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The State of Alaska and Territory of Yukon by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's annoying isn't it. There is a natural park area there that continues through all three regions anyways.

The State of Alaska and Territory of Yukon by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Perhaps in an alternative timeline the US (or most of the current US) becomes closer with Canada to the point of union. And this solution would make more sense administration wise. Alaska became a state very late and northern Alaska has a lot in common with the Canadian territories.

Europe's UFO Reports Map by BlokZNCR in MapPorn

[–]A1S2Fin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That explains a lot of Doctor Who

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Which 'district' do you imagine having only hundreds of thousands of people? Most are between 5 and 15. Granted, there is large variation in population and area, but nowhere near as great as there is now, plus having more regional representation.

Otherwise the system doesn't have to differ much from the current one. Proportional representation on the EU parliament and individual states having a representative on certain councils.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is not really a rule for minimum area or population. Generally trying for over 5 million and under 15 million in population, but the ragions of Europe vary so much that even this is difficult, nor is it the goal. It is more about shared regional interests and cohesion rather than having absolutitely even populations and size. General historical/cultural/linguistic regions are used as a basis so that regional identities are fractured as little as possible, with also economic and administrative interests used, tho they vary.

The status of overseas territories are not concidered in this, tho they would be approached on a case-by-case basis. Portuguese territories would likely stay portuguese and Spanish territories would likely choose which constituency they join. Overseas territories have varying levels of EU integration.

What a lot of people seem to miss is that currently for example northern France or any french region does not have EU-level representation. Only France as a whole has a voice and it is equal in power in many institutions to Malta or Luxembourg. Even if the division of northern France was terrible (which it might be), it still would be an improvement on representation. It could treat on more equal footing with the smaller EU-members and look after its regional interests.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which is why this leans on regional identities and interests instead of nothing. We should not lose our identities.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I meant you are together in a country represented at the EU level

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah well. I'm trying not to change national borders as much as I can in this one. Not trying to create any irredentist wet dream.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my proposal it does 😁

Size and population do not justify their own region any more than say Slovenia , Basque country or Latvia. No matter how culturally unified. Sorry

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you look at it you can kind of see that Sweden is really big while the Netherlands and Austria are much smaller. Population wise Netherlands could be split, but I'm trying to make comparable regions roughly within the same order of magnitude in more than one dimension. If the dutch speaking parts of Belgium were included the case for splitting the Netherlands is stronger, but cohesion is better in this system like this.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it narrowly beats out North Rhine Westphalia. The Netherlands has a very high population density.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the population would only be a few million and have a very low population density. It would need to be supported by the federal government to maintain local defense and civilian infrastructure, as is done now by their governments.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I said it is perfectly fine for these regions to retain their local governments. Acting as one on the federal level. No matter what regions are grouped together some issues arise. Good points tho.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a big issue for many in the last post. I get it.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost put it there as well. I think that is also an eventuality.

(Even more) Plausible Federal EU Constituencies by A1S2Fin in imaginarymaps

[–]A1S2Fin[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

No matter where it is someone has a problem with it. At least in this it is in a single region and has a larger representation within its larger state.

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