Château de Versailles - Bureau de Presse

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Château de Versailles

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Bureau de Presse​

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[Alexander]

Empire de France
Château de Versailles

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Public Release of Data and Call for International Investigations​

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In light of the Canadian accusations, and recognizing the need for international oversight as well as in preparation for the case the Empire of France intends to bring to the International Court of Justice for Canada's crimes of aggression, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, the Empress has authorized and ordered the immediate declassification of all information relating to the Oriflamme Society, its members, the shipment under the High Kingdom of France (to which the Empire of France is not related or a successor), and the evidence as well as witness statements showing that said shipment was intercepted by the Canadian government. The Empire of France would declassify any and all data relating to Canadian efforts to discuss this matter with France, but no such data exists as Canada never attempted to bring the matter to our attention.

The Empress hopes that the release of this data will show to the world once and for all that France is not guilty of any crimes.

Furthermore, the Empress welcomes any foreign investigative agency to come and investigate the evidence in Paris. We have already authorized the USA's FBI and Japan's police services, and welcome any other nation to investigate the evidence and interrogate the suspects in our custody. Furthermore, we have invited the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Poland in particular. As the Federal Republic of Germany has indicated it has launched its own investigation, we hereby also invite them to send agents to Paris. All agents sent will enjoy diplomatic immunity in performing their duties and enjoy full unredacted access to any topics relevant to the investigation.

 

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Château de Versailles

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Conclusion of the Canadian War of Aggression​

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Following communications between the governments of the Empire of France and the Kingdom of Canada, the latter has agreed to peace and an agreement has been reached.

All Canadian forces will withdraw from any sovereign territory of the Empire of France, France considers the matter settled and will not pursue any reparations or a case before the International Court of Justice. No terms besides the full restoration of the status quo ante bellum.

The Empress is satisfied that peace has returned to all of the Empire. She acknowledges the calls from the people most affected seeking to punish the Canadians for their aggression, but she asks people to keep in mind that the Canadian people have also suffered and that while the Empire of France holds no responsibility for the terrorist attacks it ultimately were weapons manufactured on French territory that were used. While she especially regrets the loss of life, she emphasizes that the complete removal of Canadians from French territory was the most that could have been achieved even through open warfare and that a peace without further loss of life is the best for everyone.

The Empire of France will cover any damage experienced by citizens and repair any damaged infrastructure, whether by the actions of Canada or the Maquis. The Imperial Armed Forces will deploy ground, air, and naval forces to the western territories to deter any future aggression.

Today France is finally at peace, may the spectre of war be far removed from us.

 

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Château de Versailles

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Call for Multilateral Dialogue and Rejection of Unilateral Action​

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The Empire of France strongly objects to the 'Strategic Accountability' doctrine announced today by the United States Department of State.

The sovereignty of nations is the fundamental value underlying all diplomacy in the modern era, and any attempts to undermine that basic sovereignty endanger the very fabric of the international legal order that has resulted in the lowest mortality rate from conflicts experienced in human history.

While we recognize the threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Strategic Weapons if placed in the hands of the wrong people, any measure to impose restrictions on anyone but oneself should be based on multilateral dialogue. The Empire of France has recently imposed restrictions on its own sale of these types of weapons, and would support a multilateral attempt to create a framework for the controlled proliferation of strategic weapons and the complete ban of weapons of mass destruction through either the Global Assembly or a multilateral convention involving all powers capable of producing these weapons.

France does not recognize the ability of the United States of America to unilaterally restrict the sale of any weapons systems made by France. The era of a global policeman is long behind us and we are disappointed that the United States would resort to such a measure without first attempting a diplomatic approach.

The Empress calls upon the United States to rescind or suspend its Strategic Accountability doctrine until after the proposed conference has taken place or restrictions have been agreed upon by the global community through other means.

France was one of the first countries to support US independence and we have always considered the US a close friend, but we cannot stand for neo-imperial unilateral action. Especially one that lacks an immediate understandable justification or one that could not first have been attempted through less antagonistic means.

 

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Château de Versailles

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Empress' Statement on the Untimely Passing of Secretary General Clark Stone​

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It is with profound sadness that I have taken note of the passing of Secretary General Clark Stone, the Global Assembly and the world has lost a capable diplomat and a great guardian of the international order and the rights of states to live and operate in peace. To his family, friends and colleagues I offer the condolences from all of France. In memory of his passing I have declared a period of national mourning until his funeral and have instructed the Imperial Navy to name an upcoming Aquitaine Class vessel after him.

It is important more than ever in this rapidly evolving world that there is strong and competent leadership at the institutions bringing us together. Not in centuries has power in the world been so widely distributed, with no single power able to claim dominance. While this development means there no longer is the capability of any single state to impose their will on the world, it also means that when there is a truly bad actor that any action against them depends on coordinated multilateral efforts. The Global Assembly is a key institution that can bring the world together to preserve the rights of everyone. Be they rich or poor, a military powerhouse or a pacifist state, rich or poor, from the global north or the global south. The Global Assembly is the institution where all of us are equals and where as equals we can create a better world.

As we mourn Secretary General Stone, we must also look forward to the future to preserve his legacy and strengthen the Global Assembly both institutionally and with strong leadership. Especially in the face of rising threats such as international terrorism, a threat that has affected nearly all of us and has the highest chance of destabilizing the world since the nuclear arms race.

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