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#catherine-connolly
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

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

Sinn Féin's housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin stated that reducing minimum apartment sizes will lead to renters paying higher rents for smaller and darker apartments, which echoes past experiences that such policies do not yield increased supply or lower rents. He highlighted that previous similar policies resulted in increased construction costs and land values, while also forecasting a rise in judicial reviews that will delay the delivery of homes.
US politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Who would govern Sweden if an election were held today?

According to Statistics Sweden's survey, the Social Democrats would get 36.2 percent of the vote, a significant increase ahead of the next election.
UK politics
#politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

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

"I would be very impressed by Sinéad Gibney's performance to date," said George Lawlor, questioning the timing and reason behind her replacement.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

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

For thousands of people, flexible and remote work has been life-changing. It's not a luxury - it's a necessity for working parents, carers, those facing long commutes, and people priced out of urban centres.
Remote teams
Remote teams
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

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

The Labour Party and Social Democrats demand legal rights for flexible and remote work in response to Denis O'Brien's opposing views.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

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

Gary Gannon reflects on his past drug use and its persistence in Dublin's nightlife as he leads the committee on drug reform.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

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.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

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
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
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

fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
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

Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

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.
#german-politics
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
Germany politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

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.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

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

The Social Democrats are progressing from exploratory to focused talks with other parties to address key priorities related to government formation.
fromIndependent
7 months ago

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

Young voters relate to Social Democrats due to shared concerns and effective leadership.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

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

The Social Democrats prioritize key policies over political positions in their election campaign.
fromeuronews
10 months ago

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

According to final results published Sunday evening by the state electoral administration, the SPD won 30.9% of the votes while the AfD came a close second with 29.2%.
Germany politics
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