Karlsson government
Karlsson Government | |
|---|---|
 7th Government of Eulabia | |
| Incumbent | |
 Karlsson in 2024 | |
| Date formed | 19 November 2021 |
| People | |
| President | Oswald Mosley |
| Prime Minister | Mekhar A. Karlsson |
| No. of ministers | 10 cabinet ministers[a] |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature |
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| Opposition party |
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| History | |
| Election(s) | 2020 Eulabian legislative election |
| Legislature term(s) | 2020–present |
| Budget(s) | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Predecessor | Hartmann II |
The Karlsson government is the seventh government of the Commonwealth of Eulabia, formed on 19 November 2021 and headed by Mekhar A. Karlsson as Prime Minister unde the presidency of Oswald Mosley. The government was formed following 2021 government crisis and fall of the Hartmann government.
Overview
Formation
The Karlsson government was formed in response to the 2021 governmental crisis, which began with the arrest of the then-finance minister TBD on charges of corruption. In the wake of the scandal, Prime Minister Joshua Hartmann offered his resignation to President Mosley on 10 November 2021, assuming collective responsibility for his administration's actions. On 15 November, President Mosley appointed Mekhar A. Karlsson, a business magnate known for his eccentric and sometimes reckless leadership style, as the new Prime Minister. Karlsson was charged with the task of overhauling and innovating the rigid ministry system. The formation of his government was completed by 19 November 2021, with almost all cabinet ministers from the previous administration being replaced, except for Ángel Fox, Martin Müller, and Joshua Hartmann, who returned as Minister of Justice.
"Eulabia of Tomorrow" Initiative
Under the "Eulabia of Tomorrow" initiative, Prime Minister Karlsson introduced a new government predominantly composed of young, ambitious ministers. He streamlined the governmental structure by reducing the number of cabinet ministers from 20 to 10 through the consolidation of several ministries into larger "superministries." This reorganisation reflected Karlsson’s governance style, which bears similarities to corporate management practices. This approach has been frequently criticised; however, Karlsson has countered such criticisms by asserting, "Those who say I run my government as a company surely have never run one themselves." Regarding the ideological debates surrounding his government's shift from the mostly centrist policies of the ruling National Party of Eulabia to more right-wing policies, Karlsson considers himself apolitical. He has expressed that he is focused on his job rather than engaging in what he describes as a "political circus."
Composition
The composition of Karlsson's government is notable for its inclusion of many independent specialists, marking it as Eulabia's first predominantly technocratic government with only four senior ministers as members of a political party. This structure is according to Karlsson intended to promote efficiency and innovation within the government by relying on expertise and practical experience.
Cabinet
| Office | Minister | Party | Term start | Term end | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister |
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Mekhar A. Karlsson | Independent | 16 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Ministers | ||||||
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | 
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Mereo Augusto | NPE | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister of Home Affairs | 
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Ángel Fox | NPE | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister of Defence | 
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Klara Savinkova | Military | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister of Justice | 
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Joshua Hartmann | Independent | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister of Finance and Economy |
|
Alenka Krapes | Independent | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister of National Resources and Infrastructure |
|
Scarlett Powell | Independent | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister of Science and Technology |
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Maxwell Palmer | Independent | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister of Education, Culture and Media |
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TBD | NPE | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent
| |
| Minister of Labour and Health |
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Martin Müller | Independent | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister of Commonwealth Affairs |
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TBD | NPE | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
List of Ministers
| National Party of Eulabia | Independent | Military | |||
| Cabinet ministers are listed in bold | |||||
| Cabinet Office | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Name | Term start | Term end | |
| Prime Minister | Mekhar A. Karlsson | 16 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Foreign Office | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post | Name | Term start | Term end | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Mereo Augusto | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister Delegate for Development and Africa | TBD | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister Delegate for Eulabia and ISAAC | TBD | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Minister Delegate for International Trade and Economic Diplomacy | TBD | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Secretary of State for Musgorocia and La Ameripacha Libre | TBD | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Secretary of State for Hasua | TBD | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
| Secretary of State for Extra-Regional Affairs | TBD | 19 November 2021 | Incumbent | |
Notes
- ↑ Excluding prime minister