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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Lars Boje can become a 'key player' in this election

Lars Boje Mathiesen and the Citizens' Party may play a crucial or problematic role for the conservative parties in Denmark, according to an election researcher.

Feb 28 • 12:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Half the recall petitions against Alberta governing caucus fail, more fizzle

Half of the recall petitions against Alberta's United Conservative Party members have not succeeded, with the latest report indicating a significant lack of support for the efforts.

Feb 28 • 00:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Democratic Party's Leadership Visits Daegu, 'Heart of Conservatism', Targeting Gaps Amid Rifts in the People Power Party

The leadership of the Democratic Party visited Daegu, traditionally a conservative stronghold, seeking to leverage recent polling gains amid turmoil in the People's Power Party ahead of local elections.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Michel Maisonneuve: Jeneroux rewarded handsomely for his disloyalty

The article discusses the recent political defection of Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux to the Liberal party, highlighting the implications of loyalty in Canadian politics.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Right secures majority for controversial gender guide

The Conservative Party in Norway has secured a majority to continue endorsing a controversial gender guide designed to assist public officials in respectfully interacting with transgender and non-binary individuals.

Feb 26 • 08:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It is crucial for us to win the election": Mona Juul has a call to the blue parties

Mona Juul, leader of the Conservative Party, urges Liberal Alliance and Denmark Democrats to support Troels Lund Poulsen as the prime ministerial candidate to ensure a successful election outcome.

Feb 26 • 05:11 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Danielle Smith's warning about major deficits in upcoming budget are the rule, not the exception, in Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned of significant budget deficits ahead, marking a recurring issue for the province, which has faced budget shortfalls in 13 of the last 18 years.

Feb 25 • 12:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Madrid university finalizes financing with the hard wing of the PP after the departure of 'los pocholos'

The Madrid university is on the verge of finalizing its funding strategy with the conservative People's Party (PP) after a significant governmental reshuffle.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Parti Québécois surges with 4th byelection win, as Conservatives see path to growth

The Parti Québécois claimed its fourth consecutive byelection victory in Chicoutimi, signaling potential shifts in Quebec's political landscape as Conservative support grows.

Feb 24 • 20:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

'Massive boondoggle': Conservatives take aim at health coverage for rejected refugee claimants

The Conservative Party of Canada has introduced a motion in Parliament to limit health care benefits for rejected asylum claimants, citing rising costs of the health program.

Feb 24 • 18:03 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Floor-crossing Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux to join Carney on trip to India, Australia and Japan

Matt Jeneroux, a new Liberal MP who switched from the Conservative Party, will accompany Prime Minister Mark Carney on a diplomatic trip to India, Australia, and Japan.

Feb 24 • 17:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Dipping for Ap in a new poll

The Labour Party in Norway has seen a significant decline in support according to a recent Norstat poll, dropping to 21.8%.

Feb 24 • 17:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jo Gap-je: 'Jang Dong-hyuk is the Democratic Party's Little Helper'

Conservative commentator Jo Gap-je criticized Jang Dong-hyuk of the ruling People Power Party, suggesting that his actions are unwittingly aiding the Democratic Party ahead of local elections.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conservatives say Liberals are ‘gaslighting’ with ‘clarifying language’ for contentious hate speech bill

The Conservative Party in Canada accuses the Liberals of manipulating language to downplay concerns regarding a contentious hate speech bill, Bill C-9, which faces criticism over its implications for religious freedom.

Feb 23 • 21:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vox strengthens by allying with two centers in Trump's orbit: "We have a common enemy"

The Spanish far-right party Vox is forging alliances with American conservative movements aligned with Donald Trump in order to advance their political objectives in Europe.

Feb 23 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tories plan to cut university places and double apprenticeships in funding reform

The Conservative Party plans to reduce university admissions by 100,000 and increase funding for apprenticeships, aiming to streamline educational paths and save government spending.

Feb 23 • 14:37 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian politics plays right into the Carney Liberals’ hands: Full Comment podcast

A discussion in the Full Comment podcast outlines how recent developments in Canadian politics favor Prime Minister Mark Carney and pose challenges for the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre.

Feb 23 • 14:18 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jamie Sarkonak: Matt Jeneroux is trolling you

Former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has switched to the Liberal party, citing inspiration from Mark Carney's address at the World Economic Forum, leading to an amusing take on political allegiance in Canada.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Kelly McParland: Poilievre Conservatives remain a house divided

Kelly McParland discusses the ongoing divisions within the Conservative Party of Canada, particularly focusing on Pierre Poilievre's leadership challenges.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain chaos as star 'ambushes' guest's interview

Good Morning Britain experienced a chaotic moment when presenter Martin Lewis interrupted an interview with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch to add his perspective on student loans.

Feb 23 • 09:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tories would scrap ‘debt trap’ of high interest student loans, says Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch announced that the Conservative Party plans to eliminate high interest rates on student loans, increasing pressure on Labour to address the issue.

Feb 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk's 'Refusal to Sever Ties' Shocked Even the Conservative Media

The leader of the People Power Party, Jang Dong-hyuk, faced heavy criticism from conservative media for refusing to sever ties with former president Yoon Seok-yeol, who has been sentenced to life imprisonment for insurrection.

Feb 22 • 05:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour minister faces calls to be sacked over false claims against journalists

There are increasing calls for Labour minister Josh Simons to resign or be sacked after he made false claims about journalists allegedly connected to Russian intelligence.

Feb 21 • 13:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

German Chancellor Re-elected as Head of the Conservative Party

Friedrich Merz has been re-elected as the leader of the CDU, emphasizing the importance of unity against far-right extremism ahead of crucial state elections in Germany.

Feb 21 • 12:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Nathan Shachar: 'Far-right' Vox shakes up the circles of Spanish politics

The Vox party, representing Spain's radical right, has become a significant and alarming competitor to both the ruling socialist PSOE and the conservative PP after recent regional elections.

Feb 21 • 12:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Donor suspended from Tories pays £50,000 for dinner with Kemi Badenoch

A Conservative donor suspended for bullying allegations paid £50,000 for a dinner with Kemi Badenoch, sparking controversy within the party.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Raymond J. de Souza: Poilievre right to shut down Jivani after ‘hissy fit’ comment

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre quickly distanced himself from Jamil Jivani's remarks comparing Canada’s concerns over U.S. trade policies to an 'anti-American hissy fit.'

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Despite the headwind, Merz received strong support from the party

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered an impassioned speech to his conservative party colleagues, securing a decisive re-election as party leader after a year since their parliamentary election victory.

Feb 21 • 03:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: Ovations for Merz and Merkel: Party Discipline instead of Factional Struggle

Friedrich Merz was re-elected as party leader with strong support, sparking discussions about the CDU's conservative profile and promised political shifts.

Feb 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tõnis Saarts: The Kris Kärner Case and the Value Choices of Isamaa

Tõnis Saarts discusses the implications of Kris Kärner's dismissal from the Isamaa party due to his harsh rhetoric against minorities, underscoring the need for the party to clarify its stance between conservative and liberal values.

Feb 20 • 11:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Two Conservative Minor Parties Plan to Unite

Two conservative minor parties in Estonia, the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives (ERK) and the Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' Assembly (EVP-PL), have agreed to merge after a unanimous vote at ERK's extraordinary general assembly.

Feb 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeong Gyu-jae to Yoon Seok-yeol: 'Struggling to Live Alone, an Ugly Sight'

Conservative commentator Jeong Gyu-jae criticized former President Yoon Seok-yeol for his handling of a coup case, calling his actions disgraceful and expressing anger towards those who supported him within the People Power Party.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evangelical reference in PT, Benedita says samba school has autonomy over parade

Benedita da Silva, a prominent evangelical figure in Brazil's Workers' Party (PT), supports the autonomy of the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói to incorporate a segment critical of conservative families in its parade.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Racist rhetoric is warping the Liberal party’s moral compass. We are destined to fail unless we govern for all | Andrew McLachlan

The article criticizes recent conservative rhetoric in Australia regarding multiculturalism, highlighting the importance of inclusivity for the Liberal Party's future.

Feb 19 • 23:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC Question Time crowd clap and sneer as guest leaves Robert Jenrick floundering

During a recent BBC Question Time, Robert Jenrick faced significant criticism from both the audience and a panel as he struggled to justify his recent defection from the Conservative Party to Reform UK.

Feb 19 • 22:26 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Colby Cosh: Despite CPC defections, a Liberal majority is still far from secure

The article discusses recent defections from the Conservative Party to the Liberal Party in Canada, indicating that while the Liberals are gaining seats, their majority is still uncertain.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

The Conflict Between K. Neimantas and Ž. Pavilionis Reaches the USA: Controversial Congresswoman's Outburst on Social Media

A controversial Republican congresswoman, Anna Paulina Luna, criticized Lithuania's conservative party on social media, labeling them as 'war instigators.'

Feb 19 • 10:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas evaluated the conservatives' withdrawal from the working group regarding LRT: a normal opposition step

J. Olekas views the conservative party's withdrawal from the working group concerning LRT as a typical move for opposition to demonstrate their stance and call for changes.

Feb 19 • 09:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Conservatives withdraw from the Seimas working group reviewing LRT governance

The Conservative party members have withdrawn from a working group tasked with reviewing the governance of Lithuania's public broadcaster, LRT, citing concerns over the lack of a coherent vision in proposed legislation.

Feb 19 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Conservatives withdraw from the Seimas working group on LRT governance

The Conservative party in Lithuania has announced its withdrawal from a working group on the governance of the state broadcaster LRT, leaving 12 members remaining in the group.

Feb 19 • 08:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Conservatives acknowledge: It may now be difficult to maintain development aid

The Conservative Party in Denmark admits that maintaining development aid at the recommended level will be challenging following the announcement of proposed cuts by the Venstre party.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Conservative Party and Progress Party disagree on the mandate of the investigation committee

The Conservative Party and the Progress Party in Norway are at odds over the scope of the investigation committee addressing issues related to the Epstein documents.

Feb 19 • 01:09 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Conservative Party and Progress Party disagree on the mandate of the investigation commission

The Conservative Party and Progress Party in Norway are at odds over the scope of an investigation into Epstein-related documents.

Feb 19 • 00:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mark Carney: The Leader of Canada Who Stood Up to Trump and Is Now a Phenomenon in His Country

Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos has sparked significant political changes in Canada, leading to defections from the Conservative Party and paving the way for a potential Liberal majority.

Feb 18 • 22:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Politicians from PiS Denied Entry to the University of Wrocław. 'We Will Not Give Up'

Politicians from the conservative Law and Justice party (PiS) are facing backlash after being denied access to hold discussions and debates at the University of Wrocław.

Feb 18 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ex-Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to join Carney’s Liberals

Former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the Liberal party, becoming part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's government.

Feb 18 • 15:28 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses the floor to the Liberals

Edmonton Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the governing Liberal Party, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.

Feb 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Michael Taube: Doug Ford’s daughter lets slip he may run for Conservative leader ‘at some point’

Doug Ford's daughter sparked speculation about his potential bid for Conservative leadership during a podcast appearance.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Mona Juul's Announcement on Housing Tax Contradicts Party Program

The Conservative party's Mona Juul has announced a housing tax freeze, contradicting the party's official policy ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 18 • 10:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives in housing tax dispute with themselves: Party program contradicts Mona Juul

The Conservative Party in Denmark is facing an internal conflict over its stance on housing taxes, as party leader Mona Juul advocates for a housing tax freeze that contradicts the party's official policy.

Feb 18 • 10:47 UTC

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