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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Forsa Survey: Frankfurt Residents Love Their City

A recent Forsa survey reveals that 79% of Frankfurt residents enjoy living in the city, with sentiment varying by age and political affiliation.

Feb 27 • 06:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mayoral Election: Will the Black Stronghold Hebertshausen Fall?

The mayoral election in Hebertshausen on March 8 could challenge the notion that party affiliation matters at the municipal level or reinforce the dominance of the CSU in rural areas.

Feb 26 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

União Brasil negotiates Pablo Marçal's affiliation to run for Senate in SP

União Brasil is negotiating to affiliate influencer and coach Pablo Marçal, currently from PRTB, to run for the Senate in São Paulo's upcoming elections.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Political parties are in crisis, but there are more of them: now 50% more than in 2014

The number of recognized political parties in Argentina has increased by 50% since 2014, despite a significant decline in electoral participation and party affiliation.

Feb 24 • 12:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Non-party ministers are not eager to join the LSDP: the commentator revealed what will determine everything

Non-party ministers in Lithuania express reluctance to join the LSDP, despite invitations and discussions surrounding affiliation.

Feb 21 • 11:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Porin city manager Lauri Inna, caught in a Kokoomus scandal, was elected again to a new position with party affiliation

Lauri Inna, the city manager of Pori, has been re-appointed to a new role representing the Kokoomus party, despite previously being elected as an independent.

Feb 12 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PL negotiates the affiliation of Kassab's leader in the São Paulo Assembly amid PSD dispute

Paulo Correa Jr., the current leader of the PSD in the São Paulo Assembly, is in advanced talks to join the PL party amidst tensions between the two parties.

Feb 11 • 22:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

17-year-old boy claimed to belong to Milan Jaff's gang - 'Oh, he raped'

A 17-year-old boy, claiming affiliation with Milan Jaff's gang, becomes embroiled in a violent confrontation that started with a robbery incident involving the shooter’s younger brother.

Feb 11 • 03:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Entry to Chief: How Positions are Attained in RSS?

The RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, stated that positions within the organization are based on merit rather than caste affiliation, emphasizing that being Hindu is essential for leadership roles.

Feb 10 • 01:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Closure of systems at the DMV of New York: the deadline this Friday to change political party

The New York DMV has set a deadline of 2 PM on February 13 for changing political party affiliation ahead of the 2026 primary elections, coinciding with a planned system closure.

Feb 9 • 22:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

IMSS records the largest drop in affiliated workers in January in 10 years

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) reported its worst January in worker affiliation in the past decade, with a loss of over 8,000 jobs due to seasonal adjustments in digital platform employment.

Feb 9 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

VG: Søreide has forgotten to report a position

Ine Eriksen Søreide failed to report her affiliation with a Swiss organization that received significant funding from the Norwegian government, attributing the omission to a mere oversight.

Feb 9 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pacheco will discuss candidacy in Minas with Lula after switching from PSD to União Brasil

Senator Rodrigo Pacheco plans to meet with President Lula to discuss his candidacy for the Minas Gerais government after changing his political affiliation to União Brasil.

Feb 7 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive arrested while selling corn to disguise drug trade in Piauí

A young man was arrested while selling corn as a cover for drug trafficking in Altos, Piauí, having broken his electronic ankle monitor and suspected of gang affiliation.

Feb 6 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kassab invites the PSDB bench in the São Paulo Assembly to join his party

Gilberto Kassab, president of the PSD, has invited the PSDB members of the São Paulo Legislative Assembly for a coffee meeting to encourage them to join the PSD during the upcoming party window in March.

Feb 4 • 23:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Marina's potential affiliation with the PT may generate a dispute among parties for her support of candidates

The potential affiliation of Minister Marina Silva with the PT could lead to internal competition for her endorsement in the São Paulo congressional elections, as she is also expected to run for Senate.

Feb 4 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Akwa Ibom communities clash over Akpabio’s billboard

Communities in Akwa Ibom are in conflict over the presence of a billboard for Senator Godswill Akpabio, with the Ekid people opposing it due to his non-affiliation with the senatorial district.

Feb 4 • 12:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Collapse of the 'Watanabe Kingdom' in Tochigi District 3: A Three-Way Battle among the LDP, Independents, and Centrists

Tochigi District 3, once known as the 'Watanabe Kingdom', witnesses a three-way battle as a former LDP member faces a new independent candidate with LDP affiliation, along with a centrist newcomer, resulting in a split among conservatives.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

PRI asserts that the detained person for the attack on MC deputies is not an active member

The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) stated that Jesus Emir Bazoco Peraza, the alleged attacker of local deputies from the Citizens' Movement, is currently a 'non-affiliated' member after failing to renew his affiliation.

Feb 4 • 02:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Anti-ICE Minneapolis agitators set up checkpoint to track federal agents

In Minneapolis, anti-ICE activists have established a checkpoint to identify federal agents, stopping vehicles and interrogating drivers about their affiliation.

Feb 3 • 19:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Social security for self-employed workers: the updated list as of February 2026

Self-employed workers, or 'monotributistas', need to verify which social security entities are currently approved and the requirements for affiliation as February 2026 begins.

Feb 3 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PT suspends deputy substitute arrested for sexual harassment of woman in Ceará

The Workers' Party of Ceará suspended the affiliation of deputy substitute Pedro Lobo, who was arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing a woman at the Juazeiro do Norte airport.

Feb 3 • 10:19 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Morena adds more than 11.5 million members; achieved an average of 33,236 new affiliates daily

Morena's national leadership reports an increase of 11.5 million members through their national affiliation campaign 'Somos Millones,' surpassing its goal of 10 million set for one year.

Feb 2 • 21:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Marta Nawrocka in the Spotlight. How the Stylist Rated Her Outfit

The President and First Lady participated in a meeting with representatives of churches, religious associations, and ethnic minorities in Poland, where the President expressed his responsibility for all citizens irrespective of their religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Jan 14 • 21:05 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Federal Government is "open to deepening and restarting with the new Syrian government"

The German government is willing to strengthen ties with Syria's new transitional president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, despite ongoing concerns over human rights and criticism regarding his previous affiliation with jihadism.

Jan 14 • 14:41 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Public universities break record for affiliated private centers: "It is a model that has now lost its meaning"

In 2025, Spain saw the opening of 10 private centers affiliated with public universities, marking the highest number in the last decade and raising concerns over the viability of the model.

Jan 13 • 23:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

New California bill named after Charlie Kirk, Melissa Hortman adds 'political affiliation' to hate crimes

A new California bill seeks to classify political affiliation as a protected characteristic in hate crime laws, named after Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman, who were murdered last year.

Jan 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Record number of Americans identify as political independents, rejecting 2 major parties, poll finds

A Gallup poll reveals that 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025, marking a record high in political party identification and a notable decline in affiliation with the two major parties.

Jan 12 • 15:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Livaković's birthday: Girona sparked fans' anger with comments

Girona celebrated Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković's 31st birthday on Instagram, prompting a flood of mixed fan reactions including confusion about his club affiliation.

Jan 9 • 17:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Panos Routsis: I fought for my child, not to join a party, Karystianou should resign as president of the Tembi association

Panos Routsis emphasizes that his battle is for his child's justice and not for political affiliation, urging Karystianou to resign from her position in the Tembi association.

Jan 9 • 08:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Routsi on Karystianou: If she starts a party, it shouldn't be related to the association

Panos Routsi distances himself from Maria Karystianou and the political party she plans to establish, stating he has no affiliation with parties and urging her to resign from her position if she intends to enter politics.

Jan 9 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Garamendi responds to Díaz regarding the 3.1% increase in the SMI: 'Populist communication is very easy'

The president of CEOE claims that the data from the 'famous' labor experts do not reflect reality and reminds the minister that self-employed workers are destroying jobs, as household worker affiliation plummets to levels not seen in 14 years.

Jan 9 • 03:31 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

George Conway, a Trump Foe, Changes Home and Party to Run for Congress

George Conway, an outspoken critic of former President Trump, is shifting his residence and political affiliation in order to pursue a congressional run.

Jan 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The PSOE admits it paid €15,600 to Leire Díez as a journalist in 2017

The PSOE has acknowledged that it paid €15,600 to Leire Díez for her journalism work in 2017, amidst a broader investigation regarding her affiliation with the party.

Dec 31 • 03:19 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Premature end of the black-and-red coalition? How many Germans expect it

A poll indicates that over a third of Germans anticipate the collapse of the black-and-red coalition before the scheduled 2029 election, with significant variations based on demographics and party affiliation.

Dec 27 • 05:00 UTC

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