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Andrea Nahles and the currently-seated Bundeskabinett arrived at the Reich Chancellery to discuss matters both internal and external with the German Reich on the 15th of June, 2013 at the Quarterly Bundeskabinett Summit on General Affairs. The primary matters of discussion and debate include:
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Ladies and gentlemen of the 1st Bundeskabinett of the German Reich, I thank you all for coming to our first series of quarterly meetings whilst I hold fasces. As you all should know, we have quite a bit on our agenda today, and I feel that we should be getting through it all as quickly as possible. First on our agenda, discussing on the progress of rearmament, training, and restructuring of the new Armed Forces. Herr Nickel, you have the floor.
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
Thank you Frau Kanzerlin. The Armed Forces have been going rather steadily for a while now. Generalfeldmarschall Eberhard Zorn and Reichsmarschall Volker Weiker have been hard at work in retraining the new Armed Forces with conscripted citizens of the Reich, as was required in a decree by his Imperial & Royal Majesty and countersigned by Miss Nahles. Production of military equipment has begun on-schedule, though has been delayed due to financial concerns, and the Armed Forces should be up to scratch soon, especially with our Research & Development Project that I greenlit. Are there any questions?
Federal Interior Minister Marvin Kürschner:
Well, regarding conscription, citizens have already begun complaining about the necessary service in the Armed Forces or an alternative service. Many claim to be pacifistic in order to avoid the draft; what is the plan to ensure that draft is avoided?
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
As of right now, the plan as proposed by my generals has been to ensure that, firstly, you either choose to volunteer earlier, or you will be assigned to a reserve battalion of the Heer. Arrests can and will be made by Federal and Local police forces in cooperation with one-another to ensure that the Federal Law is followed. If people refuse to come, they can be fined, and have their mandatory service extended. Regardless, if people do not wish to fight, then they can apply for an alternative service that benefits the company. It is a Constitutional mandate that many Germans will be familiar with prior to the Federal Republic's decision to revoke conscription temporarily, so I doubt that there will be heavy resistance. It's a change in lifestyle that everyone has to live with, and that the Volksrat itself okayed unanimously, since woman are only volunteers and conscription only goes to Army reserves.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
And of the matter of rearmament. What financial limitations are currently delaying the rearmament process?
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
The fact that Herr Matthias came to me personally and stated the limitations of our current budget on military expenditure. After the next tax period in July, we will be able to add more to our Armed Forces, and eventually, begin military research projects funded by the State for Reichland Defence to undertake.
Federal Financial Minister Matthias Hierl:
The companies...do they know their purpose as of the moment?
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Thankfully, no. His Majesty was incredibly explicit on ensuring that the companies did not know of the transaction between Ottoman Turkey and the German Reich. Regardless, I will permit one final question for Minister Nickel before we move onto the next subject...
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Right; well, next on our agenda for this meeting, the Federal Budget and the Financial situation. I hope all is going well?
Federal Financial Minister Matthias Hierl:
We have begun the repayment of our debt to the Turkish government, and have spent a total of almost five-billion US dollars this month alone. I feel that we could be doing better on our financial saving, especially after the winter in 2012.
Federal Health, Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Minister Gabriela Möller:
I can agree with Herr Matthias. The agricultural sector could certainly use improvement in funding, given that it is dealing with the aftermath of the winter, with later-growing crops, to the point where most of our imports are in food for our citizens. Local governments have reported at least a 20% increase in the price of foodstuffs and agricultural goods; I feel that it'd be a necessity to at least save a little bit.
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
Now hold on, the fact of the matter is that the German military absolutely needs to stand back up on its feet, now that we actually are on-schedule. I do believe that the price of foodstuffs and agricultural goods is a little high, but I think that can easily be remedied, so long as we are careful about how much of our budget for the next month we spend. I can ensure that at least one division of the German Army is up to half-strength by the end of the quarter in August, so long as I have proper funding.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Fair enough. At least we can ensure that both sides are met. Are we all in agreement?
Unanimous "Aye" vote
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Then that permits us to move onto our next subject matter: the matter of the Global Assembly, and the German Reich's involvement with it, as presented by Federal Foreign Minister Jürke. You have the floor Minister; please understand that whatever we decide here does not leave this room until both I and the Royal Household convene privately on the matter with the Volksrat.
Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Karsten Jürke:
Thank you, Frau Kanzlerin. And yes, I do understand the damage that our decisions here could cause to the international community. I wish to go on record stating that I do believe that Ambassador Harald Braun, our 'permanent' representative to the Assembly, was right to defend not only himself, but another country whose name was being slandered by a hypocritical delegation who avoided the topic at hand in what I can only assume was an attempt to cause a scene; however, I absolutely put Mr. Braun at fault for the matter of losing his composure and resolving himself to use insults and derogatory statements to describe the mentioned delegation and their own state. I have, for the moment, suspended his privileges to discuss at the General Assembly, and have put one Frau Sonja Seifried in charge of duties of representing the State in affairs at the Global Assembly at a time when we may have to return to it.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
And of his evidence? What has his 'evidence' convinced you to do regarding our standing with the Global Assembly.
Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Karsten Jürke:
I have apologized on behalf of the German Reich to the General Secretary, and have turned in a temporary leave of absence while we discuss on the matter of remaining with the Global Assembly. As we all know, the Turkish ambassador, Hakim Usta, has come forwards with a proposition for us that could provide an alternative to the Global Assembly, as well as ISAF. This alternative, coined as 'the Iron Ring' by Mister Usta himself, has the potential implication of conflicting views with the General Assembly and, therefore, it is my suggestion that we eventually leave the Assembly at some point.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
You suggest we toss away international law and our potential relations with other nations Minister? I warn you, that can be a dangerous thing to suggest.
Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Karsten Jürke:
It is also dangerous to remain in an organization that, as quoted by Mister Braun, 'is more intent on allowing nations to slowly, but surely strip away the sovereignty of independent nations for the purposes of setting up the dream of peace and prosperity within the world'. After what I have seen from the evidence he has provided, I can only assume that the Global Assembly has its own agenda that does not align with Germany's interests, or has its hopes and dreams at heart as it does other nations. I am not suggesting we toss away international law and our potential with other nations, but I am suggesting that we do not take to the desires or interests of others in an effort to keep their prosperity going at our own expense. As the Global Assembly is currently, I feel that it is unfit for the task of supporting Germany as an equal, especially in regards to having yet done nothing in regards to the Nigerian delegation that so vehemently slandered and defamed our nation. The Iron Ring provides an alternative, as we know Frau Kanzerlin. We do not have to decide now, but I feel that, as soon as we gain more members of the Iron Ring, that we can more easily work to forge an international law that works to the benefit of all parties.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
You make a fantastic point, Herr Karsten. I will keep it in mind. What do you think Frau Kästner?
Federal Royal Household Minister Celina Kästner
I do not think that I am most qualified for such an important decision. Even if my voice is that of His Majesty in this scenario, I do not think it would be right to make the decision without His Majesty's input. That being said, Minister Jürke makes several very good points that all strike a chord with me. However, I would rather we wait until you gain a response from the General Assembly Secretariat, or we risk, how the Americans say, 'jumping the gun'?
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
You also make an excellent point Minister Kästner? What do the rest of you believe?
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
I do not think that it truly matters. Ambassador Braun made us look the fool at the Global Assembly either way. I say that we let bygones be bygones, and just not mind the Nigerian delegation and their admittedly rude comments, or the fact that they seemed to take personal enjoyment at taking jabs at our own expense.
Federal Financial Minister Matthias Hierl:
Well, the implications of that are similar to the appeasement strategy used by the Chamberlain administration during the years of the Third Reich. I do not think that we should appease a nation that has the audacity to refer to us as imperialists, even though we have not advocated for an expanding imperium. We are more akin to the United Kingdom than some imperialist warmongering state like Brazil.
Federal Education Minister Joachim Gossens:
As history has always taught us, to the victor go the spoils. I would say that we show the Nigerians exactly what it means to be an imperialist country!
Federal Justice Minister Rainer Balzer:
Now hold on Herr Gossens, you're forgetting what His Majesty and, ultimately, the German people want here; we cannot, and must not, be the cause of another war in Europe.
Federal Education Minister Joachim Gossens:
Now listen Minister, I do not find that I agree with that sentiment. We cannot allow ourselves to be pushed around by other nations like we are the Federal Republic of Germany! The only way that we can get them to respect us to go the way of Wilhelm II and Hitler, and make them remember that we are not to be trifled with like some common mongrel!
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
However you became Minister for Education is beyond me...
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Alright, enough! Let us take a brief recess, recollect our thoughts, re-read the minutes, and move onto the next topic of discussion. You have 15 minutes. Leave this room, grab a drink, calm yourselves. We are here to merely discuss minutes, not debate like we are the Reichstag.
The Bundeskabinett is taking a brief recess.
- Discussion on progress on the rearmament, training, and restructuring of the new Armed Forces as presented by Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel
- Discussions on the Federal Budget and Financial situation of the German Reich
- Debate on the matter of German involvement and ambassadorship to the GA with "outstanding evidence of the disgusting and scatterbrained behavior of the GA", courteously provided by (Former) Ambassador Harald Braun of the GA
- Opinions on the new form of governance between the Kaiser and Reich Chancellor, as well as the relatively new Constitution
- Discussions regarding the rapidly-deteriorating situation in France with the Yellow Vests & the Foreign Relations nightmare that Brazil and the European Continent find themselves in.
- Debate on the the "Neo Nazi Question" and the implications that banning parties like the NSDAP and NPD would have on Freedom of Speech.
 | Bundesriegerung 1st Nahles Bundeskabinett (2012–2016) Quarterly Summit (June, 2013) |  |
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Ladies and gentlemen of the 1st Bundeskabinett of the German Reich, I thank you all for coming to our first series of quarterly meetings whilst I hold fasces. As you all should know, we have quite a bit on our agenda today, and I feel that we should be getting through it all as quickly as possible. First on our agenda, discussing on the progress of rearmament, training, and restructuring of the new Armed Forces. Herr Nickel, you have the floor.
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
Thank you Frau Kanzerlin. The Armed Forces have been going rather steadily for a while now. Generalfeldmarschall Eberhard Zorn and Reichsmarschall Volker Weiker have been hard at work in retraining the new Armed Forces with conscripted citizens of the Reich, as was required in a decree by his Imperial & Royal Majesty and countersigned by Miss Nahles. Production of military equipment has begun on-schedule, though has been delayed due to financial concerns, and the Armed Forces should be up to scratch soon, especially with our Research & Development Project that I greenlit. Are there any questions?
Federal Interior Minister Marvin Kürschner:
Well, regarding conscription, citizens have already begun complaining about the necessary service in the Armed Forces or an alternative service. Many claim to be pacifistic in order to avoid the draft; what is the plan to ensure that draft is avoided?
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
As of right now, the plan as proposed by my generals has been to ensure that, firstly, you either choose to volunteer earlier, or you will be assigned to a reserve battalion of the Heer. Arrests can and will be made by Federal and Local police forces in cooperation with one-another to ensure that the Federal Law is followed. If people refuse to come, they can be fined, and have their mandatory service extended. Regardless, if people do not wish to fight, then they can apply for an alternative service that benefits the company. It is a Constitutional mandate that many Germans will be familiar with prior to the Federal Republic's decision to revoke conscription temporarily, so I doubt that there will be heavy resistance. It's a change in lifestyle that everyone has to live with, and that the Volksrat itself okayed unanimously, since woman are only volunteers and conscription only goes to Army reserves.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
And of the matter of rearmament. What financial limitations are currently delaying the rearmament process?
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
The fact that Herr Matthias came to me personally and stated the limitations of our current budget on military expenditure. After the next tax period in July, we will be able to add more to our Armed Forces, and eventually, begin military research projects funded by the State for Reichland Defence to undertake.
Federal Financial Minister Matthias Hierl:
The companies...do they know their purpose as of the moment?
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Thankfully, no. His Majesty was incredibly explicit on ensuring that the companies did not know of the transaction between Ottoman Turkey and the German Reich. Regardless, I will permit one final question for Minister Nickel before we move onto the next subject...
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Right; well, next on our agenda for this meeting, the Federal Budget and the Financial situation. I hope all is going well?
Federal Financial Minister Matthias Hierl:
We have begun the repayment of our debt to the Turkish government, and have spent a total of almost five-billion US dollars this month alone. I feel that we could be doing better on our financial saving, especially after the winter in 2012.
Federal Health, Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Minister Gabriela Möller:
I can agree with Herr Matthias. The agricultural sector could certainly use improvement in funding, given that it is dealing with the aftermath of the winter, with later-growing crops, to the point where most of our imports are in food for our citizens. Local governments have reported at least a 20% increase in the price of foodstuffs and agricultural goods; I feel that it'd be a necessity to at least save a little bit.
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
Now hold on, the fact of the matter is that the German military absolutely needs to stand back up on its feet, now that we actually are on-schedule. I do believe that the price of foodstuffs and agricultural goods is a little high, but I think that can easily be remedied, so long as we are careful about how much of our budget for the next month we spend. I can ensure that at least one division of the German Army is up to half-strength by the end of the quarter in August, so long as I have proper funding.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Fair enough. At least we can ensure that both sides are met. Are we all in agreement?
Unanimous "Aye" vote
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Then that permits us to move onto our next subject matter: the matter of the Global Assembly, and the German Reich's involvement with it, as presented by Federal Foreign Minister Jürke. You have the floor Minister; please understand that whatever we decide here does not leave this room until both I and the Royal Household convene privately on the matter with the Volksrat.
Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Karsten Jürke:
Thank you, Frau Kanzlerin. And yes, I do understand the damage that our decisions here could cause to the international community. I wish to go on record stating that I do believe that Ambassador Harald Braun, our 'permanent' representative to the Assembly, was right to defend not only himself, but another country whose name was being slandered by a hypocritical delegation who avoided the topic at hand in what I can only assume was an attempt to cause a scene; however, I absolutely put Mr. Braun at fault for the matter of losing his composure and resolving himself to use insults and derogatory statements to describe the mentioned delegation and their own state. I have, for the moment, suspended his privileges to discuss at the General Assembly, and have put one Frau Sonja Seifried in charge of duties of representing the State in affairs at the Global Assembly at a time when we may have to return to it.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
And of his evidence? What has his 'evidence' convinced you to do regarding our standing with the Global Assembly.
Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Karsten Jürke:
I have apologized on behalf of the German Reich to the General Secretary, and have turned in a temporary leave of absence while we discuss on the matter of remaining with the Global Assembly. As we all know, the Turkish ambassador, Hakim Usta, has come forwards with a proposition for us that could provide an alternative to the Global Assembly, as well as ISAF. This alternative, coined as 'the Iron Ring' by Mister Usta himself, has the potential implication of conflicting views with the General Assembly and, therefore, it is my suggestion that we eventually leave the Assembly at some point.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
You suggest we toss away international law and our potential relations with other nations Minister? I warn you, that can be a dangerous thing to suggest.
Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Karsten Jürke:
It is also dangerous to remain in an organization that, as quoted by Mister Braun, 'is more intent on allowing nations to slowly, but surely strip away the sovereignty of independent nations for the purposes of setting up the dream of peace and prosperity within the world'. After what I have seen from the evidence he has provided, I can only assume that the Global Assembly has its own agenda that does not align with Germany's interests, or has its hopes and dreams at heart as it does other nations. I am not suggesting we toss away international law and our potential with other nations, but I am suggesting that we do not take to the desires or interests of others in an effort to keep their prosperity going at our own expense. As the Global Assembly is currently, I feel that it is unfit for the task of supporting Germany as an equal, especially in regards to having yet done nothing in regards to the Nigerian delegation that so vehemently slandered and defamed our nation. The Iron Ring provides an alternative, as we know Frau Kanzerlin. We do not have to decide now, but I feel that, as soon as we gain more members of the Iron Ring, that we can more easily work to forge an international law that works to the benefit of all parties.
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
You make a fantastic point, Herr Karsten. I will keep it in mind. What do you think Frau Kästner?
Federal Royal Household Minister Celina Kästner
I do not think that I am most qualified for such an important decision. Even if my voice is that of His Majesty in this scenario, I do not think it would be right to make the decision without His Majesty's input. That being said, Minister Jürke makes several very good points that all strike a chord with me. However, I would rather we wait until you gain a response from the General Assembly Secretariat, or we risk, how the Americans say, 'jumping the gun'?
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
You also make an excellent point Minister Kästner? What do the rest of you believe?
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
I do not think that it truly matters. Ambassador Braun made us look the fool at the Global Assembly either way. I say that we let bygones be bygones, and just not mind the Nigerian delegation and their admittedly rude comments, or the fact that they seemed to take personal enjoyment at taking jabs at our own expense.
Federal Financial Minister Matthias Hierl:
Well, the implications of that are similar to the appeasement strategy used by the Chamberlain administration during the years of the Third Reich. I do not think that we should appease a nation that has the audacity to refer to us as imperialists, even though we have not advocated for an expanding imperium. We are more akin to the United Kingdom than some imperialist warmongering state like Brazil.
Federal Education Minister Joachim Gossens:
As history has always taught us, to the victor go the spoils. I would say that we show the Nigerians exactly what it means to be an imperialist country!
Federal Justice Minister Rainer Balzer:
Now hold on Herr Gossens, you're forgetting what His Majesty and, ultimately, the German people want here; we cannot, and must not, be the cause of another war in Europe.
Federal Education Minister Joachim Gossens:
Now listen Minister, I do not find that I agree with that sentiment. We cannot allow ourselves to be pushed around by other nations like we are the Federal Republic of Germany! The only way that we can get them to respect us to go the way of Wilhelm II and Hitler, and make them remember that we are not to be trifled with like some common mongrel!
Federal Defence Minister Peter Nickel:
However you became Minister for Education is beyond me...
Reich Chancellor Andrea Nahles:
Alright, enough! Let us take a brief recess, recollect our thoughts, re-read the minutes, and move onto the next topic of discussion. You have 15 minutes. Leave this room, grab a drink, calm yourselves. We are here to merely discuss minutes, not debate like we are the Reichstag.
The Bundeskabinett is taking a brief recess.
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