Quinquevirate calls for a constitutional convention; Gonf. Daniele proposes massive immigration campaign
Calls for an official constitution amid a proposed immigration campaign sees Verraland move towards openness and political experimentation in the coming months.
JUNE 11—In a landmark move on Tuesday, the “resident consuls” of Verraland, reconstituting themselves as the Quinqevirate—a prestigious five-member council composed of the most illustrious figures of the Daniele nobility—have answered the call for a constitutional convention. This elite assembly will officially lay the groundwork for the pivotal institutions of the Gonfalonier, the Podestà, and the Consulate. This significant development follows the Proclamation of the Republic in February, Verraland’s seminal founding document.
While the specifics of the forthcoming constitution remain minimal, Gonfalonier Daniele has divulged that its framework will draw inspiration from the 1793 French Constitution, the enduring principles of the San Marino government, and other Italian city-state examples. This indicates a steadfast dedication to the city-state model that Verraland seeks to emulate as part of its elaborate pastiche political culture.
Amidst the escalating momentum for constitutional reforms, Gonfalonier Daniele has also unveiled an ambitious initiative, the “Great Arrival,” a sweeping immigration campaign aimed at rejuvenating the nascent republic. Though the particulars of this program are yet to be disclosed, it signifies Verraland’s proactive stance in embracing global integration following the disintegration of its previous liberal government in 2019.
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SYMBOLS: In a symbolic gesture of transformation, Verraland has ceremoniously retired its inaugural coat of arms along with its original gonfalon, the esteemed standard of the Gonfalonier, introducing a new set of designs:
CULTURE: Verraland will be hosting the 2024 Micronational Film Festival. Submissions open on June 20 and close on August 10. For more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with The Scarlet Compass.
