Report: Emperor discussed withdrawal from Gothic Sea Pact
According to a report from an undisclosed Palace source, the Emperor discussed a Frankish exit from the Gothic Sea Pact. The report indicates that the Emperor is "extremely dissatisfied" with the ongoing developments in Tarusa, including the crackdowns on freedoms and the accelerated chemical weapons program. The Emperor reportedly considered the formation of a new and unaligned defensive alliance as well as the cessation of Franco-Tarusan technological cooperation. The report claims that the Emperor consulted numerous members of the Imperial Assembly and his senior advisory team. The Imperial Palace issued a statement which denied the reports, saying that "The Emperor has not engaged in any moves to dissolve the alliance and has not sought to change Tarusan policy- whatever his personal opinions on the situation may be".
Frankish Universities see drop in international enrollment
The top Frankish universities have seen a large drop in international enrollment over the last two years according to the Imperial Education Ministry. The Empire's top 3 ranked universities- Ignatius University, Central Bourgogne University, and Chagny University; all saw drops of up to 11% in international enrollment in both 2021 and 2022 academic years. The Education Ministry blames both high cost and the international perception of the Empire's recent endeavors such as the formation of the Patois Republic and the establishment of the Alexandrette Commonwealth. The Ministry did note, however, that the international enrollment of students from @Ostmark jumped 13% in 2022.
According to a report from an undisclosed Palace source, the Emperor discussed a Frankish exit from the Gothic Sea Pact. The report indicates that the Emperor is "extremely dissatisfied" with the ongoing developments in Tarusa, including the crackdowns on freedoms and the accelerated chemical weapons program. The Emperor reportedly considered the formation of a new and unaligned defensive alliance as well as the cessation of Franco-Tarusan technological cooperation. The report claims that the Emperor consulted numerous members of the Imperial Assembly and his senior advisory team. The Imperial Palace issued a statement which denied the reports, saying that "The Emperor has not engaged in any moves to dissolve the alliance and has not sought to change Tarusan policy- whatever his personal opinions on the situation may be".
Frankish Universities see drop in international enrollment
The top Frankish universities have seen a large drop in international enrollment over the last two years according to the Imperial Education Ministry. The Empire's top 3 ranked universities- Ignatius University, Central Bourgogne University, and Chagny University; all saw drops of up to 11% in international enrollment in both 2021 and 2022 academic years. The Education Ministry blames both high cost and the international perception of the Empire's recent endeavors such as the formation of the Patois Republic and the establishment of the Alexandrette Commonwealth. The Ministry did note, however, that the international enrollment of students from @Ostmark jumped 13% in 2022.