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2 days ago

US Elections

Results are starting to come in. Here's the latest.

Canada election may determine response to Trump's threats and economic shape amid global turmoil.

2 days ago

US Elections

Monday Briefing: Canada Is Electing a New Leader

The Canadian elections are heavily influenced by economic concerns and the threat posed by President Trump.

SF politics

fromSun Sentinel

5 days ago

Campaign cash flows to state Rep. Cassel after her switch to Republican Party

Hillary Cassel's party switch leads to a significant increase in campaign donations, contrasting sharply with her challenger Todd Delmay's fundraising efforts.

The 2026 race between Cassel and Delmay is poised to be a key political contest in Broward County.

Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns

Germany's snap federal election features key opposition from CDU and AfD against incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

fromThe Local Germany

1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

The centre-right and centre-left parties in Germany are holding exploratory talks to form a Grand Coalition.

German AfD sees record gains but still shut out from power DW 02/23/2025

The AfD has emerged as Germany's second largest party, significantly increasing its vote share and becoming a dominant force in eastern regions of the country.

4 weeks ago

Germany's development aid on the chopping block? DW 03/31/2025

The coalition negotiations face financial challenges despite a significant debt package, particularly regarding social spending and potential tax increases.

fromeuronews

Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns

Germany's snap federal election features key opposition from CDU and AfD against incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

fromThe Local Germany

1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

The centre-right and centre-left parties in Germany are holding exploratory talks to form a Grand Coalition.

German AfD sees record gains but still shut out from power DW 02/23/2025

The AfD has emerged as Germany's second largest party, significantly increasing its vote share and becoming a dominant force in eastern regions of the country.

4 weeks ago

Germany's development aid on the chopping block? DW 03/31/2025

The coalition negotiations face financial challenges despite a significant debt package, particularly regarding social spending and potential tax increases.

US politics

People Are Sharing The Things They Will Never Understand About The United States

U.S. political parties are loosely organized coalitions, differing from the structured parties globally.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Germany news

What foreigners in Germany should know about the voting system

Current poll leaders in Germany advocate for restrictive immigration policies, raising concerns among foreign citizens.

Germany's electoral vote distribution complicates the implications of current polling for potential government changes.

fromBuzzFeed

1 month ago

US politics

People Are Sharing The Things They Will Never Understand About The United States

U.S. political parties are loosely organized coalitions, differing from the structured parties globally.

fromwww.thelocal.de

Germany news

What foreigners in Germany should know about the voting system

Current poll leaders in Germany advocate for restrictive immigration policies, raising concerns among foreign citizens.

Germany's electoral vote distribution complicates the implications of current polling for potential government changes.

more#voting-system

#austria

Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party

Austria's Conservative People's Party, Social Democrats, and Neos form a coalition government, excluding the far-right FPO after five months of delays.

fromWashington Post

Germany politics

Austrian parties agree on coalition government without far-right party

Austria's centrist parties formed a coalition to exclude the far-right Freedom Party from government.

Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party

Austria's Conservative People's Party, Social Democrats, and Neos form a coalition government, excluding the far-right FPO after five months of delays.

fromWashington Post

Germany politics

Austrian parties agree on coalition government without far-right party

Austria's centrist parties formed a coalition to exclude the far-right Freedom Party from government.

more#austria

#coalition-government

German election 2025 poll tracker: which party is leading and who could be chancellor?

Germany prepares for a general election on February 23 after its ruling coalition collapsed, indicating potential shifts in the political landscape.

German election: Scholz and Merz clash on economy and AfD DW 02/10/2025

Incumbent coalition parties SPD and Greens aim for last-minute polling boost in upcoming elections, trailing behind conservatives and AfD.

Germany politics

Austria: Centrist parties form coalition without far-right DW 02/27/2025

Austria's first three-party coalition since the 1940s has formed, excluding the far-right Freedom Party.

Germany politics

German election: Scholz floats legal case over racism claim DW 02/13/2025

Incumbent parties will seek last-minute polling momentum before elections, while the opposition leads but struggles with coalition dynamics.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests

Ireland's national election shows a closely contested race among major parties, potentially leading to complex coalition talks.

Germany politics

German election: Voters say Scholz-Merz 'duel' was a draw DW 02/10/2025

The German political landscape is shifting, with coalition dynamics and emerging parties shaping the upcoming elections.

German election 2025 poll tracker: which party is leading and who could be chancellor?

Germany prepares for a general election on February 23 after its ruling coalition collapsed, indicating potential shifts in the political landscape.

German election: Scholz and Merz clash on economy and AfD DW 02/10/2025

Incumbent coalition parties SPD and Greens aim for last-minute polling boost in upcoming elections, trailing behind conservatives and AfD.

Germany politics

Austria: Centrist parties form coalition without far-right DW 02/27/2025

Austria's first three-party coalition since the 1940s has formed, excluding the far-right Freedom Party.

Germany politics

German election: Scholz floats legal case over racism claim DW 02/13/2025

Incumbent parties will seek last-minute polling momentum before elections, while the opposition leads but struggles with coalition dynamics.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests

Ireland's national election shows a closely contested race among major parties, potentially leading to complex coalition talks.

more#coalition-government

Germany politics

German election: Voters say Scholz-Merz 'duel' was a draw DW 02/10/2025

The German political landscape is shifting, with coalition dynamics and emerging parties shaping the upcoming elections.

#german-elections

German election 2025 live results: By the numbers

Germany's snap elections involve 59 million voters deciding the next government for four years, with results expected promptly after polls close.

German far-right AfD sees historic gains, still out of power DW 02/23/2025

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has become the second largest political force in Germany, nearly doubling its support from 2021.

German election 2025 live results: By the numbers

Germany's snap elections involve 59 million voters deciding the next government for four years, with results expected promptly after polls close.

German far-right AfD sees historic gains, still out of power DW 02/23/2025

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has become the second largest political force in Germany, nearly doubling its support from 2021.

more#german-elections

Nigel Farage gives up ownership of Reform UK

Nigel Farage has relinquished ownership of Reform UK to enhance member control and transition the party into a non-profit organization.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK politics

Reform UK bullish and optimistic' as polls predict success in Scotland

Reform UK is gaining momentum in Scotland, potentially impacting the next Holyrood government election.

US Elections

Watch live: Nigel Farage addresses Reform UK conference in Birmingham

Nigel Farage announced relinquishing control of Reform UK, marking a crucial transition for the party.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Nigel Farage gives up ownership of Reform UK

Nigel Farage has relinquished ownership of Reform UK to enhance member control and transition the party into a non-profit organization.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK politics

Reform UK bullish and optimistic' as polls predict success in Scotland

Reform UK is gaining momentum in Scotland, potentially impacting the next Holyrood government election.

US Elections

Watch live: Nigel Farage addresses Reform UK conference in Birmingham

Nigel Farage announced relinquishing control of Reform UK, marking a crucial transition for the party.

This U.S. President Oversaw the Worst Performing Stock Market

The stock market's performance and presidential administrations are closely aligned and politically significant in U.S. elections.

Germany politics

What Germany's election means for sports and an Olympic bid DW 02/16/2025

Political parties in Germany are focusing on sports in their election manifestos despite major issues ahead of the February 23 elections.

To Go Big Is to Keep It Simple

For democracy to thrive, the left must advocate for the working class to prevent the right from becoming extreme.

fromSmithsonian Magazine

History

Martin Van Buren Created America's Partisan Political System. We're Still Recovering

Martin Van Buren established the party system that shaped American politics, advocating for unity through party principles rather than personal preferences.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Nation

To Go Big Is to Keep It Simple

For democracy to thrive, the left must advocate for the working class to prevent the right from becoming extreme.

fromSmithsonian Magazine

History

Martin Van Buren Created America's Partisan Political System. We're Still Recovering

Martin Van Buren established the party system that shaped American politics, advocating for unity through party principles rather than personal preferences.

more#american-politics

#donald-trump

fromABC7 San Francisco

US Elections

Bay Area Democrats, Republics hold debate watch parties including one at VP Harris' former home

Political viewing parties in San Francisco highlighted deep divisions in opinions about presidential candidates, particularly regarding Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

fromIntelligencer

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Ascendancy of the New Young Right

Trump's supporters celebrated his second presidency with optimism and joy despite the tumultuous political climate.

fromABC7 San Francisco

US Elections

Bay Area Democrats, Republics hold debate watch parties including one at VP Harris' former home

Political viewing parties in San Francisco highlighted deep divisions in opinions about presidential candidates, particularly regarding Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

fromIntelligencer

Miscellaneous

The Cultural Ascendancy of the New Young Right

Trump's supporters celebrated his second presidency with optimism and joy despite the tumultuous political climate.

more#donald-trump

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald urges Soc Dems and Labour to avoid FF-FG government but says she will still contact Fianna Fail

Sinn Féin believes the future government should not consist of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, advocating for genuine change for the country.

Democrats have one last shot at keeping power in Washington. Can they win the House?

Democrats face challenges in regaining control of the House of Representatives amidst uncertain election results.

Left-wing politics

Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake declared president-elect DW 09/22/2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is president-elect of Sri Lanka after a historic second preference vote counting process following no candidate achieving a majority.

Digital life

Namibia Election: What to Know

Voters in southern Africa are increasingly rejecting legacy parties that once fought colonialism due to rising social and economic issues.

Black Lives Matter

Uruguay runoff election: Voters to choose between leftist, rightwing bloc

Uruguay's presidential run-off features a tight race between leftist candidate Yamandu Orsi and National Party's Alvaro Delgado amid a moderate political landscape.

6 months ago

Black Lives Matter

America is a decomposing myth. Take the long view, remain uncommitted

American democracy presents a false choice, masking the lack of real differences between dominant political parties, especially in foreign policy.

US Elections

Jordan elections: How will electoral reforms impact the September 10 polls?

Jordan's parliamentary elections signal a significant step towards enhanced democratization and political party involvement in governance.

US Elections

fromSacramento Bee

Democrats have one last shot at keeping power in Washington. Can they win the House?

Democrats face challenges in regaining control of the House of Representatives amidst uncertain election results.

Left-wing politics

Sri Lanka: Leftist Dissanayake declared president-elect DW 09/22/2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is president-elect of Sri Lanka after a historic second preference vote counting process following no candidate achieving a majority.

Digital life

Namibia Election: What to Know

Voters in southern Africa are increasingly rejecting legacy parties that once fought colonialism due to rising social and economic issues.

Black Lives Matter

Uruguay runoff election: Voters to choose between leftist, rightwing bloc

Uruguay's presidential run-off features a tight race between leftist candidate Yamandu Orsi and National Party's Alvaro Delgado amid a moderate political landscape.

6 months ago

Black Lives Matter

America is a decomposing myth. Take the long view, remain uncommitted

American democracy presents a false choice, masking the lack of real differences between dominant political parties, especially in foreign policy.

US Elections

Jordan elections: How will electoral reforms impact the September 10 polls?

Jordan's parliamentary elections signal a significant step towards enhanced democratization and political party involvement in governance.

more#elections

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

Scoop: Democratic Party union blasts leadership over layoffs

DNC's recent layoffs have shocked staff, raising concerns about transparency and the party's commitment to its workers.

US news

fromWashington Post

Four states reject ranked-choice voting, approved in District

Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon rejected ranked-choice voting, a setback for wealthy advocates pushing for change in electoral systems.

US Elections

Opinion | What We Just Went Through Wasn't an Election. It Was a Hostage Situation.

Voters feel disillusioned and believe the major political parties are failing them.

France politics

fromtime.com

Foreign Policy Issues Don't Often Decide U.S. Elections. This Year Could Be Different

Voter preferences are shifting, revealing a deeper ideological divide over foreign policy between Democrats and Republicans, particularly regarding support for Ukraine.

fromThe American Conservative

Privacy professionals

British Columbia shaken by election campaign rife with backstabbing

The upcoming provincial election in British Columbia is marked by turmoil, with a significant impact on the province's political dynamics and climate policy.

fromwww.bbc.com

8 months ago

Europe politics

Party memberships fell in 2023 despite looming election

Political party memberships in the UK are declining, with Labour experiencing the biggest drop as preparations for an election advance.

Right-wing politics

9 months ago

U.S. Debt Hits $35 Trillion

The United States national debt has reached $35 trillion, with a $1 trillion increase in the first seven months of 2024.