Krasnocorian MTO membership referendum, 2018

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Krasnocorian MTO membership referendum
11th November 2018

Should Kingdom of Krasnocoria apply for the membership of Micras Treaty Organisation?
Results
	Votes	%
Yes	23,048,962	74.87%
No	7,736,346	25.13%
Valid votes	30,785,308	99.93%
Invalid votes	21,564	0.07%
Total votes	30,806,872	100.00%

The Krasnocorian MTO membership referendum took place on 11th November 2018 in Krasnocoria to gauge support for the country either applying for the membership of MTO or not. The referendum resulted in 74.87% of voters giving support to the membership application.

Campaigning

The campaign started on 21 October 2018 and ended on 9 November 2018, lasting 20 days. Krasnocorian law is guaranteeing equal time of promoting both referendum options. The law was respected in nation-wide reputation media, and was strictly controlled by Regulatory Body for Media in Krasnocoria. However, several local medias in Krasnarus and Port Ulje have broke the law, favouring one option completely or partially. Responsible directors and redactors were arrested and prosecuted. Campaigns in support of membership application were based on benefitions that MTO carry and existing economic cooperation with Caputia, while the campaigns against were based on the fact that Krasnocorian enemies in the War of Lost Brothers are members, such as Florian Republic and Shireroth.

Party affiliations

Most of the major political parties were taking their sides in the referendum campaign.

Position	Political parties
Yes		Krasnocorian Alliance
		Conservative Party
		Antican Party
		People's Party
No		Socialist Bloc
		Hasani National Council
		Liberal Party
Neutral		Sirbian Unity
		Democratic Party
		Green Party

Results

The final result was published at midnight of 12th November 2018, with results being the following:

Krasnocorian MTO membership referendum, 2018 Final result
Choice		Votes	%
	Yes	23,048,962	74.87%
	No	7,736,346	25.13%
Valid votes		30,785,308	99.93%
Invalid or blank votes		21,564	0.07%
Total votes		30,806,872	100.00%

Aftermath

International reaction

Caputia

• The Caputian Foreign Ministry issued a brief statement congratulating the people of Krasnocoria, praising the referendum results, and announcing their support for Krasnocoria's accession to the Micras Treaty Organization.

 Çeridgul

• The Household of the Great Speaker, having been questioned by a passing reporter, congratulated the Krasnocorian people for committing to the rudiments of the Çer ideals of popular sovereignty, and described the result as a positive consequence of Çeridgul's own membership in the MTO. "Now that we are members," Speaker Akred proclaimed, "all wish to be members!"

Florian Republic

• Interim President Morgan Sharp congratulated Krasnocoria on the outcome of the referendum and hopes that the tense relations between the two nations calm down. However Sharp has not promised that the Florian Republic will vote for their accession to the organization.

Holy Ralgon Empire

• The King of the Ralgons, Nobunag'an IV, issued no official statement outside of stating that Krasnocorian internal democratic affairs held very little official interest for the Crown. However, Imperial Prince Drag'ar issued the following statement: "I am pleased to see the people of this fine country move as one towards a more positive direction for themselves. Despite this organization harboring their bitterest enemies, they still have the strength of will to carry forth to join this organization to advance the greater good. The gods must surely be pleased with them, and I wish their people divine protection as they move forward to enact the results of this referendum."

 Kalgachia

• Although no official comment was forthcoming from the Kalgachi government, brokers acting on behalf of the OIEC commenced a rapid unwinding of the Corporation's positions in Eastern Micran arms markets, anticipating their depression by a flood of cheap weaponry as Krasnocoria's MTO membership integrated it more closely into the global economy.

 Raspur

• After congratulating Krasnocoria on the outcome of the 1666 MTO referendum results, the Khan of Raspur promised that his government's present policy towards Port Ulje in southern Eura would be reviewed in a more positive light.