Former governor appointed presidential advisor in shake up
It has been reported that the National Secretary of the Union Party, former Amar governor Fyodor Schavelev, has been appointed as a special advisor to President Tattar. The move comes as the president is reportedly considering developing a revised policy agenda for the remainder of his term. Schavelev is expected to be put in charge of creating an outline of the intended package, and to lead negotiations with the government. Buoyed by the relative success of the recent budget agreement, and the adoption of several Unionist policies, the party believes it can secure a new working arrangement with the Prime Minister – similar to that which existed from 2011-2018 between President Artamova and Prime Minister Fedorov. Others however are speculating that the move could see the former governor put in charge of a process to agree a successor to the president – something that has been relatively open since Yulian Sharanov replaced Anita Kappeler-Lhotzky as Federal Council Leader back in 2020. At present the incumbent governors of Amar and Kamchetka, Taras Illyushin and Philip Kirkiosma are both favourites to be the Unionist candidate at the 2027 election, but it is not thought that Tattar currently has a preferred favourite. Schavelev is therefore expected to oversee a process, similar to that used in 2011 contested between Gennadiy Artamova and Stepan Michalvich, to choose the party’s candidate.
Export figure rises to highest since 2006 as new deals targeted
The country’s trade exports have seen a significant increase over the past year, partly due to new trade agreements signed with neighboring countries, including the Centrální Republika and Scherbatskaya, as well as several members of the Gallian League and Kalistan. Notably, Polasciana’s mining industry has experienced a remarkable recovery since financial collapse on the continent forced demand sharply downwards, with mineral extraction emerging as a key recent growth market for the sector. The country’s ability to import goods into the Gallian and Centrican League has also been instrumental in its success. However, the prospect of an accession agreement now being on the table for the Centrální Republika could potentially alter this trajectory, and as a result the government is seeking further negotiations with Alta to try and protect its favourable agreement in Gouw Marken before the country joins the bloc. Karasicena is thought to be particularly keen to increase its fishing exports across the continent, with the Prime Minister’s initial deals with neighbours, signed earlier this year and last, likely to be updated to include higher quotas for fish and other exports.
Sukhorukov court hearing due to begin before end of the year
The case against former Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Sukhorukov is expected to be heard in December, with the former Nationalist Party head charged with conducting electoral fraud. Protests are expected ahead of the hearing, with additional security expected at the Karasciena court house. The exact day the hearing will begin is not being announced publicly as yet. Sukhorukov was arrested in June last year after the party’s headquarters were searched following elections where substantial ballot fraud was uncovered. The party was then formally indicted by The Union Court’s Federal Electoral Regulatory Board where criminal charges were brought. Sukhorukov was suspended by the party, which was since banned and has been replaced by the Patriots led by former deputy leader Drakan Slivinski. It is now part of the country’s governing coalition, supporting the formal arrangement that exists between Prime Minister Serbin’s National Party and Rally for Democracy. Charges are thought to be on several counts of conspiracy as well as illegal electoral activity. Five other party staff are also expected to defendants in the case.
