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2038 Fraxhemarkian Constitutional Crisis
In the Fraxhemarkian general election in 2038, no political group or party won an outright majority, resulting in a hung parliament. The then incumbent Government led by the Reformists suffered losses. Prime Minister Dominique Olivier's new law enabled Independent candidates to run in the elections. This saw a whooping 27 Independent candidates filling up the seats in the House Of People.
Update 1
BREAKING NEWS
Fraxhemarkian General Elections results in a hung Parliament as Reformists suffer losses while Independent candidates fill up 27 seats in the House. The hung Parliament and the number of Independent candidates has resulted in a constitutional crisis in Fraxhemark.
President Yannick Egan is scheduled to meet personally with the leaders of all the three parties at Klemsford Manor later. He will also meet the Independent Candidates.
Update 2
BREAKING NEWS - Fraxhemarkian Constitutional Crisis
President Yannick Egan has met the Party leaders. He is now scheduled to meet the 27 Independent candidates who have been elected to the House. Klemsford Manor Spokesperson said following the President's meeting with the Party leaders that a possibility of a coalition is highly improbable as none of the leaders see eye to eye.
PM Dominique on the other hand has refused to take part in the negotiations citing it would be undemocratic for an incumbent PM to influence the future Government.
Update 3
Klemsford Manor, Fraternal City
The President of Fraxhemark, Yannick Egan walks into the press room which is filled with journalists hungry for some news. President Egan walks up to the dais with a paper in his hand to update the nation on the constitutional crisis in the country.
Good afternoon, my fellow Fraxhemarkians. Today I come here bearing news that you all have been waiting for. I met with the respective party leaders and put forward a proposal for a coalition government as our country saw in the 1st Dominique Olivier Administration. However, to my dismay, the party leaders made it quite clear that a coalition government was out of the question. Hence, I summoned the 27 independent representative-elects of the House for their opinion and whether they could ally with a political party. They have certain demands as the party leaders know. The demand is setting up of party called the Katenalist Movement inspired from The new wisconsin empire. The party leader's have been unsure whether this demand should be accepted or not. That is all I have now. Please direct any questions to my Press Secretary. Thank you.
Update 4
Klemsford Manor, Fraternal City
President Yannick Egan is sitting in his office, waiting for her. He had to enlist help and understand the situation and the law properly.
"Mr President, the Chief Justice is here," the staff member said opening the door of his office.
"Send her in, please," President Egan said as he got up his chair and walked towards the sofa that was in the centre of the room. The door closed only for it to open again. Chief Justice Madalyn Hookstraten entered the room. As soon as she entered the room, she bowed with respect and greeted saying, "Mr President."
"Madam Chief Justice, please have a seat," President Egan said motioning to the sofa. Chief Justice Hookstraten walked up to the sofa and they sat down on the sofa.
"What are my options?" The President sighed.
"There are only 3 options, Mr President. Number 1. Coalition." Chief Justice Hookstraten spoke.
"Which won't be happening because none of the party leaders want that. And even if a coalition happens, the government will be a disaster. All three party leaders have extreme ideologies." The President cut in.
Yes, Chief Justice Hookstraten spoke, "The second option is a minority Government. It can be formed if a party has a written say of support from any other party or the independent candidates."
"I shall pursue that option." The President said, nodding his head.
"The third option is a snap election which will have to be conducted immediately since the incumbent Prime Minister Dominique has only 3 months left." Chief Justice Hookstraten said.
"Okay. I see." The President said with a thoughtful look. He had to get the country out of this crisis.
"Can I say something, Mr President?" The Chief Justice said cutting the President's train of thought.
"Yes. Yes. Sure. Tell me." President Egan said hurriedly.
"Adding a new national party will only increase divide. And only cause more of these constitutional crisis. You have a greater decision to make. And you have to make a choice between the stability of the country and increasing political freedoms of the country." The Chief Justice stated.
President Egan looked at her and said, "So you want me to call a snap election?"
Chief Justice Hookstraten said calmly, "I don't know. I'm just saying, make a wise choice. Again, every options has it's pros and cons."
President Egan nodded and stood up. "Thank you, Madalyn. I will summon you if I need any more clarity on the law."
Chief Justice Hookstraten also stood up and said, "And I'll always be here for you." She bowed and then left the room, leaving the President in the room to think. To think on what should lie ahead for Fraxhemark. At his stage, making a choice between political stability and political freedoms is also a tough decision.
Update 5
BREAKING NEWS
President Egan calls for 'more unity' in the nation and among the political parties, urges them to come to common ground immediately.
Update 6
BREAKING NEWS
Socialist leader and PM hopeful Sven Stefansson to meet the Independent representatives today. Reformist leader and PM hopeful Alexey Chaykovsky to meet the representatives as well.
Update 7
BREAKING NEWS
Socialist Leader Sven Stefansson says 'Katenalist Movement' will be recognized as political party under my premiership despite backlash from many Socialist Party members. Stefansson is set to defy many advisers from the Socialist Party and will recognize Katenalism in Fraxhemark if he becomes PM. This is mostly seen as his desperate yet smart attempt at forming a minority Government.
Update 8
BREAKING NEWS
Socialist Leader Sven Stefansson says talks with the Independent candidates were 'positive'. Many senior and conservative Socialist Party members are still against the demands of the Independent candidates.
Update 9
BREAKING NEWS
President Egan invites Sven Stefansson to the Klemsford Manor to form a Government. The former Chief Justice is set to become the 6th Prime Minister of Fraxhemark succeeding Dominique Olivier.
Result
List of candidates can be found here along with their ideologies.
151 seats are needed for majority
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Leader | Sven Stefansson | Alexey Chaykovsky | Samuel Schuler |
Party | People's Socialist Party | Principalist Reformist Party | Nationalist People's Party |
Leader's Seat | Astrocity, Uspekh(won) | Fraternal City(won) | Dort Town, Liebe(won) |
Last Election Seats Won by Party | 90 | 207 | 3 |
Seats Won | 128 | 92 | 53 |
Seat Change | 38▲ | 115▼ | 50▲ |
Percentage | 42.6% | 30.6% | 16.6% |
Participation level (registered voters) | 87% |
Seats :
RED- People's Socialist Party (128)
BLUE- Nationalist People's Party (53)
YELLOW- Principalist Reformist Party (92)
BLACK - Independent Candidates. (27)
