Wittenberg

Ministry of Immigration
IMMIGRATION APPLICATION

Application received	Sun Jun 14 2026 07:15:07 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Wittenberg account approved	14 Jun
First Witt Post	14 Jun
Eligible for Petition	29 Jun
APPLICATION OUTCOME	APPLICATION ONGOING

Official notes:

The Ministry of Immigration, using information provided in the application and after investigating to the best of its ability, is satisfied that this application is Bona Fide.

Applicant Name:
Legal Name: Owen Bottu
Wittenberg account name: @Owen
Gender:
Male
Year of Birth:
2011
Location:
Belgium
Provincial assignment if successful: Cézembre
Who I Am:
I think Politics is the most important part in life, I also like politics a lot, I do volunteering at an old people home, I wanna become a politician.
My Special Interests in Talossa:
Politics, El glheþ talossan / the Talossan language, Heraldry
Where did you hear about the Kingdom of Talossa?
Micronations.wiki

Verification and Declaration

Agreed to verification check: Yes

~~~ The applicant has affirmed/sworn, under penalty of perjury in Talossan law, that the information provided in this citizenship application is accurate and true. ~~~

Welcome, @Owen !  I'm not sure if we have any Belgian citizens - tell us about yourself!  Why do you want to be a politician?

Azul @Owen! It's quite easy to become a politician in Talossa, you can just ask to join a party here and you'll be a member of parliament. Alternatively, if you have money, you can even make your own political party.

Azul! Thanks for the warm welcome!
To answer your question, I've always been deeply interested in politics, but a lot of my inspiration actually comes from frustration with macro-national government. Living in Belgium, it often feels like current policies don't benefit the everyday citizen at all sometimes they just make life harder, or they feel completely nonsensical.
My goal is to help create or support a system that truly puts the people first. I love the idea of a direct or highly transparent system where ordinary people can vote on every single law via a public website, giving a clear, real-time picture of what the population actually wants. I've been looking into the political parties that Talossa has, and if I become citizen, I might join the Progressive Alliance.

Quote from: Owen on June 14, 2026, 01:34:00 PMAzul! Thanks for the warm welcome!
To answer your question, I've always been deeply interested in politics, but a lot of my inspiration actually comes from frustration with macro-national government. Living in Belgium, it often feels like current policies don't benefit the everyday citizen at all sometimes they just make life harder, or they feel completely nonsensical.
My goal is to help create or support a system that truly puts the people first. I love the idea of a direct or highly transparent system where ordinary people can vote on every single law via a public website, giving a clear, real-time picture of what the population actually wants. I've been looking into the political parties that Talossa has, and if I become citizen, I might join the Progressive Alliance.

I'd be curious to hear about one of the nonsensical policies in Belgium.  I can share a weird one from my residence in Massachusetts in the United States: for most of my life, it has been illegal to have a "happy hour" where alcoholic drinks are on sale at a bar or restaurant during a certain period of time.  It's crazy, but the restaurant lobby fights ferociously to keep the ban every time it's discussed.

If you don't mind, let's not discuss political parties right now?  It's considered unethical in Talossa for a political party to recruit prospective immigrants -- if someone pitches you on joining a party before you become a citizen, please let us know.

Quote from: Owen on June 14, 2026, 01:34:00 PMMy goal is to help create or support a system that truly puts the people first. I love the idea of a direct or highly transparent system where ordinary people can vote on every single law via a public website, giving a clear, real-time picture of what the population actually wants.

Thanks Owen for telling us more about your plans once you become a citizen. What are some areas where you see room for improvement with respect to Talossa's governance? I mean, as in, putting the people first?

These are one of the weirdest policies in Belgium: Escaping prison is actually legal, but you will get sent back to prison if you damage a lock or bribe a guard or escape in your prison uniform. In Leuven you can be fined for scaring someone at anytime, in Lier it is illegal to keep more than 5 cats in a single apartment. And to answer the question of Mr. Tzaracomprada, I currently don't know much about Talossa so I don't know if the system currently has flaws or not so I don't know if there's in my words "room for improvement".

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 12:56:59 AMEscaping prison is actually legal, but you will get sent back to prison if you damage a lock or bribe a guard or escape in your prison uniform.

Germany does that as well.

Quote from: Owen on June 14, 2026, 01:34:00 PMAzul! Thanks for the warm welcome!
To answer your question, I've always been deeply interested in politics, but a lot of my inspiration actually comes from frustration with macro-national government. Living in Belgium, it often feels like current policies don't benefit the everyday citizen at all sometimes they just make life harder, or they feel completely nonsensical.
My goal is to help create or support a system that truly puts the people first. I love the idea of a direct or highly transparent system where ordinary people can vote on every single law via a public website, giving a clear, real-time picture of what the population actually wants. I've been looking into the political parties that Talossa has, and if I become citizen, I might join the Progressive Alliance.

@Owen Will you like to serve Talossa as a politician or else? You can join any political parties after becoming a citizen,before it is called Broosking in Talossa
(But it is okay to share your interest!)

Azul Owen!

I visited Belgium when I was about 13. The only thing I really remember is buying a Garfield keychain in the hotel lobby! Who knows where it is now 41 years later though. It's nice to meet you.

-Txec R

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 12:56:59 AMThese are one of the weirdest policies in Belgium: Escaping prison is actually legal, but you will get sent back to prison if you damage a lock or bribe a guard or escape in your prison uniform.

This is amazing!  So I looked this up, and I guess it's just accepted that your natural desire for freedom will make you want to escape and people shouldn't be penalized for this.  That's pretty cool.

You don't get to stay free, though, it seems like.  It's just that there's no specific crime for "escaping from prison."

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I didn't expect to get a response from the King or the Seneschal. And I think you get to stay free, as most of the times it's in the news that people escaped but they never say that they were brought back to prison (source: VRT NWS). And to answer the question of Mr. Moin, I believe to serve Talossa as a politician, if I become citizen. And finally, Your Majesty, how did you like Belgium when you visited? (if you can remember lol)

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on June 14, 2026, 04:50:10 PM

Quote from: Owen on June 14, 2026, 01:34:00 PMMy goal is to help create or support a system that truly puts the people first. I love the idea of a direct or highly transparent system where ordinary people can vote on every single law via a public website, giving a clear, real-time picture of what the population actually wants.

Thanks Owen for telling us more about your plans once you become a citizen. What are some areas where you see room for improvement with respect to Talossa's governance? I mean, as in, putting the people first?

Hi @Owen you might have missed my question.

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 11:10:30 AMThanks for the warm welcome everyone! I didn't expect to get a response from the King or the Seneschal. And I think you get to stay free, as most of the times it's in the news that people escaped but they never say that they were brought back to prison (source: VRT NWS)

What?!  That's amazing.  So if a murderer strips naked and escapes without damaging anything, he just gets to be free?  I would never have guessed that!

We are a very close community in a lot of ways, and His Majesty often chats about issues of the day.  In fact, His Majesty serves a couple of other roles, as well... part of the reason why he was chosen as the sovereign was his long history of amiable attitude and dedication to serving the country.

You too could rise to a high position after a little time and effort!

EDIT: Probably not king unless you overthrow him in a coup.

I believe I've answered your question, Mr. Tzaracomprada. And, haha! I don't plan on overthrowing the government in a coup. I also didn't know that His Majesty had more roles, that's so cool!

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 01:29:31 PMI believe I've answered your question, Mr. Tzaracomprada. And, haha! I don't plan on overthrowing the government in a coup. I also didn't know that His Majesty had more roles, that's so cool!

Oh, where?

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 01:29:31 PMI believe I've answered your question, Mr. Tzaracomprada. And, haha! I don't plan on overthrowing the government in a coup. I also didn't know that His Majesty had more roles, that's so cool!

We'll believe you about the coup thing... for now.  But we better get the special police to keep a sharp eye on you, considering how you've already been planning to break out of Belgian prisons, lol.

But yeah, His Majesty does a lot around here!  He was also our Secretary of State for years prior to his ascension.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on June 15, 2026, 01:46:32 PM

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 01:29:31 PMI believe I've answered your question, Mr. Tzaracomprada. And, haha! I don't plan on overthrowing the government in a coup. I also didn't know that His Majesty had more roles, that's so cool!

Oh, where?

Just read up through the thread.  He even referred to you by name.

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 12:56:59 AMAnd to answer the question of Mr. Tzaracomprada, I currently don't know much about Talossa so I don't know if the system currently has flaws or not so I don't know if there's in my words "room for improvement".

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on June 15, 2026, 01:52:03 PMJust read up through the thread.  He even referred to you by name.

QuoteAnd to answer the question of Mr. Tzaracomprada, I currently don't know much about Talossa so I don't know if the system currently has flaws or not so I don't know if there's in my words "room for improvement".

That is helpful, thanks. I clearly missed the response, my apologies Owen.
It is a good idea to learn about the Kingdom before entering its politics. We have had several new immigrants jump into our politics immediately and I have a growing concern that this is not to the benefit of the country. You will likely get several people courting you as we enter into one of our frequent election periods. Should ANYONE attempt to recruit you during your immigration application period please know this is a heavily discouraged practice known as broosking.

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 01:29:31 PMI believe I've answered your question, Mr. Tzaracomprada. And, haha! I don't plan on overthrowing the government in a coup. I also didn't know that His Majesty had more roles, that's so cool!

I'm a man of many talents :-)

-Txec R

Quote from: Owen on June 15, 2026, 11:10:30 AMAnd to answer the question of Mr. Moin, I believe to serve Talossa as a politician, if I become citizen.

@Owen Wishing your good luck to gotta citizenship,and we can discuss about politics after owning your citizenship!😊

Thanks for the kind messages everyone! And thanks everyone for the good luck !

Quote from: Owen on June 16, 2026, 07:48:14 AMThanks for the kind messages everyone! And thanks everyone for the good luck !

You'll be eligible for a petition in two weeks -- given how engaged and interesting you've proven to be, I think you're a lock.  If you have time in the next fortnight, explore around more on Wittenberg and see what interests you.

Quote from: Owen on June 16, 2026, 07:48:14 AMThanks for the kind messages everyone! And thanks everyone for the good luck !

This has probably been said before but since you're so engaged in politics you will definitely find your place here. When you think about it, Talossa is quite active when it comes to politics.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on June 15, 2026, 01:58:52 PM

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on June 15, 2026, 01:52:03 PMJust read up through the thread.  He even referred to you by name.

QuoteAnd to answer the question of Mr. Tzaracomprada, I currently don't know much about Talossa so I don't know if the system currently has flaws or not so I don't know if there's in my words "room for improvement".

That is helpful, thanks. I clearly missed the response, my apologies Owen.
It is a good idea to learn about the Kingdom before entering its politics. We have had several new immigrants jump into our politics immediately and I have a growing concern that this is not to the benefit of the country. You will likely get several people courting you as we enter into one of our frequent election periods. Should ANYONE attempt to recruit you during your immigration application period please know this is a heavily discouraged practice known as broosking.

*Taps the sign*
🙏 Please consider this advice.

Benvenescu à Talossa, Owen! While proselitizing by political parties among prospectives is shunned, there's no such prohibition against civil servants, so you should definitely consider joining the Chancery if you like running elections and/or organizing Parliament's work and/or tending citizenship rolls :p

Thanks for the advice! Just a question, where can I learn about Talossa on the internet?

Quote from: Owen Bottu on June 17, 2026, 05:44:45 AMThanks for the advice! Just a question, where can I learn about Talossa on the internet?

We have our own wiki at TalossaWiki (https://wiki.talossa.com/Main_Page).

Thank you so much!!

It does need a bit of updating, sadly, but thankfully most of us will gladly talk your ear off about various minutiae of Talossan history and life.

Quote from: Barclamïu da Miéletz on June 17, 2026, 06:07:24 AM

Quote from: Owen Bottu on June 17, 2026, 05:44:45 AMThanks for the advice! Just a question, where can I learn about Talossa on the internet?

We have our own wiki at TalossaWiki (https://wiki.talossa.com/Main_Page).

Thank you Barclamiu, yes this is a good place for general information, Owen.

Quote from: Owen Bottu on June 17, 2026, 06:16:20 AMThank you so much!!

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. The wiki is enormous, but I could imagine it might need some context sometimes!

For the past few days, I've been "studying" the Talossawiki and I can say I didn't except at all that Talossa was that rich in history! I didn't know that there were people who attempted a coup, and that the Seneschal even has a residence. I think Talossa is the micronation that's the most rich in history, and has an active nice community!

Quote from: Owen Bottu on June 23, 2026, 01:51:06 PMFor the past few days, I've been "studying" the Talossawiki and I can say I didn't except at all that Talossa was that rich in history! I didn't know that there were people who attempted a coup, and that the Seneschal even has a residence. I think Talossa is the micronation that's the most rich in history, and has an active nice community!

Thanks for reviewing the Wiki, Owen. Glad you are enjoying what you are learning about our Kingdom.

Quote from: Owen Bottu on June 23, 2026, 01:51:06 PMFor the past few days, I've been "studying" the Talossawiki and I can say I didn't except at all that Talossa was that rich in history! I didn't know that there were people who attempted a coup, and that the Seneschal even has a residence. I think Talossa is the micronation that's the most rich in history, and has an active nice community!

I'm so glad you're finding it interesting! There's a lot of amazing stuff out there, since we have a long history and a lot of people have made their mark on it. Maybe you will, too!

Quote from: Owen Bottu on June 23, 2026, 01:51:06 PMFor the past few days, I've been "studying" the Talossawiki and I can say I didn't except at all that Talossa was that rich in history! I didn't know that there were people who attempted a coup, and that the Seneschal even has a residence. I think Talossa is the micronation that's the most rich in history, and has an active nice community!

We also have a concept for road signs (page has yet to be updated) and number plates.

Quote from: Owen Bottu on June 23, 2026, 01:51:06 PMFor the past few days, I've been "studying" the Talossawiki and I can say I didn't except at all that Talossa was that rich in history! I didn't know that there were people who attempted a coup, and that the Seneschal even has a residence. I think Talossa is the micronation that's the most rich in history, and has an active nice community!

We are very proud of our rich history and heritage. A lot has happened in our nearly half century history!

-Txec R

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@Sir Lüc , you are assigned as TalossAssistant to this prospective immigrant.  Please reach out to them publicly and privately to offer encouragement, suggest engaging things they could do, chat about their interests, and show them that Talossa is a wonderful place to be!

@Owen Bottu  , please don't hesitate to ask them any questions about anything... they're here to help you!  The only thing they're not allowed to discuss is political parties, since that's against the rules of the program.  They will help you throughout the rest of the immigration process, and afterwards.  Welcome!

This prospective is now eligible for a petition by a citizen in good standing. Congratulations! @Owen Bottu

@Minister of Immigration, please take notice.

Thank you!

Petition made, so at least I can say I did ONE thing as TalossAssistant :p

Lol thanksss!!

@Owen Bottu Welcome officially to Talossan citizenship. Be sure, if interested, to request your name be converted into Talossan here: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?board=28.0

Thank you!! And I will look to do that.