Today's session of Congress kicked off without President His Excellency, who couldn't make it due to health concerns. Under the leadership of Speaker Stanisław Małachowski of the Polish-Ukrainian Confederation, the focus quickly turned to urgent international affairs after conveying our well-wishes for the President's speedy recovery.

Secretary of State for Poland-Ukraine Jacek Małachowski, heading the Committee on Foreign Affairs, urged the House to consider pressing international matters. After ushering out the spectators, they facilitated discussions on these foreign policy issues.

Following the return of the spectators to the House, it was unanimously decided that local congresses in both Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus should convene civil-military commissioners on the Monday following Candlemas. Announcements will be made to all citizens by the Speakers of the Confederation, informing them about the Congress's sole focus on the welfare of the nation and reminding them of the newly established laws that are beneficial to the public, particularly in establishing permanent and unchangeable foundations for our government.

Bishops across the country have been requested to lead prayers, thanking God for inspiring the Houses of Congress with a spirit of harmony and unity in establishing such laws, and to beseech continuous blessings and unity in all matters yet to be established for the nation's benefit.

Moreover, an invitation was extended to all current members of Congress to return to their duties immediately, instilled with the spirit of public good, by the Speakers of the Confederation.

The session was adjourned until 10 a.m. on the upcoming Monday, December 29.

Topics: King's health; Foreign affairs; Chairman of the Delegation for Foreign Affairs; Appointment of Civil and Military Commissioners; Local Sejmiks in the Crown and Lithuania; Universal messages to citizens; Thanksgiving prayers; Spirit of Accord and Unity; Arrival of deputies for Sejm deliberations; Suspension of Sejm session.;

Principles for Reforming the Governmental System

Hey there, fellow students and news hounds. Here's the lowdown on what's been shaking up the political landscape in our historical counterparts of Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus. The government’s newest act, passed with the thoughtful quillwork and hasty penmanship of our esteemed Representatives, just dropped some serious changes aimed at safeguarding liberties and locking down property rights for the citizens of The Union. When the dust settled, here’s what stuck:

First off, they've slammed the legislative hammer down with the power to make laws, saying that The Union doesn't have to bow to anybody else’s game—only its own. Plus, they've grabbed the reins on international treaties, including peace and alliance deals, as well as when to roll out the tanks. They’ll be keeping a close eye on public servants too, making sure everyone's playing by the book.

They're also handing out offices and roles like candy, as long as those up for grabs have sworn their loyalty to the Roman Catholic crew.

Next, our Congress folks will work their magic efficiently via Congress and local congress sessions, where the propertied class can flex their voting muscles. They’ll pick Representatives, toss instructions their way, and demand receipts for their missions on Congressional courtside updates.

To keep power from turning into a benchwarmer, these suits are making sure Congress stays prepped for a two-year cycle. This thing's got more check-ins than a hotel, with post-session reports and the chance to either clap back or give their pen-pushing players another shot.

And talk about special sessions! They've got must-attend meet-ups for foreign scuffles, internal chaos, food shortages, and presidential passings. These aren't your average policy powwows—they’re called into play only when the going gets tough.

Legislation is now a choose-your-own-adventure of unanimous or majority votes, depending on how critical the topic is. And when it comes to foreign treaties or declaring wars, it's like pulling three out of four aces - that's the kind of approval they need to move forward.

The higher-ups reckon laws are only as good as their execution, so they're loading the big guns with oversight and action plans, from everyday needs to international law. The President is set to captain the ship, with a special crew aboard to dish out the deeds and answer to Congress—no seat at the table necessary.

And when it comes to keeping officials on their toes, they're putting a bright line between making laws and slapping the cuffs on. Legal beagles are gonna have their work cut out, with new rules for how to keep things square.

Finally, get this—no more wild-card Congress sessions. No conspiracies, no secret handshakes, nada. If laws come out of the woodwork with a strong-arm or a shifty glance, they’re worth about as much as a three-dollar bill—precisely nothing.

That's what's up, people. These reshapes are major and they're not messing around, creating a blueprint that's supposed to hold the house up for ages. Keep an eye out because, from here on, it’s a whole new ball game in governing The Union.

Topics: Nobility freedom; Equality of the noble estate; Property rights; Legislation of the Commonwealth; Sejms and Sejmiks; Royal elections; Public office elections; Defense preparedness; International treaties; War; Sejmik reports; Cardinal laws; Law enforcement; Judicial jurisdiction; Constitutional principles; Sejm confederacies;