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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SA Liberal and Labor to preference David Speirs last at state election

Both the Liberal and Labor parties in South Australia plan to rank former opposition leader David Speirs last on the ballot for the upcoming state election.

Feb 28 • 06:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Libs 'not concerned' by One Nation challenge in Nepean by-election

The Liberal Party has initiated the by-election campaign for Nepean with candidate Anthony Marsh, facing a challenge from One Nation after the retirement of former MP Sam Groth.

Feb 28 • 02:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Polls, preferences, potential defections: can Victoria’s Liberal party ward off the rising threat of One Nation?

The Victorian Liberal party faces a growing challenge from One Nation as polls indicate a significant increase in support for the latter ahead of the upcoming state elections.

Feb 27 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Appointed by PL as Tarcísio's vice, André do Prado says it's not the time to create conflicts in the bolsonarista base in SP for the position

André do Prado has been nominated by the Liberal Party to serve as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Governor Tarcísio de Freitas in the upcoming election, stressing the importance of maintaining unity among allied parties in São Paulo.

Feb 27 • 21:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Does Liberalism Mean for Young People?

The article discusses changing political awareness among the youth in Japan, particularly in the context of the recent victory of the Liberal Democratic Party and the engagement of young voters on social media.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Irkutsk Rejects Permit to Hold Protest Against Government Restrictions on Telegram

The mayor's office in Irkutsk has revoked a permit for a protest against government restrictions on Telegram, originally granted to the liberal Yabloko party, citing public safety concerns after the event gained social media attention.

Feb 27 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maria do Carmo announces pre-candidacy for the government of Amazonas by the Liberal Party

Maria do Carmo announces her pre-candidacy for the Amazonas governorship representing the Liberal Party during a party meeting in Brasília.

Feb 27 • 15:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

1 Day with Alex Vanopslagh: 'I Tell the People Around Me That It's Just Pia Olsen Dyhr Spin'

Alex Vanopslagh expressed skepticism about Mette Frederiksen calling a parliamentary election, while simultaneously working hard to raise funds for his party.

Feb 27 • 13:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

New survey may hurt prime minister candidate Troels Lund Poulsen

Troels Lund Poulsen has announced his candidacy for prime minister but faces challenges reflected in new survey results.

Feb 27 • 12:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Ex-SA Liberal leader says he will contest election, 10 months after drug conviction

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has announced his candidacy for the upcoming state election, ten months after his drug conviction and resignation from parliament.

Feb 27 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Liberal party executive agrees to permanently bury review into catastrophic 2025 election defeat

The Liberal party's federal executive has decided to permanently shelve a review of their significant electoral defeat in 2025, shielding current and former leadership from scrutiny.

Feb 27 • 07:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Liberal Party won't publish its review into disastrous 2025 election

The Liberal Party of Australia has announced it will not release its internal review of the 2025 election loss, citing potential defamation risks.

Feb 27 • 05:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

In Oslo West, it is known that many parents have a liberal attitude towards drugs. This complicates our work.

Concerns have been raised in Oslo West regarding liberal parental attitudes towards drug use and the existing party culture among youths.

Feb 26 • 22:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Ashton Hurn navigates the fraught politics of One Nation preference deals

SA Liberal leader Ashton Hurn is grappling with the complexities and risks associated with potential preference deals with One Nation, reflecting on historical precedents in Australian politics.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen announces candidacy for Prime Minister

Troels Lund Poulsen, leader of the Liberal Party in Denmark, has declared his candidacy for Prime Minister ahead of the March election.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund declares himself a candidate for Prime Minister

Troels Lund Poulsen, the leader of Denmark's Liberal Party, has announced his candidacy for Prime Minister in the upcoming election, citing concerns over high taxes proposed by rival parties.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen declares himself a candidate for prime minister

Troels Lund Poulsen has announced his candidacy for prime minister, emphasizing the need for a strong leadership in response to global challenges.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The ‘gift scandal’ in Japan: controversies over Prime Minister Takaichi's gifts to party members

A controversy has arisen in Japan regarding Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decision to give gifts to members of her party as a token of gratitude for their electoral success.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Thomas Larsen: Troels Lund Poulsen is ready to step forward as a prime minister candidate

Troels Lund Poulsen is poised to become the main challenger to Mette Frederiksen after the recent election call in Denmark.

Feb 26 • 11:05 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Power of Numbers: the Rise of Factions and the Change in Direction by the Prime Minister

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is witnessing a resurgence of factionalism, driven by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's stance on past funding issues.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Former Chief at Christiansborg: What’s Happening at the Party Offices Right Now

A former communications chief for a Danish political party outlines the immediate actions taken by political parties following an election announcement.

Feb 26 • 10:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Just having a structure is meaningless" - LDP proposes plans to strengthen government intelligence

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan has proposed a plan to strengthen government intelligence, emphasizing that simply establishing a framework is not sufficient.

Feb 26 • 10:30 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL announces Carlos Bolsonaro and Carol de Toni as candidates for the Senate in SC; Jorginho Mello seeks reelection for governor

The Liberal Party (PL) announced Carlos Bolsonaro and Carolyn de Toni as their candidates for the Senate in Santa Catarina, alongside Jorginho Mello's campaign for re-election as governor.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Moderate MP switches to the Liberal Party just before exit

Current MP Henrik Rejnholt Andersen from the Moderates has switched to the Liberal Party after serving as a substitute since October 2024.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flávio Bolsonaro announces Carlos and Carol De Toni as PL pre-candidates for the Senate from SC

Flávio Bolsonaro has confirmed Carlos Bolsonaro and Carol De Toni as pre-candidates for the Senate from Santa Catarina for the Liberal Party (PL).

Feb 25 • 18:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New disaster number for the Liberals - lowest ever

The Swedish Liberal Party faces record-low support ahead of the elections, struggling to surpass the electoral threshold amidst stagnant voter opinion.

Feb 25 • 18:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gift with 'Sanae Takichi' on Wrapping Paper: Prime Minister's Justification for 'Party Donations' Validity

Sanae Takichi, the leader of Japan's ruling party, is under scrutiny for sending catalog gifts to all winning candidates from the ruling party, raising questions about the legitimacy of using party funds for this purpose.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Catalog Gifts with Takaichi's Personal Name on Wrapping Paper - Experts Ask 'Is It for Personal Use?'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office is under scrutiny for distributing catalog gifts to over 300 elected members of the House of Representatives, deemed to be using political funds inappropriately.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reasons why the government of the Liberal Democratic Party aims to expand arms exports: Discussion of 'safeguard measures' is sidelined

The Liberal Democratic Party's security research committee in Japan is proposing a review of the operational guidelines regarding arms exports, aiming to eliminate restrictions that limit exports to specific categories of aid and military support.

Feb 25 • 11:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why is the LDP giving gifts after the election again? Voices say 'Prime Minister Takaichi is a gift magician'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has distributed catalog gifts worth approximately 10 million yen to all party members elected in the recent House of Representatives election, raising questions about the party's financial ethics.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Angus Taylor says federal Liberals must 'do better' amid SA campaign

Opposition leader Angus Taylor acknowledges the need for improvement within the federal Liberal Party following criticism from South Australian leader Ashton Hurn during a campaign event in Adelaide.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Major Policy Shift: The Abolition of the 'Five Types' for Expanding Weapons Exports

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is proposing a significant shift in its weapons export policy by abolishing the restrictions that limit exports to five specific purposes, allowing broader military equipment exports.

Feb 25 • 02:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What are the three principles of arms export? Japan's arms export system.

The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party is proposing a review of the guidelines governing arms exports, aiming to reduce restrictions and promote international collaboration in defense technology.

Feb 25 • 01:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bia Kicis and Michelle Bolsonaro announce 'pure list' of PL for the Senate in the DF; Ibaneis says he remains a candidate

Bia Kicis and former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro will compete for Senate seats in the Federal District in 2026 under the Liberal Party (PL), forming a 'pure list' without candidates from other parties.

Feb 24 • 20:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Former MP Jenica Atwin joins race to become Fredericton’s next mayor

Former MP Jenica Atwin has declared her candidacy for mayor of Fredericton in advance of the upcoming municipal elections.

Feb 24 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL chooses Douglas Ruas as candidate for governor of Rio de Janeiro; Claudio Castro will run for Senate

Douglas Ruas has been announced as the Liberal Party's candidate for the governor of Rio de Janeiro, while current governor Claudio Castro will run for the Senate.

Feb 24 • 20:13 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux to join Carney on India, Australia, Japan trip

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed new Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux as his special advisor for an upcoming trip to India, Australia, and Japan.

Feb 24 • 16:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi distributes catalog gifts to all Liberal Democratic Party members in the House of Representatives as a 'congratulation for winning'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office has distributed catalog gifts to all Liberal Democratic Party members who were elected in the recent elections, raising concerns about the influence of money in politics.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Guardian Essential poll: more than half of Australians open to voting for One Nation despite Hanson’s Muslim comments

A recent poll shows that nearly 60% of Australians would consider voting for the right-wing populist party One Nation, despite controversial remarks by its leader, Pauline Hanson.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Approval of Proposal for Expansion of Arms Exports by the Liberal Democratic Party's Executive Meeting

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a proposal for expanding arms exports, allowing for changes in operational guidelines related to defense equipment transfers.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

With Takaichi, Japan Does Not Apologize for Its Ambition

Japan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is taking bold steps in its geopolitical ambitions while redefining its economic strategies.

Feb 24 • 07:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What can the Diet do with more than two-thirds of the Liberal Democratic Party? Opening of debate, key points explained

Prime Minister Sanae Taichi's Liberal Democratic Party secured over two-thirds of seats in the House of Representatives, affecting the dynamics of legislative battles despite lacking a majority in the House of Councillors.

Feb 24 • 02:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SA Liberal Party may preference One Nation ahead of Labor and Greens

The SA Liberal Party has suggested it may direct preferences to One Nation in the upcoming state election, which could shift the political landscape against Labor and the Greens.

Feb 23 • 22:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

KD leader on L's shame: 'He's responsible for that'

The leader of the Christian Democrats comments on the Liberal Party's refusal to revoke existing permanent residency permits amidst ongoing migration debates in Sweden.

Feb 23 • 18:33 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
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Liberals should become ‘party for first home buyers’ and cap negative gearing, former MP says

Former Liberal MP Keith Wolahan suggests capping negative gearing to benefit first home buyers and increase housing supply.

Feb 23 • 06:15 UTC

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