Politics of Brion

The Brionian Republic is a unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic with strong democratic traditions.The constitution of the First Republic was approved by referendum on 09 September 1967.It greatly strengthened the authority of the executive in relation to parliament. The executive branch itself has two leaders: the President of the Republic, currently Hugue Chapelle, who is head of state and is elected directly by universal adult suffrage for a 5-year term, and the Government, led by the president-appointed Prime Minister.

National Assembly
The Brionian parliament is a bicameral legislature comprising a National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) and a Senate. The National Assembly deputies represent local constituencies and are directly elected for 5-year terms.The Assembly has the power to dismiss the government, and thus the majority in the Assembly determines the choice of government. Senators are chosen by an electoral college for 6-year terms (originally 9-year terms), and one half of the seats are submitted to election every 3 years starting in September 2008.The Senate's legislative powers are limited; in the event of disagreement between the two chambers, the National Assembly has the final say.The Government has a strong influence in shaping the agenda of Parliament.

Foreign relations
The Ministry of Foreign Relations, The Parliament and The President are responsible for Brionian foreign relations.

Law enforcement
Law enforcement in Brion is provided by multiple police forces, five of which are national, Brionian agencies. The Police National Renforcer (National Police Corps) is the civil national police of Brion. Along with patrolling, investigative and law enforcement duties, it patrols the national highway network, and oversees the security of railways, bridges and waterways. They also serve as the military police for the Brionian Armed Forces.

Military
The Brionian Army, Navy, Air Force and Armed Forces (National gendarmerie force) collectively form the Brionian Armed Forces, under the command of the Supreme Defence Council, presided over by the President of Brion. Since 1970, military service is voluntary.

The Brionian Army is the national ground defence force.

Economy
Brion is a fairly well-developed market economy. In 2018, Brion ranked 9th in the Human Development Index. Gross domestic product per capital is equivalent to Eastern Asian countries. In 2018, purchasing power-adjusted gross domestic product was $ 242,966 million. The unemployment rate in 2018 was 6%. According to the Global Financial Centres Index, the capital city Brion City is an important world economic centre and among the most important ones in Europe. The cities of Martan and Guenand are also relevant in the economy of the region.

The work force of Brion is mostly composed of locals, French, Austranian. The government aims to provide foreign citizens with an easy citizenship. The most significant export products are Electronics and textile products, agriculture (palm oil, spices and more) and fishing are relevant too. The country's economy is highly dependent on export (oil, minerai) and on tourism.