Eternity RPC Board
01-07-2017, 10:18 PM
Well then, when I said that Akitsu would probably seek an observer status (which would be a compromise between the pro-AEON monarchy and the anti-AEON Nationalist Party, which is likely to take power after the civil war) I was under the impression that there wouldn't be a common market (maybe a free trade area, but not a full-on single market).
To the Nationalist Party, a customs union alone would be a hard sell. If Kazemura tries to add a common market on top of that, they'll just walk away from negotiations, not even seeking observer status. This would set up a huge conflict with the Akitian monarchy, which would favor AEON and want at least observer status. This clash could even go as far as the monarchy using it's rarely-used power to propose a law making Akitsu part of it in the Akitian legislature, only to have the proposal completely shot down by the Nationalist Party or (if by some miracle it makes it past the legislature) a veto from the PM.
Also, Akitsu won't object to a joint space program, but will push for participation to be optional. Akitsu is very proud of it's own space program, and will not be merging it into a larger one anytime soon.
To the Nationalist Party, a customs union alone would be a hard sell. If Kazemura tries to add a common market on top of that, they'll just walk away from negotiations, not even seeking observer status. This would set up a huge conflict with the Akitian monarchy, which would favor AEON and want at least observer status. This clash could even go as far as the monarchy using it's rarely-used power to propose a law making Akitsu part of it in the Akitian legislature, only to have the proposal completely shot down by the Nationalist Party or (if by some miracle it makes it past the legislature) a veto from the PM.
Also, Akitsu won't object to a joint space program, but will push for participation to be optional. Akitsu is very proud of it's own space program, and will not be merging it into a larger one anytime soon.