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Balkan Federation Balkana Federacio (Esperanto) List Macedonian: Балканска Федерација Bosnian: Balkanska federacija Bulgarian: Балканска федерация Greek: Βαλκανική Ομοσπονδία Romanian: Federația Balcanică Slovenian: Balkanska federacija Serbian: Балканску федерациу Croatian: Balkanska federacija Montenegrin: Балканска федерација Albanian: Federata Ballkanike
Flag of Balkan Flag Coat of arms of Balkan Coat of arms
Motto: Deus magnus, Deus justus (Latin) (English: God is great, God is just)
Anthem: None Royal anthem: Αγνή Παρθένε (English: "O Virgin Pure")
The Balkan in red The Balkan in red
Capital and largest city	Tsarigrad 41°0′49″N 28°57′18″E
Official languages	Esperanto
Recognised national languages	Macedonian Bosnian Bulgarian Greek Romanian Slovenian Serbian Croatian Montenegrin Albanian
Other languages	Hungarian Turkish Italian Romani Aromanian
Ethnic groups (2104)	29.1% Romanians 21.9% Greeks 12.3% Serbs 7.1% Bulgarians 7.1% Croatians 7.0% Macedonians 5.2% Albanians 4.9% Slovenes 2.6% Bosnians 1.5% Montenegrins 1.1% Hungarians 0.2% Others
Religion (2104)	99.7% Christianity 94.8% Orthodoxy (official) 3.2% Catholicism 0.7% Protestantism 0.3% Other
Demonym(s)	Balkan
Government	Federal Constitutional Presidential Republic
• President	Krešimir Knezović
• Vice President	Dusanka Perovic
• Speaker of the Parliament	Luha Castioni
• Chief Justice	Stepjan Stantovic
Legislature	Federal Assembly
Area
• Total	841,929 km2 (325,071 sq mi)
• Water (%)	4.1
Population
• 2107 estimate	91,701,564
• 2104 census	92,016,740
• Density	97/km2 (251.2/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2105 estimate
• Total	$7.023 Trilion
• Per capita	98,014
GDP (nominal)	2107 estimate
• Total	$4.929 Trilion
• Per capita	$45,978
Gini (2104)	21.0 low inequality
HDI (2107)	0.866 very high
Currency	Bantera (Є)
Drives on	right
Calling code	+170
ISO 3166 code	BN
Internet TLD	.bl

The Balkans (Esperanto: Balkanoj) Officially the Balkan Federation (Esperanto: Balkana Federacio) is a federal state located in Southeast Europe, officially established on April 11, 2024, following a series of regional negotiations and agreements. The federation encompasses a diverse array of ethnic groups and cultures from the Balkan Peninsula and beyond. Its capital and largest city is Tsarigrad. The federation's national languages include Serbian, Greek, Albanian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Bosnian,Montenegrin, Slovenian, and Romanian, with Esperanto being recognized as an official language or lingua franca.

The Balkan Federation is divided into ten federal republics: Greece, Macedonia, Albania ,Montenegro, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Romania. It also includes four autonomous regions: Kosovo, Moldova, Thrace, and Cyprus. The federation covers a diverse geographical area with a range of landscapes, including mountain ranges, river systems, and coastlines along the Adriatic, Ionian, and Aegean Seas. Its climate varies from Mediterranean along the coasts to continental in the inland areas. The formation of the Balkan Federation aimed to enhance regional cooperation and stability, addressing historical conflicts and promoting economic development. The federation's population reflects a rich tapestry of ethnic and cultural groups, contributing to its dynamic social landscape and cultural heritage.

Geography

Geographic map of the Balkans

The Balkan Federation spans approximately 840,000 square kilometers (330,000 square miles). It is situated on the Balkan Peninsula and bordered by Russia to the northeast, Hungary to the north, Italy to the northwest, and Turkey to the south. The geography of the BF features a diverse landscape, including mountain ranges such as the Balkan Mountains and the Dinaric Alps, as well as extensive river systems and coastlines along the Adriatic, Ionian, and Aegean Seas. The varied topography influences the climate, which ranges from Mediterranean along the coast to continental in the interior. The Balkan Federation is surrounded by the Adriatic sea to the west by the Ionian sea to the southwest the Agean and Mediterranean sea to the south and from the Black sea and sea of Marmara to the east and southeast. The northern and central parts of the Balkans are characterized by cold winters, warm summers, and well-distributed rainfall. The southern and coastal areas, however, have a Mediterranean type of climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, relatively rainy winters.

History

Place where the federation was declared

Drahoslav Hanganou was elected as President. After intense negotiations, Eastern Thrace, including the city of Istanbul, joined the federation. More than 200,000 people joined the army. It was decided that federal elections would be held every three years, constitutional elections every five years, and local elections every four years. The first census recorded a population of 63,820,000 in the Balkan Federation. The President implemented significant reforms that improved the economy, living standards, and wages.

It was determined that a national census would be conducted every five years. The army of the state grew rapidly. The economy and wages continued to rise due to the President's reforms and legislation. However, the outbreak of Black Flu, declared a global pandemic, began spreading within the state and affected neighboring countries. Over 100,000 were infected, with 6,000 deaths. The virus expanded into Serbia, Romania, and Greece. The President declared a quarantine and curfew. Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and Montenegro closed their federal borders, but the virus spread into Turkey and Bosnia. The quarantine and curfew led to an economic crisis, with businesses and restaurants closing, schools moving online, inflation, and price shocks. By this point, over 600,000 were infected, and more than 40,000 had died. Despite efforts to stabilize the situation, the number of unemployed surged, leading to a social and economic crisis.

The President declared a state of emergency and closed all public facilities, including churches and mosques. The number of infections rose to over 3,400,000, with approximately 300,000 deaths. Although the President's measures improved the situation somewhat, the virus continued to spread, reaching 6,000,000 infections and around 900,000 deaths. The census for the year was canceled and postponed due to the pandemic. The pandemic eventually subsided, but around 8 million remained infected, with more than 1,300,000 deaths. The President implemented effective reforms that halted the economic crisis and reduced inflation. Wages and living standards improved. Floods in the Aegean Sea caused 7,000 deaths, and a massive explosion in Sarajevo resulted in over 20,000 deaths.

In the aftermath, the President attempted to integrate Macedonia into Bulgaria, but the Macedonian Premier refused. Severe floods in the Aegean region led to over 50,000 deaths. The President sought to remove Macedonian as an official language of the federation, but the Macedonian Premier and other federal states rejected this proposal. Protests erupted in Aegean Macedonia against the President's actions. The President, frustrated by the protests, declared a false state of emergency, alleging attacks by so called Greeks and ''Titoists'' in Aegean Macedonia and an assassination plot against him. 50,000 special forces entered Aegean Macedonia, arresting over 30,000 innocent people and killing around 2,000 civilians. Massive protests occurred in Thessaloniki and Skopje. Pentelij Zhikov was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment, and Penko Emilov was appointed as the interim President.

A catastrophic earthquake struck Istanbul, killing over 200,000 people and destroying 60% of the city. The Balkan Federation became a member of the United Nations Security Council. A new law was enacted stating that when a President from a different state is elected, the capital will be relocated to that state. The economy reached 2 trillion, making the Balkan Federation the 8th largest economy in the world. The President banned LGBT rights and Pride events, condemning 30 individuals to death for their sexual orientation. Turkey fell into totalitarian anarchy, leading to a mass migration crisis as Turks, Italians, and Arabs fled to the Balkans. The President was forced to close most borders, leading to a migrant crisis with between 200,000 and 800,000 migrants expelled from the state.

Italy launched a surprise attack on the Balkan Federation with 160,000 troops, targeting the city of Trieste and advancing towards Ljubljana. The Balkan Federation recruited 80,000 soldiers to defend Ljubljana and 130,000 to defend Trieste. Intense bombing of Trieste and Ljubljana ensued. The Italian and Balkan armies clashed in Medvode, with the Balkan forces eventually defeating the Italians. Italy destroyed the Balkan army in Trieste and invaded the Pula Peninsula. The Balkan forces, numbering only 96,000, faced Italian troops totaling around 190,000. To counter the Italian threat, the Balkan Federation deployed four naval fleets from Senj, Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik. The fleets captured Venice, Pescara, Ancona, and Bari, leading to Italy's surrender and negotiations. Italy agreed to withdraw its troops, pay taxes to the Balkan Federation, and cede territories in the northeastern part of the state.The military grew to 2 million soldiers, with around 5 million reservists. A new law mandated two years of military service for all men over 18, with the option to continue as a soldier or pursue other careers afterward. The economy improved significantly, and living standards rose. Italy gifted the city of Otranto to the Balkans as a gesture of friendship. Moldova finally joined the Federation after extensive negotiations.

The Balkan Federation experienced an economic miracle, acquiring several exclaves for military bases and ports. The President significantly increased wages and living standards. Over the last decade, a large portion of Catholics and Muslims, particularly from Croatian, Albanian, and Slovenian backgrounds, converted to Orthodox Christianity, leaving Catholicism and Islam. Many minorities, including Vlachs, and Roma, were expelled from the Balkans. Islamists from Edirne sought to make Islam the state religion and increase the number of mosques and religious schools. Their proposal was rejected, and they launched a major propaganda campaign encouraging Muslims across the Balkans to revolt. The Islamic Balkan Army (IBA) was formed and attacked the cities of Çorlu and Tekirdağ, killing innocent Greek Christians. The IBA captured Istanbul, leading to mass civilian evacuations from occupied territories.

The Balkan Army eventually defeated the Islamists, recapturing Çorlu (Now Visilious) and Tekirdağ (Now Bysthia), and eventually Istanbul (Now Tsarigrad). The name Muhammad was banned in the Balkan Federation, and wearing hijabs and Islamic caps in public and educational institutions was prohibited. A law was passed closing all Islamic schools. Turkey, now under a totalitarian theocratic dictatorship, was infuriated by these actions and threatened the Balkan Federation. In response, the Balkan Federation banned minarets on mosques, destroying or repurposing 1,789 of the 4,268 registered mosques.

Turkey declared war on the Balkans, attacking Thrace and laying siege to Istanbul with 200,000 troops. Turkish forces committed massacres and arson, forcing civilians to evacuate. The Turkish army, known as the Black Death, reached 522,000 troops under the command of Ali Jahon Mehmetanoglu. The Balkan forces, including three armies, managed to halt the Turkish advance.

Turkish troops attacked Burgas, leading to a brutal siege and significant casualties. The Balkan Third Army's attempt to capture Rodosto failed, and the Turkish forces advanced towards Dedeagac. The Balkan Navy defeated Turkish fleets and gained control over the Aegean Sea. Burgas fell, resulting in 200,000 deaths and the displacement of around 600,000 civilians. The war, one of the most brutal in Balkan history, saw the Balkan Federation expelling all Muslim representatives from Parliament and removing religious pluralism from the constitution. The Balkan fleet of 130,000 soldiers arrived in Dedeagac, leading to a decisive victory and the withdrawal of Turkish forces. World War III erupted, drastically altering the global landscape. The Balkan Federation, facing a complex international situation, engaged in significant military and diplomatic actions. The war saw shifting alliances and new conflicts, impacting the stability of the Balkan region.

After World War III devastated the Balkans and led to the collapse of the existing government, Leonidas Panagakis seized power, establishing a military dictatorship. His regime emerged from the chaos as a means to restore order through authoritarian control. Under Panagakis, the government centralized power in the military, sidelining democratic institutions and governing through edicts and decrees. The dictatorship is marked by severe repression of political dissent, including censorship, arrests, and disappearances of opposition figures. Panagakis's economic policies prioritize military expenditure, leading to instability and shortages in civilian sectors. His rule is also characterized by nationalist rhetoric, aimed at unifying the country through a strong military stance and blaming external and internal enemies for the nation's problems.

The current political situation in the Balkan Federation is marked by significant instability. Various factions vie for power amid ongoing economic challenges and social unrest. The Federation faces internal divisions, with ongoing debates over governance, economic policies, and civil rights. International relations are tense, as the Federation navigates its position in a rapidly changing global environment.

Governance

The Balkan Federation operates as a federal Constitutional Presedential republic with a streamlined governance structure to maintain stability and efficient administration across its diverse regions. Leadership roles rotate between member countries to ensure balanced representation.

Federal Structure

The Balkan Federation is composed of multiple states, each with its own local government. These states have significant autonomy, managing local affairs such as education, healthcare, and transportation, while adhering to federal laws and policies set by the central government.

Executive Branch

• President: The head of state and head of Government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, responsible for overseeing the executive functions of the federation. The President is elected by popular vote and holds significant influence in foreign policy and national security matters. The current president is Krešimir Knezović from Croatia.
• Vice President: Supports the President and assumes the President's duties if the President is unable to perform them.The current Vice president is Dusanka Perovic from Montenegro.

Legislative Branch

• Federal Assembly: The unicameral legislative body of the federation, composed of representatives elected through a proportional representation system. The Federal Assembly enacts federal laws, approves the budget, and provides oversight of the executive branch.
• Speaker of the Parliament presides over the Federal Assembly, ensuring the orderly conduct of legislative business and representing the Assembly in its relations with the executive branch and the judiciary.The Current Speaker is Luha Castioni from Albania.

Judicial Branch

• Chief Justice: Heads the judiciary and the Supreme Court of the Balkan Federation, ensuring the interpretation and application of federal laws. The Chief Justice oversees the judicial system, ensuring justice is administered fairly and impartially. The Current Chief Justice is Stepjan Stantovic from Bosnia.

Rotational Leadership

The presidency, vice presidency, speakership of the parliament, and chief justice roles rotate between member countries on a regular basis to ensure balanced representation and inclusivity within the federation.

This governance structure ensures a balance of power between the central government and the states, promoting stability and efficient administration throughout the Balkan Federation.