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The '''Revolutionary period''' was the era of [[Empherias]] history between 2395 and 2448. The period came to an end because of Empherias' unification with the [[High Kingdoms of Alaxia]], beginning the [[Alaxian period of Empherias]].
==Characteristics==
==History by premiership==
 
=== 2395 Revolution ===
See also: [[2395 Revolution of Empherias]]
 
===Felix D'laminet's Tenure===
See also: [[Provisional Government of Empherias]], [[52nd Government of Empherias]], and [[53rd Government of Empherias]].
 
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The embarrassing defeat of the insurgency saw monarchist support dwindle. Many local lords still in power were forced to support the government or be moved from their posts by force from the people. The former Rijkse's disappearance and apparent happiness to live in a country estate in Hvede also led to the idea that the change to government was supported by the God as the new Rijkdottir supported the change. Many placed trust in the new government, especially the working class, who were able to vote for the first time. Some monarchist supporting nobles were stripped of their titles and lands to scare other lords from supporting monarchism. Rijkdottir Abigail released a statement on 1 December 2397 which essentially announced her decision to remove all her proper power and give it to the Prime Minister via royal prerogative, making her fundamentally a figurehead.
 
==== D'laminet's First Term ====
One of the things that D'laminet wanted to normalise was the delivery of a biannual budget by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Robert Webber every February and August with review to scrutiny by parliament. This made it clear that government spending could be criticised and be held accountable to opposition MPs outside of an election. A majority of MPs, if against the budget, could hold a vote to delay the budget to ask for amendments, but the executive would ultimately have final say when the budget becomes official in mid March or mid September. Robert Webber would work with First Lord of the Treasury Henry Watford often and this shifted their bond closer together outside of cabinet meetings with D'laminet, developing the Double W Relationship.
 
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The Welfare State would also include state pensions, sickness benefit, unemployment benefit and funeral benefits. Furthermore, child benefits would be introduced for families for the first three children if their parents didn't earn enough income. There were also personal benefits available for those who worked but didn't get enough income to afford local housing or essentials like food and water. These benefits would be exempt from any taxes. All benefits would be attainable by everyone who had Empheri citizenship, or had a primacy visa.
 
==== D'laminet's Second Term ====
See also: [[Empherias General Election of 2402|2402 General Election]]
 
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The Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence Henry Alark announced an expansion to the Empherias army. This included an expansion to the number of reserves, which reached the goal of 70,000 in November 2406. There was also an urge to setup new barracks around larger cities, especially those near foreign countries. This pledge was somewhat successful, with 3 barracks being setup in cities on the Koresan border, 5 on the Palakkinen border and 11 across all other borders. A boy scouts programme was introduced for younger children to learn military discipline and military schools were setup for older students.
 
Alongside army reforms, the Ministry of Defence founded the Empherias navy in 2403. They pledged to have a working battleship by the end of 2413 which was a lofty and ambitious goal. All construction would happen in Nieuwbourg, as there was a concern of the battleship accidentally causing damage to the city, or being too big for the cities' ports. In order to not risk disobeying the treaty stipulations, fifty-percent of the work on building the battleship would be done by Koresan workers. There were discussions with several world naval powers to acquire plans and blueprints for new ironclad dreadnought type ships, alongside domestic research.
 
The government would introduce a wealth tax on those earning more than 250,000 krones per year which would be equal to 0.75x their income tax bracket.
 
=== D'laminet's Third Term ===
# Empherias Naval Project Today, the Prime Minister Felix D'laminet and Minister of Defence Henry Alark have announced an expansion to the Empherias army, and the foundation of the Empherias navy. Production of the first Empherias battleship will begin in 2412 following Nieuwbourg's ports nearly finished construction. Workers from the AI nation to the west and Empherias will work on the ship. We hope to acquire plans and blueprints for a new ironclad dreadnought type ship from our neighbours and allies, but if not, our own engineers will begin research based on prototypes and other ship designs from around the world.
See also: [[Empherias General Election of 2407|2407 General Election]]
# [13:51] Increase to Military Spending Today, it was announced that there would be an increase of defence and military spending to accommodate the creation of a navy and the expansion of the army. The army is hoped to expand to 70,000 reserve troops by 2406 with new barracks set up around larger cities. Scouts programs are created for younger children to learn the ways of the military. The Prime Minister happily announced no new tax, but introduced a wealth tax. This would tax people who earn more than $200,000 / year double the amount as they would regular citizens.
 
# Populist Party completely seperate from government positions, the Populist party is a private organisation. The leader is also Prime Minister as it states in law, Felix D'laminet. The four most profile and well known members of the populist party are Domestic Adviser Edward Broedesmore, Chief Adviser Harry Redworks, Chancellor Robert Webber and Lord of the Treasury Henry Watford. Felix D'laminet, at the end of his current term, will have been Prime Minister for 10 years, and in politics for nearly 20 years. A successor is being thought of years in advance. Henry Watford is the main contender for the next populist leader, and possibly next Prime Minister. He currently holds one of the highest positions in government as lord of the treasury, currently controls much of the finance of the country and holds a lot of power. He is also MP for one of the most populist constituencies in Esthullen and is very well liked by the general public. Another possible successor is current Chancellor, Robert Webber. He is second in command at the time and already does a lot of duties of the Prime Minister while D'laminet is away. Robert Webber however sits on a tossup seat between Populists and Conservatives in the east of the country, and isn't popular amongst other cabinet members except for D'laminet. Webber is more moderate than the rest of the populists and appeals to a wider range. The highest bids on the next Prime Minister however is leader of the Socialist party, Elizabeth Rose. She is currently the deputy prime minister and holds up a massive coalition. The socialists won the third highest amount of seats and votes, and could easily steal populist popularity if infighting rises.
The government immediately announced a tax break to mothers who have three or more children, alongside an increase to child benefits. Furthermore, the government set an agenda of general population growth and wished for the popularity of more children to be included in new media. Encouragement was
# Population Growth To increase our population growth, tax breaks are given to mothers who have three or more children. More children will be popularised in media through government (totally not propaganda). I would include more detail like i usually would but im super tired
## Encouraging Immigration The government begins schemes to encourage emigration of people all over the world to live and work in Empherias. Path to citizenship will be easier, work will be easier to find, homes will be built all over. Nehvedenbourg is a new town created specifically for Hveden emigrants. Much of these homes will be built by the emigrations themselves as we ask for culture to come from all over. We expect the most amount of emigrants to come from the AI nation to the west due to easy access. Our nation is built up as a safe space for all migrants through the media. Racism is taught in schools to be against good moral code on the same level as being rude. In order not to completely eradicate our culture, ancient Empherias sports like sword-fighting is brought back into light, and Empherias dress is used more and more. On the national holiday December 21st, a new culture day will be created where we can celebrate all things Empherian. (edited)
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