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Sofia Virta, leader of the Green Party in Finland, acknowledged that her party is unlikely to emerge as the largest party in the upcoming 2027 elections while criticizing the Social Democratic Party and the National Coalition Party during a recent meeting.

Bode George, a prominent member of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declares the party's revitalization and confidence in reclaiming power by 2027.

The article discusses the ongoing negotiations among Brazilian political parties as they prepare for the upcoming elections, highlighting the formation of alliances and the implications for the election landscape.

The left-wing parties in Spain are in discussions to replace Yolanda Díaz as she has self-eliminated from the candidacy for upcoming elections.

The right-wing coalition in Italy is rapidly advancing electoral law reforms without consulting the opposition, aiming for swift implementation.

The article discusses significant gaps in Italy's electoral reform that could lead to constitutional issues, despite warnings from government technicians that have been overlooked by the ruling right-wing coalition.

Germany's coalition government is exploring ways to simplify tax law for pensioners, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and improve automation without promising major reforms.

The German coalition is seeking to simplify tax law without major reforms, promising less bureaucracy and more automation to assist pensioners with their tax returns.

The article discusses the reopening of discussions surrounding political practices in Croatia following Boška Ban's shift from opposition to the governing coalition.

The recent political announcements within Denmark's Blue Block reveal significant challenges regarding leadership and coalition dynamics.

The Frankfurt coalition has chosen to work with the Left party to approve the city's six billion euro budget for 2026, diverging from previous cooperation with the CDU.

Slovak Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka criticized political pressure on the prosecutor's office during a committee meeting.

A recent CBOS survey reveals that Law and Justice (PiS) is experiencing its lowest support in years, with the opposition Coalition Citizen gaining ground.

Ernest Urtasun and Pablo Bustinduy have both ruled themselves out as potential successors to Yolanda Díaz in leading a new left-wing coalition in Spain.

Heikki Autto, chair of the Defense Committee, is running for the position of deputy chair of the National Coalition Party in Finland, joining other candidates in a competitive race ahead of the party congress.

The coalition council in Lithuania is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the work of the spring session of the Seimas, particularly focusing on the Kapčiamiesčio polygon law project.

The upcoming municipal elections in Brno could either solidify or disrupt the unusual coalition between rival political parties ANO and ODS, previously strained by a Bitcoin-related scandal.

The discussion in a recent political podcast focuses on Finland's debt brake and the proposed budget cuts by various parties ahead of the elections.

The new electoral law in Italy could lead to the League party, led by Matteo Salvini, losing half of its representatives even in a coalition victory due to decreasing support and new voting rules.

The new populist coalition led by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš plans to cut defense spending by €900 million compared to previous government proposals, raising concerns over NATO commitments.

N. Cesiulis, the mayor, expressed his concerns about the political situation in Lithuania, indicating a breakdown in relations with R. Žemaitaitis and suggesting that patience is running out.

A coalition of conservative state financial officers reports uncovering billions in taxpayer fraud and waste and supports the Trump administration's initiatives against corruption.

A new electoral law to be introduced for the 2027 elections in Italy suggests significant changes favoring the right-wing coalition.

The current coalition in Slovakia advocates changing the voting system for citizens abroad from postal ballots to in-person voting at embassies, citing concerns over the secrecy of the vote.

Poll results suggest that after the elections, Frederiksen may have a chance to form a center-left government, unlike the current governing coalition.

The upcoming municipal election in Augsburg reveals tensions within the ruling black-green coalition amid high citizen satisfaction ratings.

Former Czech Prime Minister Babiš is seeking an alternative approach as six EU countries plan to form a coalition.

Petri Honkonen, a member of the Finnish Centre Party, has launched a pointed critique against the National Coalition Party and its government due to the increasing national debt and rising unemployment.

The Slovak Attorney General, Maroš Žilinka, has changed his stance and is now undermining government coalition members, particularly targeting Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.

Milei's administration has successfully advanced key legislative initiatives, particularly labor reform, achieving unexpected support from a diverse coalition of governors in Argentina.

The podcast discusses the Coalition's stance on 34 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State who are currently in Syria, highlighting calls to block their return.

Gabriel Rufián has been reportedly absent from meetings of the ERC leadership, reflecting growing tensions with Oriol Junqueras over his personal strategy for a leftist nationalist coalition.

The center-right coalition in Italy has advanced its electoral reform proposal, leading to tensions within the League party.

A heated exchange occurred in the Argentine Senate over a rushed vote on the EU-Mercosur agreement, highlighting tensions between the ruling coalition and the opposition.

The article discusses the German government's reform promises under the black-red coalition led by Friedrich Merz, highlighting concerns over economic policies and increased bureaucracy.

The German Constitutional Court is debating whether there should be a constitutional limit on the speed of legislative processes, prompted by a challenge related to the government's heating law.

In Saaremaa, the Isamaa party has submitted a motion of no confidence against a member of its coalition partner EKRE, amid political tensions surrounding local school reforms.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's coalition is moving to change electoral laws, eliminating mail-in voting from abroad and potentially altering other voting rules to serve their political interests.

During the campaign, Mette Frederiksen announced an election date, signaling a potential end to her current coalition government.

Pedro Sánchez has revived fears of a coalition government between the PP and Vox in Castilla y León during the campaign launch event in Burgos.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is maintaining ambiguity about her political alliances as the 2026 election approaches, signaling possible cooperation with centrist or left-wing parties while expressing past reservations about the far-left.

The center-right coalition in Italy has submitted a new electoral law to Parliament, which includes provisions for a majority prize and a runoff election, prompting criticism from opposition leader Schlein.

Germany's Economic Minister Katherina Reiche proposes cutting subsidies for small solar panel installations as part of a reform to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), igniting backlash from coalition partners.

Italy's governing coalition parties have agreed to a significant overhaul of the electoral law, a move the opposition claims is designed to keep Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in power after the upcoming 2027 elections.

Slovak government coalition prepares to limit mail-in voting from abroad, shifting to in-person voting at embassies only.

The Spanish Congress rejects two crucial decrees from the Sánchez government concerning social protections and price caps, marking a significant setback for the coalition.

The article discusses the changing landscape of Danish political alliances and the complexities of forming a government following the recent election announcement.

The Guardian, along with other UK media outlets, has formed a coalition to advocate for fair payment structures for journalism used by AI companies.

Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong sentiments about the friendship and coalition between India and Israel during PM Modi's speech.

R. Kaunas emphasized the necessity of a united coalition for making important decisions in Lithuania and questioned the existence of a coalition that cannot act decisively.