Kresimiria Bosken Liberation Front

Bosken Liberation Front

The Bosken Liberation Front (BLF) is a minor political party in the Divine Republic of Kresimiria. It serves as the primary political representative of the Bosken ethnic minority and advocates for the independence of District X (Moraviskameja), or its unification with the neighboring country of Boskenmark. It was founded in 1961 after the Treaty of Brod Moravice, from former BRC-21 members.

The party was formed in 1961 as a direct result of the Treaty of Brod Moravice, which ended the forty-year insurgency of the militant group BRC-21. Under the terms of the treaty, the militants disarmed and reorganized into the BLF to pursue their goals through parliamentary means.

Since the first post-treaty election in 1962, the BLF has maintained an unbroken electoral monopoly on District X, holding both Senate seats for over sixty years. It operates on a policy of “Parliamentary Resistance” and maintains a tense, adversarial relationship with the central government in Sinj.

The text on the party’s logo, ‘Frei Vran Krech’, translates to ‘Freedom Through Struggle’ in the Bosken dialect of the Pravoslavic language.

History

Transition from Insurgency (1961)

The BLF was born out of the exhaustion of war. Following the disastrous 1960 bombing of Karlovac University, BRC-21 leadership realized that terrorism had become politically counter-productive. Nadja Vrasch, the deputy commander of BRC-21, negotiated the transition with the Kresimirian government.

Upon the signing of the Treaty in July 1961, BRC-21 was dissolved. Its moderate wing formed the BLF, while its irreconcilable hardliners broke away to form the terrorist group AFIM.

The Vrasch Era (1961–1964)

Nadja Vrasch served as the party’s first leader. Her tenure was defined by the struggle to establish legitimacy. She successfully campaigned for the enforcement of the Treaty’s most controversial clause: the waiver of the Faith Restriction Clause for residents of District X. Under her leadership, the BLF focused on securing basic infrastructure investment for the war-torn south.

The party’s early parliamentary delegation was defined by the partnership between the Vrasch and her fellow senator, academic Lutz Diekwisch. Together, they established the “Moraviski Abstentionism” protocol and fought for the implementation of the Treaty’s promises.

Vrasch resigned in 1964 after the AFIM Kidnappings of BLF aides, citing overwhelming stress and guilt.

Diekwisch and Volkmann

Following Vrasch’s shock resignation in 1964, leadership passed to co-founder Lutz Diekwisch. Lacking Vrasch’s revolutionary charisma, Diekwisch focused on “Quiet Survival.” He partnered with the new Senator Petar Volkmann - a former BRC-21 commander respected by the hardliners - to keep the party united. This era was defined by the BLF’s “Moraviski Abstentionism” and a retreat from the national stage to focus on local governance in District X.

The Bronstein Crisis (1992–1993)

In the early 1990s, the party adopted a more aggressive stance under leader Jannik Lehr. In the 1992 election, the party ran Kristrad Bronstein, a former Boskenmark intelligence officer, for the Senate. Bronstein’s election provoked fury among Kresimirian nationalists.

In 1993, the Assembly passed the Public Office Eligibility Act, authored by Misko Maretic, specifically to target Bronstein. Following a high-profile defeat in the Superior Tribunal, Bronstein was arrested and removed from office. This event, known as the “1993 Crisis,” radicalized a new generation of Bosken youth but forced the party leadership to adopt a more cautious legal strategy.

The Von Steuer Era (2004–Present)

Since 2004, the party has been led by Isaak von Steuer, the lawyer who defended Bronstein. Von Steuer shifted the party’s strategy to “Lawfare”—using the Kresimirian courts to protect Bosken land and cultural rights. Under his leadership, the BLF has become a sophisticated political machine, frequently acting as a kingmaker or spoiler in the fractured modern Assembly.

During the 2014 Sprodvice Earthquakes, the BLF organized its own relief network, the “Red Hand,” effectively bypassing the slow state response and cementing its status as the de facto government of the south.

Ideology and Platform

Maximal Autonomy

While the BLF’s constitution calls for independence, its practical platform focuses on “Maximal Autonomy.” It advocates for:

  • The devolution of policing powers from the CIA to local municipal guards.
  • The right to teach the Bosken language in schools (currently restricted by the Council for Education).
  • Open borders and free trade with Boskenmark.

Relationship with AFIM

The BLF officially condemns violence and the terrorist activities of AFIM. However, the relationship is complex. Kresimirian nationalists accuse the BLF of being the “political wing” of AFIM, alleging that the party provides legal aid to arrested militants. The BLF maintains that it defends the due process rights of all Boskens, regardless of affiliation.

Moraviski Abstentionism

A defining feature of BLF politics is the policy of Moraviski Abstentionism.

Since 1922, representatives from District X (first independents, now BLF) have refused to vote on motions that they believe validate Kresimirian sovereignty over their land. In practice, the senators usually do vote - but abstain on key constitutional amendments.

  • The Chancellor: BLF Senators invariably abstain or boycott the confirmation votes for the Divine Chancellor, arguing that a Kresimirian religious figure has no authority over the Bosken people.
  • National Anthems: BLF members remain seated during the playing of the national anthem in the Assembly.
  • Exceptions: The policy is pragmatic; BLF senators do vote on budgets, infrastructure bills, and laws that directly affect the material conditions of their constituents.

Leadership History

The initial logo (1961-1962), designed to resemble the crest of BRC-21.

See also List of political parties.