Whereas, Istefan Perþonest's appointment to the Uppermost Cort was approved via 55RZ17 the Elevating Istefan Perþonest to the UC Act in January 2021, and

Whereas, the time has come for his reappointment to the Uppermost Cort.

Therefore, the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, hereby re-appoints Istefan Perþonest to a seat on the Uppermost Cort to commence on January 1, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of Organic Law Article VIII, Section 4.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada, MC-Green

I've starting listening to audiobooks on my commutes and have enjoyed a series called Expeditionary Force by Craig Alanson. The first book was titled Columbus Day and has an entertaining blend of sci-fi and humor. And the voice actor, RC Bray, is one of my favorites. The series apparently has 17 or 18 books.

Is anyone else familiar with this series?

54RZ25 Judiciary Amendment of 2020 amended the Organic Law, Article VIII: The Courts, as follows:

QuoteSection 4.
...Unless otherwise set by law, re-appointment shall be deemed automatic if no member of the Ziu has requested a re-appointment vote in the Cosa immediately preceding the expiration of the Judge's term; and re-appointment shall only require a simple majority of each house in the Ziu. The Ziu may modify the foregoing provided the requirements of re-appointment never exceed that for appointment.

Judge Istefan Perþonest's appointment to the Uppermost Cort was approved via 55RZ17 the Elevating Istefan Perþonest to the UC Act in January 2021.

Seeing as we are nearing the period for the automated re-appointment I, as a member of the Ziu under Article VIII, Section 4, am requesting an official re-appointment vote.

@Sir Lüc Mr. Secretary, please let me know if I am too early or if the Ziu has at some point modified these provisions.

Also, a minor note for the Scribe, there is a double shall in the fourth whereas clause of 54RZ25.

Mr. Speaker,

I rise with an enquiry for the Minister of Technology @Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be

Minister Autofil, recalling your response to my enquiry concerning control of the back-end in May which was as follows:

Quote from: Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be on May 24, 2025, 01:18:03 PMEstimat Tuischac'h,

I thank the Member for this question; the Ministry is working on getting the Burgermeister of Inland Revenue access to the team on DigitalOcean. While we likely could get by on having everything registered under the Ministry's email address, having people use personal funds to pay, and then reimbursing them from the Treasury, it seems to me a much cleaner option for the future to simply set up direct payment now and cut out the middleman.

What is the status of the Burgermeister's access to the team on DigitalOcean?

Mr. Speaker,

This enquiry is for the Foreign Affairs Minister @Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir
The Minister described an agenda which has the support of the Green Party but we are keen to confirm there is progress on it.

Recalling Minister Somelieir's statement in reply last month:

Quote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on May 14, 2025, 07:56:50 AM

The ministry of Foreign Affairs, over the course of the coming Ziu, shall work with HM the King to reach out to other micronations, to put Talossa in even greater awareness and to find good allies and partners.
The core aims shall be:-

* Look for micronations that share common values and principles with the laws and citizens of Talossa and reach out to them
* Strengthen diplomatic ties with others in the community of micronations
* Look at how Talossa may participate in events hosted by groups of micronations

We hope to work towards these goals over the course of the incoming Ziu session which we believe will be of benefit to Talossa. We will be willing to hear out requests from citizens with offers of help/ recommendations, and to other micronations, to hear and contemplate individual proposals from foreign nations.

Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir
Minister of Foreign Affairs

I ask for the Minister to please describe recent efforts by the Ministry specifically and not in cooperation with His Majesty to develop micronational relations and to participate in micronational events or groups.

Mr. Speaker,

This enquiry is for the Avocat-Xheneral @Dr. Pôl dal Nordselvă

Recalling his most recent reply:

Quote from: Dr. Pôl dal Nordselvă on May 19, 2025, 05:29:01 AMMy apologies for a slow response. I have been dealing with recurring pneumonia and took a couple of days to rest. I appreciate your questions and patience!

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Attorney General Goals – Kingdom of Talossa
Scopi dal Avocat Xheneral – Regipäts Talossan

As Attorney General, my focus this term is on strengthening the legal infrastructure of our Kingdom. I aim to:

Collaborate on clear, foundational legislation;

Streamline legal review where possible;

Promote legal understanding among citizens;

Provide impartial, principled legal counsel.

During the first couple months of the Government's term, what efforts have been made to streamline legal review and collaborate on clear, foundational legislation?

Mr. Speaker,

This enquiry is for the Defence Minister and follows up on his reply from last month:

Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio, UrN on May 16, 2025, 02:07:28 PMThe Live Promotion Ceremony depens on the number of promotions and exhibitions, but here's a few things we have planned.

We have lined up a Zouaves Recognition Update to happen during May and June.
We will support the Royal Navy in updates and new initiatives to be announced.
We will create a publicly accessible archive highlighting the history of Talossa's military institutions.
Also, we will review and publish a clear, simplified chart of the current Defence Ministry structure.

@Bråneu Excelsio, UrN Concerning the Zouaves Recognition Update, which is expected to occur either in May or June, what updates are there on this event?

Mr. Speaker,

This enquiry is for the Immigration Minister @Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC

I recall the following answer from the Deputy Minister here:

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on May 17, 2025, 05:14:18 PMI will ask the Deputy Minister @Iac Éovard Valadeir to speak to this directly

EDIT: And here it is:

"Between increased work hours, finals, and preparing for college, I'll admit that I've bitten off more than I could chew. However, rest assured I have no intentions of abandoning talossa or the responsibilities I have to it"

The slow trickle of immigration is now a trend that is entrenched unfortunately over the past couple of terms. The idea of an applicant shepherd, of sorts, as the Deputy was supposed to have served, is a good one but I note no improvement in his activities since the reply. And based on the list of responsibilities: work hours, finals, and then college it seems like the workload could be considerable into the forseeable future. But the need for heightened assistance with immigration remains.

How does the Minister plan to respond to continued inability to perform the duties by the Deputy, however regrettable, to meet this very important and pressing function?

Mr. Speaker,

I rise with an enquiry for the STUFF Minister @Bråneu Excelsio, UrN
I may be incorrect so please let me know if that is the case but the last issue of La C'hronica I can find is from January 2025 by S:reu Autofil here: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3798.0 Further, the Kingdom's website shows the last issue is December 2024.

This government gazette is supposed to be issued monthly so I ask when will the next issue be distributed on Wittenberg and via email to the citizenry?

Whereas, the years-long civil war in Sudan has led to one of the world's most dire humanitarian crises, and

Whereas, according to the Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA): "With over 25 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and nearly 10 million displaced, Sudan faces an unprecedented crisis...", and

Whereas, SAPA provides life-saving healthcare, essential medicines, and vital food supplies to families who have lost everything."

Whereas, we note the scale and gravity of the mass suffering has not prevented it from being overshadowed by other conflicts but it has not escaped the concern of the Talossan people.

Therefore, the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa authorises the Bureau of Humanitarian Aid and International Development (BHAID) to make a one-time contribution of $50 (USD), to the Sudanese American Physicians Association to assist with their efforts in relieving the suffering of the Sudanese people, at https://sapa-usa.org/hope-for-sudan/.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada - (MC-Green)

@Sir Lüc Mr. Secretary, you are likely to already be on it but I wanted to check, just in case, if we are due for another National Census? The last one appears to have occurred in 2023.

Whereas, the Kingdom of Talossa is committed to the principles of international justice, human rights, and the rule of law, and
Whereas, the International Criminal Court (ICC) serves a pivotal role as an institution prosecuting individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression, and
Whereas, the effectiveness of the ICC relies on the cooperation of states who are parties to the Rome Statute in executing arrest warrants and facilitating the extradition of individuals indicted by the Court, and
Whereas, the arrest and prosecution of national leaders under ICC indictment and accused of serious international crimes are essential steps toward accountability and deterrence.

Therefore, be it resolved that it is the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa that:

QuoteTalossa affirms its support for the Rome Statute and the mission and work of the International Criminal Court, and
Talossa recognizes the importance of international cooperation in enforcing ICC arrest warrants, including those issued against sitting or former national leaders.
Talossa encourages all nations to respect their obligations under the Rome Statute by cooperating fully with the ICC, including the arrest and surrender of indicted individuals, and
Talossa encourages cooperation by all nations to assist with the bringing to justice of specifically of currently indicted leaders such as Vladimir Putin of Russia, Omar Al-Bashir of Sudan, Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar, and Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant of Israel (relatedly we note the indictment of the believed-to-be-deceased Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif), and
Talossa stands resolute in solidarity with victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes of agression in Ukraine, Sudan, Palestine, Myanmar and around the world and supports efforts to bring perpetrators to justice, regardless of their position or status.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada, MC-Green

Tuischach,

In answer to my initial terpelaziuns the Seneschal very helpfully referred this Opposition member to the Throne Speech. On review of that speech I see no specific reference to the work of the Avocat-Xheneral and the Justice Ministry.

This enquiry is for the Avocat-Xheneral. For the upcoming term, what specific goals and or priorities will govern the work of the ministry?

Tuischach,

This enquiry is for the Foreign Affairs Minister. I have respectfully enquired to the Seneschal on the official plans for the Government during the coming term without response. I am therefore asking each minister directly for their plans of action during the coming term. To the Foreign Affairs Minister, what priorities or specific action items does the Ministry plan to address during this Cosa term?

Tuischach,

This enquiry is for the Minister of Technology. I have respectfully enquired to the Seneschal on the official plans for the Government during the coming term without response. I am therefore asking each minister directly for their plans of action during the coming term. To the Minister of Technology, what priorities or specific action items does the Ministry plan to address during this Cosa term?

Tuischach,

This enquiry is for the Defence Minister. I have respectfully enquired to the Seneschal on the official plans for the Government during the coming term without response. I am therefore asking each minister directly for their plans of action during the coming term. To the Defence Minister, what priorities or specific action items does the Ministry plan to address during this Cosa term?

Tuischach,

This enquiry is for the Culture Minister. I have respectfully enquired to the Seneschal on the official plans for the Government during the coming term without response. I am therefore asking each minister directly for their plans of action during the coming term. To the Culture Minister, what priorities or specific action items does the Ministry plan to address during this Cosa term?

Tuischach,

This enquiry is for the STUFF Minister. I have respectfully enquired to the Seneschal on the official plans for the Government during the coming term without response. I am therefore asking each minister directly for their plans of action during the coming term. To the STUFF Minister, what priorities or specific action items does the Ministry plan to address during this Cosa term?

Tuischach,

This enquiry is for the Immigration Minister. I have respectfully enquired to the Seneschal on the official plans for the Government during the coming term without response. I am therefore asking each minister directly for their plans of action during the coming term. To the Immigration Minister, what priorities or specific action items does the Ministry plan to address during this Cosa term?

The Green Party sends its congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party, and the Canadian people. This election result seems to be a clear repudiation of growing American authoritarianism and the threats it represents for America's neighbors, near and far. During the election, we urged Talossans to not consider the Kingdom as some play-refuge from the real world. This is another meaning of the Green Party's anti-isolationism. We can speak on important international issues. And, as a part of honoring our democratic heritage, we must.