The Question of Holstein

Though Holstein has long been ruled under the suzerainty of Scandinavian kings, it has now been incorporated directly into the our nation of our nation. In an age defined by the growing authority of centralized states this is not especially remarkable, but in this case it has caused a serious diplomatic incident. While the Holy Roman Empire has been content for us to rule over the Duchy of Holstein, it remains legally and inseparably part of the Empire and most emphatically not a our province.\n\nThe their ruler has therefore demanded the restoration of the Duchy of Holstein, and further demands that all our authority over its territory must be relinquished so that Holstein can take its place among the Princes of the Empire.