[France] Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Press Office

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

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Official Statement​

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A recent article printed in the newspaper Le Monde concerning the imposition of sanctions against the Federal Republic of Germany stated that the Empire of France has a role in German governance, and that France hopes the measures will empower the people of Germany to overthrow their government. These statements were at no point made by the Palace of Versailles, Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, or any other department or official of the French government.

As a signatory of the Treaty of Final Settlement with regards to Germany the Empire of France considers itself a protector of the peace in Europe. This does not extend to being able to dictate the internal affairs of nations within or outside the European continent. Germany has however agreed to a respect of democracy, fundamental freedoms, devolved governance and a respect for basic human rights in its Basic Law and the aforementioned treaty. It is the determination of the Empire of France that in recent years the German governments have in both word and action gone against these obligations. We have sought clarification from the German government, but their response has not provided us with the desired confidence that these obligations will be upheld.

Due to this determination, the Empire of France has exercised its own sovereignty to deny certain German nationals access to France and bar specific French nationals and companies from doing business with Germany, where such business could empower the arms industry of the German state. Especially with the possible danger of those arms eventually being turned against the German people. This is entirely within the range of actions available to the French state that in no way harms German sovereignty.

 

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

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Official Statement​

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Following petitions from industry leaders and civil society interest groups, the Empress has seen fit to modify the sanctions regime with regards to Germany.

The sanctions regime was designed to protect the peace in Europe and preserve French security without imposing an undue burden on the German people. It has been determined that the export restrictions would pose such an undue burden.

As a result the sanctions regime has been modified to remove the export restrictions, the measures targeting specific German individuals with travel restrictions and asset freezing remain in place.

 

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Palais de l'Élysée

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Official Statement​

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Following high level discussions between this Office and the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany mediated by the Portuguese Republic, the Empire of France is satisfied with the situation in Germany to with immediate effect lift the sanctions regime.

The Empire of France hereby also agrees that it will once again consider itself bound by the European Convention on Human Rights and consider this historic document as part of French law.

The Empire of France acknowledges that while it remains justified in its initial concerns, it acted rashly in imposing the sanctions regime targeted at Germany. For this we do apologize to the German nation.

The Empire of France wishes to thank Portugal in particular for acting as a mediator in bringing this dispute to a satisfactory conclusion for both France and Germany.

 

[Alexander]

Empire de France
Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères

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Official Statement
On the legal basis for French military action​

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Recents comments from our partners and diplomats have brought it to this Ministry's attention that there exists confusion internationally concerning the Empire of France's foreign policies, in particular with regards to the act of war and under which circumstances France may engage in this. As Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs I am hereby providing public and open clarity on this subject.

Within the Empire of France the power to declare war and engage in military action is derived from the following legal documents. Chapter 1 article 10 and chapter 11 of the Constitution of the Empire of France, the War Powers Act, and the 2002 Declaration on the objectives of the new French Empire. These are legally binding, even for the Empress of the French.

Under Chapter 1 Article 10 the Empress is the Chief of the Armed Forces. Within this role she may take any military action as needed where a prior military authorization exists and where such action is conducive in achieving the previously authorized goal.

Under Chapter 11 the Empire of France is committed to peaceful coexistence with the international community and agrees to resolve matters through all peaceful avenues possible before considering the use of force. Furthermore, this Chapter outlines the exact procedure for declaring war. While there are a lot of administrative steps I have hereby summarized the primary ones relevant to the international community. When desiring to declare war the Empress must call the Parliament to Versailles for either an open or if the security situation requires it a closed session in Congress. When in session in Congress the Empress must outline her case for war upon which the Parliament must vote with a 60% majority to declare war.

Under the War Powers Act, Parliament gave an idefinite declaration of war for the Empress to use only if the Empire of France was attacked by another state, or an ally of the Empire of France has been attacked by another state and they request French support. Parliament has not authorized any offensive war.

The 2002 Declaration on the objectives of the new French Empire establishes that France seeks to coexist and live with the international community in peace. It seeks to build close relationships on the principles of fairness and equality and disavows the use of force for any reason other than the protection of the French state, citizens or her allies.

The Empire of France has never declared an offensive war and has no intent to do so. Neither has it or does it intend to use force or the threat of force to coerce another state. Even when under attack by a foreign aggressor, a context under which any state would be well in its rights to retalliate forcefully we have exercised all avenues for diplomatic solutions and even if these fail will not use any force more than is required to restore the sovereignty of the French people in full.

Any attempts by foreign actors to claim France has acted or is acting imperialist or as a hegemon are either mistaken or intentionally spreading misinformation for their own interests. The Imperial Armed Forces serve only to protect France and her allies, and under the context of the Global Assembly uphold international law.