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February 1st, 2217 - The Zokesian President, HM Maximilian I Vikus-Ward, has declared war on poverty within the Confederacy. In a speech on the steps of the Volkshalle in Ezekialgrad, HM Maximilian I declared "The people of these good nations shall no longer live in squalor. When unprecidented wealth, growth, and security exists, no woman, child, or man should go hungry in these borders. I have therefore declared war on poverty, and will eradicate the social disease that plagues us."

His speech aligns with a declaration of economic friendship with Hearthia and Sarconia, paving the way for his new alternate economic sphere not aligned with either the UIF or Basil. The so-called "New Economic Axis" has expanded from simply the central sea economic powerhouses of the IU and Fegeland to more broad alliances, but remains firmly centered on trade in the Central Sea.

someone must stop this aggression!

Hearthia will lend its support in any way it can. The kerbals of the world deserve better!

We will be watching Zokesia's efforts to combat poverty with great enthusiasm. Here in Dorislav, we require every able man and woman aged 18 and above to have a job until retirement, which, in theory, should eliminate unemployment and eventually poverty. If they fail to find a job or refuse to work, one will be provided for them, or they get penalties - mild ones, that is.