1720 Valeser constitutional crisis

The 1720 Valeser constitutional crisis was triggered by a proposal from the Council of the Twelve for Vales to join the Micras Treaty Organisation. While Vales had existed for hundreds of years, the nation only gained independence and statehood a few years ago. With an uncodified constitution based entirely on custom, there was no precedent for Vales joining an international organisation. The Council of the Twelve claimed authority based on an old trade agreement with Alperkin, entered into by the council alone. The Assembly of the Vales claimed jurisdiction based on a border agreement with tribes in the Green, while the states vehemently argued for the authority resting directly with them, as their consent was needed to form the United Cities of the Vales, argued to be a form of international organisation.

Resolution and aftermath

The crisis was resolved when the Council of the Twelve agreed to the demands of the lords of the states. The agreement resulted in the creation of a rule that international agreements and treaties need to be aggreed to by a majority of the Council of the Twelve as well as all lords of the states, effectively giving each state a veto over international relations.