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#social-democrats

3 days ago

US politics

'I must be radical': Housing Minister James Browne says he will 'take risks' to solve homes crisis

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Social Democrats pledge 'more focused' talks on Government formation with four other parties

3 days ago

US politics

'I must be radical': Housing Minister James Browne says he will 'take risks' to solve homes crisis

Social Democrats lead Hamburg state election: projection DW 03/02/2025

SPD retains its largest party status in Hamburg despite a decrease in support.

The coalition with the Greens is likely to continue following the recent election.

fromwww.thelocal.se

UK politics

Who would govern Sweden if an election were held today?

Social Democrats lead Hamburg state election: projection DW 03/02/2025

SPD retains its largest party status in Hamburg despite a decrease in support.

The coalition with the Greens is likely to continue following the recent election.

fromwww.thelocal.se

UK politics

Who would govern Sweden if an election were held today?

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#foreign-affairs

SF politics

Labour says Social Democrats replacing foreign affairs spokesperson Sinead Gibney 'hard to fathom'

SF politics

Labour says Social Democrats replacing foreign affairs spokesperson Sinead Gibney 'hard to fathom'

SF politics

Dublin TD Sinead Gibney replaced as Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson

SF politics

Labour says Social Democrats replacing foreign affairs spokesperson Sinead Gibney 'hard to fathom'

SF politics

Labour says Social Democrats replacing foreign affairs spokesperson Sinead Gibney 'hard to fathom'

SF politics

Dublin TD Sinead Gibney replaced as Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson

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#labour-party

Remote teams

Denis O'Brien accused of having a 'brass neck' after describing working from home as 'load of nonsense'

Remote teams

Denis O'Brien accused of having a 'brass neck' after describing working from home as 'load of nonsense'

Remote teams

Denis O'Brien accused of having a 'brass neck' after describing working from home as 'load of nonsense'

Remote teams

Denis O'Brien accused of having a 'brass neck' after describing working from home as 'load of nonsense'

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'I took drugs when I was younger,' admits Dail's new drug reform chair, TD Gary Gannon

Gannon's candid admission about his past drug use highlights the prevalence of drug culture in Dublin's nightclubs, revealing a personal connection to the issue.

London politics

Left-wing politics

fromwww.thelocal.se

How Israel's invasion of Gaza became Swedish party politics again

The left in Sweden has shifted its stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, criticizing both Israel's actions and the Swedish government's responses.

#coalition-government

Germany: SPD eye victory in Hamburg state election DW 03/02/2025

The SPD seeks to recover from a national defeat in the Hamburg state elections.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Merz makes moves to build coalition as German parliamentary groups meet for first time since election Europe live

The new CDU/CSU and SPD coalition is no longer considered a grand coalition (GroKo) due to shifts in party standings post-election.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Germany's Merz elected chancellor in second round vote

Friedrich Merz overcame an initial defeat to become chancellor, highlighting the complexity of coalition politics in Germany.

Germany's Merz to form government after SPD approves coalition deal

SPD joins coalition government with CDU/CSU, enabling Friedrich Merz's chancellorship despite their worst election loss.

Lars Klingbeil appointed as vice-chancellor and finance minister amidst concerns over his fiscal expertise.

Germany: SPD eye victory in Hamburg state election DW 03/02/2025

The SPD seeks to recover from a national defeat in the Hamburg state elections.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Merz makes moves to build coalition as German parliamentary groups meet for first time since election Europe live

The new CDU/CSU and SPD coalition is no longer considered a grand coalition (GroKo) due to shifts in party standings post-election.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Germany's Merz elected chancellor in second round vote

Friedrich Merz overcame an initial defeat to become chancellor, highlighting the complexity of coalition politics in Germany.

more#coalition-government

Germany's Merz to form government after SPD approves coalition deal

SPD joins coalition government with CDU/CSU, enabling Friedrich Merz's chancellorship despite their worst election loss.

Lars Klingbeil appointed as vice-chancellor and finance minister amidst concerns over his fiscal expertise.

#eoin-hayes

Miscellaneous

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party after he sold shares in firm that supplies Israeli military a month after he was elected

3 months ago

UK politics

Social Democrats have 'no timeline' on Eoin Hayes decision

Miscellaneous

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes suspended from party after he sold shares in firm that supplies Israeli military a month after he was elected

3 months ago

UK politics

Social Democrats have 'no timeline' on Eoin Hayes decision

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3 months ago

Drivers paying motor tax in instalments paid almost 106m more in extra charges

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien stated, "Each quarterly renewal of motor tax follows the same administrative procedures as the annual renewal process," justifying higher charges for installment payments.

Alternative transportation

On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching

Olaf Scholz, facing low poll numbers, rallies supporters by highlighting government achievements and making pointed political statements.

Germany politics

Scholz trails conservative CDU/CSU in election polls DW 02/14/2025

fromwww.nytimes.com

On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching

Olaf Scholz, facing low poll numbers, rallies supporters by highlighting government achievements and making pointed political statements.

Scholz trails conservative CDU/CSU in election polls DW 02/14/2025

The SPD is significantly trailing in the polls, making Olaf Scholz's hopes for reelection appear unrealistic.

more#german-politics

#alternative-for-germany

German election: What is at stake? DW 02/22/2025

The upcoming election reflects a clear desire for change in Germany.

Friedrich Merz is positioned to lead, capitalizing on massive anticipated losses for the SPD and FDP.

German election: Merz's conservatives slide in YouGov poll DW 02/18/2025

CDU/CSU support drops to 27% before upcoming elections, marking their worst poll results since August 2023.

9 months ago

Germany politics

Scholz's Social Democrats hold back the far right in German state vote

German election: What is at stake? DW 02/22/2025

The upcoming election reflects a clear desire for change in Germany.

Friedrich Merz is positioned to lead, capitalizing on massive anticipated losses for the SPD and FDP.

German election: Merz's conservatives slide in YouGov poll DW 02/18/2025

CDU/CSU support drops to 27% before upcoming elections, marking their worst poll results since August 2023.

more#alternative-for-germany

9 months ago

Germany politics

Scholz's Social Democrats hold back the far right in German state vote

#holly-cairns

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Election 2024 Day 6: Micheal Martin tests out his barista skills... as well warmed-up candidates hit the trail again

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Miscellaneous

Ellen Coyne: Standards for thee but not for me attitude has left Social Democrats shaken

7 months ago

Miscellaneous

Election 2024 Day 6: Micheal Martin tests out his barista skills... as well warmed-up candidates hit the trail again

fromIndependent