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|predecessor        = [[Mattheu Azurite]]
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|predecessor4      = [[Marc Laprede]]
|successor4        = [[Olivia Jones]]
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|successor5        = [[Karl Florens]]
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|birth_place  = [[Saelmann]], [[North Pavonistade]]
|birth_place  = [[Saelmann]], [[North Pavonistade]]
|birthname    = Eric Maximus Oppenheim
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'''Eric Maximus Oppenheim''' (born July 20, 1957) is the current [[President of Pavonistade]]. Prior to his presidency, he was the Vice President from March 16, 2013 to February 23, 2015 and he served as a Member of the Parliament for three years starting on March 16, 2009.
'''Calvin Maximus Elmore''' (born July 20, 1957) is the current [[President of Pavonistade]]. Prior to his presidency, he was the Vice President from March 16, 2013 to February 23, 2015 and he served as a Member of the Parliament for three years starting on March 16, 2009.


Oppenheim was born in [[Saelmann]] and graduated from the University of Vadopol. He was Vice Mayor of Saelmann from 1997 to 2005. He was elected as Mayor of the aforementioned city in the latter year, and he was inaugurated for the occupation. Oppenheim was a Member of Parliament from August 20, 2009 to March 16, 2013 after he was offered the position in June.
Elmore was born in [[Saelmann]] and graduated from the University of Vadopol. He was Vice Mayor of Saelmann from 1997 to 2005. He was elected as Mayor of the aforementioned city in the latter year, and he was inaugurated for the occupation. Elmore was a Member of Parliament from August 20, 200X to February 20, 2011
 
In the 2013 Presidential Campaign, Oppenheim ran with [[Mattheu Azurite]] and he became the Vice President. After Azurite suffered from a thrombotic stroke and died, Oppenheim was inaugurated as the President of the Pavonistadian Provinces on February 23, 2015.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Eric Oppenheim was born on July 20, 1957 in the [[Saelmann Hospital Center]]. His parents were Alcsandeur and Helen Oppenheim, the former operating as a municipal councilmember and the latter as a political journalist. Oppenheim is one of the three children in the family that also includes older brother James (b. December 1, 1955) and younger sister Fiona (b. March 25, 1959).
Calvin Elmore was born on July 20, 1957 in the [[Saelmann Hospital Center]]. His parents were Alexander Elmore and Helen Elmore, the former a municipal councilmember and the latter a political journalist. Elmore is one of the three children in the family that also includes older brother James (b. December 1, 1955) and younger sister Fiona (b. March 25, 1959).
 
The Oppenheim family is of the upper-class, allowing Eric to attain education without much trouble. He attended the [[Southend Primary School]] before studying at the [[Caprara Secondary Institute]]. Oppenheim graduated from the latter school in 1975 and subsequently he was enrolled in the [[University of Vadopol]], where he studied for more than four years and he received a degree in political science. The acquisition of such a degree is perhaps inspired by the occupation of Oppenheim's parents, although he never explicitly detailed the reasons for his pursue.


During university studies, Oppenheim opted for [[Volunteer Service]] and served for the minimum period of 6 months. After enrollment in the University of Vadopol, Oppenheim returned to Saelmann and began his political career.
The Elmore family is of the upper-class, allowing Calvin to attain education without much trouble. He attended the [[Southend Primary School]] before studying at the [[Caprara Secondary School]]. Elmore graduated from the latter school in 1975 and subsequently he was enrolled in the [[University of Vadopol]], where he studied for more than four years and he received a degree in political science. The acquisition of such a degree is perhaps inspired by the occupations of Elmore's parents, although he never explicitly detailed the reasons for his pursuit.


==Political career==
==Political career==
===Saelmann Municipal Council===
===Saelmann Municipal Council===
Oppenheim's first political career put him as one of the fifty council members of the Saelmann municipal council, starting in 1989. He was an independent before he was associated with the [[Republican Party (Pavonistade)|Republican Party]]. Alongside with information from relatives, the alignment with the Capitalists describes about Oppenheim's original political positions. He gradually became more centrist.
Elmore's first political career put him as one of the fifty council members of the Saelmann municipal council, starting in 1989. He was an independent before he was associated with the [[Republican Party (Pavonistade)|Republican Party]]. Alongside with information from relatives, the alignment with the Capitalists describes about Elmore's original political positions. He gradually became more centrist.


Oppenheim was a council member for ten years. Months before he ceased his role as a council member, he ran for Vice Mayor of Saelmann and his partner, a candidate for Mayor, was [[Marc Laprede]]. The Republican duo won the municipal elections in 1997 and Oppenheim took his office on July 20 of the same year. They won the 2001 elections and retained their positions, but Laprede was no longer eligible to run for the 2005 elections. Oppenheim defected to the Democratic Party as the party's stances more-closely reflected Oppenheim's personal beliefs. He was selected as a candidate for the Democratic Party, and he attained a majority in the elections. He served as mayor of his home city for over three years, and he concluded his term on May 25, 2009 (just before the next municipal elections) after he was offered a seat in the Parliament.
Elmore was a council member for ten years. Months before he ceased his role as a council member, he ran for Vice Mayor of Saelmann and his partner, a candidate for Mayor, was [[Marc Desjardins]]. The Republican duo won the municipal elections in 1997 and Elmore took his office on July 20 of the same year. They won the 2001 elections and retained their positions, but Desjardins was no longer eligible to run for the 2005 elections. Elmore defected to the Democratic Party as the party's stances more-closely reflected Elmore's personal beliefs. He was selected as a candidate for the Democratic Party, and he attained a majority in the elections. He served as mayor of his home city for over three years, and he concluded his term on May 25, 2009 (just before the next municipal elections) after he was offered a seat in the Parliament.


===Pavonistadian Parliament & Cabinet===
===Pavonistadian Parliament & Cabinet===
Oppenheim reached Pavonistadeck and his term as a Member of Parliament began on August 20, 2009. By 2012, he was eligible to become the President or Vice President of Pavonistade, and he took the opportunity to run for the latter position. He ran along with [[Mattheu Azurite]], who was seeking Presidency, and they won the [[Pavonistadian general elections, 2013|2013 general elections]].
Elmore's term as a Member of Parliament began on August 20, 200X. [[Mattheu Azurite]], who ran for President of Pavonistade in 2010, selected Elmore as his vice president. Azurite and Elmore won the [[Pavonistadian general elections, 2010|2010 general elections]].


Oppenheim was sworn in as Vice President on March 16, 2013 following over one month of government reshuffling. Though he did not receive as much attention as President Azurite, Oppenheim was well-known for several moves such as [[Second Ocelotian-Pavonistadian War|declaring war on the Ocelot Isles]] in February 2015 in place of the President.
Elmore was sworn in as Vice President on February 20, 2011 following over one month of government reshuffling.


===Presidency===
===Presidency===
On February 19, 2015, Azurite suffered a thrombotic stroke and was in critical condition at the time of his arrival in the [[Pavonistadeckian General Hospital]]. Oppenheim was made interim President before news broke that Azurite died on February 22. Oppenheim was inaugurated as the Prsident of Pavonistade on February 23, making him one of the three people to take Presidency following a predecessor's death, assassination, or severe incapacitation.
Because Azurite's term ended prematurely, Oppenheim is eligible only for two subsequent presidential terms. His presidency saw the establishment of a parliamentary override standard for presidential vetoes (2/3 majority), extension of protection for sexual minorities and refugees, withdrawal of Pavonistade from the [[Esquarian Union]], and entry into the [[Esquarian Community]].
Oppenheim announced his candidacy for the [[Pavonistadian presidential election, 2017|2017 election]] on April 17, 2016.


==Political positions==
==Political positions==
Eric Oppenheim has been described as being ideologically distant from other prominent Pavonistadian politicians. He is described as a {{wp|Third Way}} politician in support of {{wp|economic intervention}} and a {{wp|mixed economy}}. His positions on various policies such as Internet surveillance have gained attention because of its difference with the positions of the Democratic or Republican Parties. As with numerous left-wing and centrist politicians, Oppenheim rejects compulsory military service and desires a cut in defense spending levels.
Calvin Elmore has been described as being more centrist than most other prominent Pavonistadian leaders. Some data aggregators such as [[Cooperation in Politics]] have indicated Elmore as also being ideologically distant from other leading Pavonistadian politicians. He is described as a {{wp|Third Way}} politician in support of {{wp|economic intervention}} and a {{wp|mixed economy}}. His positions on various policies such as maintenance of "responsible Internet surveillance" have gained attention because of its contrast with the mainstream positions of the Democratic or Republican Parties. As with numerous left-wing and centrist politicians, Elmore rejects overt militarism and support a non-interventionist foreign policy.


Oppenheim had spoken regarding his positions, stating "[...] I am going forward, and only forward, for not just me but for all of the country, for this is [[A Renewed Way Forward|the renewed way forward]]."
Elmore had spoken regarding his positions, stating "I am going forward and only forward, for not only myself but for all of the country, for too much of a shift to the {{wp|left-wing|left}} or to the {{wp|right-wing|right}} may prove more detrimental."


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
The official residence of Eric Oppenheim is designated as the [[Presidential Palace, Pavonistadeck|Presidential Palace]]. Like most Pavonistadian Presidents he has a private residence, which is located in his home city of Saelmann. The Saelmann private residence is one of the possible vacation sites of Oppenheim.
The official residence of Calvin Elmore is designated as the [[Presidential Palace, Pavonistadeck|Presidential Palace]]. Like most Pavonistadian Presidents, he has a personal residence, which is located in his home city of Saelmann. The Saelmann residence is one of the possible vacation sites of Elmore.


Oppenheim's current wife is Eileen Mirandes and both were married since May 10, 1998. They had a son, Payton Oppenheim, who was born on June 15, 2000 and is currently living in the Presidential Palace alongside his parents. Eric Oppenheim was married to a previous wife, Gwen Wiliemns, from December 1, 1987 to August 19, 1989. Before divorce the couple had a daughter, Sarah Leions, who is not residing within the Presidential Palace.
Elmore's current wife is Eileen Mirandes and both were married since May 10, 1998. They had a son, Payton Elmore, who was born on June 15, 2000 and is currently living in the Presidential Palace alongside his parents. Calvin Elmore was married to a previous wife, Gwen Wiliemns, from December 1, 1987 to August 19, 1989. Before divorce the couple had a daughter, Sarah Leons, who is not residing within the Presidential Palace.


Oppenheim expresses an interest in {{wp|classical music|classical}} and {{wp|rock and roll}} music, {{wp|association football}}, and {{wp|soft science fiction}}.
Elmore expresses an interest in {{wp|classical music|classical}} and {{wp|rock and roll}} music, {{wp|association football}}, and {{wp|soft science fiction}}.


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Foreign Relations of Pavonistade

The foreign relations of Pavonistade are maintained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is overseen by Minister of Foreign Affairs Laura Hammond.

Pavonistade's foreign policy is primarily semi-interventionist but, in recent years, have adopted non-interventionist stances.

Diplomatic missions

Country Ambassador from Ambassador to
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History

Timeline

  • 971 BCE: Hals'se Combine unifies mainland Pavonistade
  • 971-970 BCE: the Jopj Combine was founded, succeeding the Hals'se Combine
  • 100: the Jopj Combine begins a military campaign to conquer the Eastern Islands, ruled by the Xatoura Combine
  • 105: Eastern Islands fall to the Jopj Combine; all Pavonistadian islands are under the control of the Jopj
  • 1551: explorer Henry Pavonin becomes the first modern European to land on Pavonistadian soils; before this, Pavonistade had evaded discovery from previous explorers (particularly Christopher Columbus)
    • Pavonin will make a total of three trips to the Pavonistadian islands
  • 1552: early posts in present-day Eastern Islands; early interactions with the Jopj Combine
  • before 1619, explorers from Spain, Portugal and France visited the Pavonistadian islands at some point; no definitive colonization took place until 1619
  • 1619: the settlement of Emerson is founded and named after the colonist Walter Emerson; British Pavonistade begins, while Jopj Combine goes into a permanent decline
  • 1630: Great Britain lays claims to all of present-day Eastern Islands
  • 1650: by this point, diseases common to Europe (e.g. smallpox) have causes substantial devastation to the Jopj Combine; the Jopj Combine was characterized as the "nation of noble savages" by an unknown source
  • 1700: Great Britain lays claims to all Pavonistadian islands
  • 1680: Christian Revolution in Pavonistade; the Jopj government embraces Christianity though most Jopj and non-Jopj natives continue to practice their own religions
  • 1765-1783: American Revolution; the British would be most pressured to grant Pavonistade independence during this period
  • 1768: Pavonistadian Revolution begins; unlike the American Revolution, the Pavonistadian counterpart was peaceful and resulted in no military or war-related casualties; the leaders were Sir Walter Stuart (sympathetic British official) and Rujonim (Jopj ambassador)
  • 1784: Pavonistadian independence

Colonial Era

Modern Era

Pavonistade supported the United Kingdom and the Allied Powers during the First World War. The country was subject to the impacts of the Spanish Flu and the Great Depression. In the Second World War, Pavonistade sided with Allied countries and declared war on the Axis countries. The war occurred in the midst of the Pavonistadian Industrial Revolution, and the country played a recognizable economic and military role in the Allied war effort.

After the Second World War, Pavonistade helped found the United Nations and engaged in international conflicts such as the Korean War. Pavonistade sided with the United States during the Cold War and became a member of NATO. While the Pavonistadian government is divided over the amount of support appropriate for the United States, Pavonistade experienced several cultural shifts such as the counterculture of the 1960's.

After the end of the Cold War, Pavonistade remained a prominent ally of the United States and European powers. It has maintained a cautious presence in conflicts such as the War on Terror and insurgencies in West African countries. Despite an semi-interventionist foreign policy, Pavonistade has engaged both in peacekeeping operations and in offensive operations (e.g. intervention against ISIL).

Pavonistade is labelled as an emerging power with influence in the regional and, to an extent, international stage. Climate change, environmental degradation, economic disparities, changing social demographics (e.g. age) and continued cultural shifts are some of the issues currently faced by Pavonistadians.

not!Eric Oppenheim

Calvin Elmore
Charlie Baker cropped.jpg
Calvin Elmore, pictured late January 2015
Pavonistade President of the Pavonistadian Provinces
Assumed office
February 17, 2019 (2019-02-17)
Vice PresidentOtakta Sgriki
Preceded byMatthew Azurite
Vice President of the Pavonistadian Provinces
In office
February 20, 2011 (2011-02-20) – February 17, 2019 (2019-02-17)
Preceded byMattheu Azurite
Personal details
Born
Calvin Maximus Elmore

(1957-07-20) July 20, 1957 (age 66)
Saelmann, North Pavonistade
NationalityPavonistadian
Political partyDemocratic Party
Other political
affiliations
Independent
Residence(s)Presidential Palace (official)
Saelmann, North Pavonistade (personal)
Alma materUniversity of Vadopol
OccupationPresident

Calvin Maximus Elmore (born July 20, 1957) is the current President of Pavonistade. Prior to his presidency, he was the Vice President from March 16, 2013 to February 23, 2015 and he served as a Member of the Parliament for three years starting on March 16, 2009.

Elmore was born in Saelmann and graduated from the University of Vadopol. He was Vice Mayor of Saelmann from 1997 to 2005. He was elected as Mayor of the aforementioned city in the latter year, and he was inaugurated for the occupation. Elmore was a Member of Parliament from August 20, 200X to February 20, 2011

Early life

Calvin Elmore was born on July 20, 1957 in the Saelmann Hospital Center. His parents were Alexander Elmore and Helen Elmore, the former a municipal councilmember and the latter a political journalist. Elmore is one of the three children in the family that also includes older brother James (b. December 1, 1955) and younger sister Fiona (b. March 25, 1959).

The Elmore family is of the upper-class, allowing Calvin to attain education without much trouble. He attended the Southend Primary School before studying at the Caprara Secondary School. Elmore graduated from the latter school in 1975 and subsequently he was enrolled in the University of Vadopol, where he studied for more than four years and he received a degree in political science. The acquisition of such a degree is perhaps inspired by the occupations of Elmore's parents, although he never explicitly detailed the reasons for his pursuit.

Political career

Saelmann Municipal Council

Elmore's first political career put him as one of the fifty council members of the Saelmann municipal council, starting in 1989. He was an independent before he was associated with the Republican Party. Alongside with information from relatives, the alignment with the Capitalists describes about Elmore's original political positions. He gradually became more centrist.

Elmore was a council member for ten years. Months before he ceased his role as a council member, he ran for Vice Mayor of Saelmann and his partner, a candidate for Mayor, was Marc Desjardins. The Republican duo won the municipal elections in 1997 and Elmore took his office on July 20 of the same year. They won the 2001 elections and retained their positions, but Desjardins was no longer eligible to run for the 2005 elections. Elmore defected to the Democratic Party as the party's stances more-closely reflected Elmore's personal beliefs. He was selected as a candidate for the Democratic Party, and he attained a majority in the elections. He served as mayor of his home city for over three years, and he concluded his term on May 25, 2009 (just before the next municipal elections) after he was offered a seat in the Parliament.

Pavonistadian Parliament & Cabinet

Elmore's term as a Member of Parliament began on August 20, 200X. Mattheu Azurite, who ran for President of Pavonistade in 2010, selected Elmore as his vice president. Azurite and Elmore won the 2010 general elections.

Elmore was sworn in as Vice President on February 20, 2011 following over one month of government reshuffling.

Presidency

Political positions

Calvin Elmore has been described as being more centrist than most other prominent Pavonistadian leaders. Some data aggregators such as Cooperation in Politics have indicated Elmore as also being ideologically distant from other leading Pavonistadian politicians. He is described as a Third Way politician in support of economic intervention and a mixed economy. His positions on various policies such as maintenance of "responsible Internet surveillance" have gained attention because of its contrast with the mainstream positions of the Democratic or Republican Parties. As with numerous left-wing and centrist politicians, Elmore rejects overt militarism and support a non-interventionist foreign policy.

Elmore had spoken regarding his positions, stating "I am going forward and only forward, for not only myself but for all of the country, for too much of a shift to the left or to the right may prove more detrimental."

Personal Life

The official residence of Calvin Elmore is designated as the Presidential Palace. Like most Pavonistadian Presidents, he has a personal residence, which is located in his home city of Saelmann. The Saelmann residence is one of the possible vacation sites of Elmore.

Elmore's current wife is Eileen Mirandes and both were married since May 10, 1998. They had a son, Payton Elmore, who was born on June 15, 2000 and is currently living in the Presidential Palace alongside his parents. Calvin Elmore was married to a previous wife, Gwen Wiliemns, from December 1, 1987 to August 19, 1989. Before divorce the couple had a daughter, Sarah Leons, who is not residing within the Presidential Palace.

Elmore expresses an interest in classical and rock and roll music, association football, and soft science fiction.

Velocity

Velocity is a brand of carbonated soft drink. Beverages of the brand are manufactured, bottled, and distributed by Velocity Corporation. Keith Jannard, the founder of Velocity Corporation, also formulated the recipe for the original Velocity drink, now known as Velocity Original.

Variants of Velocity include Zoom, which specialize in the flavors of several fruits; and Blast, which is described as having "increased sophistication" by the Velocity Corporation.