Grand Consortian Magnus Montrenee

"Learn to aim before you start to shoot"
- Magnus Montrenee, debating a law student who was overconfident, 2015

Grand Consortian Magnus Montrenee (born November 26, 1993) is the current Grand Consortian of The Grand Economic Consortium, serving since 2019. He has previously been the Mayor of Brest from 2014 to 2018 for the Global Outreach Movement, a globalist political party. As Grand Consortian he is Aligned with the National Liberal Party, a centre-right third way political party. His career has been defined by increased globalization and outreach to other nations, the Grand Consortian describing himself as a "staunch globalist".

Early Life

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(Monochrome photo of 16 year old Magnus Montrenee)

Magnus Andrew Montrenee was born on the 26th of November, 1993 in Brest. His parents were middle class, his father being an accountant for an insurance company and his mother being a dermatologist. From a young age he exhibited an interest in politics, reading the politics section of L'esperance from the age of 9 and debating topics like the status of Kosovo and of Palestine. He started primary school at "Admirality" school, a private educational institute which was renowned for focusing on developing critical thinking. Most testimonies say that he was a shy person, not making a lot of friends but getting into plenty of debates, even with the teachers.

He continued secondary education at the same school, showing affinity in politics and engineering classes. He started making more friends through the local debate club, which he signed up to. His favourite activity throughout secondary school was debating. He argued for a multitude of things, and even wrote a pamphlet at age 13 titled "Another way: the compromise between left and right" advocating for 3rd way politics. This was one of the biggest achievements of his life, as his writings were even read by government officials. His intelligence was recognized by MESA, and he was accepted as a member of the organization. At just 14 years old he participated in "The New York Global Debate Championship", competing against 18 year old students. The debate topic was "This house believes that private industry has improved the world", a vague topic by debate standards, but he still came up with Astounding arguments. He spoke a total of two hours. He won. This was most likely the moment which jumpstarted his political career, as by this point he was basically a national celebrity. He returned to TGEC in order to start high school.

He enrolled in "Saint Andrew" High School in Brest, the most prestigious in TGEC. Every teacher knew that he was overprepared and too advanced for the school, so instead of going to classes he was given permission to attend public lectures at the University of Brest in order to challenge his mind more. The next highlight of his life came when he published his book "Vie", meaning life in French. There he wrote about how our political life is intertwined with our personal lives, advocating for a smaller government in TGEC. He even presented his case in front of the House of Representatives. Surprisingly, it worked. He convinced the government at the time to reduce its size, enhancing its efficiency. This prompted him to be allowed to enter Grandeville University - "Dennis Penrose" Faculty of Law at just 17 years of age.

His time at the University was good for him. He felt like he could finally put his brain to a use and socialize with other students of his same level of intelligence. During his time at the university he continued writing essays advocating for Bill Clinton's third way. Those essays would eventually be published in a collection uner the name of "Advocate: Standing up for the third way". His performance in law school was admirable, being a consecutive mock trial champion and winning the respect of everyone around him. He graduated at 21 years of age, in 2014 with complete honours. After graduating he immediatelly signed up to run for Mayor of Brest, his home city. His campaign was widely supported, as virtually everyone in the nation knew about his genius. Thus, he won in a landslide victory.

Rise in Politics

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Now that he was the Mayor of Brest his dreams had come true. He had become the leader of the third most important city in TGEC. It was his duty to lead it to prosperity. As soon as he became mayor he starting pouring in funds to expanding the Port of Brest. The port was the center of culture for the French city, sailing being a very popular past time. He attracted opportunistic foreign investors through a series of social programs which guaranteed profit for private companies contracted. From the start of his term people knew that he would lead the city to greatness, the "L'esperance" newspaper describing him as the Saviour of Brest, due to the city having undergone a lot regression in terms of economy and population in the terms of the previous mayors.

The streets of Brest received a complete overhaul, the old cement being replaced with better tarmac, almost immune to the formation of potholes. Throught his tenure Brest underwent significant development, making connections with other cities around the world and becoming a highly diverse city. In the last year of his term the most significant achievement was reducing homelessness to only 2% of the city's population by attracting real estate developers and encouraging people to acquire higher value propriety while selling their previous homes to the government, which would turn them over to homeless people. That was the final act as mayor of Magnus Montrenee. His tenure finished in 2014, just in time for him to run for Grand Consortian in the 2019 elections. He ran for the NLP this time, instead of the GOM, and won a close victory, with 55% of the votes while his main opposing candidate, Marcus Starr of the GOM, had 52% of the votes.

Leadership

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He assumed his position on the 1st of January 2019, swearing on the constitution in front of the Tower of Commerce. During his tenure as Grand Consortian, Montreneé has focused on advancing TGEC’s economic growth through significant tax reforms, reduction of bureaucratic red tape, and promoting private sector innovation. He has been instrumental in fostering a business-friendly environment, attracting foreign investments, and enhancing TGEC's global economic competitiveness. Under his leadership, TGEC has seen substantial economic expansion, with policies aimed at improving infrastructure, enhancing technological innovation, and promoting international trade. Montreneé has also prioritized education and healthcare reforms, aligning them with market principles to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Montreneé’s administration is characterized by a pragmatic approach to governance, balancing economic liberalization with necessary social policies to ensure inclusive growth. Despite facing challenges and criticisms, his leadership continues to be marked by a commitment to TGEC's economic prosperity and resilience.

Under his leadership, TGEC became way more integrated in the international community, joining the Collective Security League, the now defunct Alliance for Security and Prosperity, Illion Leagur and forming the AntiSocialist Coalition to create a common front against socialist nations.

At the same time, under his tenure TGEC got rid of all trade barriers like tarrifs and quotas with friendly nation, opening up trade with nations like the East Asian Alliance. At the same time, his tenure has been characterized by a militaristic and interventionist foreign policy, with TGEC intervening in many external wars and rebuilding its nuclear arsenal, 30 years after it was dismantled.

On a more positive note, he focused on constructing numerous nuclear power plants. Now, 80% of the nation's energy comes from nuclear and TGEC is energy independent. He is also a symbol of unity, being the person to peacefully negotiate the end of the Consortian Civil War in 2023, finally annexing British Separatists and Catholic Extermists through negotiations.

Policies

• The Economic Acceleration Plan
  Implemented a flat tax rate of 15% and reduced regulation. Made it a lot easier to start businesses through a "one-stop-shop" method. Privatized several government agencies, like the Consortian Space Administration (Sold to the International Aerospace Company in 2023) and Consortian Times (sold to L'esperancé Media in 2024). Encouraged public-private partenerships. Removed all trade barriers and incentivized skilled foreigners to migrate to TGEC.

• Social Reform Program
  Expanded access to public schools and encouraged the teaching of STEM in schools. Implemented health saving accounts for citizens and prioritized private healthcare over public hospitals. Launched campaigns to train unemployed people in different jobs in order to get them off welfare.

• The Grand Green Deal
  Promoted the use of clean energy through tax credits and subsidies for renewable energy projects. Implemented a carbon tax to incentivize businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and invest in sustainable practices. Expanded protected areas and national parks to preserve natural resources and biodiversity. Supported initiatives to reduce plastic waste and improve recycling rates. Transitioned TGEC to a nation reliant on nuclear energy and other renewable sources.
  

For & Against

• For: Free trade, immigration, monetarism, nuclear energy, foreign interventionism, nuclear deterrence

• Against: Socialism, KTO, economic patriotism

Personal Information

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Despite his demanding career, Montreneé maintains a range of personal interests and hobbies. He is an avid reader, with a particular fondness for historical and economic literature. Montreneé is also a keen programmer, often working o LLMs and machine learning. Additionally, he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling, which provide him with a much-needed respite from his busy schedule.

As of now, Montreneé is single and has no children. His commitment to his role as Grand Consortian has left little room for a personal life, though he is known to value close relationships with his family and a small circle of trusted friends. Montreneé's single status and youthful age make him a somewhat unique figure in TGEC's political landscape, often drawing public interest and media attention.

Montreneé's personal life remains relatively private, as he prefers to keep his focus on his responsibilities and duties as a leader. However, he occasionally shares glimpses of his life and interests through interviews and public appearances, showcasing a well-rounded and intellectually driven personality.

Personal Trivia

• Montreneé enjoyes exterme sports, and can often be spotted free solo climbing, cave diving and skydiving

• Montreneé enjoys hip-hop and is said to be close friends with Consortian rapper "Prodigy"

• He is the youngest world leader at the moment and the youngest Grand Consortian in history
  

Quotes

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"A free market is not just an economic system; it is the foundation of individual freedom and prosperity. Our goal is to unleash the potential of every citizen by reducing barriers and fostering innovation."

“Leadership is not about commanding authority; it's about inspiring others to achieve their best and guiding them with vision and integrity. True leaders create opportunities for those they serve”