Saint Constantijn Broadcasting Assosciation
Sint Constantijn Omroepvereniging
20th of September, 2021 - Monday, 18:30
Snap general election finalised - Social Democratic Party win the election
In an unexpected turn of events for pundits and experts, the Social Democratic Party, who advocate for Messianist socialism, have won the 2021 snap general election, albeit by a small margin. The party secured 51.2% of all votes in Aubevijr, or 54,088,337 out of 105,641,285 votes exactly, and secured 409 seats in Aubervijr's Parliament - a majority of 8 seats.
The party, led by Johannes van der Capellen, was a part of the Commonwealth Party until its dissolution after the 8th of August. Johannes van der Capellen is due to be inagurated as Chancellor in 48 hours, and his depute, Casimir Rochussen, the same. Rudolf Verstege has made a statement to the public outside of his residence this afternoon, stating;
"I led Aubervijr to the path of republicanism for over six years, and I am proud to have directly overseen the abolition of the monarchy and the declaration of a second Commonwealth. I have fulfilled my life dream since I was a boy, and I am more than willing to stand aside for a new government, democratically elected by the people."
The Social Democratic Party, a relatively new party, invested a large amount of money into their election campaign, and made big promises to the people of the Commonwealth, which seem to have payed off. They have published a paper titled the "Alternative Economic Approach" (Alternatieve Economische Benadering), which explains the economic beliefs of the party. In short, the paper speaks of a mixed economy, and experts simplified it as 'socialism with a hint of capitalism'.
Whilst advocating for socialism, they are simultaneously a very religious party. Although Messianism is the official religion of Aubervijr already, 'de Sociaal-Democratische Partij' intend to keep it that way. The party associates with Louis (Lodewijk) Alexander Philip Perponcher closely, Aubervijr's third Chancellor, who combined Messianism with a sense of national pride/patriotism, which has dominated Aubervijr's political landscape ever since.
Saint Constantijn Broadcasting Assosciation
Sint Constantijn Omroepvereniging
23rd of September, 2021 - Wednesday
Johannes van der Capellen sworn in as Chancellor of Aubervijr
Yesterday, Johannes van der Capellen and Rudolf Verstege shook hands outside the Chancellor's Residence in Saint Constantijn, marking the handover of power between the two. Rudolf Verstege stood by Johannes van der Capellen in the so-called "National Cathedral" (officially the Cathedral of the Messiah) whilst he was being sworn-in as Chancellor. Casimir Rochussen was sworn-in directly after, and the two shook hands, and then parted ways, with the Chancellor and his Depute departing to the Chancellor's Residence.
Johannes van der Capellen announced his new government before midnight later on that day, which involves politicians such as Jan-Pieter van Hoensbroeck, who's father was a Viscount, as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
Parliament met at 10:00 AM this morning to congratulate the Chancellor on his new role, as Rudolf Verstege entered the position as Head of the Opposition having last held that position on the 21st of June, 2021, when Leopold III was still the King of Aubervijr.
More updates, as always, coming soon, from the Saint Constantijn Broadcasting Association.
Johannes van der Capellen's official portrait.