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The Unification Plebiscite

The referendum to determine if regions of Mecklenburg, Anhalt and Saxony will join the Peoples Federation of Germany.

Anhalt:

In all regions of Anhalt, there is majority support for this proposal, with current the current polls at ~59% in favour of integration with the Volksbund, 37% vying for independence with 4% wishing to join the Prussian Federation, with a this staying mostly consistent across the country, with variations in favourability towards the Prussian Federation correlating with proximity to the nation.

The Social Democratic government of Anhalt, which only 20 years ago was in favour of socialism and still has many socialists in its ranks, is friendly towards the Peoples Federation but not too eager to give up its statehood, but many in the SPA prefer the Prussian Federation. The Communist Party of Anhalt is also somewhat prominent in the country’s parliament however relatively outspoken.

The KPD has reassured the citizens and government of Anhalt that their states, and all other states in the federation, will be granted additional devolved powers upon their accession and they will retain their current government until the next cycle of elections.

Mecklenburg:

In the western regions of Mecklenburg, particularly urban areas like the main area of interest Hamburg, are overwhelmingly in favour of joining the People’s Federation with around 73% in favour in the most western parts. In contrast in the east there is overwhelming support for joining the Prussian Federation with similar margins. Where these two opposing sides meet there is incredible tension leading to political violence tearing the country apart, as neither side can decide where the line should be between which communities wish to be in the Peoples or Prussian Federation. As it is opposing factions are currently fighting in the streets and in the countryside, with the government of Mecklenburg unable to keep up with the peoples demands.

The liberal government of Mecklenburg is opposed to joining either federation, and has deployed the military to try and stop fighting between rival factions, as well as to stop the large and open communist presence in the capital of Hamburg, to which communist militias are fighting back fiercely, putting the entire referendum on hold indefinitely. As of the current situation the government cannot hold its grip onto control over the country, but neither side can overcome the other without external interference.

The Peoples Federation has stated their intention to send peacekeeping forces into the country to ensure the proper fulfilment of the plebiscite, but out of fear of backlash and even more fighting in the eastern regions, has requested that the Prussian Federation does the same in the east where they are favoured.

Saxony:

In Saxony, most regions are split between joining the Peoples Federation and remaining independent, as the nation is strongly polarised between the communists and social democrats in a leftist coalition and the nationalist Peoples Party. The majority of regions are in favour of independence however communist and fascist militias have organised themselves to fight for their cause all across the country and widespread guerrilla is commencing as we speak.

The People’s Party lead parliament of Saxony is using the majority of regions in favour of independence as justification to try and shut down the referendum by force, funding right wing paramilitaries with some even proposing to invade Anhalt to stop the referendum there as well although they’re mostly dismissed.

The Peoples Federation has responded boldly by threatening to invade Saxony if the government attempts to prevent the course of the referendum that they themselves agreed to as part of the Essen Conference, and has already begun to fund communist forces in the nation. The referendum here is also temporarily on pause until fighting cools down and it is safe to continue