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'''Potatogate,''' also known as the '''The Canespa Affair''', and '''The Olmeria-Canespa Collusion Scandal''', was a diplomatic and political scandal regarding the continuation Olmeria's economic and diplomatic relations with [[Canespa]] by then president [[Kiel Frieden]], despite international condemnation of Canespan actions. It was further developed by public threats of Canespan interference in Olmerian elections in favour of the then pro-Canespa Unity | '''Potatogate,''' also known as the '''The Canespa Affair''', and '''The Olmeria-Canespa Collusion Scandal''', was a diplomatic and political scandal regarding the continuation Olmeria's economic and diplomatic relations with [[Canespa]] by then president [[Kiel Frieden]], despite international condemnation of Canespan actions. It was further developed by public threats of Canespan interference in Olmerian elections in favour of the then pro-Canespa Unity Coalition. The scandal was the leading cause of the [[2034 Olmerian Political Crisis]], which saw the biggest political upheaval in [[Olmeria]] since the start of the 21st century. | ||
== Names and Origin == | == Names and Origin == | ||
The scandal was widely dubbed ''Potatogate'' by Olmerian journalists, in reference to the main industry of Canespa. Additionally, a large part of the scandal related to the signing of a economic trade agreement by which Olmerian companies would be severely disadvantaged if they didn't buy potatoes, along with other related goods, from Canespa. | The scandal was widely dubbed ''Potatogate'' by Olmerian journalists, in reference to the main industry of Canespa. Additionally, a large part of the scandal related to the signing of a economic trade agreement by which Olmerian companies would be severely disadvantaged if they didn't buy potatoes, along with other related goods, from Canespa rather than the closer [[Levantine Union]]. | ||
The origin of the term has been traced back to tabloid newspaper ''Aurora,'' in an article on the July 9th 2034 about the developing scandal. By the 12th, most major newspapers were using the term, although notably broadsheet paper the Olmerian Standard refused to adopt it, with the editor claiming it was "unprofessional, sensational, and a disgrace to proper journalism." | The origin of the term has been traced back to tabloid newspaper ''Aurora,'' in an article on the July 9th 2034 about the developing scandal. By the 12th, most major newspapers were using the term, although notably broadsheet paper the Olmerian Standard refused to adopt it, with the editor claiming it was "unprofessional, sensational, and a disgrace to proper journalism." | ||
The scandal was described more formally by the Standard, and many official bodies, as The Canespa Affair, and later as The Olmeria-Canespa Collusion Scandal, in reference to President Frieden's underhand dealings with regards to Unity Coalition funding. | |||
The Potatogate scandal is often described synonymously with the 2034 Olmerian Political Crisis, with the lines between the two events being somewhat blurred by the overwhelming impact of the Potatogate scandal in causing the crisis. | |||
== Timeline of Events == | |||
* 4th June 2024 - Olmeria signs a trade deal with Canespa enforcing high tariffs on non-Canespan imports of wheat/barley, potatoes, beans, tobacco, and syrup. To be implemented in September. | |||
* June 2024 - The [[Provisional Government of the Republic of Canespa|PGRC]] are formed. | |||
* July 4th - July 6th 2024 - Widescale international recognition of the PGRC and condemnation of Canespa. | |||
* July 6th 2024 - Spokesperson for the Olmerian Foreign Relations Office says Olmeria will not recognise the PGRC, cancel the new trade deal or cut ties with Canespa. | |||
* July 6th 2024 - Canespa declares it will fund and support the Unity Coalition at the next Olmerian elections. | |||
* July 6th 2024 - Opposition to Canespan ties begins from political parties and demonstrators. | |||
* July 6th 2024 - [[Urcea]] introduces a League of Nations privileged bill mandating that a PGRC diplomat represent Canespa for league business. | |||
* July 7th 2024 - Council of Chiefs emergency meeting over the future of Olmeria-Canespa relations begins. | |||
* July 8th 2024 - | |||
Revision as of 12:37, 17 March 2024
Potatogate, also known as the The Canespa Affair, and The Olmeria-Canespa Collusion Scandal, was a diplomatic and political scandal regarding the continuation Olmeria's economic and diplomatic relations with Canespa by then president Kiel Frieden, despite international condemnation of Canespan actions. It was further developed by public threats of Canespan interference in Olmerian elections in favour of the then pro-Canespa Unity Coalition. The scandal was the leading cause of the 2034 Olmerian Political Crisis, which saw the biggest political upheaval in Olmeria since the start of the 21st century.
Names and Origin
The scandal was widely dubbed Potatogate by Olmerian journalists, in reference to the main industry of Canespa. Additionally, a large part of the scandal related to the signing of a economic trade agreement by which Olmerian companies would be severely disadvantaged if they didn't buy potatoes, along with other related goods, from Canespa rather than the closer Levantine Union.
The origin of the term has been traced back to tabloid newspaper Aurora, in an article on the July 9th 2034 about the developing scandal. By the 12th, most major newspapers were using the term, although notably broadsheet paper the Olmerian Standard refused to adopt it, with the editor claiming it was "unprofessional, sensational, and a disgrace to proper journalism."
The scandal was described more formally by the Standard, and many official bodies, as The Canespa Affair, and later as The Olmeria-Canespa Collusion Scandal, in reference to President Frieden's underhand dealings with regards to Unity Coalition funding.
The Potatogate scandal is often described synonymously with the 2034 Olmerian Political Crisis, with the lines between the two events being somewhat blurred by the overwhelming impact of the Potatogate scandal in causing the crisis.
Timeline of Events
- 4th June 2024 - Olmeria signs a trade deal with Canespa enforcing high tariffs on non-Canespan imports of wheat/barley, potatoes, beans, tobacco, and syrup. To be implemented in September.
- June 2024 - The PGRC are formed.
- July 4th - July 6th 2024 - Widescale international recognition of the PGRC and condemnation of Canespa.
- July 6th 2024 - Spokesperson for the Olmerian Foreign Relations Office says Olmeria will not recognise the PGRC, cancel the new trade deal or cut ties with Canespa.
- July 6th 2024 - Canespa declares it will fund and support the Unity Coalition at the next Olmerian elections.
- July 6th 2024 - Opposition to Canespan ties begins from political parties and demonstrators.
- July 6th 2024 - Urcea introduces a League of Nations privileged bill mandating that a PGRC diplomat represent Canespa for league business.
- July 7th 2024 - Council of Chiefs emergency meeting over the future of Olmeria-Canespa relations begins.
- July 8th 2024 -