PETERSBURGH- The political landscape in Drevet could face a seismic shift in the coming elections. A new political party, called the Vienna Independence Party (VIP), has gained popularity in Petersburgh and St. John’s City. The VIP has received a grassroots boost highlighting the lack of economic development outside North Vienna and South Vienna. Party leaders argue that Veannites are paying millions in taxes and not seeing any benefit.

Among the complaints made by party candidates is the failure to connect road and rail links between North Vienna and Taswell. The candidates vying for key positions in the Viennas say that this is preventing Viennites from reaping the benefits of the billions of dollars in investments made within the two districts.

Officials in Reback staunchly disagree with the accusation that the government is outright ignoring the issues concerning the Viennas. Representative Chuck Davis of Moulis stated that major projects like connecting Motorway 91 and the Arlington & Petersburgh Railroad can take decades before seeing construction. Davis cited the groundbreaking of the Reback-Duranth International Airport redevelopment, which has been in the planning staged for 14 years. He also stated that he is working hard to push the Motorway 91 project into construction.

This has not dissuaded the VIP, who say the Viennas are ignored by Reback. VIP leaders point out that Vienna has used local taxpayer dollars to fund national projects, such as the Motorway 66 construction in Nanets and the Reback Belphenia Railway Terminal. The party stated that if Drevet doesn’t acknowledge the issues of Vienna, then Vienna should stop paying taxes to Reback.