Difference between revisions of "Greater Eurasistan"
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− | The '''Republic of Greater Eurasistan''' ([[Latin language|Latin]]: ''Res Publica Europa Magnus'') is one of [[http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Eurasia_Magnus | + | The '''Republic of Greater Eurasistan''' ([[Latin language|Latin]]: ''Res Publica Europa Magnus'') is one of [[http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Eurasia_Magnus Eurasia Magnus' leading]] [[industrialization|industrialized]] countries. |
− | Eurasistan is a founding member of the [[http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Eurasia_Magnus | + | Eurasistan is a founding member of the [[http://ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Eurasia_Magnus Eurasia Magnus]], and its most populous member state. |
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== History == | == History == | ||
− | Greater Eurasistan was a fictitious | + | Greater Eurasistan was a fictitious nation envisioned by [[http://www.othertimelines.com/msgboard/index.php?showuser=175 '''publius''']] while at [[http:www.williams.edu Williams College]]. His goal had been to create a economically powerful, religiously-diverse [[empire]] at the confluence of the great empires of history |
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+ | == Politics == | ||
+ | ''Main article: [[Politics of Germany]]'' | ||
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+ | Germany is a constitutional federal [[republic]], whose political system is laid out in the 1949 [[constitution]] called ''[[Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany|Grundgesetz]]'' (Fundamental Law). It has a [[parliamentary system]] in which the [[head of government]], the [[Chancellor of Germany|''Bundeskanzler'']] (Chancellor), is elected by the parliament. | ||
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+ | The parliament, called ''[[Bundestag]]'' (Federal Assembly), is elected every four years by popular vote in a complex system combining direct and proportional representation. The 16 federal states ''([[States of Germany|Bundesländer]])'' are represented at the federal level in the ''[[Bundesrat (Germany)|Bundesrat]]'' (Federal Council), which — depending on the subject matter — may have a say in the [[legislative]] procedure. Lately, there has been much concern about the [[Bundestag]] and the [[Bundesrat (Germany)|Bundesrat]] blocking each other, making effective government very difficult. | ||
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+ | The function of [[head of state]] is performed by the ''[[President of Germany|Bundespräsident]]'' (Federal President), whose powers are mostly limited to ceremonial and representative duties. | ||
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+ | The [[judiciary|judiciary branch]] includes a [[Federal Constitutional Court of Germany|Constitutional Court]] called ''Bundesverfassungsgericht'', which may ultimately overturn all acts by the legislature or administration if they are deemed unconstitutional; as well as a Federal Court of Justice ''([[Bundesgerichtshof]])'' and several subject-specific federal courts, responsible for appeals from lower state courts. All lower courts are created by the [[Bundesland|Bundesländer]]. | ||
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+ | Germany's [[social welfare]] system has deep roots, which go back to the strong bonds between individual and society which grew out of the [[Reformation]], to the revival of the [[Prussia]]n state after the [[30 Years War]], as well as to the early [[industrial revolution]]; and the welfare system remains one of the aspects of the German society of which most Germans are quite proud. About 90% of the population is covered by a mandatory [[health insurance]]. As in other Northern/Western European countries with similar systems, many economists consider a reform process of the [[Social security|Social security system]] to be necessary and this is currently ([[as of 2004]]) a major theme in domestic politics. | ||
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+ | Together with France, the united Germany is playing a leading role in the [[European Union]]. Germany is at the forefront of European states seeking to advance the creation of a more unified and capable European political, defense, and security apparatus. After having kept a notably low profile in international relations for generations, [[Gerhard Schröder|Chancellor Schröder]] recently also called for a permanent seat for Germany in the [[United Nations Security Council]]. |
Revision as of 12:34, 10 January 2005
The Republic of Greater Eurasistan (Latin: Res Publica Europa Magnus) is one of [Eurasia Magnus' leading] industrialized countries.
Eurasistan is a founding member of the [Eurasia Magnus], and its most populous member state.
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National motto: E pluribus unum (English: Out of many, one) | ||
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Official language | Latin1 | |
Capital | Constantinople | |
Largest City | Karachi | |
President | Gaius Octavius | |
Chancellor | Pericles of Athens | |
Population - Total (2005) |
Ranked 1st 56 million | |
Formation | 23 December 2004 | |
Econonmy | Thriving | |
Currency | Mark (M) | |
Region | Eurasia Magnus | |
1 Arabic, English, German, and Russian are officially recognized and protected as minority languages per the Eurasistan Constitution. | ||
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History
Greater Eurasistan was a fictitious nation envisioned by [publius] while at http:www.williams.edu Williams College. His goal had been to create a economically powerful, religiously-diverse empire at the confluence of the great empires of history
Politics
Main article: Politics of Germany
Germany is a constitutional federal republic, whose political system is laid out in the 1949 constitution called Grundgesetz (Fundamental Law). It has a parliamentary system in which the head of government, the Bundeskanzler (Chancellor), is elected by the parliament.
The parliament, called Bundestag (Federal Assembly), is elected every four years by popular vote in a complex system combining direct and proportional representation. The 16 federal states (Bundesländer) are represented at the federal level in the Bundesrat (Federal Council), which — depending on the subject matter — may have a say in the legislative procedure. Lately, there has been much concern about the Bundestag and the Bundesrat blocking each other, making effective government very difficult.
The function of head of state is performed by the Bundespräsident (Federal President), whose powers are mostly limited to ceremonial and representative duties.
The judiciary branch includes a Constitutional Court called Bundesverfassungsgericht, which may ultimately overturn all acts by the legislature or administration if they are deemed unconstitutional; as well as a Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) and several subject-specific federal courts, responsible for appeals from lower state courts. All lower courts are created by the Bundesländer.
Germany's social welfare system has deep roots, which go back to the strong bonds between individual and society which grew out of the Reformation, to the revival of the Prussian state after the 30 Years War, as well as to the early industrial revolution; and the welfare system remains one of the aspects of the German society of which most Germans are quite proud. About 90% of the population is covered by a mandatory health insurance. As in other Northern/Western European countries with similar systems, many economists consider a reform process of the Social security system to be necessary and this is currently (as of 2004) a major theme in domestic politics.
Together with France, the united Germany is playing a leading role in the European Union. Germany is at the forefront of European states seeking to advance the creation of a more unified and capable European political, defense, and security apparatus. After having kept a notably low profile in international relations for generations, Chancellor Schröder recently also called for a permanent seat for Germany in the United Nations Security Council.