The Genoa Parliament was remarkably efficient. By noon the next day, it had completed its vote and issued a public announcement—Genoa officially relinquished its status as a neutral nation and authorized Governor Ebiasso to apply to join the Iberian-Apennine Security Defense Organization.
Milan was slightly slower. On the fourth day after Joseph proposed the founding of Milan, the Milan Parliament also unanimously voted to join the Security Organization.
Even though they were still preparing all the matters involved in founding their nations, that did not prevent them from drafting laws in advance, stipulating that joining the Security Organization was a fundamental national policy.
Three more days passed, and the founding conference of the Iberian-Apennine Security Defense Organization convened at the Tuileries Palace.
In truth, the organizational framework and terms had already been confirmed by the member states some time ago. This conference was merely a ceremony for the representatives of each nation to sign the agreement.
Of course, some member-state representatives also proposed a few changes to the Security Organization.
For example, the Governor of Genoa suggested changing its name to the "Mediterranean Security Defense Organization."
After Joseph expressed his agreement, the representatives of every nation unanimously approved the new name.
At eleven in the morning, representatives from France, Spain, Sardinia, Milan, Parma, Genoa, Lucca, and Baden signed the agreement in succession.
The Mediterranean Security Defense Organization was formally declared established.
The Security Organization's headquarters was set up in Marseille.
Under it was a permanent "Peacekeeping Legion" of five thousand men, with troops supplied by all member states. Its annual regular military expenditure of six million Francs would be apportioned among all member states according to their fiscal revenues.
A Security Organization Intelligence Center was established, responsible for integrating Military Intelligence among the member states.
The famous French general, Marquis