Imperial Tribune

State Opening of Parliament 06/17/2010

Geneva- Today marked the beginning of the Third Imperial Parliament, with the official State Opening of Parliament by the Emperor. His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Edgard II, called on the newly elected members to burry the partisan hatchet that had caused so much strife in the previous Parliament, and reminded the MPs that they served the Alexandrian People. Touching specifically on one issue that had been derailed by partisan fighting, the Emperor declared, “We are a nation gifted with one of the most vibrant democracies in Micras. This is something we shall always endeavor to protect, preserve and strengthen. I ask that this body keep this in mind when dealing with the reforms of our electoral system.” This would be in reference to the failed “Democracy and Elections Bill” that failed to pass the 2nd Imperial Parliament.

Nearly all members of the 3rd Parliament have taken the official oath that is required of all MPs, and discussion over who will hold the Speakership have already started, with Guy Ziegler and Christopher McQueeny both being nominated. Mr. McQueeny was formerly the Vicar of the Archdiocese of Geneva, but resigned after some other members of parliament questioned the legality of a member of the clergy also serving as a member of the Imperial Parliament. McQueeny announced this afternoon that he was resigning all church-related offices and titles, to quell any doubt about the legality of his position as an MP.