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'''Estmere''' ({{wp|Anglish|Swathish}}: ''Eastmarchon'', {{wp|Jèrriais|Flurian}}: ''Estme''), officially the '''Commonwealth of Estmere''' ({{wp|Anglish|Swathish}}: ''Folksrike Eastmarchon'', {{wp|Jèrriais|Flurian}}: ''Républyique d'Estme''), is a country in [[Euclea]], bordering [[Werania]] and [[Borland (Kylaris)|Borland]] to the north, [[Alsland]], [[Kirenia]] and [[Hennehouwe]] to the west, and the [[Gulf of Assonaire]] to the south and east. The country has an estimated population of 59 million, largely centred in the capital city of [[Chadwelle]].
Prior to the arrival of the [[Solarian Empire]], the lands of modern day Estmere were largely inhabited by a number of {{wp|Celts|Tenic}} tribes related to the {{wp|Gauls|Gauls}}. These tribes were assimilated into the Solarian Empire, and the region was considered an important border province by the Solarians. By the fall of [[Solaris]], migrating {{wp|Germanic peoples|Weranic}} tribes, most notably the {{wp|Angles|Swandles}}, {{wp|Saxons|Waxons}} and {{wp|Jutes|Duthes}}, had occupied most of the region. These tribes eventually coalesced into the {{wp|Anglo-Saxons|Swathish}}, organising themselves into seven varrying petty kingdoms, collectively known as the [[Septarchy]]. These kingdoms were conquered by powerful {{wp|Norman|Verique}} lords from the [[Verliquoian Empire]], who organised themselves into the [[Eastern Marches]], an {{wp|elective monarchy}} under [[Richard I]].
With the collapse of Verliquoia, the Marcher lords fell to infighting in an event known as [[the Anarchy]], which saw the [[Vernon dynasty]] ascend to a much neutered monarchy, with a nascent [[Parliament of Estmere|Parliament]]. This new kingdom would compete with other Euclean powers, most notably during the [[Amendist Wars]], which saw the reformed Estmere as a major {{wp|Protestant|Amendist}} power. Estmere was also a major colonial power during this period, sponsoring colonies such as the Four Sisters in [[Asteria Superior]]. The monarchy would be reformed into a far more centralised administration during the 19th century.
Estmere was a major power in the victorious [[Grand Alliance]] during the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], but the country was devastated by the conflict, and the monarchy was seriously tainted by an image of ineffectiveness. This led to the abolition of the monarchy by the [[Estmerish Transitional Government|Transitional Government]] in 1936. The republican nation which followed became a sponsor of {{wp|liberal democracy}} across the globe, helping to found both the [[Community of Nations]] and the [[Euclean Community]]. The country also dealt with a number of issues in the postwar period, such as the {{wp|decolonisation}} of its overseas empire, emergent tensions between the Swathish and the Flurian, and a number of political and economic crises.
The Commonwealth is a {{wp|federation|federal}} {{wp|parliamentary system|parliamentary}} {{wp|constitutional republic}} operating under the {{wp|Westminster system|Northabbey model}}. It is comprised of the federal subjects of [[Wealdland]] and [[Flurland]], the capital territory of [[Greater Chadwelle]], and a number of overseas territories such as [[Kingsport]]. Estmere has a {{wp|social market economy}}, which is the second largest in Euclea. It is a member of the [[Community of Nations]], the [[Euclean Community]], the [[Estmerish Council]] and the [[International Council for Democracy]]. It is [[List of countries with nuclear weapons (Kylaris)|one of the few states to operate nuclear weapons]].
==Etymology==
The {{wp|English language|Estmerish}} name ''Estmere'' is derived from the {{wp|Middle English|Early Estmerish}} term ''est marchen'', meaning [[Eastern Marches]], which was used to refer to Estmere prior to the collapse of the [[Verliquoian Empire]]. Eventually the term became a single word, and in Estmerish the ''-en'' suffix was dropped. Both the modern Estmerish name and the modern {{wp|Anglish|Swathish}} name, ''Eastmarchon'', derive from this. The {{wp|Jèrriais|Flurian}} name, ''Estme'', is believed to be instead derived from the {{wp|Old Norman|Old Verique}} term ''est mé'', meaning sea to the east.
==History==
===Prehistory===
===Solarian Estmere===
===Eastern Marches===
===Reformation===
===Colonial period===
===Great War===
{{main|Great War (Kylaris)}}
===Post-war===
===Recent history===
==Geography==
===Climate===
==Government and politics==
{{main|Government of Estmere|Politics of Estmere}}
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Since the ratification of the [[Estmerish constitution of 1938|Estmerish constitution]] in 1938, Estmere has been a {{wp|constitutional republic}} operating as a {{wp|federation}} with a {{wp|parliamentary system}}. The country is the birthplace of the {{wp|Westminster system|Northabbey model}} of government, which is characterised by the presence of a parliamentary {{wp|official opposition}}, an {{wp|executive branch}} comprised of members of the {{wp|legislature}}, responsible to that legislature, in addition to a ceremonial {{wp|head of state}} different to the {{wp|head of government}}. In Estmere, these roles are occupied by the [[President of Estmere|President]] and the [[Prime Minister of Estmere|Prime Minister]], respectively.
The {{wp|legislative branch}} of the Estmerish government is the [[Parliament of Estmere]], which is a {{wp|bicameralism|bicameral}} institution comprised of two houses; the elected [[Chamber of Commons of Estmere|Chamber of Commons]] and the appointed [[Chamber of Peers of Estmere|Chamber of Peers]]. Estmere adheres to the concept of {{wp|parliamentary sovereignty}}, meaning that the {{wp|legislative branch}} is considered supreme to all other branches of government, holding absolute sovereignty. Due to this concept, the {{wp|judicial branch}} is largely independent of political control, with judges on the [[High Court of Estmere|High Court]] appointed by independent committees, but has limited powers of {{wp|judicial review}}.
Since 2016, Estmere has been governed by a coalition government comprised of the [[Sotirian Democratic Union]] and the [[Reform Party]]. Since 2019 this coalition has been led by [[Reginald Wilton-Smyth]], who was elected as [[Sotirian Democratic Union#Leader|Leader of the SDU]] to succeed the outgoing [[Rupert Richardson]]. The [[Social Democratic and Co-operative Party]] has acted as the {{wp|Official Opposition}}, and [[Robert Spencer]] as the {{wp|Leader of the Opposition}}, since 2016.
===Legislature===
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'''Government (318)'''<br>{{colorbox|#3083b7}} [[Sotirian Democratic Union]] (217)<br>{{colorbox|#e9a735}} [[Reform Party]] (101)<br>'''Official opposition (189)'''<br>{{colorbox|#d71b1b}} [[Social Democratic and Co-operative Party]] (189)<br>'''Other opposition (93)'''<br>{{colorbox|#1f31a6}} [[Estmere First]] (35)<br>{{colorbox|#6AB023}} [[Green Party]] (29)<br>{{colorbox|#008142}} [[Party of the Swathish]] (18)<br>{{colorbox|#DC247F}} [[Common Wealth Party]] (11)}}
The Estmerish legsilature is the [[Parliament of Estmere]], a {{wp|bicameralism|bicameral}} institution comprised of two houses. The [[Chamber of Commons of Estmere|Chamber of Commons]] forms the {{wp|lower house}}, and is elected using the {{wp|additional member system}}, with Members elected either to represent a {{wp|constituency}} or as part of a {{wp|party list}}. Parliamentary terms can last for a maximum of four years, after which another election must be held. Parliament is considered to be an example of {{wp|bicameralism|imperfect bicameralism}}, as the Chamber of Commons is considered supreme among the two chambers, drafts all legislation, and is capable of overruling the Chamber of Peers.
As Estmere operates in line with the concept of {{wp|parliamentary sovereignty}}, the {{wp|executive branch}} is assembled from members of the Chamber of Commons, and is subsequently responsible to it. The [[Prime Minister of Estmere|Prime Minister]] is officially appointed by the President, based on their ability to command the confidence of the Chamber of Commons. The Prime Minister is therefore usually the leader of the largest party in the Commons. The Prime Minister appoints members of the Commons or Peers as ministers in their [[Cabinet of Estmere|Cabinet]], which is shadowed by the {{wp|Leader of the Opposition}} and their {{wp|Shadow Cabinet}}.
The {{wp|upper house}} is the [[Chamber of Peers of Estmere|Chamber of Peers]], which acts as a house of review. Peers are appointed to the chamber to serve for a single ten year term, after which they are ineligible to serve in the chamber again. One third of the seats are appointed by the [[President of Estmere|President]]; these appointments are required to be politically neutral experts who sit as {{wp|crossbenchers}}, while the remaining two thirds are appointed by the devolved administrations of the {{wp|constituent entities}}, and are not required to be non-partisan. Appointment to the Chamber of Peers is considered the highest reward in the Estmerish honours system.
Parliament is currently comprised of members representing seven parties. The {{wp|centre-right}} [[Sotirian Democratic Union]] and the {{wp|liberal}} [[Reform Party]] comprise the current governing coalition, while the {{wp|Official Opposition}} is the {{wp|centre-left}} [[Social Democratic and Co-operative Party]]. Other opposition parties are the {{wp|right-wing populist}} [[Estmere First]], the {{wp|eco-socialist}} [[Green Party]], the {{wp|regionalist}} [[Party of the Swathish]] and the {{wp|socialist}} [[Common Wealth Party]].
===Administrative divisions===
Estmere is a {{wp|federation}}, comprised of three federal subjects; [[Wealdland]], [[Flurland]] and [[Greater Chadwelle]].
===Foreign relations===
[[File:Sebastian Kurz David Davis London March 2017 (32711119474).jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Reginald Wilton-Smyth]] meeting with [[Euclean Community#Euclean Commission|EC Foreign Commissioner]] [[Vivien Vallette]] in 2019.]]
Estmere is considered to be a historical {{wp|great power}}, with experts placing particular emphasis on its considerable {{wp|soft power}}. Since the conclusion of the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], Estmere has positioned itself as a supporter of {{wp|liberal democracy}} across the globe, and has used its influence within international organisations to promote liberal democratic values. It has maintained a costly military presence {{wp|East of Suez|south of Aurean}} since the decline of empire, involving itself in a number of post-colonial conflicts, most recently the [[Tsabaran Crisis]], in which Estmere is seen as a key backer of [[Nazim al-Qutayni|Nazim regime]].
Estmere shares a particularly close cultural, political and economic relationship with [[Werania]], known as the "[[Alte Bruderschaft]]". It also shares a close relationship with many of its former colonies, such as [[Halland]] and [[Nuvania]], and is a founding member of the [[Estmerish Council]] along with other {{wp|English language|Estmerish-speaking}} nations.
Estmere is a member of a number of international organisations. It is a founding member of the [[Community of Nations]], the [[Euclean Community]] and the [[International Council for Democracy]]. Within the Community of Nations, it enjoys a permenant seat on all six [[Community of Nations#International Committees|International Committees]], most notably the [[Community of Nations#Security Committee|Security Committee]]. It is a member of the [[Global Institute for Fiscal Affairs]], the [[International Trade Organisation]], and is one of the [[B-15 major economies]].
===Military===
[[File:HMS Astute Arrives at Faslane for the First Time MOD 45150820.jpg|thumb|right|200px| The ENS ''Vernon'' is the flagship of the {{wp|Vanguard-class submarine|''Vernon''-class}}, Estmere's nuclear capable submarines.]]
Estmere maintains the third largest military within the [[Euclean Community]], behind [[Gaullica]] and [[Werania]], and is an active participant in the EC defence component. The [[Estmerish Defence Force]] (EDF) acts as the {{wp|armed forces}} of Estmere, and is comprised of the [[Estmerish Army]] (EA), the [[Estmerish Navy]] (EN), including its [[Federal Marines]], and the [[Federal Air Force]] (FAF). There is also the [[Independent Companies]] (IC), which acts as the {{wp|special forces}} component of the EDF.
The {{wp|commander-in-chief}} of the armed forces is the [[Prime Minister of Estmere|Prime Minister]], while the Minister of Defence also exercises a number of powers in relation to the military. The [[President of Estmere]] has no involvement in the armed forces, and military personnel swear loyalty to the Commonwealth as a whole rather than to a single figure.
As of 2020, Estmere employs approximately 110,000 active personnel with roughly 50,000 personnel in reserve. Estmere's military expenditure totaled approximately €50.66 billion, just over 2% of the country's GDP. The minimum age of recruitment is 16, but active service is restricted to those aged 18 and over. Estmere is a [[List of countries with nuclear weapons (Kylaris)|recognised nuclear state]], and so maintains a deployed arsenal of 110 {{wp|nuclear weapons}}, all of which are sea-based.
Mandatory {{wp|conscription}} was abolished in 1986, and since then the Estmerish Defence Force has been a professional volunteer force. Military installations are maintained on the islands of [[St. Robert's and Fleming]], located in the [[Vehemens Ocean]]. The military operates on the principle of {{wp|collective security}} with other EC states, and the aims of the military are outlined in the [[Estmerish constitution of 1938|Estmerish constitution]] as the defence of the Estmerish people, the defence of the Commonwealth, and the defence of allied states.
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