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|party = [[wp:Independent (politician)|Independent]] {{small|(1988–1992)}}<br>[[United Republicans (Vierzland)|United Republicans]] {{small|(1992–2000)}}<br>[[National Democratic Party (Vierzland)|National Democratic Party]] {{small|(2000–present)}} | |party = [[wp:Independent (politician)|Independent]] {{small|(1988–1992)}}<br>[[United Republicans (Vierzland)|United Republicans]] {{small|(1992–2000)}}<br>[[National Democratic Party (Vierzland)|National Democratic Party]] {{small|(2000–present)}} | ||
|spouse = Kathrin Vahl {{small|(1983–present)}} | |spouse = Kathrin Vahl {{small|(1983–present)}} | ||
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Vahl was born in [[Heglitz]], a suburb of [[Adtrüs]], in 1958 to a middle-class family. In 1976, he was conscripted into the [[Imperial Vierz Army]], where he later saw combat in the [[Luepolan War]]. He was honorably discharged from the army in 1983, after which he studied law at the [[ | Vahl was born in [[Heglitz]], a suburb of [[Adtrüs]], in 1958 to a middle-class family. In 1976, he was conscripted into the [[Imperial Vierz Army]], where he later saw combat in the [[Luepolan War]]. He was honorably discharged from the army in 1983, after which he studied law at the [[Constantine Imperial University of Adtrüs]]. He graduated in 1989, and began practicing civil law. After the [[dissolution of the Vierz Empire]], Vahl joined the [[United Republicans (Vierzland)|United Republicans]], and was elected representative for [[Hauvel's 1st district]] in the [[1992 Vierz general election|1992 elections]] at the age of 34. Vahl left the United Republicans during the [[Higmon Affair]], joining the newly-formed [[National Democratic Party (Vierzland)|National Democratic Party]]. He became deputy chairman of the NDP in 2007, rising to become chairman in 2010. He lead his party to a victory in the [[2012 Vierz general election|2012 elections]], in which the NDP secured a majority of seats. In February 2012, Vahl was inaugurated as Chancellor. | ||
Domestically, Vahl moved to pass economic reforms to tackle {{wp|stagflation}}, including lowering income taxes and inflation rates. His first government implemented {{wp|welfare reform}} and enacted tax credit programs for families. Vahl oversaw the introduction of a 'lottery system' to 'equitize and randomize' (''ausgleichen und randomisieren'') the immigration process. In foreign affairs, Vahl ended Vierzland's associate membership in the [[Union of Patyrian States]], ordered the deployment of troops to [[Ekalla]], and made a {{wp|state visit}} to the [[Aitic Federation]]. | Domestically, Vahl moved to pass economic reforms to tackle {{wp|stagflation}}, including lowering income taxes and inflation rates. His first government implemented {{wp|welfare reform}} and enacted tax credit programs for families. Vahl oversaw the introduction of a 'lottery system' to 'equitize and randomize' (''ausgleichen und randomisieren'') the immigration process. In foreign affairs, Vahl ended Vierzland's associate membership in the [[Union of Patyrian States]], ordered the deployment of troops to [[Ekalla]], and made a {{wp|state visit}} to the [[Aitic Federation]]. | ||
During Vahl's first chancellorship, the economy grew by 1.5% on average each year, an improvement over the previous five years' 0.8%. Critics have charged Vahl with | During Vahl's first chancellorship, the economy grew by 1.5% on average each year, an improvement over the previous five years' 0.8%. Critics have charged Vahl with engineering a period of {{wp|democratic backsliding}} and have attacked him for his fondness with {{wp|autocracy|autocrats}}. His support of ''{{wp|Illiberal democracy|geführte Demokratie}}'' ("guided democracy") has been controversial for its {{wp|authoritarian}} aspects. Vahl's bombastic {{wp|public speaking|oratory}} and mannerisms have been the subject of domestic interest and controversy, and he has received accusations of {{wp|xenophobia}} and {{wp|homophobia}}. He has characterized himself as a 'defender of {{wp|family values}}' and a {{wp|populist}}, while distancing himself from {{wp|monarchist}} and {{wp|clericalism|clerical}} movements. | ||
Vahl was reelected Chancellor after the [[2017 Vierz general election|2017 elections]], in which the NDP lost its majority but formed a {{wp|coalition government}} with the [[Vierz Centre Party|Centre Party]] and the [[Conservative People's Party (Vierzland)|Conservative People's Party]]. He has stated his intention to run for a third and final term in the [[2022 Vierz general election|2022 elections]]. | Vahl was reelected Chancellor after the [[2017 Vierz general election|2017 elections]], in which the NDP lost its majority but formed a {{wp|coalition government}} with the [[Vierz Centre Party|Centre Party]] and the [[Conservative People's Party (Vierzland)|Conservative People's Party]]. He has stated his intention to run for a third and final term in the [[2022 Vierz general election|2022 elections]]. | ||
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Kaspar Vahl | |
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 Vahl in 2017. | |
| Chancellor of Vierzland | |
| Assumed office 16 February 2012 | |
| Deputy | None (2012–2017) Klemens Brandt and Paulina Krehl (2017–) |
| Preceded by | Erhardt Preisner |
| Chairman of the National Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office 6 July 2010 | |
| Deputy | Adrian Wentz Tilman Kohl |
| Preceded by | Torben Hansch |
| Deputy Chairman of the NDP | |
| In office 12 January 2007 – 6 July 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Oskar Rehberg |
| Succeeded by | Adrian Wentz |
| Member of the Federal Assembly from Hauvel's 1st district | |
| Assumed office 15 February 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Hubert Lehmkuhl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kaspar Franz Vahl 29 March 1958 Heglitz, Hauvel, Vierz Empire |
| Political party | Independent (1988–1992) United Republicans (1992–2000) National Democratic Party (2000–present) |
| Spouse | Kathrin Vahl (1983–present) |
| Alma mater | Constantine Imperial University of Adtrüs |
| Awards | Black Cross First Class Imperial Cross First Class Heart of Steel |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Vierz Empire |
| Branch/service | Imperial Vierz Army |
| Years of service | 1976-1983 |
| Rank | |
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| Battles/wars | Luepolan War |
Kaspar Franz Vahl (born 29 March 1958) is a Vierz politician who has been serving as the Chancellor of Vierzland since 2012, and chairman of the National Democratic Party since 2010. He is also the current representative of Hauvel's 1st district in the Federal Assembly, a position he was elected to in 1992.
Vahl was born in Heglitz, a suburb of Adtrüs, in 1958 to a middle-class family. In 1976, he was conscripted into the Imperial Vierz Army, where he later saw combat in the Luepolan War. He was honorably discharged from the army in 1983, after which he studied law at the Constantine Imperial University of Adtrüs. He graduated in 1989, and began practicing civil law. After the dissolution of the Vierz Empire, Vahl joined the United Republicans, and was elected representative for Hauvel's 1st district in the 1992 elections at the age of 34. Vahl left the United Republicans during the Higmon Affair, joining the newly-formed National Democratic Party. He became deputy chairman of the NDP in 2007, rising to become chairman in 2010. He lead his party to a victory in the 2012 elections, in which the NDP secured a majority of seats. In February 2012, Vahl was inaugurated as Chancellor.
Domestically, Vahl moved to pass economic reforms to tackle stagflation, including lowering income taxes and inflation rates. His first government implemented welfare reform and enacted tax credit programs for families. Vahl oversaw the introduction of a 'lottery system' to 'equitize and randomize' (ausgleichen und randomisieren) the immigration process. In foreign affairs, Vahl ended Vierzland's associate membership in the Union of Patyrian States, ordered the deployment of troops to Ekalla, and made a state visit to the Aitic Federation.
During Vahl's first chancellorship, the economy grew by 1.5% on average each year, an improvement over the previous five years' 0.8%. Critics have charged Vahl with engineering a period of democratic backsliding and have attacked him for his fondness with autocrats. His support of geführte Demokratie ("guided democracy") has been controversial for its authoritarian aspects. Vahl's bombastic oratory and mannerisms have been the subject of domestic interest and controversy, and he has received accusations of xenophobia and homophobia. He has characterized himself as a 'defender of family values' and a populist, while distancing himself from monarchist and clerical movements.
Vahl was reelected Chancellor after the 2017 elections, in which the NDP lost its majority but formed a coalition government with the Centre Party and the Conservative People's Party. He has stated his intention to run for a third and final term in the 2022 elections.