The Lunar Post: Issue #7

ISSUE #7: December 14, 2085

Motion to withdraw from GENDT passes

After a controversial proposal suggesting Luna's withdrawal from the Global Economic and National Defense Treaty (GENDT), the motion to do so has passed in the Lunar Parliament with a 54-46 majority.

Parliament member Zora Meissner voted against leaving the alliance and recounts the heated debates that took place over the issue.

"We were all just trying our very hardest, and it wasn't like some bills that just got an immediate following — we were almost evenly split on it. Probably the closest vote we've ever held on something like this, actually," Meissner explained.

Secretary of State Joseph Belrose claims that it is in Luna's best interest to leave, but to continue relations to some extent.

"Although it is confirmed that Luna will be leaving the GENDT, we would like to continue economic relations with certain nations, and we will, of course, maintain alliances with nations such as Lapunto Antarkta and The Canadian Federation, who have been allied with Luna for years prior to even the formation of the GENDT," Belrose said.

Economic development furthered with uranium production increase

Although Lunar commerce levels are very high already, the nation has worked to further develop its economy through resource production. Uranium mines have been created near larger cities, and recently, the government has invested in a uranium enrichment program to increase production.

Secretary of Commerce Thomas Hawthorne explained that the decision was made, in part, by the need for power for all twelve major cities (smaller cities typically have used wind or solar power in the past).

"First of all, we use nuclear power plants from Arcadia to Aerimere, and it's best to be self-sufficient in that aspect," Hawthorne said. "Secondly, though, this uranium enrichment project will give us something to export."

Aerimere citizen Melina Kite praised the decision, explaining that it would further help to ensure economic stability and self-reliance in the economy.

"We know well enough that we can't be too dependent on others for things like our power," Kite said. "It's just the logical next step, you know? Now that we have some production, we can further that and have a proper supply to export."