De Cröy holds Town Hall in Dilijal

**THE TIMES |**As one of his final major events on the eve of the election, the campaign of Premier candidate Josip de Cröy organised a Town Hall to be held in the City of Dilijan, Baltă. Although uncommon, many people were positive about the idea, and signed up to the chance to directly talk and ask questions to their candidate, unfiltered and unadulterated. The venue for the Town Hall would be St. Patariki's Hall, an iconic concert hall in central Dilijan and the oldest still in use in Nydia.

**How will you guarantee that peace is maintained after the Revolution?**

If elected Premier, it will be my goal to foster a new era of peace and prosperity for all Nydians. For centuries, all this land has been used for is to resolve the military disputes of the Steinard and Nesskan Empires. The land of our ancestors has been desecrated by battles, skirmishes and inevitably -- the mass loss of life. My tenure will be one of diplomacy, and creating a concensus of joint prosperity and cooperation with likeminded partners and former enemies, rather than instigating and creating a culture of revanchism between us and our neighbours. Aside from that, the Revolution has shown how the resolve of the Nydian people, if united, much like David against Goliath, can overcome any hardship. For that reason, I shall guarantee a strong national defence force to be carved out of the Nydian Volunteer Forces.

**What will you do about the monarchy?**

When the Steinards were forced out of these lands, they left a crown behind, a crown which has been used to adorn the head of General Tesentan -- now King Gaioz. Whether a Kingdom or Republic, I believe that the will of the people is paramount in this regard, and as their servant I would nothing else but to consult them on the matter. What I can tell you however, is that unlike my opponent Mr. Vartanian, I will not decry the monarchy and call for a federal republic one second, and then become the President of the King's fanclub the next second.

**What will you do about the provinces?**

As established in the constitution drafted by the Revolutionary Council, the Kingdom is to be unitary, with power vested onto the central government. If elected Premier however, I will make provisions as to establish devolved administrations across the Kingdom to give the people of Nydia a chance to elect their local representatives that will more efficiently cater to their needs. These local assemblies will have a variety of duties, and will act at the discretion of the central government, the constitution and ultimately the will of the people.

**Who will you work with if elected?**

I do not want to make any definitive statements as of yet, as neither have I been elected Prime Minister, nor has the make-up of the first Senate been made clear. If elected I shall seek to unify support from parties across the political spectrum which are willing to put their differences aside to steer the country during these troubling times. What the country needs is a strong and stable leader, which can promote social harmony and unity, which can turn tribalism and sectarianism into compromise and results. I truly believe, brothers and sisters, that I am the man to deliver this to the Nydian people.