WHEREAS Organic Law V.4 guarantees Talossans the right to vote publicly rather than in a secret ballot;

AND WHEREAS public voting which is announced during the election has various negative effects, such as encouraging "copy-paste" voting and a "bandwagon" effect, both of which put parties whose voters prefer the secret ballot at a disadvantage, thus discriminating against them under Organic Law V.4;

AND WHEREAS the existing database already enables votes to be made public after the election, which removes these negative effects;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT IT IS THE SENSE OF THE ZIU that "public" votes should only be revealed after the election, so that they cannot be copy-pasted, and that they should not have an outsized effect on the election; and that the Chancery should report to the Ziu on options to make this effective.

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Dame Miestră Schivă (MC-URL)

Whereas, the Kingdom of Talossa, as a nation situated on unceded Indigenous territory, recognizes that the historical experience of colonialism has had profound and lasting impacts on societies, cultures, and systems of knowledge across the world, and

Whereas, scholars and thinkers have identified the continuing effects of coloniality, meaning the persistence of structures of power, hierarchy, and cultural dominance rooted in the colonial era even after the formal end of colonial rule, and

Whereas, the concept of the coloniality of power, as described by sociologist Aníbal Quijano, explains how patterns of socioeconomic classification and cultural authority established during colonial rule continue to shape global institutions and social relations, and

Whereas, decolonial thought also highlights the coloniality of knowledge, whereby certain intellectual traditions, particularly those developed in Europe and the West, have historically been treated as universal, or otherwise privileged, while other systems of knowledge have been marginalized or disregarded, and

Whereas, the intellectual movement known as Decoloniality seeks to critically examine these inherited hierarchies and promote recognition of the diverse ways of knowing, being, and understanding the world that exist across human societies, and

Whereas, engagement with decolonial perspectives encourages societies to reflect on historical legacies, expand intellectual pluralism, and promote greater respect for cultural diversity.

Therefore, be it the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that:

It affirms the value of ongoing global conversations concerning decoloniality and the examination of the enduring legacies of colonial structures, and

That the Ziu supports the recognition of a plurality of cultural traditions, intellectual frameworks, and historical experiences as part of the shared heritage of humanity, and

That the Ziu encourages Talossans and the international community to approach these discussions in a spirit of curiosity, humility, and respect for diverse perspectives, and

That the Kingdom of Talossa expresses its support for scholarship, dialogue, and cooperation aimed at addressing the historical and contemporary impacts of colonialism while promoting mutual understanding among cultures.

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Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-BREN)

Whereas, artificial intelligence has rapidly become a transformative force affecting healthcare, industry, climate monitoring, governance, and many other aspects of human life, and

Whereas, the international community has recognized that AI capabilities are expanding faster than internationally agreed governance frameworks, leaving many states and companies outside significant global governance initiatives, and

Whereas, the United Nations General Assembly has launched new multilateral initiatives, including the Global Dialogue on AI Governance and the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, intended to foster inclusive international cooperation, evidence-based oversight, and shared standards, and

Whereas, experts widely acknowledge that trustworthy AI ecosystems, responsible innovation, and collaborative international governance are essential for ensuring that artificial intelligence develops safely, sustainably, and inclusively, and

Whereas, fragmented national approaches to AI regulation risk undermining public trust, innovation, and the equitable distribution of AI's benefits worldwide.

Therefore, be it resolved, that it is the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa that the Ziu affirms that artificial intelligence is a global and humanity-wide public concern requiring cooperative international governance, transparency, and ethical safeguards, and

The Ziu supports the development of inclusive international mechanisms — whether through the United Nations or other multilateral frameworks — to coordinate responsible AI development, risk monitoring, and policy dialogue, and

The Ziu encourages governments, private sector actors, civil society organizations, and scientific communities to collaborate in establishing evidence-based standards that maximize AI's benefits while minimizing social, environmental, and security risks, and

The Ziu expresses its belief that responsible global governance of artificial intelligence is essential to ensuring that technological progress serves humanity as a whole rather than itself or other narrow or destabilizing interests.

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Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-BREN)

Whereas, the British prime minister, Winston Churchill, once stated that "the era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays is coming to its close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences," and

Whereas, this quote well-encapsulates humanity's current predicament in relation to anthropogenic climate change, and

Whereas, in recent years, 25 nations have experienced their hottest summers ever and the past seven years each have been the hottest ever since the start of record-keeping, and

Whereas, leading contributors of atmospheric warming emissions (People's Republic of China, United States of America, and Republic of India) have lagged in fidelity to their commitments based on the Kyoto and Paris Accords.

Therefore, may it be resolved that it is the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa:

To declare a climate emergency, and

Based on this declaration state its assessment that anthropogenic climate change is an issue touching not just on scientific and political scopes but also on moral and bioethical scopes, and

To encourage Talossans around the world to make meaningful changes in their personal lives to limit their individual and family contributions to climate change, and

To encourage nations which are leading contributors to climate change to meet their previously-agreed treaty-based commitments.

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Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-BREN)