Consul of Midrasia

Consul of Midrasia Consul de Mydrazia
Seal of the Consul
Incumbent Melcion Portas since 1 January 2018
Government of Midrasia Executive Office of the Consul
Style	Consul (informal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (international correspondence)
Status	Head of State Head of Government
Member of	Council of State Aeian Council
Residence	Hôtel Lindoir Château d'Apis
Appointer	Direct Popular Vote
Term length	Four-year term, renewable once
Formation	2 June 1648
First holder	Jauffre Devreux
Salary	Đ200,000

The Consul of Midrasia (Midrasian: Consul de Mydrazia), is the head of state and government within Republic of Midrasia. The position of Consul was created in 1648 following the resolution of the Midrasian Civil War. The role was created as a replacement for the wartime position of Protecteur once it became apparent that Midrasia would not reinstate the monarchy. Whilst initially the position effectively functioned as a legal dictator, this was changed in the 1791 constitution, making the position more democratic with four year terms, direct elections and more accountability. The Consul and the Council of State are accountable to Parliament, their respective political bloc, party and the electorate. In total there have been 45 Consuls since the position was created. The current Consul is Melcion Portas of the Progressive Alliance who was inaugurated on 1 January 2018.

History

The role of Consul was initially created following the civil war in order to tradition the military role of Protecteur into a more unifying political position. Despite this, the position of Consul initially had vastly more powers than the current incarnation of the role. The Consul was able to call sessions of Parliament and dissolve them at will, take full and complete control of the armed forces and negotiate treaties on behalf of the nation without outside interference. Between 1628 and 1791 the Consul was undoubtedly the most powerful individual in the Midrasian state, with parliament merely acting as a rubber-stamping authority on the actions and legislation of the head of state. However, over time power within the Consulate began to coalesce around the Devreux family, with multiple generations earning appointment to the position to the distaste of large portions of parliament and the growing number enlightenment inspired members of the bourgeoisie.

It was this monopolisation of power which contributed to the outbreak of the Midrasian Revolution, with large portions of parliament refusing to abide by the will of the Consul. Eventually, parliament would be dissolved, with the final Consul Jean-Jacques Devreux attempting to style himself as Emperor of the Mydra. The resulting conflict saw radical republican elements overthrow the government and the wider revolution spreading into other areas of Asura. Eventually, with the chaos dispersed by Asuran and Chartist forces, a new constitutional settlement was drafted for the nation, drastically reducing the power of the Consul and implementing a number of democratic reforms.

As of the ratification of the 1791 constitution, the Consul continues to play an integral role in the governing of the nation, however with considerably more power vested within the parliament. The constitution identified the Consul as the head of state and government, able to appoint members to the Council of State, with the approval of the Senate. Many of the Consul's other powers were also curtailed, with foreign treaties and declarations of war necessitating the approval of the Senate. Whilst the Consul was no longer able to call and dissolve parliament on a whim. The constitution mandated that the Consul was to be elected by a popular vote which takes place every four years, with the Consul-elect being appointed on the first of the following year. Initially this position functioned well with the two-party system which dominated Midrasia during the Nineteenth Century, however, following the Mydro-Veleazan war and the emergence of multi-party politics, elections for Consul saw winners succeeding with support as low as 30%. As a result, the post-great war reforms saw an overhaul of the Midrasian political system, with the creation of the Chartist and Reform Blocs. As a result, any new elections would only allow 2 candidates, one from each bloc, to compete. As a result, parties subscribing to each bloc would be required to compete in primary elections before they would be able to run in a Consular election.

Function

The Consul is Midrasia's head of state and head of government and along with the Council of State sets the legislative agenda for the government. In the Council of State, the Consul is responsible for the appointment of ministers, who are confirmed by the Senate and can remove them from their post at any time. All legislation which is passed by parliament can either be signed into law by the Consul or vetoed. In the event of a veto, the Consul may be overruled by a 2/3 majority in both houses. Every year the Consul must address a joint session of parliament for an annual address, which also marks the opening of parliament. Within the address, the Consul may outline their legislative agenda for the upcoming year and remark on the state of the country as a whole. Furthermore, every Wednesday, the Consul must face the Assembly for a 30-minute session of questions from elected MPs of all parties. The Consul is also responsible for the maintenance and running of the Executive Office of the Consul which includes a network of government advisers and civil servants who aid in the running of the government. The Consul is also the de facto Commander-in-Chief of the Midrasian Armed Forces, however legally the military owes its loyalty to the constitution over the head of state.

Election and inauguration

Consular elections take place every four years. Each political bloc will run primary elections beforehand to determine who will compete in the official Consular elections. Usually, each party within the bloc will submit a candidate to the primaries which take place over a number of weeks. Usually the candidate selected is the one that belongs to the largest party within that bloc, however as seen in 2017 that is not always the case. The two candidates were chosen from each bloc face off in a popular vote election. Election campaigns usually last several months and involve a number of televised debates. The winner is the candidate who receives the largest share of votes. Parliamentary elections also take place in tandem with consular elections.

Following an election, the successful candidate is inaugurated on the first of the following year. The Consul is sworn in by the Custodian of the Midrasian Parliament by taking the oath of office, whilst swearing on a copy of the Midrasian constitution. The Consul's term lasts for four years when they will then face another election if they wish to stand once more. A Consul may serve a total of two terms in office. A sitting Consul may be removed from office by parliament if they are found guilty of breaching the Ministerial Code of Conduct through an impeachment trial. In the event that a Consul is removed from office, or steps down, they are replaced by the Vice-Consul. The Midrasian constitution outlines the order of succession to the office, should the Vice-Consul also be unable to fulfil the role.

Entitlements

The role of Consul has a number of privileges and entitlements. The most notable entitlement for the Consul is the financial entitlements on top of the existing Parliamentary salary and expenses. The Consul is paid a salary of Đ200,000 which makes them the highest paid public official within the Midrasian political system.

Furthermore, the Consul is given access to the official residences of Hôtel Lindoir and Château d'Apis. Hôtel Lindoir acts as the Consul's personal residence in the city of Lotrič and has been the official residence of the Consul since 1791. The previous residence of the Consul, the Palace of Roixs was transferred to the state as a public building following the revolution. By contrast, Château d'Apis, located in the foothills of the Vaellen mountains in the west, acts as the Consul's official country estate. The building was constructed in 1876 after the original country residence located near Roixs was destroyed in a fire. The new residence was constructed in Vaellenia as a concession to the regions of Midrasia. Contemporary opinion across Midrasia suggested that the government was seen as too Toussaint-centric and as such the decision was made to move the Consul's country residence to one of Midrasia's more peripheral regions.

The Consul is also provided primary access to the Ministerial transportation aircraft codenamed Aircraft One (l'Avió Un). Whilst access to the craft is provided to all key cabinet ministers, the Consul holds ultimate authority over which individuals may travel on the craft and when. Whilst the Consul is not forbidden from flying on commercial aircraft, since the assassination of Erwann Berthou, authority over the Consul's travel when on official business is reserved to the Midrasian defence services and Royal Airforce who control Aircraft One.

List of Consuls

1648-1791

№	Consul		Term of office			Political Party	Elected
	Portrait	Name (Birth–Death)	Took Office	Left Office	Days
1		Jauffre Devreux (1599–1659)	2 June 1648	5 August 1659	9925	Unaffiliated	—
			Jauffre Devreux was the first Consul of Midrasia, transitioning into the office from the position of Protecteur following the creation of the Instrument of Government in 1648. Devreux led the parliamentary forces against the monarchy during the Civil War, where he established himself as a key military and political leader of the young republic. Following the conclusion of the Civil War Devreux continued his military legacy, fending off the Aquidish invasion of Riviera and establishing Midrasia as a key military power in Asura. Jauffre Devreux was succeeded by his son Henri Devreux.
2		Henri Devreux (1629–1662)	5 August 1659	12 January 1662	986	Unaffiliated	—
			Henri Devreux succeeded his father to the position of Consul in 1662. Henri had the overwhelming support of parliament in his appointment, given his familial ties to Jauffre. However, throughout his tenure, Henri was accused of acting in a monarchical fashion through his centralisation of power, leading to the development of the Constitutionalist faction in Parliament. Under Henry Devreux the Republic continued its campaigns against the Commonwealth and Aquidneck which were mostly defensive wars. Under Henri Devreux the Vaellenian region began to take up arms against Midrasia. Henri however would not hold the position of Consul for very long after he was killed on campaign against Aquidneck.
3		Mathéo d'Aboville (1648–1673)	12 January 1662	21 September 1673	4270	Unaffiliated	—
			Mathéo d'Aboville was appointed to the position of Consul following a vote in parliament. The vote itself came at a time when the Constitutionalists held a majority and thus a member of the Devreux family was not appointed. Aboville was in the unfortunate position of having to negotiate an end to the wars he had inherited from his predecessor, though for the most part the territorial integrity of Midrasia was maintained. Much of Aboville's tenure was spent putting down the Vaellenian Rising and attempting to negotiate an alliance with their Lhaeraidd and Veleaz to defend the republic against hostile monarchical powers. Aboville also oversaw the founding of the Midrasian Oriental Charter Company which greatly improved the Republic's trade influence within Majula and Yidao.
4		Abraham Cornella (1639–1701)	21 September 1673	5 September 1693	7289	Unaffiliated	—
			Following the death of Aboville, parliament, still controlled by a slim Constitutionalist majority elected Abraham Cornella as Consul. Cornella took a much more diplomatic approach to government and foreign policy. Under Cornella, the country's tax collection system was professionalised, whilst greater emphasis was placed on securing trade on the Majulan continent. A considerable period of peace took place under Cornella, allowing the country to rebuild following the previous conflicts. Cornella was also notable for moving the residence of the Consul to the former royal palace at Roixs, now renamed to Remae. Cornella resigned in 1693 due to ties to the radical parliamentarians who had assassinated members of the Devreuxan household.
5		Louis-Augustus Devreux (1671–1748)	5 September 1693	23 October 1748	20136	Unaffiliated	—
			Louis-Augustus Devreux succeeded to the Consulate after receiving the support of the majority of parliament. Louis-Augustus was already an established military figure, however his appointment remained controversial with the Parliamentarian elements within parliament. Nevertheless, he was able to distance himself from his Devreux predecessors by involving parliament a much greater role within the political process and promising not to nominate a family member as successor. Louis-Augustus was notable for both his diplomatic and military successes. He is perhaps most notable for brokering positive relations with Aquidneck through the Waterway Pact and Treaty of Non-aggression. Louis-Augustus was also notable for his countless victories against the Commonwealth which greatly expanded Midrasia's northern territory. In 1748 Louis-Augustus was assassinated by radical members of the Parliamentarian faction.
6		Medoro Devreux (1702–1756)	23 October 1748	9 June 1756	2786	Unaffiliated	—
			Despite Hubert Subercaseaux being the nominated successor of Louis-Augustus, the assassination of Louis-Augustus provoked outrage against the Parliamentarians, thus Medoro Devreux, cousin of Louis-Augustus was elected Consul. Medoro was detested by the Parliamentarians for usurping the position of Consul which they believed was rightfully theirs. By contrast, Medoro was lauded by the Devreuxans for his ties to his predecessor. As a result of this feud, Medoro launched a political war against the Parliamentarians, greatly reducing their influence. Under Medoro Midrasia continued to expand overseas, particularly in Eastern Rennekka and Majula. Medoro was notable for organising trade missions to Cheonsam and Indragiri establishing contact with the furthest reaches of the known world. Medoro died in 1756 and was succeeded by Napoleone d'Albani.
7		Napoleone d'Albani (1727–1776)	9 June 1756	12 December 1776	12670	Unaffiliated	—
			After being alientated by Medoro, the Constitutionalists once again held a majority in parliament and chose to elect the 29 year old Napoleone d'Albani to the Consulate with the hopes that they would hold the position for much time to come. Napoleone turned out to be an incredibly capable administrator and an even better military leader. Nevertheless, he exhibited some traits of his Devreuxan predecessors, most notable in his centralisation of power. Under Napoleone, significant inroads were made overseas, with the Oriental Charter Company establishing a firm monopoly over Majulan trade. Furthermore, Napoleone oversaw the final collapse and division of the Newreyan-Vilemyr commonwealth in the Constitutional War, gaining the territory of Elsouf in the process. Napoleone ultimately died in 1776 leading to the election of Maximilien Devreux.
8		Maximilien Devreux (1719–1781)	12 December 1776	4 February 1781	1515	Unaffiliated	—
			Maximilien Devreux did not hold the position of Consul for long, having come to the office at the age of 57. Despite his Devreux heritage, Maximilien actually oversaw a period where considerable power was devolved to parliament, greatly appealing and empowering the Constitutionalists, to the detriment of the Conouallists who actually appointed Maximilien. Throughout his tenure, the country considerable political polarisation was apparent within parliament, and the offhanded approach of Maximilien did little to resolve the crisis. In many ways, Maximilien's conduct as Consul lay the groundwork for the modern incarnation of the role. Maximilien died in 1781 at the age of 62, leading his son to take the reigns.
9		Jean-Jacques Devreux (1735–1802)	4 Feburary 1781	11 February 1791	3628	Unaffiliated	—
			Jean-Jacques Devreux was appointed by parliament after a deadlock between the Constitutionalists and Devreuxans. The conduct of Maximilien had led some Constitutionalists to break away from their traditional faction to elect Jean-Jacques. Despite this, his conduct could not have been more different from his father, with the Consul stripping ever more power away from parliament. This would come to a head in 1784 when Jean-Jacques dissolved parliament leading to the Midrasian Revolution, during which time he styled himself Emperor of the Mydra. Eventually, Jean-Jacques Devreux lost control of the government and was forced to flee the capital. He officially gave up his post in 1791 and went into exile in Navack. The experience of Jean-Jacques abuse of power and the revolution led parliament to drastically alter the role of Consul, so it may never lead to another dictatorship.

Post 1791

№	Consul		Term of office			Political Party	Elected
	Portrait	Name (Birth–Death)	Took Office	Left Office	Days
10		Patrice Malouines (1722–1805)	12 February 1791	1 January 1800	3245	Ch	1791
			Patrice Malouines was the first Consul of Midrasia following the revolution. Malouines had played a major role throughout the revolution and in the political reconstruction which followed. Malouines quickly became leader of the Chartist Party due to his role in drafting the Constitution and popularity among those who supported it. The popularity of the Chartists following the revolution led to an easy victory for the Party in 1791. Much of Malouines tenure as Consul was spent dealing with reconstruction efforts around the country and normalising relations within the rest of Asura once more. Malouines resigned from his post following two terms in office, setting a precedent for future Consuls.
11		Luix de Locarno (1730–1814)	1 January 1800	1 January 1808	2921	Ch	1799
			Luix de Locarno succeeded Malouines as leader of the Chartist faction following his resignation. Locarno saw Midrasia involve itself in the Lhedwinic War, funding partisans against tir Lhaeraidd and providing economic aid to the United Kingdom. After a schism within the Chartist faction arose regarding the status of Vaellenians in Midrasia, Locarno's popularity began to fade, leading to the rise of the conservative faction within parliament. Nevertheless, Locarno was able to win re-election in 1803 and would aid the Chartists in retaining the consulate following his departure. Under Locarno Midrasia also expanded its trading presence in Catai and Yidao.
12		Alexis Oyonax (1750–1834)	1 January 1808	1 January 1816	2922	Ch	1807
			Oyonax was Locarno's chosen successor for leader of the Chartist faction, taking his post in January 1800 following his electoral victory. Oyonax was able to heal the divisions within the Chartist faction regarding the status of Vaellenians, who were granted full citizenship rights. Oyonax presided over the Midrasian intervention in the First Newreyan-Vilemyr War, negotiating the truce which ended hostilities. Whilst Oyonax was able to win two consecutive elections, by the 1810s the popularity of the Chartists had declined considerably, leading to the first Conservative government in 1816 as François de Mydroll won the Consulate and his party gained a majority in parliament.
13		François de Mydroll (1741–1829)	1 January 1816	1 January 1824	2702	Con	1815
			François de Mydroll was the first Conservative Consul to take office. Mydroll had been a member of the nobility before the revolution, however was stripped of his titles due to his support of the Protectorate. Mydroll benefited significantly from the falling popularity of the Chartists and the decline of the anti-democracy stigma attached to the Conservatives. Under Mydroll the Midrasian military was reorganised, with a number of new naval bases constructed within the Mydran gulf. Whilst Mydroll and the Conservatives was able to win the 1815 and 1819 elections, the Chartists regained the Consulate in 1823, ousting the government.
14		Henri Diluns (1759–1848)	1 January 1824	1 January 1828	1461	Ch	1823
			Diluns rose to the position of Consul following the Chartist victory in the 1823 election. Diluns did much to centralise the administration of the Chartist grouping, creating a policy discussion forum to produce a Chartist manifesto. Such reforms layed the groundwork for the development of official political parties in the modern mould within Midrasian politics. Diluns' administration was notable for its role in the Midrasian expansion in Majula and in finally stabilising the situation in Midrasia's Rennekkan colonies. Despite this, the Chartists remained divided over the issue of religious toleration, a weakness which was exploited by the Conservatives in the 1827 election, who won with the aid of pro-Alydian defectors from the Chartists.
15		Giuseppe Benedormo (1747–1839)	1 January 1828	1 January 1836	2922	Con	1827
			Benedormo's tenure as Consul saw Midrasia engage in a period of aggressive Naval buildup and overseas expansion in an attempt to counter the growing influence of tir Lhaeraidd. Under Benedormo the two-term system was formalised through a constitutional amendment. Furthermore, the industrial revolution began to seriously kick-in under Benedormo's tenure, with key industrial cities like Argois and Bordeiu attracting a huge number of migrants from the countryside and developing a sizeable industrial workforce. Benedormo stepped down in 1836 after completing his two terms in office, he was succeeded by his brother-in-law Philippe d'Ansard.
16		Philippe d'Ansard (1760–1855)	1 January 1836	1 January 1844	2922	Con	1835
			Philippe d'Ansard succeeded Benedormo in 1836 and was the first Conservative Consul to to succeed another Conservative. Ansard's tenure as Consul saw Midrasia adopt an increasingly protectionist stance towards trade, with the Republic also limiting its involvement in Asuran affairs. As a result the country placed its empahsis on its colonial holdings, expanding influence within Majula and Indragiri. By the mid-1840s however, the popularity of Ansard's Conservatives began to decline however, leading the Chartists to win the 1843 election.
17		Jauffre de Vries (1774–1851)	1 January 1844	1 January 1848	1461	Ch	1843
			Jaffre de Vries succeeded Ansard after the Chartist victory in the 1843 election. Under de Vries Midrasia officially abolished the practice of slavery both at home and in the colonies. Furthermore, Midrasia began its first short-lived military campaign against the Sudinese Empire in aid of the Oriental Charter Company. The inability of the Majulan colonies to win the war on their own, in addition to increasingly divisive tensions within the Chartist faction over the 1847 manifesto saw the party lose the following consular and legislative elections.
18		Antoine d'Erimar (1799–1878)	1 January 1848	1 January 1856	2922	Con	1847
			Antoine d'Erimar led the Conservatives to a slim victory in the 1847 elections. Erimar's first term as Consul was mostly focused on Majulan affairs, with the government dissolving the Oriental Charter Company and incorporating the colonies into the Republic's proper overseas holdings. Throughout his political career Erimar was renowned for his long running political rivalry with Emmanuel Arlon, which began in 1841 when Arlon became the Chartists Senate leader. Under Erimar, the Conservative Party expanded the voter franchise to include all males over the age of 21. The party also introduced a number of reforms aimed at improving factory working standards and eliminating rotten boroughs from future elections. Despite such reforms being overwhelmingly popular with the public, this was not the case within the Conservative party, with a sizeable minority opposing such legislation. Erimar served two terms in office, however the Conservatives lost the following elections, leading Emmanuel Arlon to become Consul in 1856.
19		Emmanuel Arlon (1779–1858)	1 January 1856	6 December 1861	2166	Ch	1855
			Arlon's term as Consul saw him lead a divided Chartist faction through only three years of governance, until his death in 1861. Throughout his tenure, Midrasia signed a treaty of friendship with Lhedwin and forcibly opened Terncan markets to western trade. The country's colonial holdings in Majula were also significantly expanded, with victory over the Sudinese Empire in the north. The country also began to gradually move its trade policies away from protectionism and towards free trade. Arlon also sought to make the Chartists more popular with enfranchised members of the working class through legislation aimed at limiting work hours and outlawing child labour. Arlon's death considerably weakened the Chartist party. He was succeeded by Pascal Reverdin.
20		Pascal Reverdin (1812–1904)	6 December 1861	1 January 1864	756	Ch	—
			Pascal Reverdin succeeded to the Consulate following Arlon's death in 1861. Reverdin was the first Consul never to actually be directly elected to the office. Reverdin was generally characterised as a weak Consul, owing to his lack of a democratic mandate and the divided nature of the Chartist Party. Reverdin continued the party's longstanding commitment to free trade, however he turned his back on Arlon's pledges to involve the state more in industrial affairs, a decision which would make the party incredibly unpopular among the electorate, leading to a Conservative victory in 1863. Despite his defeat, Reverdin continued his political career as a Senator throughout the remainder of the 1860s and 70s.
21		Georges Vasquen (1818–1887)	1 January 1864	1 January 1871	2557	Con	1863
			Georges Vasquen was the first true 'commoner' to be elected as Consul for the Conservative Party, leading the party to victory in the 1863 election. Despite considerable success in terms of economic and political policy towards the beginning of their term, though Vasquen's decision to ban Socialist Parties was met with mixed reception, the Vasquen government was mostly defined by the Mydro-Veleazan war, for which Midrasia proved unprepared and isolated, leading to a humiliating defeat in 1869. The final years of Vasquen's term were taken up quelling rebellion in the aftermath of the war and meeting the terms of the peace agreement. As a result, the Vasquen government was thrown out of office by the electorate when an election was called in 1870.
22		Louis Alphonse (1839–1915)	1 January 1871	4 August 1872	581	Rad	1870
			Louis Alphonse was elected Consul in 1884 for the Radicals, being the first Consul to be elected for the party, though he was only elected with 36% of the vote. Alphonse was also the first Consul to be elected following the Mydro-Veleazan War, during the so-called 'Political turmoil' of the late Nineteenth Century when Consuls were very rarely in charge of majority governments. Alphonse's time in office was mostly defined by the post-war rebellions, especially the Royalist Party's coup of 1871. The inability of the government to quickly quell the rebellions ultimately led to the collapse of the government in 1872 and a snap election leading to a Republican Party victory.
23		Léonard Bettencourt (1814–1898)	4 August 1872	1 January 1881	3072	PR	1872
			Léonard Bettencourt rose to the position of Consul following the Republican Party's victory in the snap 1872 elections. Elected on a mandate to rebuild the nation following the war, return stability and expand the military, the Republicans wasted no time in implementing their legislative agenda. Military Service for those of eligible age was introduced and huge sums of money were poured into the creation of a number of military academies in an attempt to professionalise the Officer corps. Despite the divided political scene of the 1870s, the Republicans were able to form a strong right-wing bloc with the aid of the Revanchists, Devreuxans and National Party. Nevertheless, the Radicals returned to the Consulate in 1881.
24		Manuel Bedos (1835–1901)	1 January 1881	1 January 1885	1461	Rad	1880
			Manuel Bedos was elected as Midrasian Consul following the 1880 elections and was the first member of the Radical Party to hold the office for a complete term. Bedos' government consisted of an informal coalition of left leaning parties, made up of the Radicals, Socialist Independents and newly formed Liberal Party. Bedos faced stiff resistance throughout his Consulship, especially among nationalist circles who pushed for war. Nevertheless, Bedos was able to introduce an 8 hour working day and officially lift the ban against Socialist political parties. Bedos failed to win re-election in 1884 however, with the Nationalist Party taking the Consulate.
25		Thierry d'Arondelle (1848–1910)	1 January 1885	1 January 1889	1461	PN	1884
			Thierry d'Arondelle was elected to the Consulate in 1884, being the first member of the Nationalist Party to win the office. Despite this, Arondelle's party did not win an overall majority in Parliament and was thus forced to work with the larger Republican Party and the Revanchists. Under Arondelle, Midrasia pursued a much more jingoistic foreign policy, aimed at provoking Veleaz into a settlement over the territories of Alzur and the Limon. Furthermore, Midrasia signed a treaty of alliance with tir Lhaeraidd and Vynozhia, surrounding Veleaz and its ally Vilemyr. Despite Arondelle's successful tenure as Consul, the Republicans ran a candidate against Arondelle in primary elections, beating the sitting Consul to allow Battonville to win the upcoming Consular election. This event marked the end of the informal Republican-Nationalist Alliance in Parliament.
26		Louis de Batonville (1839–1912)	1 January 1889	1 January 1901	4382	PR	1888
			Louis de Batonville was Midrasian Consul from 1889 to 1901 and served as the country's leader throughout the Great War as part of the National Government. Batonville's government before the war was characterised by its aggressive military spending and posturing throughout Asura. The government was also notable for its protectionist economic outlook, attempting to limit trade with nations such as Veleaz, Vilemyr and Ternca. Throughout the war Batonville served as Consul in the national government and played an important role in the beginning of peace negotiations in 1899 and 1900. Despite this, Batonville's government was soundly defeated in the 1900 election.
27		Jean-Paul Birou (1851–1925)	1 January 1901	1 January 1909	2922	LL	1900
			Jean-Paul Birou was the first Liberal Consul of Midrasia and the first of the post-war period. Birou was elected following the conclusion of the Great War and campaigned to introduce a number of sweeping reforms aimed at a nationwide recovery. Dubbed the 'fair deal', the program aimed to rehabilitate soldiers into civilian life, provide for the beginnings of the Midrasian welfare state and increasing productivity within the devastated country. Under Birou, the new political settlement was created, establishing the two main political blocs which now dominate Midrasian politics Despite the successes of the Liberals and wider Reform Bloc, the Republicans won a marginal victory to gain the Consulate in 1909.
28		Louis de Paris (1845–1914)	1 January 1909	1 January 1913	1461	PR	1908
			Louis de Paris was the first post-war Republican Consul, elected in 1909. As leader of the Republicans, Paris sought to directly rebuild the Midrasian military and infrastructure following the war. Under the Consul, the government instituted a number of reforms aimed at responding to the Liberal post-war deal, hoping to return to a protectionist trade policy and a hawkish foreign policy in Asura. However, Paris refused to run for a second term in 1912 due to health concerns and died only two year later in 1914. The Liberals regained the Consulate in 1913 following Paris' departure.
29		Henri de Riquarde (1858–1937)	1 January 1913	1 January 1917	1461	LL	1912
			Henri de Riquarde acceded to the role of Consul following the resignation of Louis de Paris in 1917. Whilst Riquarde's government began strong, continuing the reforms of his predecessor and overseeing Midrasia's continued recovery from the Great War, the first post-war recession of 1915 put a damper in Riquarde's efforts. The declining economic situation would ultimately lead to infighting within the Reform Bloc and the PSD challenging Riquarde in the Consular Primaries. Riquarde ultimately lost this challenge, leading to the PSD taking the Consulate in 1918. Nevertheless, Riquarde would remain a credible political force in the Senate and later as a Minister of State.
30		Philippe Lavange (1852–1931)	1 January 1917	1 January 1921	1461	PSD	1916
			Philippe Lavange was the first ever Social Democratic Consul to be elected in Midrasia. Despite this, Lavange's handling of the Reform Bloc, especially after usurping the Consulate from the Liberals, led to a troubled tenure as Consul. With the post-war economic recovery flat-lining and a number of disputes with the Liberals, Lavange was unable to achieve much through his time in government. The Reform Bloc lost their majority in 1919 and Lavange was forced to effectively govern as a minority throughout his final year in office. The Republican Party regained the Consulate in 1921.
31		Narcís Dalleres (1865–1939)	1 January 1921	1 January 1934	4748	PR	1920
			Narcís Dalleres was the second Republican Consul in the post-war era, coming to the post in the 1920 elections. Under Dalleres, the government implemented an agenda of economic restraint, attempting to balance the national budget and bring economic stability back to the nation, which was successful to an extent. The Dalleres administration however only had a majority of 26, with internal divisions within the party over future policy ensuring that the government was unable to truly fulfil its policy agenda. This, in addition to the stagnating Midrasian economy and colonial revolts oversees ensured that the government did not win re-election in 1933.
32		Erwann Berthou (1874–1944)	1 January 1934	4 August 1944	7155	PSD	1933
			Berthou was the first Social Democrat Consul in Midrasian history to serve consecutive terms and the only Midrasian Consul from Vaellenia. Berthou is notable for being the country's leader during the Second Great War. However, Berthou's government was also renowned for its role in the expansion of the Midrasian welfare state and the creation of the Midrasian Health Service. However, the inability of the Berthou government to quell the Bloody Month ensured his party's popularity plummeted. Berthou himself was assassinated by right-wing radicals in 1944. Nevertheless, Berthou remains one of the most prominent and respected Consuls in the country's history.
33		Thierry Rechaud (1868–1957)	4 August 1944	1 January 1945	150	PSD	—
			Holding the office of Consul for only a short period of time following the assassination of Erwann Berthou, Thierry Rechaud is the shortest serving Midrasian Consul in history. Rechaud faced a divided party and country upon his accession and was unable to command sufficient authority to quell the situation in the country. Rechaud's attempts to grant amnesty to some rebels during the Bloody Month only worsened his party's standing in the polls, leading to the landslide victory of the National Coalition. Rechaud ultimately lost the Consular election to National Coalition candidate François Capet in 1944.
34		François Capet (1874–1953)	1 January 1945	28 December 1953	3283	CN	1945
			François Capet was a former General notable for his role in the later stages of the Great War. Capet was notable for commanding the largest ever Parliamentary majority in Midrasian history following the 1944 snap election. Under the former General's tenure, Midrasia enacted a number of harsh anti-communist policies aimed at restoring stability following the Bloody Month. The Committee for the Defence of the Republic was notable for its persecution of dissident leftists, journalists and politicians. Capet is also notable for his lasting role in defining Midrasian foreign policy; policies which for the most part, remain in place today. Capet ultimately died in 1953 only four days before his Vice-Consul Gabriel Pallerad was due to inherit the Consulate.
35		Gabriel Pallerad (1902–1969)	28 December 1953	1 January 1958	1465	CN	1953
			Gabriel Pallerad became Consul following the death of François Capet in 1953. Despite taking on the remainder of Capet's term, Pallerad was allowed to serve two complete terms as he only covered four days of Capet's remaining time in office. Although the National Coalition was still wildly popular in 1953, the party's popularity began to wane throughout Pallerad's tenure as leader. Pallerad was a considerably competent leader, though the death of Capet had considerably weakened the standing of the party. In 1957, a student revolt broke out against the role of the National Coalition, a major factor in the PSD's victory in the subsequent elections.
36		Patrice Magull (1899–1981)	1 January 1958	1 January 1966	2922	PSD	1957
			Patrice Magull was the first Social Democratic Consul since the National Coalition era. In 1957 the Reform Bloc won a landslide victory in elections, giving Magull considerable power to implement his policy agenda. Under Magull, Midrasia initiated a number of welfare and educational reforms, including the opening of numerous further-education polytechnic colleges and universities across the nation. The period also saw considerable infrastructural investment, such as the expansion of the highways network. Under Magull, the Midrasian economy also began to pick up, leading to a period of sustainable economic growth. Magull was ultimately succeeded by Marine Jupe also of the Social Democratic Party.
37		Marine Jupe (1919–1991)	1 January 1966	1 January 1970	1461	PSD	1965
			Marine Jupe was the first female Midrasian Consul, earning election to the Consulship in 1966. The Reform Bloc continued to hold a considerable majority within both the Senate and Public Assembly, giving the party considerable ability to pursue its legislative agenda. Under Jupe homosexuality was decriminalised within Midrasia and a number of other socially progressive moves. Under Jupe a referendum was held on Midrasia's membership of the then Cyningburgh Pact, with 'Remain' winning with 57.2% of the vote. Throughout her tenure however, the country's economy continued to decline, leading the Chartist bloc to win the 1969 elections.
38		Ambrose Rabassa (1932-1979)	1 January 1970	1 January 1978	2922	PR	1969
			Ambrose Rabassa was the first Republican Consul to serve following the Second Great War. A former actor-turned politician from Almiaro and the first of the so-called 'Hurricane Consuls', Rabassa oversaw a period of considerable economic growth and infrastructual expansion. Rabassa ran as a moderate Republican, endorsing a number of social programs, though maintaining a fiscally conservative monetary policy. Rabassa was also a hardline anti-communist and began to reverse some aspects of the PSD's foreign policy and launching an expansion of Midrasia's nuclear arsenal. Nevertheless, Rabassa's time in office was marred by his alleged corrption and linked to organised crime in both Midrasia and Ardaima. Rabassa served two full terms and was succeeded by François Bourgogne.
39		François Bourgogne (1927-2009)	1 January 1978	1 January 1986	2922	PR	1977
			François Bourgogne is regarded as one of the most influential Midrasian Consuls following the Second Great War. Bourgogne's Consulate saw the implementation of various neo-liberal economic reforms such as the sale of government assets and deregulation of Midrasian industry. Under the Bourgogne government, the Midrasian economy underwent considerable growth and expansion. Nevertheless, many of Bourgogne's reforms proved untenable in the long term and were reversed under the Pegrant government. The Bourgogne government also saw Midrasia's involvement in the FSR Civil War in 1978, playing a key role in the downfall of the Federation of Socialist Republics and Communism as a whole. Bourgogne was succeeded by his Vice-Consul Philippe Danot in 1986.
40		Philippe Danot (1932–1999)	1 January 1986	1 January 1994	2922	PR	1985
			Philippe Danot succeeded François Bourgogne following the conclusion of Bourgogne's two terms in office. Danot was seen as the natural successor to Bourgogne, having served as his Vice-Consul. Danot however was seen as a weak leader, relying far too much on Bourgogne's legacy and personal imput as part of his cabinet. Danot was also controversially involved in the Midrasian intervention in the Dosceric Civil War in which a number of civilians were killed during a bombing campaign. Though there were a number of calls for Danot to face charges, they ultimately did not amount to anything. Philippe Danot was succeeded by Manuel Pegrant as Consul.
41		Manuel Pegrant (1944–)	1 January 1994	1 January 2002	2922	PSD	1993
			Manuel Pegrant was the first Social Democrat Consul since Marine Jupe in 1969. Despite its slim majority, the Pegrant government made significant progress in domestic and local government reform. Under Pegrant, the devolved Vaellenian government was created, along with the implementation of proportional representation for elections to the Public Assembly. The Pegrant government lasted two terms until its popularity declined due to a sex scandal involving the Consul. Although Pegrant denied all allegations, it was insufficient to prevent a Republican election victory in 2001. After the Consulate Pegrant went on to serve as Chairperson for the World Educational and Cultural Organisation.
42		Julia le Bonn (1949–)	1 January 2002	1 January 2010	2922	PR	2001
			Julia le Bonn was the second female Consul of Midrasia, and the first from the Republican Party. The le Bonn government saw a return to the neo-liberal economics of the Bourgogne era, however with a much more relaxed social policy. Under the le Bonn government, civil partnerships were legalised within Midrasia and social care expanded to include a number of mental conditions. The le Bonn government also saw greater ties established between Midrasia's neighbours, paving the way for the creation of the Aeian Community in 2016. Le Bonn was succeeded in 2010 by Mylos Ranieri who had previously been Senate majority leader for the party.
43		Mylos Ranieri (1956–)	1 January 2010	1 January 2014	1461	PR	2009
			Mylos Ranieri was the first foreign-born Consul of Midrasia, having being born in Onza, albeit to a Lombard family. Under Ranieri the Chartist Bloc oversaw a transition to a more centrist economic position, abandoning some of the more right-wing economic policies in favour of greater government involvement in the economy. Nevertheless, the Ranieri government only had a slim majority of 2 in 2010 and was demoted to a divided government in the 2011 midterms. As a result, the party lost the 2013 election to the PSD, with Charles Vauban taking the role of Consul.
44		Charles Vauban (1958–)	1 January 2014	1 January 2018	1461	PSD	2013
			Vauban was elected Consul in 2013, as the first Reform Bloc Consul since Manuel Pegrant. Under Vauban's leadership, the government involved itself much more within the Midrasian economy, investing in local areas and developing a growing manufacturing and technology sector. In late 2016 Vauban came under fire for alleged abuse of power, ultimately culminating in an official parliamentary investigation over the alleged arrest and interrogation of several members of the hacker group Incognito. Vauban was ultimately challenged in the Consular primaries, losing out to Melcion Portas who went on to win the election.
45		Melcion Portas (1964–)	1 January 2018	incumbent	2304	AP	2017
			Melcion Portas was the first Consul from the Progressive Alliance. Portas' government was immediately notable for its pledges to overhaul the country's laws on LGBT rights, military reform and promising to increase governmental transparency. However, much of Portas' time in office has been concerned with the two-month long Mydro-Veleazan War and its aftermath. Under Portas Midrasia oversaw the destruction of the Veleazan communist regime, the legalisation of same-sex marriage, and the reform of the country's administrative divisions.