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| As described by Jedlička, neither Serbia, Croatia or any other nation claims the land as their own ('']''). The border is defined in accordance with both Croatian and Serbian border claims and does not interfere with any other state sovereignty.<ref name=Liberland/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dur.ac.uk/ibru/publications/search/?series=2|title=International Boundaries Research Unit : Search - Durham University|publisher=|accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref> Jedlička has stated that an official ] shall be sent to both Croatia and Serbia, and later to all other states, with a formal request for ].<ref name=B92-1>{{cite news|title=Čeh proglasio državu između Srbije i Hrvatske|url=http://www.b92.net/zivot/vesti.php?yyyy=2015&mm=04&dd=15&nav_id=980758|accessdate=15 April 2015|agency=BETA|publisher=B92|date=15 April 2015|language=Serbian}}</ref> | As described by Jedlička, neither Serbia, Croatia or any other nation claims the land as their own ('']''). The border is defined in accordance with both Croatian and Serbian border claims and does not interfere with any other state sovereignty.<ref name=Liberland/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dur.ac.uk/ibru/publications/search/?series=2|title=International Boundaries Research Unit : Search - Durham University|publisher=|accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref> Jedlička has stated that an official ] shall be sent to both Croatia and Serbia, and later to all other states, with a formal request for ].<ref name=B92-1>{{cite news|title=Čeh proglasio državu između Srbije i Hrvatske|url=http://www.b92.net/zivot/vesti.php?yyyy=2015&mm=04&dd=15&nav_id=980758|accessdate=15 April 2015|agency=BETA|publisher=B92|date=15 April 2015|language=Serbian}}</ref> | ||
| However, the area had already been claimed on March 5, 2015 by the nation of Paraduin.<ref>, March 5, 2015</ref> Jedlička's honesty value coincides with the first article of Paraduin's constitution, and the eagle on Liberland's flag was also mentioned before on Paraduin's official website. | |||
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| Free Republic of Liberland | |
|---|---|
| Flag of Liberland Flag Coat of arms of Liberland Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language code: cz (help)To live and let live | |
| Capital | Liberpolis |
| Official languages | Czech, English |
| Government | Constitutional republic with elements of direct democracy (planned) |
| • President | Vít Jedlička (founder) |
| Establishment | |
| • Established | 13 April 2015 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7 km (2.7 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Drives on | Right |
| Website http://liberland.org | |
Liberland, officially the Free Republic of Liberland (Template:Lang-cz) is a self-proclaimed micronation, situated on an unclaimed parcel of land at the western bank of the Danube river between Croatia and Serbia, sharing a land border with the former. It was proclaimed on 13 April 2015 by Vít Jedlička.
The official website of Liberland states that the nation could be created due to the ongoing Croatia–Serbia border dispute. Since the Yugoslav Wars, some borderland territories have been disputed, such as the Island of Vukovar and the Island of Šarengrad; however, this area (also known as Gornja Siga) has remained unclaimed by either side.
History
As described by Jedlička, neither Serbia, Croatia or any other nation claims the land as their own (terra nullius). The border is defined in accordance with both Croatian and Serbian border claims and does not interfere with any other state sovereignty. Jedlička has stated that an official diplomatic note shall be sent to both Croatia and Serbia, and later to all other states, with a formal request for international recognition.
However, the area had already been claimed on March 5, 2015 by the nation of Paraduin. Jedlička's honesty value coincides with the first article of Paraduin's constitution, and the eagle on Liberland's flag was also mentioned before on Paraduin's official website.
Vít Jedlička is a member of the Czech Party of Free Citizens, which bases its values on the classical liberal ideology. The flag raising on Liberland was performed by Jedlička and some of his associates at the day the republic was proclaimed.
Reactions
In an interview with cz [Parlamentní listy], Jedlička said that he has received positive reactions for his initiative, mainly from his own party, but also from some members of the Civic Democratic Party and the Pirate Party.
A team of journalists from the Serbian public broadcast service Radio Television of Vojvodina attempted to visit the area to make a news report. They were denied access by Croatian border police without getting any clear explanation, and were also told that the flag had been taken down. One local resident on the Serbian side of the river was positive to the project, and said that it could become a tourist attraction.
Dominik Stroukal from the Czech-Slovak branch of the Ludwig von Mises Institute wrote: "The escapade succeeded for Vít. The whole world reports about Liberland with words like 'tax competition', 'libertarianism', etc."
Structure
Administration
A government with "ten to twenty members" has been suggested for the administration of Liberland. An electronic voting system will be used to elect members.
Borders and immigration
Liberland will operate on an open-border policy.
Citizenship
The official motto of Liberland is "To live and let live" (Template:Lang-cz). The goal of the state is to create a society where righteous people can prosper without inefficient state regulations and taxes. The founders are inspired by countries like Monaco and Liechtenstein. Jedlička accepts requests for citizenship, and according to the official website, only communists, neonazis, and other extremists are ineligible for citizenship.
Constitution
At the time of the founding of Liberland, the constitution was still in the planning stage, although it has been described as inspired by Switzerland.
Economy
There are plans for an official cryptocurrency system, although all other currencies will be allowed.
The politicians will be constitutionally forbidden from indebting the nation.
References
- ^ "Liberland". liberland.cz. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ Martínek, Jan (15 April 2015). "Člen Svobodných vyhlásil na území bývalé Jugoslávie vlastní stát" (in Czech). Novinky.cz. Právo. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- "Čech si medzi Srbskom a Chorvátskom založil vlastný štát" (in Slovak). sme.sk. TASR. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- "Balkans: Czech man claims to establish 'new state'". BBC News. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- "International Boundaries Research Unit : Search - Durham University". Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- ^ "Čeh proglasio državu između Srbije i Hrvatske" (in Serbian). B92. BETA. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- Paraduin claims terra nullius Siga, March 5, 2015
- ^ Koulová, Zuzana (15 April 2015). "On to myslí vážně! Vít Jedlička, zakladatel nového státu Liberland, promluvil. Zavádí elektřinu, internet, všechno. A lidé se k němu hrnou" (in Czech). Parlamentní Listy. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- CZ: Liberland (video) (in Czech). Medium Europe. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
- Spasojević, Vesna (17 April 2015). "Liberlend, zemlja koje - nema" (in Serbian). Radio Televizija Vojvodine. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- Stroukal, Dominik (18 April 2015). "Několik nestrukturovaných poznámek k Liberlandu" (in Czech). Ludwig von Mises Institut - Česko & Slovensko. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- "Liberland, the Balkans' Newest Micronation, Is Looking for Citizens · Global Voices". Global Voices. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
General sources
- Official website, in English and Czech
- Original article at nova.cz Template:Cz icon
- Interview with founder Vít Jedlička Template:Cz icon
- InSerbia article Template:En icon
- International Business Times article Template:En icon
- News from Elsewhere: Balkans: Czech man claims to establish 'new state' Template:En icon
