Renopia

Origins of Renopia
The Most Serene Realm of Renopia (MSSR) is a fledging nation formed from the fallout of the Reassertion Act of 2006, a Swiss law that allowed regions of Switzerland to either reassert or cede their inclusion in the Swiss Confederation. The small village of Kandersteg took this opportunity to attempt a bold experiment in Eastern philosophies and government. For at least a generation, various residents of the village had undergone research and learning concerning aspects of Asian culture. When the Reassertion Act was passed, several influential citizens were able to convince the town to adopt the product of their research in order to see if such philosophies could survive and prosper in Central Europe. A majority vote was called for to decide whether or not to leave the Confederation, and what sort of government to set up in its place. The Most Serene Republic of Renopia was the result.

Later Developments in Renopia
As of this point, Renopia's aims include the establishment of a stronger presence in Central Europe. This is being accomplished through the purchase of infrastructure from the Swiss government. Surrounding lands, having seen the success that Renopia is finding, have also been declaring their cession from the Confederacy and joining with the nation. Little has changed to this date in the way that Renopia conducts its business. After the formal declaration of its sovereignty, the country/enclave decided to find a position in one of the world's multi-national alliances. Due to Renopia's alpine environment and decision to join the Blue trading sphere, elected members of the Republic chose to seek admission into the New Polar Order, which was soon after granted. The only other major change was the made to the Republic's head of state, the Erleuchteterbürger (Enlightened Citizen). It was decided to extend the term to life-long, as well as allowing the current holder of office to name his or her successor. This decision was made in order to ensure that Renopia would be able to keep its focus on the pursuit of "The Experiment", as it is called, for as long as possible. This change effective made Renopia into a Monarchy, which prompted the offical name change to from The Most Serene Republic of Renopia to The Most Serene Realm of Renopia.

Nation Information
Renopia is a small and new nation at 9 days old with citizens primarily of German ethnicity whose religion is Jainism. It is a backwards nation when it comes to technology and many refer to it unkindly as a 'Third World Nation'. Its citizens pay moderately high tax rates and they are somewhat unhappy in their work environments as a result. The citizens of Renopia work diligently to produce Lead and Lumber as tradable resources for their nation. It is an aggressive country that some say has an itch for war. When it comes to nuclear weapons Renopia will not research or develop nuclear weapons. Plans are on the way within Renopia to open new rehabilitation centers across the nation and educate its citizens of the dangers of drug use. Renopia allows its citizens to protest their government but uses a strong police force to monitor things and arrest lawbreakers. It has an open border policy, but in order for immigrants to remain in the country they will have to become citizens first. Renopia believes in the freedom of speech and feels that it is every citizens right to speak freely about their government. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. Renopia will not make deals with another country that has a poor history of inhuman treatment of its citizens.