Election events

This is a list of all events relating to elections (from /Hearts of Iron IV/events/ElectionEvents.txt).

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GENERIC ELECTION

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Election: Public Opposes Rearmament

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In the upcoming election, support for [Root.GetRulingParty] is still high, the people having confidence in [Root.GetLeader]'s leadership. However, the party's pursuit of increasing [Root.GetName]'s focus on military matters has not been entirely popular with the public, with a significant segment of the citizens considering this ill-advised jingoism. War is yet to reach our border and few would like to see [Root.GetName] take aggressive action. Cooperating with other major parties who share our concerns for the safety of the nation, we will still be able to rule after the election, albeit with diminished support.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Has the economy law Partial Mobilization Is either not: At war Borders nations at war Allied nations at war	Is triggered only by On new term election
The people must be heard. Enable the economy law Early Mobilization Protecting our sovereignty comes first. Lose –5% Stability Lose –5% War Support

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Election: Public Demands Rearmament

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The ongoing war approaching our borders has loomed over the upcoming election, with many voters being concerned that [Root.GetName] is not prepared for being thrown into this conflict or whatever may arise from it. They demand we increase our precautions and ensure that our nation is ready for war. While the majority still support [Root.GetRulingParty], we may lose them to more radical elements if we don't alleviate their apprehensions.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Is at peace Is either: Borders nations at war Allied nations at war Has either conscription law: Disarmed Nation Volunteer Only Has either economy law: Undisturbed Isolation Isolation Civilian Economy Early Mobilization

Is triggered only by On new term election

The people have the right to feel safe. Enable the following conscription law based on the current law: If Volunteer Only enable Limited Conscription If Disarmed Nation enable Volunteer Only Enable the following economy law based on the current law: If Early Mobilization enable Partial Mobilization If Civilian Economy enable Early Mobilization If Isolation enable Civilian Economy If Undisturbed Isolation enable Isolation Gain +5% War Support Many are still in favor of diplomatic solutions. Lose –5% Stability

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Election: Fascists in Government?

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An aggressively nationalist sentiment has grown in [Root.GetName], giving rise to several parties promoting fascist ideals: a state enforcing its power through force. One of these in particular has won favor in the current election, leading to discussions within the [Root.GetRulingParty] party about whether or not we should try to cooperate with them in forming our government. While they openly reject the democratic ideals that are the foundation of our state, the fact that they choose to participate in the election itself lends some credibility to our views and acknowledging their public support may keep them away from taking violent action.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Does not have the idea Fascism Defeated Fascist party popularity > 15%	Is triggered only by On new term election
Rather them than the communists! Set country flag coalition_with_fascists Gain +10% Fascist party popularity A broad coalition of democratic parties is preferable. Set country flag government_declined_fascists Lose –5% Stability Gain +3% Democratic party popularity

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Election: Communists in Government?

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The communist movement in [Root.GetName], fueled by broad dissatisfaction among the working class and radical trends among academics, has grown large enough to lead to the formation of several parties. After one of these has gained considerable support in the current election, politicians in [Root.GetRulingParty] have started debating whether or not to seek their support in forming a government. Although they consider our democratic institutions to be little more than bourgeois tyranny, they seem eager to make the changes they want to see through cooperating with the government rather than overthrowing it.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Does not have the idea Communism Defeated Communist party popularity > 15%	Is triggered only by On new term election
Rather reform than revolution! Set country flag coalition_with_communists Gain +10% Communist party popularity A broad coalition of democratic parties is preferable. Set country flag government_declined_communists Lose –5% Stability Gain +3% Democratic party popularity

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Election: Democratic Parties in Minority

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Politics in [Root.GetName] have grown increasingly radicalized. Where there was once broad support for the parties which supported democratic ideals and [Root.GetName]'s representative institutions, more voters have turned to the political extremes in this election. The parties in the political middle, even if they choose to set aside their differences, no longer form a majority. To avoid a weak minority government, we have no choice but to cooperate with either fascists or communists.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 The following parties have popularity of less than 50%: Communist party Democratic party Fascist party	Is triggered only by On new term election
We will work with the fascists to strengthen [Root.GetName]. Set country flag coalition_with_fascists Gain +10% Fascist party popularity Joining with the communists, we can facilitate social change. Set country flag coalition_with_communists Gain +10% Communist party popularity A minority government, although weak, is preferable. Lose –80 Political power Gain +5% Democratic party popularity

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Fascists Influence Foreign Policy

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Accepting the fascists into our political coalition has had an impact on our foreign policy. Despite their vehement nationalism, they have sympathizers abroad who approve of the influence they've been given in [Root.GetName]. Totalitarian governments of similar ideological leanings see us as potential allies. Maintaining ties to these nations, no matter the distaste [Root.GetRulingParty] may have for their ideals, may be necessary to retain the support of the fascists backing our government.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Country flag coalition_with_fascists is set A random nation: Is Fascist Is a faction leader	Mean time to happen 730 days
We can use some allies against greater threats. A random nation which is Fascist and a faction leader Gains opinion modifier towards Our Nation: Fascists in Government ( +15 Opinion) Gain +5% Fascist party popularity With friends like that, we'd need no enemies. Lose –5% Stability Gain +3% Democratic party popularity

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Communists Influence Foreign Policy

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Communists often consider themselves to be part of an international revolution, and our choice to accept them as partners in our government has drawn the attention of many of their international allies. Representatives of communist parties maintain close ties to nations which have abandoned our form of government in favor of a dictatorship of the proletariat, ties which we may need to acknowledge in [Root.GetAdjective] foreign policy if we wish to retain their support.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Country flag coalition_with_communists is set A random nation: Is Communist Is a faction leader	Mean time to happen 730 days
We should embrace our common causes. A random nation Gains opinion modifier towards Our Nation: Communists in Government ( +15 Opinion) If said random nation Is Communist Is a faction leader At peace with Our Nation Gain +5% Communist party popularity Down that path lies the dissolution of [Root.GetName] itself. Lose –5% Stability Gain +3% Democratic party popularity

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Election: Fascist Majority

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This election has been devastating for the very institution it represents. The majority of the [Root.GetAdjective] population have cast their vote in favor of a fascist party that seeks to abolish elections and install an autocratic ruler. While many consider taking up arms against this violation of the democratic ideals that allowed them this mandate to begin with, others consider the use of violence to only confirm their ideals further.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not a puppet Fascist party popularity > 50% Is not La Resistance DLC and  Spain	Is triggered only by On new term election
It is a black day for [Root.GetName], but the people have spoken. Set ruling party to Fascist Disable elections We will not give up our liberty without a fight! Start civil war against Fascist party (50% size)

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Election: Communist Majority

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The current election has resulted in victory for the communist parties, with mixed reactions from the former administration. While the new rulers claim to represent the people as a whole, they view many of the democratic institutions we cherish as attempts to manipulate and oppress the working class, leading to discussion about what truly constitutes a 'rule of the people'. In some nations, the revolution began in rivers of blood. In [Root.GetName] it didn't, but it may yet end in them.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not a puppet Communist party popularity > 50%	Is triggered only by On new term election
This is troubling, but they truly do represent the majority. Set ruling party to Communist Disable elections We must stop them before they abolish every sign of dissenting thought! Start civil war against Communist party (50% size)

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Election: Magnate Favors Fascism

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An influential industrialist behind one of the companies we have chosen to work with for our industrial production has recently made a number of statements on politics that members of the administration found troubling. He has openly advocated an authoritarian government and praised foreign administrations that identify as fascist, implicitly suggesting that [Root.GetName] would benefit from such rulership. Denouncing the magnate and his ideals might sour our relationship with the company, but leaving them unchecked would give him a platform for spreading propaganda that erodes all that [Root.GetRulingParty] stands for.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Has a design company with the trait Motorized Equipment Designer	Is triggered only by On new term election
He can say what he pleases, we need not endorse it. Gain +10% Fascist party popularity We cannot rely on fascists to develop and protect [Root.GetName]. Gain +5% Democratic party popularity Lose the advisor with the trait Motorized Equipment Designer

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Election: Wartime Exception

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[Root.GetName] is in a state of war. Normally, an election would be held at this time, but being in the midst of an important conflict many argue that cannot afford to spend time on political campaigning, or a change of leadership if that should come about. Meanwhile, others claim that declaring the ongoing war a valid reason for skipping elections is the first step towards eroding [Root.GetAdjective] democracy. After all, letting military matters take precedence over the people's influence could be a slippery slope.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Is at war	Is triggered only by On new term election
Elections will be held as usual. Lose –5% Stability We can take care of such matters when this war is through. Gain +20 Political power Gain +5% Stability Gain +5% Communist party popularity Gain +5% Fascist party popularity

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Election: Government Contested

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With an upcoming election, people are beginning to question the capability of the current administration to pursue the ongoing war. [Root.GetName] has suffered greatly and popular opinion has turned against those who seem to be leading our nation to defeat. While our people are determined to see the war to the end, they would rather see another government ending it.

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Trigger conditions Is Democratic Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Is at war Any war-score is < 20	Is triggered only by On new term election
This crisis of trust is highly unfortunate. Lose –50 Political power * Lose –5% Stability Let the political landscape shift to keep the people united. Gain +25 Political power Gain +5% Stability Gain +7% Communist party popularity Gain +7% Fascist party popularity

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[Root.GetLeader] Enjoys Public Support

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With the present election, the opposition, insofar as it exists, has criticized the increasingly authoritarian reign of [Root.GetRulingParty]. They question whether the electorate has any power at all, or if it's all just for show.

However, the support for [Root.GetLeader] appears to remain high, and although the circumstances of the election are questioned by international community, it has not been contested domestically. It appears that even if [Root.GetName] is no longer ruled by the people, the people support their ruler... at least the ones who made it to the ballots.

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Trigger conditions Is Fascist Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Fascist party popularity > 50%	Is triggered only by (please describe trigger here)
One people, one leader. Gain +5% Stability

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Election Results Questioned

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Although the [Root.GetLeader] regime has strong-armed most of its opponents into silence, some have still spoken out about the recent election, accusing the [Root.GetRulingParty] of rigging the results and ignoring the clear efforts to elect a parliament opposed to their policies.

The government brushes these objections aside as an effort to divide the people against itself. However, the fact remains that the majority of the people seem to have reservations about their rule, and the opposition, although silenced for now, has made its point.

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Trigger conditions Is Fascist Is not  United States before 1949.1.1 Either: Is not  Spain Date is after 1937.1.1 Fascist party popularity < 50%	Is triggered only by (please describe trigger here)
Splitters! Lose –5% Stability