking vote **against** the VONC.

However during the VONC of the 48th Government CPA Co-Leader Cameron would replace an MP who was a member of the ARP MP list. Due to the Co-Leader system it was argued that this CPA MP's downvote was illegal making the VONC passing. The case would eventually die out and was never discussed before the Supreme Court.

## Results

After 24 hours the 49th general election ended on May 1st, 2021. Results would be announced on May 2nd, 2021. With **10** parties elected into power this is the most political parties represented in the National Assembly since the Fourth Republic in November 2020. With **132** votes registered this election saw a turnout of **23.70%**.

3 days before the election the 2nd Socialist Party renamed to the 3rd United Workers Front but would be listed as SPA on the ballot.

## Government Formation

On May 3rd, 2021, the Anarchist Party merged into the UWF making them the biggest Leftist party. On May 4th, 2021, The UWF, LU, SDP, AWP, and Liam would form a LeftCo that together held **38.63%** of the popular vote. However with BA's support this total was brought up to **43.93%**.

## See Also

* 48th Adorian Election
* 50th Adorian Election
* Voter Turnout
* Adorian Federation Referendum
* April 2021 EU Referendum