Earthquake of April 2019
28 Apr 2019
Global decision Resolved

Earthquake of April 2019

A terrible earthquake has rocked a foreign land. The toll is still being counted, but what is clear is that these people need urgent assistance. We have doctors, search & rescue teams and resources which could help in this desperate situation. Should we send them?

Opened 28 Apr 2019 Closed 10 May 2019 34 countries · 156 party votes

The choice

Option one

Send them

  • — Our rescue teams will dispatch immediately
  • — We will be seen internationally as a humanitarian leader
  • — Cost: 1% of GDP for 6 months 
16 of 34 countries chose this 47.1%
Option two Default if deadlocked

Keep them at home

  • — Rescue teams will stay at home - this is a foreign problem
18 of 34 countries chose this 52.9%

The world's answer

40 Send them 2 Keep them at home 114 Abstained
156 party votes across 34 countries

World response

See how each country's parties responded to the decision.

Aftocratorianike

Send them by majority
Send them votes
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5
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded

“It would make no sense for us to not send aid to those in need when we have the means. Saving lives and helping people should always be our priority.”

Voted May 1, 2019

Avalon

Send them by majority
Send them votes
7
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Abstained
2
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Party breakdown

6 votes recorded
Left Alliance Send them

“In the wake of this devastating disaster, our nation is ready to deploy its specialized rescue teams and doctors”

Voted April 29, 2019
Centrist Zone Send them

“In this time of great need and urgency, our nation must step up and offer our help.”

Voted May 1, 2019

“Anything we can do to relieve the pain and suffering of others is something we will do gladly. If we were in the same situation, we would also hope that we could rely on others like this”

Voted May 1, 2019

“This is an issue of humanity, not politics. It is a situation where people are suffering immensely, and to passively stand by while it happens would be morally dubious and would show a lack of regard for our fellow humans.”

Voted May 2, 2019

“We should send support to those in need. It is our international responsibility.”

Voted May 6, 2019

“Its better to help others. out its not just about us its about the community”

Voted May 7, 2019

Azonia

Send them by majority
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Party breakdown

2 votes recorded

“We have the means to support them, and we should. If we were in that situation, we'd also want help. It'd be a different question if we couldn't afford it. We hope, if they were a crisis, our partners abroad would return the favour in the future.”

Voted May 3, 2019
Nationaliste Send them

“nous devons aidez nos semblable nos partenaires étrangers nous rendraient la pareille à l'avenir.”

Voted May 5, 2019

Broadlands

Send them by majority
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Party breakdown

1 vote recorded

“This is a humanitarian disaster. We are citizens of the world and we must act. The whole world is watching.”

Voted April 28, 2019

Charlemont

Send them by majority
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4 votes recorded

“It is the duty of Charlemont as a wealthy, developed nation to give assistance to these struggling people. It would be a moral failing of our nation to allow this earthquake to take even more lives with no recovery in sight.”

Voted April 30, 2019

“We cannot let people die and suffer whilst we remain an advanced nation, 1% of GDP for 6 months is a small price to pay for saved lives. The National Front stands committed to helping and improving the lives of the less fortunate”

Voted May 1, 2019
ALAYON Send them

“The Government continues its humanitarian efforts to the victims of the recent earthquake abroad. We assure the safety of the respodents. Thank you”

Voted May 1, 2019

“We cannot leave our allies in their hour of need - Green-Left Movement supports the efforts to send help immediately.”

Voted May 5, 2019

Columbia

Send them by majority
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Party breakdown

3 votes recorded

“Why shouldn't we help a venerable country. It would immoral not too. i think if you have the power to help someone help them.”

Voted April 29, 2019
Labour Send them

“Labour believes in collaboration with other countries, whether this means diplomacy, military, economy or foreign aid.”

Voted May 2, 2019

“Our country has always been a leader in humanitarian causes around the world. Let's keep it that way”

Voted May 4, 2019

Costavela

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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Party breakdown

0 votes recorded

No votes cast yet.

Crowntopia

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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2
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0 votes recorded

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Drumagh

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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3
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0 votes recorded

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Elrondia

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
Send them votes
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4
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0 votes recorded

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Holzminden

Keep them at home by majority
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1 vote recorded
Bier Für Holzminden Keep them at home

“Holzminden will remain all neutral in foreign lands.”

Voted May 1, 2019

Javosca

Send them by majority
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2
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2 votes recorded

“In the wake of this devastating disaster, our nation must step up as a global humanitarian leader. Deploying our specialized rescue teams and doctors is a moral imperative that saves lives, fosters international solidarity, and reinforces our commitment to global stability. The temporary financial impact is a necessary and justified cost for critical humanitarian aid.”

Voted April 28, 2019

“In this time we should help as we have the necessary funds, however long term foreign aid spending should be reconsidered outside of major disaster events”

Voted April 28, 2019

Kalpetia

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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3
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0 votes recorded

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Lavaria

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
Send them votes
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4
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0 votes recorded

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Levonia

Send them by majority
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2 votes recorded

“We will help the people in need send them help”

Voted April 28, 2019
Libra! Send them

“Levonian values are those of the freedoms of our nation as well as standing in solidarity for people in need. My party wholeheartedly supports in sending aid.”

Voted May 1, 2019

Ludenholm

Send them by majority
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2 votes recorded

“Solidarity is the tenderness of the people, the working class of Ludenholm stands with you.”

Voted April 29, 2019

“We can spare the expenditure, no problemo”

Voted May 3, 2019

Lysenne

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Magna Taura

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Marianne

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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4
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0 votes recorded

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Northsea

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Nova Artaris

Send them by majority
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5
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2 votes recorded

“These people needs assistance, that is clear, and our action therefore shall be clear as well. No matter where, people are people and our party will protect them”

Voted April 29, 2019

“Our country's stable socioeconomic position affords us the ability to aid in this disaster and prevent further loss of life and we should do so, sparing no expense and acting quickly. It is only the right thing to do. Financial and material costs can always be made up for, however the loss of human lives cannot and are permanent and irreversible tragedies, no matter where in the world it happens.”

Voted May 1, 2019

Novograd

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Ostwaldreich

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Rheinland

Send them by majority
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Abstained
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0 votes recorded

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Ronkonkoma

Send them by majority
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1 vote recorded

“We should help. When others are in trouble we must take care.”

Voted April 29, 2019

San Cordova

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Saxenheim

Send them by majority
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4 votes recorded
Left Forward Send them

“In moments of disaster, humanity must come before borders. When lives can be saved, we have a moral responsibility to act. Our search and rescue teams possess the expertise, equipment, and experience to make a real difference in the aftermath of this earthquake.”

Voted April 29, 2019

“As a religious and social party, we believe that everyone should be helped when in need, even at a huge expense.”

Voted April 30, 2019

“ADFR will answer to the cry for help coming from this ill-fated land. As a wealthy country with the means to help, we have a responsibility to assist those facing humanitarian disasters when we can (especially considering how rare, fortunately, such disasters are). Deploying search and rescue teams, medical personnel and emergency aid is an act of solidarity and a reflection of the values we should uphold. Lives matter more than anything else.”

Voted May 1, 2019
Homeland Alliance Keep them at home

“We can not efford to help as our country needs to keep the budget tight.”

Voted May 2, 2019

Sekuntomia

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Solania

Send them by majority
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2 votes recorded

“It is our humanitarian duty to help our fellow humans, which align with the Collective's idea of compassion. As such the Collective votes to provide aid amid this devastating earthquake.”

Voted May 1, 2019

“Our party pleads to help those affected by the earthquake of April 2019”

Voted May 4, 2019

Sveria

Send them by majority
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2 votes recorded

“We are going to help people in need we support to send help”

Voted April 28, 2019

“When lives are at risk, responsible nations step forward. Sveria has the capability to help, and we should. Humanitarian assistance today reflects our values, strengthens our international standing and shows that compassion and responsibility can go hand in hand.”

Voted May 5, 2019

Thornreach

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Valmoire

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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Velinor

Send them by majority
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3 votes recorded

“its important to help people in need out”

Voted April 28, 2019

“Borders should not separate humanity. We need to help our siblings from outside of the nation.”

Voted April 28, 2019

“We should help out, it's our duty as a nation”

Voted April 30, 2019

Verdia

Keep them at home deadlock — default applied
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0 votes recorded

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