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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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Topic Started: Dec 21 2012, 04:23 AM (279 Views)
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Swakistek
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Dec 21 2012, 04:23 AM
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Retired.
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As per this Leave of Absence, I'm going to be out of the country, on holiday, without internet from 24th December until 7th January, inclusive.
To make this perfectly clear, once again, I will be utterly inaccessible for this time - no forums, no PMs and no emails, although if you want to send me some, feel free to do so and I'll just read them on my return.
In my absence, Skizzy Grey (the PIP) will be acting as Chief Justice, assuming that he remains willing and available. I have no doubt that he'll do a fine job, as usual.
Thanks, everyone.
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Extended list of positions held [/size]Retired from all positions as of 15/9/13
Former Forum Administrator, 8/2/12 to 15/9/13 Former President, 1 term Former Senior Ambassador, Europeian Foreign Service Former Vice Admiral, Europeian Republican Navy, 28/7/12-24/3/13 Former Chief Justice, 27/5/11 to 5/7/11, 8/12/12 to 12/1/13 Former Associate Justice, 27/2/11 to 5/7/11, 8/4/12 to 8/12/12, 21/6/13 to 15/9/13 Former Primus Inter Pares, 2/5/12 to 8/12/12 Former Chairman of the Citizens' Assembly, 1 term Former Mayor of the City Council, 1 term Former Dean of the EuroUniversity, 21/9/09 to 7/2/12 Senator of the Year, 2010 Europeian Achievement Awards Former Vice Chancellor Former Vice President-designate Former World Assembly Delegate, 1 term Former Grand Admiral, 3 terms Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, 1 term Former Minister of Citizen Integration, 2 terms Former Speaker of the Senate, 3 terms Former Senator, 8 terms Former Cabinet Secretary, 1 term Former Chief of Staff, 1 term Member of the Europeian Bar Association
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First Welcoming Star, 20th September 2011 Fourth Welcoming Star, 11th January 2012
In order as displayed above
Ovation, nominated 23rd July 2013, confirmed 24th July 2013 Order of Republica, 23rd July 2013 Order of Dedication, 15th March 2010 Order of Dedication, 9th October 2012 Order of Service to Europeia, 2nd March 2012 Order of Courage, 24th February 2011 Order of Senatia, 27th April 2012 Order of Senatia, 7th October 2010 Order of the Bronze Star, 7th October 2010 Order of the Olive Branch, 29th October 2010 Order of the Community, Fourth Class, 24th February 2011 Order of Welcoming, Third Class, 23rd July 2013 Medal of Education, 22nd January 2010 Order of 6U (Dean), 5th July 2011 Checkmark of Astounding Accomplishment, 23rd February 2010
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Anumia
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Dec 21 2012, 10:43 AM
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Anumia Novo Spiritus
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Impeach!
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Signature The One. The Allfather.-- "He stood with his head held high, critics screaming, and did what he truly felt was best for Europeia." - Common-Sense Politics He's the only person in NationStates who can successfully combine outrageous pomposity with a real support for democracy. - Indycar Racing Do I really need to talk about Anumia? The guy can write like Shakespeare, think like Socrates, and I learned on EuroChat yesterday that he can sing too. I bet he's hung like a bull moose. - Common-Sense Politics Anumia, you have a great mind. - Lethen Someone like Anumia only comes around once in a while. - Kabanatuanistan To be perfectly honest, I'm just going to trust Anumia and approve - Falconias I saw your amendment and wondered whether I had died and gone to heaven. It's beautiful. - Swakistek This is why we should all listen to Anumia. Clearly he is a god amongst men. - Fortana | You are not all knowing. You are not all powerful. You are not Anumia. - Griff I have the greatest respect for Anumia - don't let this thread fool you - but I wish he'd stop winning. - Hyanygo Actually, Hy, the things I wanted to say were: Go Anumia! I love Anumia! - Lethen Anumia with whatever power I have I hereby declare you the winner of everything, forever. - Fortana Long live the Emperor! All Hail Anumia, King of Kings! - Peaceful Llamas How about we realize democracy here is flawed and we make Anumia our dictator? - karthikking I agree with you, Anumia, as all Europeians should. - Swakistek To be honest I'm just going to vote whatever way Anumia votes. - Fortana |
Awards I fought in the Osiris Campaign.
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Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:36 AM): I need you Sai'on'ay the Light Elf (Shower) says (7:37 AM): For? Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:37 AM): an Anumia vs Anumia debate  Olde Delaware: AE, The Devil's Game, SPC, NS says (7:38 AM): Were doing a 4 part debating series with Europeia and Rougiers brought up doing a "Anumia vs Anumia" debate I want you to be our Anumia
- Klatonia,Jul 5 2011
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Drop dead, Dre.
- Lethen
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You think I fact-check the shit I say? 
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Skizzy Grey
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Dec 21 2012, 01:33 PM
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I'll be around. Citizens should PM me if they need something urgently.
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Swakistek
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Jan 3 2013, 04:46 AM
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Retired.
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As I have recently stood for President, to avoid conflicts of interest, I am extending my leave from my role as Chief Justice (but not from the region) taking immediate effect from when my LoA from the region ends, until the conclusion of voting.
At this point, if I am elected President, I will effect a resignation from the Court; otherwise, I will resume my role as Chief Justice.
My Primus Inter Pares, Skizzy Grey, is already aware of this plan and has agreed to continue filling in for me until this time.
Thank you.
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Retired
Extended list of positions held [/size]Retired from all positions as of 15/9/13
Former Forum Administrator, 8/2/12 to 15/9/13 Former President, 1 term Former Senior Ambassador, Europeian Foreign Service Former Vice Admiral, Europeian Republican Navy, 28/7/12-24/3/13 Former Chief Justice, 27/5/11 to 5/7/11, 8/12/12 to 12/1/13 Former Associate Justice, 27/2/11 to 5/7/11, 8/4/12 to 8/12/12, 21/6/13 to 15/9/13 Former Primus Inter Pares, 2/5/12 to 8/12/12 Former Chairman of the Citizens' Assembly, 1 term Former Mayor of the City Council, 1 term Former Dean of the EuroUniversity, 21/9/09 to 7/2/12 Senator of the Year, 2010 Europeian Achievement Awards Former Vice Chancellor Former Vice President-designate Former World Assembly Delegate, 1 term Former Grand Admiral, 3 terms Former Minister for Foreign Affairs, 1 term Former Minister of Citizen Integration, 2 terms Former Speaker of the Senate, 3 terms Former Senator, 8 terms Former Cabinet Secretary, 1 term Former Chief of Staff, 1 term Member of the Europeian Bar Association
Extended list of awards and honours
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First Welcoming Star, 20th September 2011 Fourth Welcoming Star, 11th January 2012
In order as displayed above
Ovation, nominated 23rd July 2013, confirmed 24th July 2013 Order of Republica, 23rd July 2013 Order of Dedication, 15th March 2010 Order of Dedication, 9th October 2012 Order of Service to Europeia, 2nd March 2012 Order of Courage, 24th February 2011 Order of Senatia, 27th April 2012 Order of Senatia, 7th October 2010 Order of the Bronze Star, 7th October 2010 Order of the Olive Branch, 29th October 2010 Order of the Community, Fourth Class, 24th February 2011 Order of Welcoming, Third Class, 23rd July 2013 Medal of Education, 22nd January 2010 Order of 6U (Dean), 5th July 2011 Checkmark of Astounding Accomplishment, 23rd February 2010
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