The Alsatian republic is the final state
that will serve as a buffer between France and Germany. It is based around the
linguistic grouping of those who speak the Alsatian language. The Alsatian territories are tied to parts of
the neighbouring Lorraine region, via historical associations. The German
Empire used this history to create the vassal state of Alsace-Lorraine during
the latter part of the 1800’s. These regions reverted back to France at the end
of World War 1.
It is hypothesised here that the current
Alsatian nationalist movement will be used to create a fully independent
Republic of Alsace-Lorraine, free of both French and German influence. This
state will then serve as a final buffer between the borders of France and
Germany, after the removal of the European Union from the continent. This should eliminate the risk of renewed
conflict between these nations.
The final borders of this republic will
be made up of the former French departments of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin, Moselle and
the Territory of Belfort.
The flag of this region is the flag of
the Alsace-Lorraine national forum, which was adopted in 1910. It is based on
the Rot-un-Wiss flag of Gerard d’Alsace, the Duke of Lorraine in the 11th
Century. Added to this flag is the cross of Lorraine. It is likely that this
defaced version of the flag helps differentiate it from the similar looking
Polish flag.
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