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#romania

Romania: Ruling Social Democrats appear set to win elections DW 12/01/2024

Romania's parliamentary elections show the Social Democratic Party leading, but the far-right is gaining, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape.

Romania: Ruling Social Democrats set to win elections DW 12/01/2024

The PSD leads Romanian parliamentary elections, signaling a shift towards far-right parties and a fragmented parliament.

Romania: Ruling Social Democrats appear set to win elections DW 12/01/2024

Romania's parliamentary elections show the Social Democratic Party leading, but the far-right is gaining, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape.

Romania: Ruling Social Democrats set to win elections DW 12/01/2024

The PSD leads Romanian parliamentary elections, signaling a shift towards far-right parties and a fragmented parliament.
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Georgian police break up anti-government protests

Allegations of Kremlin interference marred the October parliamentary elections in Georgia, driving citizens to demand fresh elections.
#cost-of-living-crisis

Walter Baier: established parties have allowed far-right to flourish

The European Left lead candidate Walter Baier discusses key election issues like cost of living crisis, war in Gaza, and far-right rise.

Mauritius holds parliamentary election with cost of living crisis key issue

Mauritius faces a significant election shaped by a wire-tapping scandal and urgent economic concerns.

Walter Baier: established parties have allowed far-right to flourish

The European Left lead candidate Walter Baier discusses key election issues like cost of living crisis, war in Gaza, and far-right rise.

Mauritius holds parliamentary election with cost of living crisis key issue

Mauritius faces a significant election shaped by a wire-tapping scandal and urgent economic concerns.
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#bulgaria

Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

GERB party leads elections but lacks a majority, perpetuating Bulgaria's political instability.

Bulgaria faces another snap vote as latest bid to form new government fails

Bulgaria is facing its seventh parliamentary election in three years due to failed coalition formation by three political parties.
President Rumen Radev is expected to call for a new vote after parties were unable to secure enough support to govern.

Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

GERB party leads elections but lacks a majority, perpetuating Bulgaria's political instability.

Bulgaria faces another snap vote as latest bid to form new government fails

Bulgaria is facing its seventh parliamentary election in three years due to failed coalition formation by three political parties.
President Rumen Radev is expected to call for a new vote after parties were unable to secure enough support to govern.
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Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region votes for new parliament

Iraqi Kurdistan's elections face challenges of political disenchantment and economic instability, despite a high number of candidates and a mandated quota for women.
#french-politics

Macron renews talks to choose PM and end political deadlock in France

Macron is seeking to appoint a stability-focused prime minister amid political uncertainty after inconclusive elections.

Macron meets Marine Le Pen amid France prime minister talks

Macron seeks consensus for a new prime minister post-elections due to fragmented parliamentary power.

Macron's Naming of Right-Wing PM Is Affront to Democracy, Says Left Coalition

Michel Barnier's appointment as Prime Minister has sparked outrage among left-of-center parties, despite their electoral plurality.

Chaos in France after Macron refuses to name prime minister from leftwing coalition

Macron's refusal to appoint a leftwing prime minister exacerbates France's political turmoil after a divided snap election.
Macron aims to ensure France's institutional stability amidst calls for cooperation from political leaders.

French presidential palace unveils new government

The election resulted in a hung parliament, leading to a new conservative-dominated government despite a left-wing coalition securing the most seats.

France's voters have rejected Macron. Why is he still trying to dictate who governs us? | Rokhaya Diallo

France faces a political stalemate with no new prime minister appointed after turbulent elections, leaving a caretaker government in unprecedented instability.

Macron renews talks to choose PM and end political deadlock in France

Macron is seeking to appoint a stability-focused prime minister amid political uncertainty after inconclusive elections.

Macron meets Marine Le Pen amid France prime minister talks

Macron seeks consensus for a new prime minister post-elections due to fragmented parliamentary power.

Macron's Naming of Right-Wing PM Is Affront to Democracy, Says Left Coalition

Michel Barnier's appointment as Prime Minister has sparked outrage among left-of-center parties, despite their electoral plurality.

Chaos in France after Macron refuses to name prime minister from leftwing coalition

Macron's refusal to appoint a leftwing prime minister exacerbates France's political turmoil after a divided snap election.
Macron aims to ensure France's institutional stability amidst calls for cooperation from political leaders.

French presidential palace unveils new government

The election resulted in a hung parliament, leading to a new conservative-dominated government despite a left-wing coalition securing the most seats.

France's voters have rejected Macron. Why is he still trying to dictate who governs us? | Rokhaya Diallo

France faces a political stalemate with no new prime minister appointed after turbulent elections, leaving a caretaker government in unprecedented instability.
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Islamists Gain in Jordan, Reflecting Public Anger Over Gaza War

The Muslim Brotherhood has gained significant representation in Jordan's Parliament due to their campaign against the Israeli invasion of Gaza.

Togo: Ruling party wins overwhelming parliament majority DW 05/05/2024

Togo's ruling party UNIR secured a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, potentially extending President Faure Gnassingbe's 19-year rule.
#croatia

Croatia's top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister

Croatia's top court ruled President Milanovic can't become PM without first stepping down as president.

Croatia's ruling conservatives win most seats in election, but without majority

Croatia's ruling conservative party wins most seats but needs coalition for government formation.

Croatia: Ruling conservatives win elections without majority DW 04/18/2024

Croatia's ruling HDZ party won most seats but not a majority, likely needing far-right support for coalition.

Thousands at anti-government rally in Croatia allege high-level corruption and demand an election

Opposition demanding immediate parliamentary elections over corruption accusations
Political tensions rising in Croatia amid push for dissolution of parliament

Croatia's top court bars President Milanovic from becoming prime minister

Croatia's top court ruled President Milanovic can't become PM without first stepping down as president.

Croatia's ruling conservatives win most seats in election, but without majority

Croatia's ruling conservative party wins most seats but needs coalition for government formation.

Croatia: Ruling conservatives win elections without majority DW 04/18/2024

Croatia's ruling HDZ party won most seats but not a majority, likely needing far-right support for coalition.

Thousands at anti-government rally in Croatia allege high-level corruption and demand an election

Opposition demanding immediate parliamentary elections over corruption accusations
Political tensions rising in Croatia amid push for dissolution of parliament
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Maldives High Court overturns ex-President Abdulla Yameen's prison sentence

The Maldives court overturned former President Yameen's conviction due to an unfair trial, setting aside his prison sentence just days before parliamentary elections.

Ruling conservatives win Croatia election - but there's a catch

Croatian Democratic Union wins election but needs far-right support to stay in power.

Elections reveal a growing gender divide across South Korea

South Korea's upcoming parliamentary elections will be influenced by the political divide between young men and women.
Young South Korean men and women consistently show significant differences in their support for main political parties.
#pakistan

Pakistan's Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Revealing State Secrets

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for revealing official secrets.
The verdict is seen as a blow to Khan's political career and comes ahead of the parliamentary elections in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term for revealing state secrets

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for revealing official secrets.
Khan is currently serving a three-year prison sentence in a graft case and is barred from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan gets another prison sentence ahead of elections

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan has been convicted of revealing official secrets and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Khan's conviction is seen by his supporters as a tactic to sideline him ahead of parliamentary elections.

Pakistan's Imran Khan and His Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Corruption Charges

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.
This is Khan's third conviction since 2022 and comes ahead of Pakistan's upcoming parliamentary elections.

Imran Khan handed 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for revealing official secrets.
Khan is currently serving a three-year prison sentence in a corruption case and is barred from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Pakistani party backed by jailed ex-prime minister wins most seats in parliament

The party of the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, won the most seats in Pakistan's parliamentary elections.
This marks the first time in Pakistan's history that a party has been so successful in an election without the backing of the country's influential military generals.

Pakistan's Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Revealing State Secrets

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for revealing official secrets.
The verdict is seen as a blow to Khan's political career and comes ahead of the parliamentary elections in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Imran Khan gets 10-year jail term for revealing state secrets

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for revealing official secrets.
Khan is currently serving a three-year prison sentence in a graft case and is barred from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan gets another prison sentence ahead of elections

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan has been convicted of revealing official secrets and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Khan's conviction is seen by his supporters as a tactic to sideline him ahead of parliamentary elections.

Pakistan's Imran Khan and His Wife Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Corruption Charges

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.
This is Khan's third conviction since 2022 and comes ahead of Pakistan's upcoming parliamentary elections.

Imran Khan handed 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for revealing official secrets.
Khan is currently serving a three-year prison sentence in a corruption case and is barred from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Pakistani party backed by jailed ex-prime minister wins most seats in parliament

The party of the jailed former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, won the most seats in Pakistan's parliamentary elections.
This marks the first time in Pakistan's history that a party has been so successful in an election without the backing of the country's influential military generals.
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Belarus refuses to invite OSCE observers to monitor upcoming elections

Belarusian authorities will not invite OSCE observers for the upcoming parliamentary and local elections, consolidating President Lukashenko's control over political institutions.
The move comes in the wake of widespread protests and a harsh crackdown on dissent following the controversial 2020 presidential election.

Dutch election shows far right rising and reshaping Europe

Geert Wilders and his far-right Party for Freedom finished in first place in the Netherlands' parliamentary elections.
Wilders' strong showing serves as a warning to mainstream Europe and is welcomed by other far-right leaders in the region.
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