[Presidential Statement] The United Netherlands???
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by Mitch Rapp
Are we still the United Netherlands (UNL)? If we are, why is Belgium then no longer part of that union and seems to be very independent? That are some of the questions people have been asking me and the government. These are very understandable questions that carry a lot of weight with them.
Before I answer these question I want you to remember why we united in the first place. The union between the Netherlands and Belgium was done with consent from both countries and their populations. We both benefited from this in many ways such as a larger market and therefore better economy. More citizens means more gold for MPPs and more damage in battles and therefore more protection. Belgium got access to a high raw region which brought it much needed economic growth and investment instead of the current need to import all raws. So the conclusion is that the United Netherlands was good for both the Netherlands and Belgium.
Now, Belgium is no longer an official part of the union as the country has its own government and makes it own laws. Does this mean that the United Netherlands no longer exists? No, the current situation of Belgium being separate is one forced upon us, the Netherlands and Belgium. Our surrounding nations (Spain, Poland and the USA) are part of EDEN and therefore will always attack us if there are no consequences. Belgium regions wouldn’t be protected by MPPs so we would be fighting them 1on1 something we can’t win.
Many citizens in Belgium have shown a great interest in uniting once again as soon as EDEN has lost their interest in Belgium and things calmed down. These citizens know that Belgium has much to gain from the United Netherlands and they understand that we are stronger together. That is why we know that in the end the Netherlands and Belgium are meant to be the United Netherlands because it is better for both.
So the government and I have decided that it is in the best interest for us all that we shall remain the United Netherlands . We feel that in the future we will again merge with Belgium. We choose not to change the name to eNL because we feel that the efforts needed to make the change (new forum, IRC channel, different orgs etc) aren’t worth that one letter.
Our core values and what we believe in remains the same so the United Netherlands will remain as well.
Regards,
Your Only Real Dictator Mitch Rapp
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Belgium wants to be free and belgium will be free. and even when EDEN forces have left France and Germany we will remain independent.
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(shadow shut up)
The Independent nation of Belgium exists and will continue to do so. It is a reality of the game, if you choose not to acknowledge that, that is a shortcoming you will have to overcome.
Shadowucks ; Your own opinions aren't the opinions of every belgians.
Great article. Voted!
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As a rl belgian I totally support this message. I sigh at foreigners trying to get involved into other ppl's business... You have no idea why we merged and should just gtfo and let us decide ourselves. But that's just my 2 cents 😛
Voted ! Shadow, talk for yourself 🙂
Decision fully supported, both personally and as PP of the Belgian Party!
The future of eBelgium can and will only be decided by Belgians. Not by EDEN invading them!
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Good read 🙂
I look forward to merging with our Belgian comrades again one day!
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The union of Belgium and Netherlands is a domestic decision made by the two countries, foreign powers have no moral rights to meddle in that decision. Only people that are loyal to our country are to decide upon its faith.
Voted! The Union stands!
It seems shadowucks and Rod Damon dont know how to read. Where do i say that we will conquer Belgium? It says that in the past we merged because both populations wanted it because they know they would benefit.
EDEN rather sees a Belgium that cant do anything because it needs to import everything and has no Q5 companies for export then a country that can achieve much more. Besides a larger population means more fun for everyone and a babyboom seems unlikely.
Good luck Mitch, voted
Voted off course.. Nice article..
Let the Belgians decide!!
Voted. There is too much national identity and national pride in the United Netherlands to abandon the concept. We cant allow outside forces like EDEN to dictate our national identity!
yeah our countries still have a marriage... only now we it looks like we have a LAT relationship (living apart together)
Daniel Parker makes me lol@work!!!
Your Only Real Dictator Mitch Rapp
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Heil Mitch!
We will never reunite! We will be independent! We will be free!
voted by a RL brussels citizen but eUNL citizen 🙂
thx mitch
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Voted, even though I not fully agree with this message.
Let me explain: I have seen a lot of eBelgians who truly want their independance from both us and EDEN. Back then the Union was indeed done with consent from both sides. But let's not forget:
The situation has changed.
There is a significant side that stands for this newfound independance (even though it has evolved out of wrong principles). And now you mean to force a union through their throats, while you should work together to drive TO'ers out. Because if Phoenix decides to TO countries (save, of course, an anti TO) we are just as wrong as EDEN is.
In my opinion, it is Phoenix's DUTY to respect nations who want indepedance. Or what else is the difference from us and EDEN?
voted! the merging of belgium and the netherlands is indeed a great thing for us to have, together we can survive as little countries!
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I have not forgotten the union and my friends