I must say, I'm heavily intrigued as to what elements of the past Breneir is encouraging us to forget in his latest mailer.

Stage 5   »   Falset. Costa Daurada  ›  Roquetes. Terres de l'Ebre

Today was mostly flat and therefore suited for a bunch sprint. However, a category 3 climb not far from the finish proved to much for some of the sprinters including Groves (PTM/DED), De Schuyteneer (CHX), and, surprisingly, Pedersen (REX/MMM/CFA). This provided ideal circumstances for Brennan (GHS/BDC/MAN), who got his second stagewin. Albanese (CJO/DED) finished third, Dainese (VFL) seventh, and Van Aert (CHX/CJO) tenth.

The result is a narrow stagewin for BdC again

Standings after stage 5:

Pos	±		Team	Pts Ove	Pts Today
1st	(=)		Cézembre Caçeirs dals Mailintzarăs (BDC)	2512	+370
2nd	(=)		Gordon Hiatus Support Team (GHS)	2342	+367
3rd	(=)		Cyclohexane (CHX)	1912	+201
4th	(=)		The Manilows (MAN)	1910	+340
5th	(=)		Port Maxhestic AC (PTM)	1695	+165
6th	(=)		Maritiimi-Maxhestic Mençeis (MMM)	1665	+166
7th	(=)		Velociposse Florencia (VFL)	1490	+200
8th	(+2)		Naziun Cjovani (CJO)	1393	+360
9th	(=)		Dirnalaiset Mortescu (DED)	1336	+242
10th	(-2)		Cézembre Fieschā (CFA)	1298	+91
11th	(=)		Els Talossaes Rexhital (REX)	889	+117

Tomorrow is a typical Spain up-and-down medium mountain kind of stage. Again, without an uphill finish, so we might not see big differences in the GC-behind-Pogacar being made. Could be a day for a succesful break.

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Copypasted from PCS:

In the shortest stage of Vuelta 2026, multiple attacks unfolded early on the Port d'Envalira climb. Felix Gall and Tadej Pogačar broke clear with 50 km remaining, with Pogačar launching a solo attack to claim the stage win. He extended his overall lead, strengthening his hold on the Red leader jersey. Jarno Widar and Gall finished second and third respectively.

BDC get the stagewin and end their longest stagewin drought ever, at 26 winless stages - just longer than their previous winless streak of 25 between stage 20 of TCAT Italy 2024 and stage 5 of TCAT Spain 2024; an edition which they won, and they're certainly looking like the strongest contender to win this one as well, at the moment.

Pos	±		Team	Pts Ove	Pts Today
1st	(=)		Cézembre Caçeirs dals Mailintzarăs (BDC)	2142	+922
2nd	(=)		Gordon Hiatus Support Team (GHS)	1975	+813
3rd	(=)		Cyclohexane (CHX)	1711	+615
4th	(=)		The Manilows (MAN)	1570	+533
5th	(+2)		Port Maxhestic AC (PTM)	1530	+834
6th	(-1)		Maritiimi-Maxhestic Mençeis (MMM)	1499	+514
7th	(+1)		Velociposse Florencia (VFL)	1290	+624
8th	(-2)		Cézembre Fieschā (CFA)	1207	+439
9th	(=)		Dirnalaiset Mortescu (DED)	1094	+494
10th	(=)		Naziun Cjovani (CJO)	1033	+494
11th	(=)		Els Talossaes Rexhital (REX)	772	+458

Today, what should be a sprint finish, as TCAT Spain finally actually enters Spain. A bunch of hills in the final quarter might however drop some of the heaviest sprinters, and the final stretch is slightly uphill. Maybe one for the puncheurs (like stage 2) rather than the pure sprinters.

I am a bit confused by Mic'haglh's claim of a genuine apology being needed. I apologized for a second time on July 23rd:

QuoteLuc, I really have avoided commenting on your appearance which is what I think caused you to be uncomfortable. I apologize and regret that I made you uncomfortable and caused you to feel less than safe here in Talossa. I can't change the past but I acknowledge that it was wrong, take responsibility for the impact it has had on you, and commit to continue refraining from saying anything to you that might cause a repeat of your discomfort.

If that does happen please let me know, Luc.

I did acknowledge the impact on Luc without any self-defensive qualifications. I can't do anything if it is not accepted but this apology was made over a month ago.

I know the URL wants to continue fighting but it is important that we are honest this is no longer about an apology or protecting people. It is a campaign of harassment aimed at driving someone out of public life. A campaign that has failed for well over a year now.

Sent out: Aug 26, 2026, 4:27 AM TDT / 9:27 AM UTC
Submitted by: Mic'haglh Autófil on behalf of the Uniun dels Reformistaes Livereschti
Count: 2 of 2 allowed after Balloting Day

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Azul Talossaes!

It's not too late to cast a vote for the Union of Free Reformists in the election! Six days remain to cast a vote; don't get left behind!

We've outlined the Democracy Agenda quite a bit. And I've recently recorded a brief speech that gives a bit more detail not just what we're going to do for our targeted immigration policy, but why it is that the change is important.

So today I'd like to talk about the third portion of our platform: teamwork.

We've pointed out that the outgoing Government has put far too much responsibility into one man's hands, and how things have ground to a halt as a result. That's why our last email introduced the URL's Shadow Cabinet -- this talented group has a lot of experience in government between them, and they want to put it to work for you! More hands make for light work; skilled hands will make for good work.

I did mention the Democracy Agenda earlier, and while I won't spend too much time on it in this mailer, notice that teamwork matters there, too. Several of our reforms emphasize that political parties shouldn't be games of Follow the Leader; they should be teams of people coming together around shared principles.

Teamwork also shouldn't be limited to within one political party. We've expressed our openness to collaborate across the aisle, too; openness no other party has shown. When we say we want the best for Talossa, and that cooperation is the best way to get us there, you can know we take it seriously.

We've used the phrase "Ja Pevar din 'n Uniun" throughout this campaign: "There is Power in a Union". And that power comes from people working together towards a common goal. We hope you'll decide to be one of those people by entrusting us with your vote. If you really want to help reach our goals, why not consider joining the Union as well? More information, including our Senäts endorsements, can always be found on our Party's Witt board. Look it over, and see that the URL is the right choice to get Talossa moving forward again.

Yours in Liberty, Democracy, and Progress,

Mic'haglh Autófil

Sent out: Aug 26, 2026, 4:27 AM TDT / 9:27 AM UTC
Submitted by: Breneir Tzaracomprada on behalf of the Independent Progressive
Count: 2 of 2 allowed after Balloting Day

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Hello, this is Breneir:

I am writing to ask for your support of the Independent Progressive (BREN) party. I was formerly the leader of the Green Party but have decided to explore a more independent and peculiar path. I believe that Talossa does not have to be an imitation of big countries. Nor do we need surface-level reforms that only address the aesthetic preferences of politics enthusiasts. We can choose to embrace our uniqueness and our differences. We can use our imagination to explore methods of governance and culture which best serve us without the constraints of tradition.

It just takes a little bravery and imagination. It also takes a willingness to cooperate and to let go of the past. Outrage and personal feuding are easy for some but the work of re-imagining Talossa is difficult but rewarding.

I promise bravery, imagination and cooperation: all of the above! And would welcome your vote in the current elections.

You can vote here in the National Database: https://database.talossa.com or by posting on Wittenberg on the official polling place thread: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=5436

Breneir

As the nation enters the last week of the election, we are to a point where it becomes prudent to start considering the aftermath.

Make no mistake, we continue to campaign not just with the goal of leading the next government, but with the goal of earning the majority's support for our platform of democratic reform and a return to responsible, accountable, transparent administration. However, in the more likely case that we emerge as the largest party, but not with a majority, cooperation will become necessary, in line with our own platform of Government By A Team.

In the previous Cosă, while our initial offer of cooperation was rebuffed by the now-outgoing Government, we were eventually able to reach an agreement. Mutually beneficial, it ensured the stability of the Davinescu Government, while also guaranteeing that several landmark pieces of the URL's Democracy Agenda would pass the Ziu. It was a good compromise, the kind that can lead to more good work down the road.

We see no reason why some agreement in that same spirit cannot be reached again.

To be sure, enacting the Democracy Agenda will be central to such an agreement. Working with us means helping us to achieve the goals that our supporters base their very support on. We will not neglect their trust.

We also will not abandon the cordon sanitaire. We remain committed to forming a government that neither includes nor relies on the support of unanimously-condemned sexual harasser Breneir Tzaracomprada. It may be that one day he will offer a genuine apology and his victim will accept it, at which point the nation can finally begin the healing process. Until then, however, the cordon sanitaire will hold.

Madam President, I wanted to let a bit of time pass before enquiring. Just over two weeks now and no fellows have actioned my application. I wanted to check in as to the procedure should no other fellow take it up? Even if you are not an expert on my subject (which I don't think any of the other fellows are either) would you hazard an attempt at an appraisal?

I would love to assist with this.