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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Topic Started: Aug 10 2015, 07:03 PM (213 Views)
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Gabriel Astoria
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Aug 10 2015, 07:03 PM
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Application for citizenship What is the name of your nation in the region? The People's Republic of Ithillien What other names or aliases have you been or are you currently known by in other NationStates regions or organizations? What other NationStates regions or organizations are you involved with? The Communist Bloc and United Kingdom of the Netherlands Do you have a World Assembly nation? If so, please name it: No. How did you find Europeia? Some months ago, I was adopted by an Anumia(hence my name),but I never actually got involved with her family, choosing to interact with my Astoria family. A few days ago,I was in TCB's skype chat, and discovered that my Anumia great-grandpa was also my cousin. And brother-in-law. So I decided to check this out with mine own eyes,and meet my NS-mother's family  What sorts of activities are you looking to get involved with on the forum (Government, World Assembly, Games, etc.)? Maybe a bit of everything. Are you interested in chatting with other region-members on Skype? If so, please list your Skype username: mrgabicarvalho
Please also take the following oath, inserting your name where it says [[YOUR NAME]]: I, Gabriel d'Astoria-Anumia, swear that I will bear true allegiance to the Republic of Europeia, that I will faithfully observe and read the laws of Europeia, and that I will fulfill my duties as a Europeian citizen, including maintaining a nation in the Europeian region. I understand that any violation of the vows in this oath may result in the termination of my Europeian citizenship.
Want to get involved with our government? (You don't need to fill-in anything below.)
- The Civil Service Organization (CSO) helps new members get started in the Executive Branch of our regional government. Click here to join the CSO.
- The Citizens' Assembly (CA) is part of the Legislative Branch of our regional government. It is open to all citizens and is the best place to learn how to write both Europeian and World Assembly legislation. If you're interested in joining the CA, click here to request your membership.
- The Europeian Bar Association is the body of legal advocates and advisers in Europeia, and its members may be approached directly by any member of the public for legal advice or representation. If you're interested in joining the Bar Association, apply here.
- The Europeian Republican Navy (ERN) is our region's military organization. While we'd love to have you join right now, for security reasons, you'll need to wait for one of our forum administrators to process your citizenship application first. After that happens, you can click here to enlist.
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Cpt.Carrot
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Aug 10 2015, 07:12 PM
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Boogy Woogy Bugle Boy of Company "B"
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- Gabriel d'Astoria-Anumia
- Aug 10 2015, 07:03 PM
What is the name of your nation in the region? The People's Republic of Ithillien
If you're nerding the way I think you're nerding you may be worthy to be my brother 
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Drummer Captain Carrot!  "Though I try to cheer my comrades and be gay." HEM be sillyMy reputation & other quotes That's right Hodge-podge of stuff Some funny things that caught my attention - Lao-Tzu
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It is only when you see a mosquito landing on your testicles that you come to realize that there can be value in solving problems without using violence
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"Tell me, is there anything worn under the kilt?" "No, lassie, it's all in good working order!"
Motivations Desiderata ~ By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. - By Max Ehrmann The Thousanth Man ~ Rudyard Kipling 0NE man in a thousand, Solomon says. Will stick more close than a brother. And it's worth while seeking him half your days If you find him before the other. Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend On what the world sees in you, But the Thousandth Man will stand your friend With the whole round world agin you.
'Tis neither promise nor prayer nor show Will settle the finding for 'ee. Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em go By your looks, or your acts, or your glory.
But if he finds you and you find him, The rest of the world don't matter; For the Thousandth Man will sink or swim With you in any water.
You can use his purse with no more talk Than he uses yours for his spendings, And laugh and meet in your daily walk As though there had been no lendings.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em call For silver and gold in their dealings; But the Thousandth Man he's worth 'em all Because you can show him your feelings.
His wrong's your wrong, and his right's your right, In season or out of season. Stand up and back it in all men's sight With that for your only reason!
Nine hundred and ninety-nine can't bide The shame or mocking or laughter, But the Thousandth Man will stand by your side To the gallows-foot - and after!
"Get these Motherfucking Anumias out of my Motherfucking region!" - Noto, whilst operating heavy weaponry during the June 2016 Civil War
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Gabriel Astoria
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Aug 10 2015, 07:14 PM
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Faramir was always one of my favourites Ithilien(the correct spelling) was taken,so I added one L to the name haha
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shufordbrian
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Aug 10 2015, 08:36 PM
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It's pretty lit
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Welcome!
I'm shufordbrian and I am Deputy Chairman of the Citizens' Assembly here. The Citizens' Assembly is one of Europeia's legislative bodies and is a great way for newcomers and old-timers alike to become well versed in the way that the Legislative Branch of government works here. And do you know what the best part is? You can participate in discussions! Even without full citizenship, you're able to voice your opinion on what we're discussing in the Assembly. However, in order to become a full member and receive voting rights, you will have to gain full citizenship status here.
Come give us a visit! I would love to see you give us your opinions.
And finally, I hope you enjoy our region as much as I do!
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Shufie Chastain, ESS Family
 Father of Cokeland and Tubaville Chastain Son of Rand Chastain Grandson of Erebos Chastain Great-Grandson of The Right Honourable Sopough J. Chastain, ES ESE EEN WE3 Great-Great-Grandson of Julian Great Nephew of Netz Chastain Second Cousin of Cool Spring Chastain-Anumia
Positions/Former Positions Former Chair of the Action Coalition of Europeia Former Citizens' Assembly Chairman (7 February, 2016 - 19 March 2016) Former Deputy Minister of Culture (under Minister Cassy) Former Director of Roleplay Deputy Minister of Interior x 2 Former Deputy Citizens' Assembly Chair (under Chairwoman Kuramia) Member of the Europeian Republican Navy (Rank: Mate) Swiftie (until the End of Time) Former Member of the 54th Senate of Europeia Winner of the Third Europeian Hunger Games
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Lethen
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Aug 11 2015, 12:17 AM
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Remember when I was famous? Neither do I.
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Welcome, welcome~!
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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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Lethen
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Aug 11 2015, 12:19 AM
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Remember when I was famous? Neither do I.
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I have no idea why, but if I try to upgrade your masking it gives me a response that your avatar isn't an image. I'll need to remove your avatar to give you a better masking. So...that's why your avatar is gone.
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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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