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'''MicroCon EU 2023''' was the first European iteration of [[MicroCon]], the premiere [[micronation|intermicronational]] diplomatic event held biennially in North America. The conference was located in Ypres, Belgium from 11 - 13 August 2023. It was jointly hosted by the [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]] and the [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]]. It was a companion event to [[MicroCon 2023]], which had taken place in early July in Joliet, Illinois. | '''MicroCon EU 2023''' was the first European iteration of [[MicroCon]], the premiere [[micronation|intermicronational]] diplomatic event held biennially in North America. The conference was located in Ypres, Belgium from 11 - 13 August 2023. It was jointly hosted by the [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]] and the [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]]. It was a companion event to [[MicroCon 2023]], which had taken place in early July in Joliet, Illinois. | ||
The conference was attended by 66 people representing | The conference was attended by 66 people representing 23 micronations along with members of the press and academic institutions. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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On the afternoon of 11 August 2023, delegations began arriving in Ypres. Many delegates met informally at the restaurants in the city square to enjoy a meal and discuss matters of micronational importance. It was also an ideal time to visit the tourist attractions around the city, such as Saint Martin's Cathedral, Ypres City Hall, and the city walls, which date to the reign of King Louis XIV of France. | On the afternoon of 11 August 2023, delegations began arriving in Ypres. Many delegates met informally at the restaurants in the city square to enjoy a meal and discuss matters of micronational importance. It was also an ideal time to visit the tourist attractions around the city, such as Saint Martin's Cathedral, Ypres City Hall, and the city walls, which date to the reign of King Louis XIV of France. | ||
At 7:30pm, delegates gathered at the Menin Gate, a large triumphal arch in the city's center, to watch the somber Last Post ceremony. This military taps in remembrance of fallen soldiers has been performed by the city of Ypres every day since | At 7:30pm, delegates gathered at the Menin Gate, a large triumphal arch in the city's center, to watch the somber Last Post ceremony. This military taps in remembrance of fallen soldiers has been performed by the city of Ypres every day since 1928 with only a brief break during World War II. | ||
After the Last Post ceremony had ended, approximately 30 delegates met at the Brasserie Kazematten (Casement Restaurant) located inside the subterranean casements of the city walls. This unique eatery featured a wooden dining table long enough to accommodate the entire party in one sitting place. The most popular beverage of the evening was Kriek Max, a lambic-style cherry beer. Because the drinking age in Belgium is only 16 years, even the younger delegates were able to enjoy the distinctive taste of this Belgian drink. | After the Last Post ceremony had ended, approximately 30 delegates met at the Brasserie Kazematten (Casement Restaurant) located inside the subterranean casements of the city walls. This unique eatery featured a wooden dining table long enough to accommodate the entire party in one sitting place. The most popular beverage of the evening was Kriek Max, a lambic-style cherry beer. Because the drinking age in Belgium is only 16 years, even the younger delegates were able to enjoy the distinctive taste of this Belgian drink. | ||
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|[[Grand Duke Niels of Flandrensis|Grand Duke Nicholas of Flandrensis]]<br>[[Emperor Olivier of Angyalistan]] | |[[Grand Duke Niels of Flandrensis|Grand Duke Nicholas of Flandrensis]]<br>[[Emperor Olivier of Angyalistan]] | ||
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|{{flagiconstart|Flag of St. Castin.jpg}} Newgraviate of Saint-Castin<br>{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} [[Royal Republic of Ladonia|Ladonia]] | |{{flagiconstart|Flag of St. Castin.jpg}} [[Newgraviate of Saint-Castin]]<br>{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} [[Royal Republic of Ladonia|Ladonia]] | ||
|''Foreign affairs: different approaches in the micronational community.'' | |''Foreign affairs: different approaches in the micronational community.'' | ||
|Dominic Desaintes-Bellemare<br>Yvan Bertjens | |Dominic Desaintes-Bellemare<br>Yvan Bertjens | ||
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==Diplomatic reception== | ==Diplomatic reception== | ||
After the information sessions were completed, the delegates took a brief break and returned to the first floor for the diplomatic reception. During this time, they exchanged awards and signed treaties with one another. | After the information sessions were completed, the delegates took a brief break and returned to the first floor for the diplomatic reception. During this time, they exchanged awards and signed treaties with one another. | ||
Prince Jean-Pierre of [[Principality of Aigues-Mortes|Aigues-Mortes]] was also inducted into the [[Micronational Hall of Excellence]] since he was not present in Joliet, Illinois when the 2023 group of inductees received their awards. | |||
The reception lasted for one hour before transitioning into the evening dinner. | The reception lasted for one hour before transitioning into the evening dinner. | ||
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[[File:Formal Dinner23.jpg|400px|thumb|Attendees at the formal dinner]] | [[File:Formal Dinner23.jpg|400px|thumb|Attendees at the formal dinner]] | ||
A formal dinner capped off the day's activities. Attendees were seated amidst formal place settings and enjoyed a three course meal that included white and red wines from Belgium. Dinner lasted until approximately 11:00pm, when most delegates departed to their hotels for the evening. A hearty few who still had energy visited a fun fair underway in the city square and enjoyed a few drinks before retiring. | A formal dinner capped off the day's activities. Attendees were seated amidst formal place settings and enjoyed a three course meal that included white and red wines from Belgium. Dinner lasted until approximately 11:00pm, when most delegates departed to their hotels for the evening. A hearty few who still had energy visited a fun fair underway in the city square and enjoyed a few drinks before retiring. | ||
The menu consisted of: | |||
* Appetizer: Shrimp croquette | |||
* Main Course: Beef stew (''stoofvlees'') with salad and fries | |||
* Dessert: Vanilla ice cream and fruit topped with red fruit coulis | |||
==Post-conference events== | ==Post-conference events== | ||
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==Attending nations== | ==Attending nations== | ||
[[File:Niels Receiving Orca.jpg|350px|thumb|Grand Duke Niels and Grand Duke Travis]] | |||
* {{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]] (co-host) | * {{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} [[Grand Duchy of Flandrensis]] (co-host) | ||
* {{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]] (co-host) | * {{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} [[Royal Republic of Ladonia]] (co-host) | ||
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* {{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} [[Republic of Molossia]] | * {{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} [[Republic of Molossia]] | ||
* {{flagiconstart|Flag of Obscurium.png}} [[Obscurium|United Republic of Obscurium]] | * {{flagiconstart|Flag of Obscurium.png}} [[Obscurium|United Republic of Obscurium]] | ||
* {{flagiconstart|Flag of St. Castin.jpg}} Newgraviate of Saint-Castin | * {{flagiconstart|Flag of St. Castin.jpg}} [[Newgraviate of Saint-Castin]] | ||
* {{flagiconstart|Flag of Slowjamastan.png}} [[Republic of Slowjamastan]] | * {{flagiconstart|Flag of Slowjamastan.png}} [[Republic of Slowjamastan]] | ||
* {{flagiconstart|Yusienian Flag.png}} People's Revolutionary Republic of Yusienia | * {{flagiconstart|Yusienian Flag.png}} People's Revolutionary Republic of Yusienia | ||
* {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Westarctica]] | * {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Westarctica]] | ||
* {{flagiconstart|Flag of Cycoldia.jpg}} [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]] | |||
* {{flagiconstart|Coruscant Flag.png}} Republic of the Coruscant | * {{flagiconstart|Coruscant Flag.png}} Republic of the Coruscant | ||
* Democratic Republic of Satoshi | * {{flagiconstart|Satoshi Flag.png}} Democratic Republic of Satoshi | ||
* Republic of Pleiso | |||
* Republic of Fulldova | * Republic of Fulldova | ||
* Principality of Deux-Acren | * Principality of Deux-Acren | ||
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* Malmö University | * Malmö University | ||
* MicroWiki | * MicroWiki | ||
* Microfrancophonie | |||
* Microcosme.info | * Microcosme.info | ||