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The '''Union of Sarpedonian States''' ({{lang-es|Unión de Estados de Sarpedon}}, {{lang-cd|União dos Estados de Sarpedon}}), often stylized and abbreviated '''UNESARP''', is a Sarpedonian political and economic union established by the [[Vila Real Accord]] in 2026. Its full members are [[Cartadania]] and [[Pelaxia]]. Passport controls have been abolished for travel between the countries and a monetary union established in 2026, will go into full force in during 2028 | The '''Union of Sarpedonian States''' ({{lang-es|Unión de Estados de Sarpedon}}, {{lang-cd|União dos Estados de Sarpedon}}), often stylized and abbreviated '''UNESARP''', is a Sarpedonian political and economic union established by the [[Vila Real Accord]] in 2026. Its full members are [[Cartadania]] and [[Pelaxia]]. Passport controls have been abolished for travel between the countries and a monetary union established in 2026, will go into full force in during 2028 | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Vila Real Accords.png|left|thumb|Copy of the first page of the Vila Real Accords from the Pelaxian Nationa Archive.]] | |||
[[File:Vila Real Accords.png| | |||
The Union of Sarpedonian States (UNESARP), a political and economic alliance between Cartadania and Pelaxia, finds its roots in the historical tapestry woven by years of shared geopolitical interests and a burgeoning Pansarpedonian sentiment. The journey toward this union commenced with the Vila Real Accords, a pivotal agreement signed in 2026, marking the initial steps of the Pansarpedonian movement. | The Union of Sarpedonian States (UNESARP), a political and economic alliance between Cartadania and Pelaxia, finds its roots in the historical tapestry woven by years of shared geopolitical interests and a burgeoning Pansarpedonian sentiment. The journey toward this union commenced with the Vila Real Accords, a pivotal agreement signed in 2026, marking the initial steps of the Pansarpedonian movement. | ||
Carto-Pelaxia Commonwealth and Shared History: The foundation of the [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth]] during the First Great War laid the groundwork for the intricate relations between Cartadania and Pelaxia. As the alliance weathered the storms of the Second Great War, the nations found themselves frequently aligned, not just in military endeavors but also in political and economic pursuits. The Commonwealth became a testament to the strength forged in shared challenges. | Carto-Pelaxia Commonwealth and Shared History: The foundation of the [[Carto-Pelaxian Commonwealth]] during the First Great War laid the groundwork for the intricate relations between Cartadania and Pelaxia. As the alliance weathered the storms of the Second Great War, the nations found themselves frequently aligned, not just in military endeavors but also in political and economic pursuits. The Commonwealth became a testament to the strength forged in shared challenges. | ||
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== Legal system == | == Legal system == | ||
== Foreign relations == | == Foreign relations == | ||
=== Associated Members === | |||
====Caphiria==== | |||
[[Caphiria]]'s participation in the Sarpedonian Economic Area (SEA) marks a significant stride towards economic integration within the Sarpedonian single market, or MERCOSARP. The SEA is a dynamic arrangement that involves the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people — a harmonious vision collectively known as the "four freedoms." This initiative is built on common rules and standards that participating states, including Caphiria, are legally committed to following. | |||
In the realm of the movement of people, Caphiria plays a key role as part of the SEA, allowing for the freedom of movement for individuals across participating states. However, it's noteworthy that this is conducted with certain security measures, where security forces oversee border crossings to maintain a balance between facilitating movement and ensuring security. This approach safeguards the integrity of the economic area while addressing security concerns such as human traficking. | |||
Furthermore, Caphiria's inclusion in the SEA creates a more integrated market, fostering enhanced economic cooperation between Caphiria, Cartadania, and Pelaxia. This integration facilitates smoother flows of goods and services, streamlining trade processes and contributing to the economic prosperity of the entire region. The collaboration under the SEA not only aligns with the principles of the Sarpedonian single market but also reflects the commitment of Caphiria to regional economic cohesion. | |||
The decision to include Caphiria as a key economic partner in the union follows the successful precedent set by [[ARGUS]], emphasizing the importance of robust economic ties to strengthen the Sarpedonian Economic Area. This strategic collaboration underlines a shared commitment to mutual growth, stability, and prosperity, laying the foundation for a more interconnected and resilient Sarpedonian market. | |||
==== Ceylonia ==== | |||
=== Observers === | === Observers === | ||
==== The Cape ==== | ==== The Cape ==== | ||
==== Vallejar ==== | ==== Vallejar ==== | ||
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The nature of the observer status for the Kingdom of [[Vallejar]] is centered on bilateral cooperation between the Union of Sarpedonian States and the kingdom in the areas of regional security, navigability of seas and trade routes, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, counter-human trafficking, and mutual military cooperation for defense, establishing fraternal ties between continents. Pelaxia, on behalf of UNESARP, proposed to Vallejar to become an observer of the association, with the benefits of security forces cooperation, sharing respective criminal databases, and permission to conduct various joint exercises and operations, among other military and security activities. This would allow for increased control in the Vallos region for Vallejar and the expansion of UNESARP, benefiting its member states. | |||
===== International Youth Professionalization Program ===== | |||
This is a program aimed at addressing youth unemployment in Vallejar, established on October 10, 2033. Recognizing the issue and its implications for approximately 120,000 Vallejarian youths aged between 18 and 22, who lacked higher education and significant work experience, the government sought a solution. After negotiations with UNESARP, an international youth professionalization program between Vallejar and the union was agreed upon, starting from November 1, 2033. The program includes the following points: | |||
1. Travel expenses from Vallejar to a destination in the union will be subsidized by the state, covering 70% of the costs, while the remaining 30% is the responsibility of the worker. | |||
2. The hosting state is responsible for the economic, physical, and legal security of the workers throughout their stay. | |||
3. If a worker fails to perform adequately and is dismissed, if within a month from the termination date they haven't found new employment, the worker is liable for the return costs. If the worker's resources aren't sufficient to cover the full cost, the state will handle the remaining expense. | |||
4. In cases of severe and repeated violation of the workers' security, the hosting state must provide compensation to the affected workers. | |||
5. The maximum stay for a worker abroad is set at 5 years, with a possibility of extension to 7 years in exceptional cases of necessity or other reasonable grounds. After this period, workers are required to return to Vallejar, unless they have successfully applied for citizenship or residency in any UNESARP country. | |||
6. If a worker has partially settled (e.g., with a complete family but without applying for citizenship or residency), Vallejar may subsidize up to 50% of the associated costs. | |||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
== | |||
=== MERCOSARP === | |||
The Sarpedonian single market, also known as the MERCOSARP, is the single market comprising mainly the 2 member states of the Union of Sarpedonian States. With certain exceptions, it also comprises Caphiria and Ceylonia (through the Agreement on the Sarpedonian Economic Area), while also Puertego and Vallejar (through sectoral treaties). The single market seeks to guarantee the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people, known collectively as the "four freedoms".This is achieved through common rules and standards that all participating states are legally committed to follow. | |||
A number of potential UNESARP accession candidates have stabilisation and association agreements with UNESARP, which allow for limited participation in selected sectors of the single market, namely Burgundie, Kistan, Urcea Daxia and Yonderre. | |||
The market is intended to increase competition, labour specialisation, and economies of scale, allowing goods and factors of production to move to the area where they are most valued, thus improving the efficiency of the allocation of resources. It is also intended to drive economic integration whereby the once separate economies of the member states become integrated within a single UNESARP-wide economy. The creation of the internal market as a seamless, single market is an ongoing process, with the integration of the logistics and infrastructure industry still containing gaps. According to a 2033 estimate, because of the single market the GDP of Cartadania and Pelaxia countries is on average 12 percent higher than it would be if tariff and non-tariff restrictions were in place. | |||
'''The "Four Freedoms" of the single market are:''' | |||
* Free movement of goods | |||
* Free movement of capital | |||
* Freedom to establish and provide services | |||
* Free movement of people | |||
====Goods==== | |||
The range of "goods" (or "products") covered by the term "free movement of goods" "is as wide as the range of goods in existence". Goods are only covered if they have economic value, i.e. they can be valued in money and are capable of forming the subject of commercial transactions. Works of art, coins which are no longer in circulation and water are noted as examples of "goods". Fish are goods, UNESARP legislation states that fishing rights (or fishing permits) are not goods, but a provision of service. The law further explains that, both capital and service can be valued in money and are capable of forming the subject of commercial transactions, but they are not goods. | |||
====Custom Duties==== | |||
The customs union of the Union of Sarpedonian States removes customs barriers between member states and operates a common customs policy towards external countries, with the aim "to ensure normal conditions of competition and to remove all restrictions of a fiscal nature capable of hindering the free movement of goods within the Common Market". Aspects of the UNESARP Customs area extend to a number of non-EU-member states, such as Caphiria, under separately negotiated arrangements. | |||
The Vila Real Accords prohibits border levies between member states. Under the Accords, customs duty applicable to third country products are levied at the point of entry into UNESARP, and once within the Union external border goods may circulate freely between member states. Under the operation of the Union, customs border controls between member states are maintained as part of security, counter-narcotics operations and counter-human trafficking activity. Some physical inspections on imports and exports have been replaced mainly by audit controls and risk analysis. | |||
====People==== | |||
The free movement of people means Cartadanian and Pelaxian citizens can move freely between member states for whatever reason (or without any reason) and may reside in any member state they choose if they are not an undue burden on the social welfare system or public safety in their chosen member state. This required reduction of administrative formalities and greater recognition of professional qualifications of other states. Fostering the free movement of people has been a major goal of Carto-Pelaxian integration since the 1990s. | |||
Broadly defined, this freedom enables citizens of one Member State to travel to another, to reside and to work there (permanently or temporarily). The idea behind UNESARP legislation in this field is that citizens from other member states should be treated equally to domestic citizens and should not be discriminated against. | |||
== Defense == | |||
=== DEFESARP === | === DEFESARP === | ||
[[File:Cognati Division.JPG|thumb|Emblem of the Cognati Corps]] | [[File:Cognati Division.JPG|thumb|Emblem of the Cognati Corps]] | ||
The central principle holding DEFESARP is that an attack against one is to be considered an attack against both; this was known as the "Cognati defense" doctrine, and as a logical continuation of the ''Vila Real Accords''. The pact also includes cooperation on military training, advanced cyber, artificial intelligence and autonomy, quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, hypersonic and counter-hypersonic, electronic warfare, innovation and information sharing. | The central principle holding DEFESARP is that an attack against one is to be considered an attack against both; this was known as the "Cognati defense" doctrine, and as a logical continuation of the ''Vila Real Accords''. The pact also includes cooperation on military training, advanced cyber, artificial intelligence and autonomy, quantum technologies, undersea capabilities, hypersonic and counter-hypersonic, electronic warfare, innovation and information sharing. | ||
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* protection of critical infrastructure. | * protection of critical infrastructure. | ||
=== | ====Foreign Liaison Corps==== | ||
[[File:FCL BADGE.png|thumb|Military badge of the Foreign Liaison Corps]] | |||
The Foreign Liaison Corps is a unit of the Union of Sarpedonian States specially tasked to provide training and advice to foreign strategic partners thus it is an ad hoc force deployed abroad as the DEFESARP Command sees fit. | |||
Units from the Cartadanian and Pelaxian armed forces may be deployed in FLC missions or be part of a specific DEFESARP. Most current FLC missions are being carried out within the [[Loa Republic]] in Vallos, [[Ceylonia]] in Crona and [[Varshan]] in Crona. | |||
FLC advisors provide various types of training to foreign militaries, and police forces tailored to meet specific needs and objectives. Some common types of training include: | |||
* Tactical Training: This involves instruction on military tactics, techniques, and procedures tailored to specific operational environments, such as urban warfare, counterinsurgency, or peacekeeping operations. | |||
* Technical Training: advisors may provide technical training on the operation and maintenance of military equipment, including weapons systems, vehicles, communications systems, and other specialized equipment. | |||
* Leadership and Command Training: this includes training programs to develop leadership skills among military officers and non-commissioned officers, focusing on command and control, decision-making, and crisis management. | |||
* Professional Development: This type of training focuses on enhancing the professional skills and knowledge of military personnel in areas such as logistics, intelligence, medical support, and engineering. | |||
* Cultural Awareness and Language Training: unique to the DEFESARP portfolio, advisors may provide cultural awareness training to help foreign militaries understand the cultural, social, and political dynamics of the regions in which they operate. Language training may also be offered to facilitate communication and cooperation with local populations. | |||
* Overall, advisors work closely with partner forces to design and deliver training programs that address specific capability gaps and support the development of effective and professional military forces. | |||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||