<![CDATA[Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen]]>I would, before proposing this motion, like to make a number of comments. Firstly, I do not intend to undermine the rule of the J-TAI over Istkalen. The primary issue is that distrust and outright hatred of them has gone so far that a second war may be on the horizon, something which I desperately want to prevent. Secondly, I do not intend to force the EU to officially recognize the Republic, although I certainly would not like to be expelled from this body.

Let me again say that I do not wish to harm or in any way destabilize the J-TAI, as that would almost certainly result in more bloodshed. The point of this motion is to prevent bloodshed, not cause it. If it is likely to cause bloodshed, I will withdraw it.

Moving on - what is presently transpiring in Istkalen is entirely the fault of the early Republic. The government of Ilest Kerel moved with its foolish decision to use religion as to manipulate people into opposing the J-TAI, as well as with its implicit endorsements of any and all statements opposing the J-TAI, and we must now suffer the consequences of it. Laicitism is dead; half of the country is under the de facto control of ultranationalists who govern through radio; and the rest is falling apart. Tensions between the people and the J-TAI are again high, at exploding point. If something is not done - and we do not have the power, possessing no military, perhaps rightfully, nor even police force, only the people who have now been lost - my nation will be truly lost.

More than anything, I want to see Istkalen rejoin the community of nations as an equal, head held high, dignified and prosperous. I want to see it rise from this mire and become something truly great, see it finally realize its true potential. I want to see it, my beloved homeland, bloom under the bright sun of peace. No longer will it be in hideous brotherhood with the failed states of our Europe, no longer will it be endlessly confused for other nations, with which it has no connection but that which the Social Democrats wished to create, no longer will it belong to the realm of the half-dead. It will be alive, independent, and with the energy of youth, like so many of the countries and nations from which you hail.

Do not let it fall back into that hell in which it has been imprisoned for so long. Do not condemn it to the pit of the failed states, I implore you. Lend to us a helping hand, pull us out of this mire, save us from perdition, please.

PREAMBLE

The turmoil and impasse that Istkalen has experienced throughout the past few months, especially after the fall of the totalitarian Social Democratic regime, have left it scarred, divided, and unstable. An intervention, although not a military intervention, is necessary as to create a buffer between the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen, the Republic, and the people, to prevent an outbreak of civil violence and war and protect both the citizens of Istkalen and the citizens of European Union member-states which may be affected by it.

DEFINITIONS

I. Istkalen - the territory controlled by the Federation of Istkalen prior to 12 April 2021.

SECTION I

I. The European Union, with all due haste, will call upon member-states to, with the unanimous agreement of those taking part, contribute parts of their respective defense forces to serve in a peacekeeping role in Istkalen.

II. The participation of member-states is voluntary. Intention to contribute to the proposed peacekeeping mission in the Istkalen is to be within 48 hours of the passage of this motion.

III. The primary responsibility of the peacekeeping mission in Istkalen shall be the prevention of civil conflict and violence. It is authorized to take any and all measures to do so, save those which:

  • are in contradiction with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • require regime change beyond on a local level

IV. The peacekeeping missionwill especially be tasked with, but will not be limited to, the duties of disarming non-state militias and paramilitaries operating in Istkalen, assisting the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen and the Republic of Istkalen to enforce the presently-in-place prohibition on the operation of the "Northern Radio," and acting as a mediator in conflicts occurring at a local level

IV. The peacekeeping mission in Istkalen will threaten neither the integrity of the Joint Transitional Authority in Istkalen or that of the Republic of Istkalen.

V. The peacekeeping mission in Istkalen will be beholden to no authority except that of the European Union.

VI. The Republic of Istkalen, the Kingdom of Reitzmag, the Archrepublic of Vayinaod, and any and all defense and armed forces under the command of the Joint Transitional Authority in Istkalen may not contribute to peacekeeping forces or the peacekeeping mission. All are required to facilitate it outside of this to the greatest extent possible within the territory of Istkalen.

VII. The Internal Affairs Commissioner shall appoint a commissioned Flag Officer, not from the Republic of Istkalen, Kingdom of Reitzmag, or the Archrepublic of Vayinaod, and not from anyone connected to the activities of the Joint Transitional Authority in Istkalen, to lead the peacekeeping mission, with the agreement of all contributing member-states.

VIII. The peacekeeping mission must prepare a report of its activities in Istkalen to be presented to the European Council every 30 days.

IX. The peacekeeping mission may only be withdrawn by supermajority vote of the European Council.

X. This motion may only be repealed by supermajority vote of the European Council.

Iras Tilkanas
Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/topic/1062/motion-for-the-establishment-of-a-peacekeeping-mission-in-istkalenRSS for NodeSun, 05 Apr 2026 12:27:42 GMTMon, 13 Sep 2021 01:38:27 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Sun, 03 Oct 2021 19:53:06 GMT]]>Voting has now concluded. With 7 votes FOR and 1 AGAINST, this motion has PASSED.

Donald Tusk
Deputy Speaker and Councillor for Spain

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11879http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11879Sun, 03 Oct 2021 19:53:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Sun, 03 Oct 2021 18:35:13 GMT]]>Gadalland and Aspern votes FOR this motion.

-Councillor Dina

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11877http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11877Sun, 03 Oct 2021 18:35:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Sat, 02 Oct 2021 20:12:26 GMT]]>On behalf of the Democratic Republic of Czech Slavia, I vote FOR this motion.

Václav Kohout
Councillor for Czech Slavia

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11863http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11863Sat, 02 Oct 2021 20:12:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:03:45 GMT]]>On behalf of the Republic of Nofoaga, I vote FOR this motion.

Paul-Gabrielle Muzhare
EU-Councillor for the Republic of Nofoaga

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11859http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11859Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:03:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:59:13 GMT]]>On behalf of United Duchies I vote FOR this motion
James Mizrachi-Roscoe, Councillour for United Duchies

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11829http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11829Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:59:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:24:28 GMT]]>The Empire of Inimicus votes AGAINST this motion.

Nicholas Benfield

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11807http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11807Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:24:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:42:20 GMT]]>On behalf of the Republic of Istkalen, which I must clarify remains deeply unstable despite attempts to temporarily stabilize the situation, I vote FOR this motion.

Iras Tilkanas
Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11804http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11804Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:42:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:28:52 GMT]]>On behalf of the Kingdom of Montenbourg, I vote FOR this motion.

Emma Granger
Councillor for Montenbourg

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11788http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11788Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:28:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:27:42 GMT]]>With 5 votes FOR, 1 vote AGAINST, Amendment I has PASSED.

Final voting begins now and will last until 15:20 GMT on October 3rd, 2021.

On behalf of the Kingdom of Spain, I vote FOR this motion.

Donald Tusk
Deputy Speaker and Councillor for Spain

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11786http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11786Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:27:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:19:49 GMT]]>I vote FOR this Amendment

Václav Kohout
Councillor for Czech Slavia

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11757http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11757Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:19:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:35:16 GMT]]>On behalf of The Kingdom of Montenbourg I vote FOR this ammendment

Emma Granger,
Councillor for Montenbourg

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11752http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11752Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:35:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:49:52 GMT]]>The Imperial Government does not believe the Commission has the mandate to engage with the deployment of peacekeeping forces, and thus votes AGAINST this Amendment.

Cllr Nicholas Benfield

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11745http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11745Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:49:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Tue, 28 Sep 2021 01:27:30 GMT]]>On behalf of the Republic of Istkalen, I vote FOR this amendment.

Iras Tilkanas
Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11741http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11741Tue, 28 Sep 2021 01:27:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:27:06 GMT]]>On behalf of United Duchies I vote FOR this ammendment
James Mizrachi-Roscoe , Councillour for United Duchies

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11739http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11739Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:27:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:16:08 GMT]]>Debate is now over. It is time to vote on amendments. There is ONE amendment, which was proposed by myself, Cllr. Tusk and integrating the proposed amendment proposed by Cllr. Kohout. The amendment is thus:

Amendment I - Proposed by Cllr. Tusk, co-authored by Cllr. Kohout

SECTION I

IX. The peacekeeping mission may only be withdrawn by supermajority vote of the European Council, if the European Commission, after a debate and vote, believes their mission is accomplished; or at the request of the Republic of Istkalen or the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen.

Voting on amendments will commence NOW and will last until 12:09 GMT on September 30th, 2021.

I vote FOR the amendment.

Donald Tusk
Deputy Speaker and Councillor for Spain

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11727http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11727Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:16:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Fri, 24 Sep 2021 23:23:02 GMT]]>I again request that this motion move into voting.

Iras Tilkanas
Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11714http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11714Fri, 24 Sep 2021 23:23:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:41:24 GMT]]>I approve this amendment. We are working together for a better union.

Emma Granger,
Councillor for Montenbourg

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11680http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11680Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:41:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:27:36 GMT]]>I then request the Speaker to take into consideration a single amendment:

SECTION I

IX. The peacekeeping mission may only be withdrawn by supermajority vote of the European Council, if the European Commission, after a debate and vote, believes their mission is accomplished; or at the request of the Republic of Istkalen or the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen.

Donald Tusk
Deputy Speaker and Councillor for Spain

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11678http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11678Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:27:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:24:28 GMT]]>I give my permission to mend the two proposed amendments into one, as long as the text of amendment I proposed doesn't change and the meaning of the amendment proposed to you doesn't change either.

Václav Kohout
Councillor for Czech Slavia

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11677http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11677Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:24:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:09:51 GMT]]>I think your proposal is also understandable, Councillor Kohout, so would you rather support a combination of your amendment and my amendment? I think it would be pretty understandable to mix both and convert them into one, instead of having to vote on 2 different amendments.

Donald Tusk
Deputy Speaker and Councillor for Spain

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11674http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11674Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:09:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:02:25 GMT]]>First of all, allow me to say that Czech Slavia fully supports a peaceful resolution of all issues prevalent in Istkalen and peaceful and harmonious transition of power back to the people of Istkalen. As the involvement of the Peacekeepers is requested by the Republic of Istkalen and the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen I will vote for this motion.

However similarly to the Deputy Speaker Tusk and Councillor Gragner I consider an amendment to the motion necessary. I think the two affected actors, the Republic of Istkalen and the J-TAI, also to have a major voice about the presence of the peacekeepers. I would not support any action that could become an occupation against the wishes of the people of Istkalen or that would be preventing a peaceful and harmonious transition of power.

For that reason I propose the following amendment.

SECTION I

XI. The peacekeeping mission must be withdrawn at the request of the Republic of Istkalen or the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen

Václav Kohout
Councillor for Czech Slavia

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11670http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11670Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:02:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:30:49 GMT]]>I agree with the amendment presented by the Deputy Speaker it is imperative that either the Commission or this Council withdraw if necessary.

Emma Granger,
Councillor for Montenbourg

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11665http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11665Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:30:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:23:12 GMT]]>Before I open the final voting, I wanted to say some words about the motion introduced by Councillor Tilkanas. I'm very sorry for the delay, but as you all Councillors might understand, there are a lot of proposals and just one person to attend them all on time.

I reckon the situation in Istkalen has not been the best since the war with both Vayinaod and Reitzmag that first was declared to the whole of Europe, which luckily didn't take it seriously. I do agree with you, Councillor Tilkannas, when you say it's the former Republic fault; but we cannot forget we have already had several cases of severe inestability in the region such as Eastern Haane, as you all might remember or at least be aware of. But, I have some concerns about Clause IX.

Clause IX just needs a technical amendment, as we should consider the withdrawal if the Commission considers its mission is accomplished. I will now submit my amendment and give a 12 hours extension period for Councillors who might think the same or want to comment my amendments.

Amendment I

IX. The peacekeeping mission may only be withdrawn by supermajority vote of the European Council or if the European Commission, after a debate and vote, believes their mission is accomplished.

Debate will be extended for 12 hours, until 04:15 GMT on September 23rd, 2021.

Donald Tusk
Deputy Speaker and Councillor for Spain

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11664http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11664Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:23:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Motion for the Establishment of a Peacekeeping Mission in Istkalen on Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:22:34 GMT]]>May this go into vote? Istkalen is disintegrating as we speak.

Iras Tilkanas
Councillor for the Republic of Istkalen

]]>http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11650http://165.22.228.80:80/post/11650Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:22:34 GMT