Elections & Politics
32 articles from 19 countries
As Spain navigates a complex diplomatic landscape, its recent actions have sparked debate about European unity. Meanwhile, Nigeria confronts election misinformation through interfaith and media collaboration, highlighting diverse approaches to political stability and public trust across continents.
🇦🇷 ArgentinaWhat Walking With Hands Behind Your Back Means, According to Psychology
Psychologists analyze the habit of walking with hands behind the back, often associated with deep introspection and a search for mental clarity, according to Argentinian newspaper La Nación.
Peronism Observes Milei's Poll Drop, Debates Kirchnerist vs. Moderate Candidate Strategy
Argentina's Peronist movement is observing a decline in President Javier Milei's poll numbers and is debating potential candidate profiles for the upcoming elections, considering both Kirchnerist and …
Citizens' Unity Platform Holds 'Secularism and Democracy' Panel... Şenal Sarıhan: 'We All Need Secularism for Democracy'
The Citizens' Unity Platform held a 'Secularism and Democracy' panel in Ankara, where Şenal Sarıhan of the 29 Ekim Women's Association emphasized the collective need for secularism as a foundation for…
CHP Expels Detained Mayor Hasbi Dede
Turkey's Republican People's Party (CHP) High Disciplinary Board has decided to expel Görele Mayor Hasbi Dede from the party. Dede had been previously detained and removed from his post.
İmamoğlu Directly Addresses Erdoğan and Bahçeli, Calling His Case 'The Shame of the Century'
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, currently detained, directly addressed President Erdoğan and MHP leader Bahçeli, calling the ongoing legal case 'the shame of the century' and urging them not to cause f…
Regarding 'Zheng-Xi Meeting,' MAC: Will Take Necessary Actions Based on National Defense Special Act
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that the government will take necessary actions regarding the "Zheng-Xi meeting," emphasizing that these measures will depend on the "National Defense Sp…
KMT Chair Claims Xi Jinping Responded Positively to Taiwan's International Space; MAC Warns CCP Can 'Change Stance on a Whim'
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) can change its stance abruptly, responding to KMT Chairwoman C.K. Lee's claim of a positive response from Xi Jinpi…
Shen Po-yang Reveals Family Land Ownership in Wufenpu; Councilor Hsu: 'Only a Native Taipei Resident Understands Taipei'
Shen Po-yang, a potential candidate for the 2026 Taipei mayoral election, revealed during a livestream that his family owns two 'fen' of land in Wufenpu, identifying himself as a native Taipei residen…
Court Confirms Ko Wen-je Used 'Muke' for Political Donations, Diverted Funds to Son for Stocks
A Taipei court has sentenced former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je to 17 years in prison for corruption related to the "Jinghua City" case. The verdict revealed how Ko allegedly used the company "Muke" to div…
Taiwan MFA: Sovereign Nations Don't Need Beijing's OK for International Role
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that sovereign nations do not require Beijing's approval to participate in international organizations, responding to a meeting between KMT Chairman Eric Ch…
Vatican Denies Pentagon Reprimand; It Would Have Been for Pope's Statements on War and Trump Policies, According to Media
The Vatican has denied receiving a reprimand from the Pentagon. Reports suggest the alleged reprimand was related to statements made by the Pope concerning the war and U.S. policies under the Trump ad…
Democracy Under Siege: When Fear Replaces Trust
An opinion piece argues that while democracies have always faced ideological differences, they have now lost a common factual ground, leading to fear replacing trust.
Tinubu Meets Oyo APC Chieftain Folarin in Lagos Amid 2027 Speculation
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with Teslim Folarin, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, in Lagos. The meeting has fueled speculation regarding the APC's strategy for t…
Poll: Widespread Pessimism Among Tunisian Youth
A recent poll by Afrobarometer reveals widespread pessimism among Tunisian youth regarding the country's direction, with 57% believing Tunisia is heading the wrong way. Only 16% of young Tunisians des…
Ivana Marković Attacks Homeland Movement: 'They Don't Know Where Russia Is on the Map, Yet Lecture on Patriotism and Demand Obedience to Trump'
Ivana Marković has criticized the Domovinski pokret (Homeland Movement), accusing them of lacking basic geographical knowledge and presumptuously lecturing on patriotism while demanding obedience to D…
Unprecedented Judge's Request Causes Shock at Constitutional Court
An unprecedented request from a judge has caused shockwaves at the Constitutional Court of Croatia. While the court's president can attempt organizational changes, ultimate decisions rest with the maj…
Tamás Deutsch: Péter Magyar Deceived Everyone, and Don't Expect Him to Keep Hungary Out of the War!
Tamás Deutsch claims Péter Magyar deceived everyone and warns that Magyar will not keep Hungary out of the war. Deutsch alleges Magyar was hired to form a pro-Brussels and pro-Ukraine government, sugg…
Hungarian Election System Stable Amidst Growing Foreign Pressure, Says Observer
The co-chair of the Liberty Coalition for a Free and Fair Election, Jerzy Kwasniewski, stated that foreign pressure on Hungary's election environment is increasing. He described the Hungarian electora…
Edda's Pataky Rejects Péter Magyar's Movement: 'No Country Built on Hatred'
Attila Pataky, the frontman of the Hungarian rock band Edda, criticized Péter Magyar, a prominent opposition figure. Pataky stated that he does not want a country built on hatred and envy, implying a …
CNIO Board Appoints Cristina Navarro Enterría as Manager Amid Anticorruption Probe
The board of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) has appointed Cristina Navarro Enterría as its new manager amidst an ongoing investigation by Anticorruption. As the first woman to hold…
Conscription: And you still wonder why young people are turning away
Germany has eased regulations requiring men eligible for military service to obtain permission from the Bundeswehr for extended stays abroad. The change has raised questions about the implications for…
China: Xi Jinping Courts Taiwan's Opposition
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Taiwan's opposition leader in a historic meeting. However, Beijing maintains its stance regarding the majority ruling party on the island.
New poll: KO's lead over PiS grows. Braun's party overtakes Lewica
A new poll shows Civic Coalition (KO) widening its lead over Law and Justice (PiS) in Poland. The poll, conducted by the Pollster Institute, indicates that five parties would be represented in the Sej…
Mölder criticizes extensive collection of MPs' communication data
Estonian MP Tõnis Mölder has sent an open letter to members of the Riigikogu, denying accusations of bribery and criticizing the collection of communication data as part of the criminal investigation.…
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Estonian President Karis: 'I Understand the Fight for Survival, But We Must Remain Civilized'
Estonian President Alar Karis stated he understands the fight for survival but stressed the importance of maintaining civility. His recent interview with Lääne Elu, where he criticized Estonia's forei…
Dirisio Will Request Return of Weapons Given to Police and a Truck
Dirisio, a political party in Paraguay, has announced its intention to request the return of weapons previously handed over to the Police, as well as a specific vehicle. The reasons for this request w…
Villalba Warns a Third Opposition Option Will Be "Satellite" of the Officialists
A political figure in Paraguay, Villalba, has warned that a third option within the opposition would function as a "satellite" of the ruling party.
Orban Calls for Mobilization Ahead of Elections, Opposition Warns Against Provocations
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged his supporters to mobilize in the final stretch of the election campaign, highlighting his government's achievements. The opposition called on citizens not …
Peru's Education Ministry Suspends Classes for 2026 Elections
Peru's Ministry of Education has suspended classes in certain schools on April 10 and 13 due to the upcoming 2026 general elections. The Minister of Education urged regional authorities to coordinate …
Anger and Indignation
The article discusses the detrimental role of anger and indignation in politics, referencing Greece's past struggles with austerity measures. It suggests that public perception of powerful elites deli…
Lord Mandelson, Former British Ambassador to the US Whose Name Appears in Epstein's File, Fined After Urinating on the Street in London
Lord Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the US, has been fined for urinating in public on a street in London. Images circulated last year reportedly showed the former ambassador relieving him…
Smotrich: 'Establishing settlements destroys idea of Palestinian state in our heartland'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that establishing settlements destroys the idea of a Palestinian state in the heartland. His comments were made during a ceremony celebrating the establishment…