I vote for Senator Somelieir.

As per a thread from last term on the topic -- the conversation in that one died off a bit, sorry -- I believe the Minister of Public Records had liked the following for his ministry (if @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu would like to make it official)


As far as Propaganda, we could try to come up with something new (preferably without using horns/trumpets, we use enough of those in our symbols), or could repurpose my other concept for Public Records as some posters/broadsheets/newsletters/etc.:


That thread also contained a discussion on designing a new badge for the Ministry of Culture, which, as you are the Culture Minister, may not be a bad idea to get your thoughts. One suggestion was to use the Tifinagh letter ⵣ from the Berber flag; since this is actually [z] in the Tifinagh script, using the letter ⵜ ( [t] ) for Talossa may be more appropriate. However, since that bears strong resemblance to a simple lowercase t, it may not be distinctive -- my suggestion would be to use ⴾ instead (see attached for an idea). That's [k]; consider it an initial for cúltură. It also continues a dot theme established by current and former ministry badges including Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs, and Interior.

- Foxmouth

I second the nomination of @Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir

The agreement for a Government of National Unity, recently issued by the Seneschal, marks an important milestone in Talossan history -- a milestone that many might not have believed possible even only a few years ago.

Over the years, and especially since Reunision, Talossan politics has been marked by a deadlock between parties of what some might call the "Republican" and "RUMP" traditions. That these two camps have agreed to share the power of government on a basis of near-equality overturns our preconceptions of what Talossa could be.

Given that history of deadlock, when the opportunity arose to form a grand coalition with our previous opponents, the Union of Free Reformists was faced with certain risks. By bridging the divide, would we betray a legacy of just struggle against conservative and monarchist tendencies in Talossan politics?

For two key reasons, we concluded that the answer to that question was no.

Firstly, the Union of Free Reformists ran in this election on a platform critical of the previous minority government's centralization of authority and its tendency towards "one man band" organization; this critique was clearly one that many voters shared, as we were rewarded with an excellent vote. We found ourselves with the opportunity to actually form a strong government team of the exact type we had called for: a team chosen on merit, rather than partisan hackery. It would have been a betrayal of our voters' trust had we not tried to meet that opportunity head-on.

Secondly, the other main theme of our platform, the Democracy Agenda, remains intact as our longer-term political goal. Our Progressive Alliance partners have agreed to support legislation enacting at least one point on this Agenda. To their credit, they have shown good faith on this in the previous Cosă, not only working with us to enact the Pseudo-Real Cosă Act over the objections of some of their base, but also working well together on the project of social sanctions against Talossa's more antisocial characters.

There are no guarantees of success in politics, of course; a lot of trust remains to be built between Prog and URL ministers and caucuses. But we are confident that, when the first elections to the 20-seat Cosă arrive, the Talossan people will reward constructive engagement over ideological stubbornness. The URL's ministers pledge to prove through our actions that we have the vision and work ethic to lead Talossa.

¡Vivadra Talossa democrätic!



Mic'haglh Autófil, URL President
On Behalf of the Comità

Quote from: Sir Lüc on September 27, 2026, 04:56:38 AM(For the record - I would personally go even beyond that, and stipulate that outgoing MCs may also exercise some powers after dissolution, such as the power to petition for a prospective citizen's application to require a Ziu vote.)

To perhaps extend this line of thought further, I note that in some countries, one legislature's term has not yet ended (giving them at least the option to convene) even as the next session is being elected.

Mick!

Quote from: King Txec on September 20, 2026, 02:42:38 PMwe should always strive to find new citizens from Wisconsin!

I wholeheartedly endorse this.

Welcome Lorenz!

Quote from: Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP on September 22, 2026, 08:23:54 PMWith MMP for instance, there would be 8 single-winner constituencies, so we would need at least 16 candidates (2 per) to make all of these races competitive, ideally more than that. With the way things look currently, I really can't see this happen.

I think this is related to the question you asked me elsewhere, but -- would it be feasible to use MMP with fewer constituencies? So if you had Miestra's four constituencies, each of which elect one or two members (for, say, six MCs total) with the remainder of seats apportioned in line with the party-list vote.

I hereby open the XXV Nimlet session and call the House to order.

The distribution of Pastour seats is as follows:

@mximo (Mximo Carbonel): 5 seats (4 Progressive Alliance elected seats, 1 seat ex officio as Senator for Florencia)
@Açafat del Val : 2 seats (URL elected seats)
@Crement Itravilatx : 1 seat (Green Party elected seat)
@Breneir Tzaracomprada : 1 seat (Independent Progressive elected seat)
@Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be : 1 seat ex officio as Governadeir

Under Article III, Section 9 of the Florencian Constitution, "the first order of business in the House of Shepherds, following the commencement of a new session, shall be by resolution the affirmation of their Confidence in the sitting Governor". However, I think it prudent at this stage to inform the Nimlet of my intent to resign my office as Governadeir, effective upon the election by the Nimlet of a new Governor-designate, or October 1st, whichever occurs first. This means the Nimlet has two weeks to elect a new Governadeir to whom I can directly pass the torch.

While I continue to hold my southern neighbors in high esteem and have every hope for their success (especially in their constitutional reform efforts), the desire to serve my own province's revitalization is ultimately incompatible with my continued governance here. Additionally, while the "hands-off" attitude I have maintained in my tenure is appropriate from a non-Florencian citizen, I do not think it is sustainable in discussions on major constitutional reform; someone who has the right to get more heavily involved as a citizen of the province is likely what is needed.

I remain happy to offer informal advice as a friend and neighbor as your reform process unfolds.

Great, so all seats are assigned. My thanks to party leaders and the Chancery; I'll open the Nimlet session in an appropriate thread.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on September 15, 2026, 05:48:40 PMYes, hello, question. Do Nimlet seats need to be assigned to Florencia citizens? Given that the incumbent Governor isn't a Florencia citizen

Outgoing Governor here -- to answer your question, according to Article III, Section 5 of the Constitution of Florencia, party seats must be assigned "only to bona fide citizens of Florencia who remain qualified residents thereof".

As the tentative election results are now certified without alteration, the following seats need assignment:

Progressive Alliance: 4 seats (assigned to @Mximo Carbonel )
Union of Free Reformists: 2 seats (assigned to @Açafat del Val )
Green Party: 1 seat (assigned to @Crement Itravilatx )
Independent Progressive: 1 seat (assigned to @Breneir Tzaracomprada )

My intention is to open the new Nimlet session once we are quorate, i.e. once a majority of the eight partisan seats are assigned, but we will see at what sort of pace that proceeds.

The Union of Free Reformists assigns its seats as follows:

@Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC : 19 seats
@Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP : 19 seats
@Tåltind Furxheir (Ethan Smith) : 15 seats
@Barclamïu da Miéletz : 15 seats
Marti-Pair Furxheir ( @mpf ): 15 seats

The Progressive Alliance and the Union of Free Reformists have agreed to open formal negotiations on a "Grand Coalition" or "Government of National Unity".

The two parties recognize that Talossa is currently facing a Crisis of Activity which may threaten our independence, and that this is a situation which requires an "all hands on deck" response. While it is not guaranteed that the two parties will come to an agreement on a Cabinet line-up and a program of action, the severity of the situation requires that we make every genuine, patriotic effort to do so.

My fee has been paid to the Burgermeister PayPal. ( @xpb )

While I hesitate to help derail this thread too far, as Provost, if the good people of Cezembre are considering a new flag design, they could also consider something inspired by the departement of Ille-et-Vilaine or the flag or arms of Saint-Malo.

For an example, see the attached; otherwise I'll wait until this topic has a dedicated thread before doing too much more brainstorming.

That was basically the other outcome I had seen as well. Either we do it the long way or the short way, we're back to square one.

Actually, it may not be a bad idea to amend the constitution to switch to automatic filling of vacancies, but that's a question for the Assembly to consider once it's seated.

Pending certification of the electoral results, then as the outgoing Governadeir, the tentative assignment of seats in the Nimlet for the 63rd Cosa term is as follows:

Senator: 1 seat
Governor: 1 seat
Progressive Alliance: 4 seats
Union of Free Reformists: 2 seats*
Green Party: 1 seat
Independent Progressive: 1 seat

* The vote for the "FreeDems" is held as equivalent to a vote for the URL, and therefore awards a second seat to the same. The URL is the direct legal successor to the Free Democrats of Talossa. Had the Free Democrats simply dissolved in the manner of the Talossan National Congress, the vote would be properly considered as invalid, but in this case the vote as cast can be properly understood and attributed to a registered party (using Lexh.B.8.3 as a guide).

Quote from: Istefan Perþonest on September 02, 2026, 11:13:26 AMHuh. Rather than a coin flip, can I just step aside in favor of @Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be ?

That is a good question! There's no provision for it, but we also can't exactly force people to hold offices they don't want to hold.

Do the other Consuls have any objections to permitting Sir Istefan from declining the coin toss?

The preliminary results of the Provincial Council election are as follows:

Candidate	First Votes	Second Votes	Third Votes	Total Points
@Sir Lüc	3	2	0	13
@Iason Taiwos	1	0	3	6
@Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be	1	1	0	5
@Istefan Perþonest	1	1	0	5
@e.iwuagwu (Emeka Iwuagwu)	1	0	0	3
@Xherált Ups Cantoûr	1	0	0	3
Pôl dal Cräpscaßada	1	0	0	3
@Francesco Manzella	1	0	0	3
@Iac Marscheir	0	1	0	2
@Erschéveþ da Schir	0	0	1	1

Presuming the results are certified as they stand, Sir Lüc da Schir and Sir Iason Taiwos are re-elected as Provincial Consuls; a coin flip will determine whether the final Consul elected is Mic'haglh Autófil or Sir Istefan Perþonest.

The following citizens claimed a seat in the Provincial Assembly for the term:
@Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be
@Xherált Ups Cantoûr
@Moses Henry Emefiele
@Francesco Manzella
@e.iwuagwu (Emeka Iwuagwu)
@Iason Taiwos
@Istefan Perþonest
Pôl dal Cräpscaßada
@Sir Lüc da Schir

As an aside, had the "undervotes leave the first vote(s) blank" reform been passed as intended, Consul da Schir (9 pts) and Consul Perþonest (5 pts) would be joined by the winner of a coin flip between Taiwos and Autófil (4 pts each).