Liberland will hold congressional elections on January 4. This small, self-proclaimed libertarian state, wedged between Croatia and Serbia, is about to elect its next group of leaders.
The elections will fill the seats of Congress, Liberland’s governing body, which makes the laws, policies and budget decisions for the country. What’s different here is that the entire voting process takes place on the blockchain. No physical ballots, no middlemen. Simply decentralized and fraud-proof voting.
The candidates running for Congress
The candidates are as unconventional as the elections themselves. Justin Sun, the Prime Minister of Liberland and co-founder of TRON blockchain, is on the ballot. Justin says his focus is on running a minimalist government.
“Our success can inspire other countries to embrace libertarian principles, demonstrating that minimalist government can bring stability and prosperity without excessive regulation or coercion. By upholding this approach, we will advance Liberland’s status as a beacon of freedom and individual autonomy,” he said.
Evan Luthra, Liberland’s IT minister and entrepreneur, is another candidate. Evan claims he plans to overhaul Liberland’s digital systems. “Liberland is for people who believe that freedom is a fundamental right,” he said. He is pushing for streamlined services that ‘really work’.
Then there is Karnika E. Yashwant, also known as Mr. KEY. As a blockchain veteran with more than ten years of experience, his campaign promises are quite specific: simpler citizenship processes, better communication with residents and putting Liberland on the map.
“Liberland is a movement for freedom, choice and innovation. My candidacy is based on actionable solutions that position Liberland as a pioneer in freedom-driven governance,” he said, adding:
“Liberland is freedom in its purest form. But let’s be honest: we have the ideas, but we need structure. We have the talent, but we need action.”
– Mr. KEY
Then Samuela Davidova, Liberland’s press secretary. She said: “As a candidate for Congress, my focus is clear: streamlining foreign relations, empowering citizens and delivering real, tangible benefits. Don’t reinvent the wheel. Let’s strengthen what works and remove unnecessary obstacles.”
An online debate will take place one day before the elections, on January 3. This is reportedly an opportunity for citizens to hear directly from all fifteen candidates. Everyone will have five minutes to introduce themselves, followed by questions from moderators and cabinet members. The debate is public via Zoom.
Liberland’s Congress currently has seven members, and elections will determine its next line-up. Each term lasts only three months, reportedly to keep the government moving quickly and flexibly.
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