Welcome to Europeia!
So what the heck is Europeia anyways? Europeia is a region of NationStates that follows the principles of republicanism, meaning the officials of Europeia are elected by the people, of the people, and usually for the people.
Can I join? Of course. Of course. All you have to do is register an account. Validate said account (it should send an email to the email address you have provided, if it did not pester us about it here). Your account in the beginning will automatically be placed in the non-citizen usergroup. You can change that by applying for citizenship. The application, for security purposes, usually takes a few days to be processed by our forum administrators. But once that is done you can see it all and do it all as a full citizen of Europeia  .
So, I came here representing another region? I do not want to become a citizen. Where should I go? First you have to register an account. Then you have to validate said account (it should send an email to the email address you have provided, if it did not pester us about it here). Your account in the beginning will automatically be placed in the Non-Citizen Usergroup. Then you can apply for diplomatic masking.
What offices are there for people to be elected into? Well, first of all there are three Branches of Government. There is the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary. The Executive is responsible for the day-to-day governance, the Legislative writes and manages the laws of Europeia, and the Judiciary has the Power to review laws to see if they comply with our Constitution as well as hear trials against accused citizens. The Executive is made up of the President, the Vice President and their Cabinet. The President and the Vice President are elected together every 70 days. They then nominate other citizens to fill the Cabinet Posts. Those nominated are then confirmed by the Senate. For more on the Executive click here. The Legislative is made up of the Senate and the Citizens' Assembly. The Senate is made up of a minimum of five citizens who are elected into office every 70 days, exactly 35 after the presidential elections. The Senate writes or repeals laws, confirms Ministers and Judges and can remove any elected official. The Citizens' Assembly writes pre-Legislation, which is then passed on to the Senate for approval. Members of the Assembly are not elected. Instead every citizen is automatically a Member. For more on the Legislature click here. The Judiciary is made up of the High Court, which answers legal questions and hears criminal and civil cases, looking to the laws of the Republic, both statutory and common, to render judgment. It is made up of the Chief Justice and three Associate Justices. The Justices serve for a 120-day term. Instead of being elected, they are nominated by the President and then confirmed by the Senate. For more on the Judiciary click here.
What is there for me to do in Europeia? If the game of high politics is not your cup of tea you can always just hang around doing fun things. Or if you want to put some work in, there is always the Civil Service, the Navy, and the Citizens' Assembly. As citizen, you can join the Civil Service (or CSO). The CSO assigns its Members (called Assistant Ministers or AMs) to the different Ministries to help out the Ministers. As AM you can do many things and garner great accolades. Most of the great politicians of Europeia started in the CSO. Once you become a citizen, you can also sign up to become a Sailor in our Navy, going out on raids, defending Europeia, or helping our allies defend themselves. Or, if reading and creating Law is more your speed, you can always join the Citizens' Assembly. If all of that did not sound like enough fun we have Spam Games, reasoned and less reasoned debate, Newspapers, Roleplays, and so much more.
That answers most of my immediate questions. What if I have any more? You could always check the Newcomer's Handbook to see if the answer to your question is there. It may even be in the FAQ (or Frequently Asked Questions). If neither answer your question, you can ask our admins here.
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hello; New here and on NationStates
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Topic Started: Aug 6 2012, 05:23 PM (71 Views)
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kakyouku
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Aug 6 2012, 05:23 PM
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I am completely new all the way around and I have reviewed the other places but I have chosen Europia because it appealed to me the most. I am excited to get things going!
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"Best Way to defeat an enemy is to befriend Them."
"If I had a penny for every time the people stood silent I would be a millionaire."
"Who are you to judge one, for you are not perfect either."
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Vinage Vinage
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Aug 6 2012, 05:34 PM
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Gave Up Being Cool To Be Here
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Yeahy!!
Go us! 
Well you should first of all apply for citizenship. This bad boy is what you want to click on!
Why apply? Well... because all the cool kids do it? That was reason enough for me!
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The Venerable, Vinage Vinage. ER, EOB, EIN, ED, EEN, OR 1-4 2 Consecutive Term President Longest Serving World Assembly Delegate Survivor of 3 Political Scandals
 
"You're like that coffee machine, you know: from bean to cup, you f-k up."
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McEntire
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Aug 6 2012, 06:01 PM
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Welcome, Europeia is very appealing! I know you'll find a place here.
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 McEntire Mormont, son of Common-Sense Politics
Resume Former Speaker of the Senate (3 terms) Former Senator (11 non-consecutive terms) - Deputy Speaker (2 non-consecutive terms) Former Associate Justice of the Europeian Judiciary Former Vice President, Attorney General, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Welfare
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Elias Greyjoy
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Aug 6 2012, 06:37 PM
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Lost in Space
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Welcome in! If you are interested in government, the City Council is a great way to get started around here!
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Europeian CV/Awards and Honors Order of Courage - Received 22.7.13 
Titles of the Europeian Republican Navy Legatus - Granted explicit authority to lead operations without command from a superior officer Primus Pilus - First Spear; demonstrated the ability to execute military operations with extreme speed and precision Praefectus Vigilum Noctu - Commander of the Night Watch; proven a superior asset, particularly at the major update
Miscellaneous Positions Held Mayor of the City Council Senator x4 Minister of Citizen Integration Minister of Foreign Affairs x2 Chief of Staff Chairman of the Citizens' Assembly Grand Admiral of the Europeian Republican Navy x2 World Assembly Delegate (151 days)
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 WA Work Commended by Security Council Resolution #118
Author, SC #75, SC #94, SC#101, SC#112, SC#114, SC#116, SC#121, SC#132, SC#133, SC#140 Read my Guide to the Security Council, a comprehensive collection of history, tactics, and tips for the Security Council! Quotes I Like - Common-Sense Politics
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They're not an ally but I don't like it either way. Gotta be sneaky when you're being an asshole.
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SkyDip's actions have, ultimately, destroyed the World Assembly.
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Yea... If you are just going to casually dismiss SkyDip's advice, you are probably not going to get very far at all.
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What Skydip said. This bitchfest is an embarrassment to the Security Council.
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Lord Chuck Anumia
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Aug 6 2012, 06:47 PM
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A Giant Pain in some folks backsides
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Welcome to Europeia! *Hands basket of goodies to kakyouku* (Did you pick up your welcome kitten yet?) * Hands kakyouku a Grey striped kitten with a white nose and underbelly*
Allow me to introduce myself; I am Lord Chuck Anumia. I am currently the self-appointed leader of the welcome committee, journalist, teacher in the university and janitor. Let me invite you to get involved in life here in Europeia. Read the local publications (I occasionally write the SuperNova and I am always looking for more people to add to the story) Study in the university (or create your own classes to teach others whatever interests you). After gaining citizenship you can Join the City Council or stand for election to the Senate or simply suggest to the realm at large pieces of legislation you want to see passed. Play games in the games forum or have a drink at the bar. Post a photo in the real life photo gallery. There are a great number of activities to help you to get acquainted with other citizens. Glad your here.
Lord Chuck Anumia Knight of the Valiant Order of Nova Imperium and Paladin of the Order of Aries.
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In memory of Elizabeth Jean; and my daughter Rachel Marie Hodges (11/15/1977 to 10/30/2011) May they rest forever in Peace while sheltered in the loving arms of God. Poet Laureate of the Land of Kings and Emperors
Knight of the Valiant Order of Nova Imperium and Knight General of Paladins of the Order of Aries. 35th Mayor of Europeia
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Yes, but being a snarky asshole I want to get what I want.
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The sun shall rise, Carra shall be oppressed, Pitt shall post dribble, I shall post inspiring rhetorical spam, NES shall post quasi-hostile matter-of-fact arguments against the flow of logical debate, Pai'ge shall go inactive, the sun shall set. Such is The New Inquisition
Novarch of Nova Imperium Former Emperor in Exile of the LKE Former Crown Prince of the LKE Former Lord Chancellor of the LKE Former Minister of Culture of TNI Former Minister of Culture of NI
- The Holy Empire of Renhet Dec 6 2010
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Back in my day, we didn't have no fancy-shmancy forums. If we wanted to vocalize our o-pinions to our peers, we had to mosey on down to the agora. Those were good times, until the Empire finally collapsed. I remember it like it was yesterday: those dag-nabbèd Visigoths, running through the streets, burning down the bath houses, causing all kinds of ruckus. I'll tell you, those hippies...some things never change.
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HEM
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Aug 6 2012, 10:53 PM
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former substitute senator to aexnidaral seymour
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Chuck, I don't think you are a university teacher :mellow:
Anyway, welcome!
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Protrush
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Aug 7 2012, 01:24 AM
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Join the book club. We need more people to read about wizards.
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Lethen
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Aug 7 2012, 02:04 AM
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Remember when I was famous? Neither do I.
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Welcome to Euro, mate!
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me, basically (click)
A letter to a friend By the Prophetical Blessing of Nethel, Supreme Chancellor of the Republic of Europeia and the states within, Destined Overseer of His rightful yet forgotten realms of Estalcia and Old Europe and Crystal Falls, Defender of the Faith and New Jersey, and Heir to the concept of Sarcasm
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