The Seven Masts Philosophy

The Seven Masts Philosophy (Easwegian: Kelaivesu Machteuxchoune) is a political concept introduced by the Emperor Emizerri on August 7th 2021 which outlines his core vision for how Easway should be structured. The Seven Masts Philosophy was inspired by the Six Arrows philosophy created by one of the Emizerri's main political idols, Atatürk, the first President of the Turkish Republic. On August 27th 2021, a public referendum was passed which granted the Seven Masts Philosophy to become part of the Constitution of Easway.

Etymology
Seven refers to the seven core and distinct ideologies contained within the Philosophy. These are: Sovereigntism, Localism, Federalism, Directorialism, Humanitarianism, Secularism, and Co-operatism. The use of the word "masts" is metaphorical, comparing these ideologies to the masts of boats and their importance in getting to destinations.

January 2022 Referendum
A Referendum spearheaded by the Emizerri was held on January 2nd to January 3rd 2021 which asked the public electorate if they would like the Seven Masts philosophy within the constitution to combine Nationalism and Statism into one new philosophy called Sovereigntism, and add the new philosophy of Localism.

Background
The bill was suggested on December 26th 2021 by the Emizerri as a way of adding Localism which he thought was important to the political culture of Easway into the Seven Masts, whilst stressing the importance of Easway's independent self determination through the philosophy of Sovereigntism, which combined the idea of the Nationstate of Nationalism and Statism into one. The Emizerri also wanted to have the Seven Masts appeal to a wider audience by removing what he refers to as the loaded terms of Nationalism and Statism.

The bill entered the Long Palace the next day on the 27th and passed with 7 votes in favour vs 4 votes again. The FEVA-MOP Alliance, the Reformist Party of Easway, and the Republican People's Party of Easway all supported the bill whilst the Homonationalist Party of Easway did not.

Referendum
The voting booth opened on January 2nd at 11:32 CET and closed January 3rd at 13:00 CET. The results were in a lower turnout 90% in favour with 9 votes for and 1 vote against.

Overview
The philosophy of the Seven Masts is not strictly legally binding in the sense that legal action can not be taken against individuals or groups who do not conform to its teachings, but is a recognition of the political and cultural legacy of which the Emizerri; who is a founding father of the modern Easwegian Realm, wants Easway to embrace. The Seven Masts is to be taken as a foundational guide for running the country and conducting practice within business and government in Easway.