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🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Danish PM Frederiksen seeking third term in general election this week

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is campaigning for a third term in a highly competitive general election where her party's support has notably declined despite their continued lead in the polls.

Mar 22 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu’s early whistle

President Bola Tinubu has announced that political appointees intending to run for elective office in 2027 must resign by March 31, 2026, emphasizing the need for separation between governance and political campaigning.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Document to WP: Russian Idea of Fake Murder Attempt in Hungary

A report allegedly produced by the Russian SVR suggests a fake assassination attempt on Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán to shift election campaigning towards issues of security and stability, according to SVT Nyheter.

Mar 21 • 18:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bengal Elections: Some Blindfolded, Others Became 'Barbers', Unique Campaigning by Candidates

West Bengal's assembly elections see a variety of unique campaign methods, including a candidate participating in a traditional game to symbolize their election strategy.

Mar 21 • 16:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

PD and Conte under threat from the 'togate field'

The Italian left, particularly the Democratic Party (PD), remains entwined with judicial figures, which impacts its political stance and referendum campaigning.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

From a hot dog stand, Frederik Vad tries to stop him. But in Zealand, Morten Messerschmidt seems unstoppable

Frederik Vad is campaigning against Morten Messerschmidt in a local election, focusing on integration issues while engaging with voters at a hot dog stand in Korsør.

Mar 20 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chuck Norris defended conservatives, supported Trump, and called on evangelicals to vote against Obama

Chuck Norris, who passed away at the age of 86, was a vocal advocate for conservative values and political involvement, particularly supporting Republican candidates and campaigning against Barack Obama in 2012 and Donald Trump in 2016.

Mar 20 • 14:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff election in the Fürstenfeldbruck district: Campaigning with the Bergdoktor-Mom

Thomas Karmasin, a long-serving district administrator in Fürstenfeldbruck, engages with actress Monika Baumgartner during his campaign for re-election, emphasizing their shared love for culture and tradition.

Mar 20 • 13:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Municipal 2026: Last Day of Campaign Before the Second Round

The final day of campaigning for the 2026 municipal elections is underway, with a particular focus on tight races in major cities like Toulouse, Toulon, and Marseille.

Mar 20 • 06:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Kicillof's First Act in the City, Eyeing 2027: "This is a Year of Building to End Milei's Government"

Axel Kicillof has expressed his ambition to become a credible alternative to President Javier Milei ahead of next year's elections, emphasizing a year focused on political construction instead of campaigning.

Mar 19 • 23:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Positions on the Future of Freising

Candidates Monika Schwind and Nico Heitz are actively campaigning for the position of mayor in Freising ahead of the municipal elections on March 22, 2026.

Mar 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Gallera Jr in the Field at Universities: "Is Democracy at Risk? Fake News"

Matteo Gallera, a university student and political activist, is campaigning for judicial reform in Italy while also highlighting the importance of informed youth participation in democracy.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

PAN questions whether the electoral plan B will allow Sheinbaum to 'campaign' for revocation consultation

Jorge Romero, president of the PAN, criticizes President Sheinbaum's potential campaigning in favor of her re-election during the upcoming revocation consultation.

Mar 18 • 23:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Czarnek started thundering from the stage. "Czarzasty, communist"

During a recent PiS convention, Przemysław Czarnek, a controversial politician and former education minister, criticized opposition leaders while campaigning for future elections.

Mar 18 • 19:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Candidates in the Ebersberg District: Election Campaigning with Bicycles, but Without Harleys

In the Ebersberg district, SPD mayoral candidate Maria Wirnitzer is actively campaigning using her bicycle, contrasting with a recent vandalism incident involving a rival party's promotional bike.

Mar 18 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Try to guess what should be on Inger Støjberg's favorite pizza

A new political interview format on Viaplay aims to present politicians as relatable people rather than just political figures during Denmark's upcoming election campaigning.

Mar 18 • 10:14 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Chairman of the Elections Committee: Ben Gvir Used Police and Prison Service Improperly for Election Campaigning

The chairman of Israel's Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, ruled that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir improperly used police and prison services for campaign purposes, ordering him to remove promotional videos and pay legal fees.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dieter Reiter and FC Bayern: The Silence of the Mayor

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter is actively campaigning while choosing to remain silent about his controversial ties to FC Bayern until after the upcoming election.

Mar 17 • 16:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Free Ben & Jerry's": Fight for Ice Cream Freedom

Ben Cohen is campaigning to buy back the brand 'Ben & Jerry's' from the Magnum corporation, using his reputation as a 'hippie capitalist' to rally support.

Mar 17 • 12:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem candidate's unearthed 'winter Texan' comment could haunt campaign

Bobby Pulido, a Democratic congressional candidate, faces scrutiny for previous comments about seeking Mexican citizenship and identifying as a 'winter Texan' while campaigning in Texas.

Mar 16 • 11:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why is the Mayor of Incheon Dong District frequently visiting Jung District despite facing accusations?

The Mayor of Incheon Dong District has been visiting Jung District frequently amidst accusations of improper campaigning ahead of the local elections.

Mar 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Napoleon Becerra, presidential candidate of Peru, died in a traffic accident

Napoleon Becerra, a candidate for the presidency of Peru, died in a traffic accident while campaigning for the upcoming general elections.

Mar 15 • 20:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Justice Referendum, the judge at the social center to push for No: the case explodes in Brescia

The Justice referendum in Italy is provoking strong reactions from the opposition, particularly among leftist groups campaigning against the proposed reforms.

Mar 15 • 12:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Each with Their Own War

Spain's electoral cycle leading up to 2027 shows the PP retaining majority while Sánchez distances himself from regional campaigning, and Vox faces internal challenges.

Mar 15 • 11:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Is the divorce between S and V unavoidable?

The article discusses the tense political relationship between Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Social Democrats (S) and Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen of the Venstre party as election campaigning intensifies.

Mar 15 • 11:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Research reveals: This is what it takes to become a Member of Parliament

A recent study found that 70% of candidates for Finland's 2023 parliamentary elections experienced harassment during their campaigns, mainly online, with female candidates facing more harassment than their male counterparts.

Mar 15 • 07:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Budapest as an election battleground. Orbán and Magyar called giant marches

Giant marches have been organized in Budapest by Orbán and Magyar as the city becomes a focal point for election campaigning.

Mar 15 • 06:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ballet, Cats, Old Tweets and Past Crimes: When Controversy Strikes in the Middle of the Oscar Campaign

The article discusses how various controversies can overshadow Oscar nominees, such as Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley, during the awards campaigning period.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Congo-Brazzaville: Last day of campaigning before the presidential election

The last day of campaigning in Congo-Brazzaville took place on March 13, ahead of the presidential elections on March 15, where incumbent President Denis Sassou-Nguesso seeks to extend his already lengthy 41-year tenure.

Mar 13 • 21:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Run-off election for Munich's Lord Mayor: Dominik Krause feels on the rise – but how far will it really carry him?

Dominik Krause, Munich's Second Mayor, is gaining support ahead of the run-off election for the city's mayoral office on March 22, with members of the Green party actively campaigning for his candidacy.

Mar 13 • 16:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: Hard Confrontation between S and V could be the Start of Something Wilder

In a backdrop of political campaigning, veteran leftist politician Søren Søndergaard is stepping down, as many notable political figures prepare for elections in Denmark.

Mar 13 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Following Abascal's Steps in His Struggle for Votes in Castile and León: 'I Saw Him! He Touched Me!'

Santiago Abascal, the leader of Spain's far-right Vox party, is actively campaigning in rural towns of Castile and León, drawing large crowds of supporters including farmers and high school students.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Pool: "Yes to the referendum, conference with Valditara and 10 gazebos"

The Milan League is actively campaigning for a 'Yes' vote in the upcoming referendum on justice reform scheduled for March 22-23, emphasizing the importance of efficient justice and a clear separation of powers.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Judge and prosecutor embraced at the No demonstration: the photo goes viral

A viral photo depicts Antonella Cafagna, a Bari judge, and Roberto Rossi, Bari's prosecutor, embracing while campaigning against a referendum on the separation of judicial careers.

Mar 12 • 18:29 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Trump speaks in Kentucky

Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech in Kentucky, highlighting his political views and campaigning efforts.

Mar 11 • 20:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Presidential candidates hold last campaign rallies in Congo

Campaigning for the presidency in the Republic of Congo comes to a close ahead of elections, with a range of candidates in contention and President Denis Sassou Nguesso expected to secure another term.

Mar 11 • 14:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Federation of Consumer Cooperatives Calls for Change of Supervisory Ministry from the Fair Trade Commission to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups

The Federation of Consumer Cooperatives in South Korea is campaigning to change the main supervising body from the Fair Trade Commission to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

Mar 10 • 08:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Page joins the Castilla y León campaign after absence in Extremadura and Aragón: the PSOE seeks votes with its depopulation law, "unique in Spain"

Emiliano García-Page is campaigning in Castilla y León to support the PSOE, focusing on a unique law designed to combat depopulation in the region.

Mar 9 • 21:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Election Goal: To Open 5,260 Doors - Per Day

The Swedish Social Democratic Party aims to engage 1,027,400 voters through door-to-door campaigning before the upcoming election, requiring an average of 5,260 interactions daily.

Mar 9 • 17:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Political Engagement: Ismaning School Class Fights for More Equality

A class of students from a Waldorf school in Ismaning, Germany, is actively campaigning for changes to the German Constitution to promote gender equality.

Mar 9 • 12:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From the President to the CEC's Tour, Mamata Banerjee Gets a Chance to Strengthen TMC's Agenda

Mamata Banerjee is utilizing the attention from the President's visit and the Chief Election Commissioner's tour to intensify her election campaigning in West Bengal amidst ongoing tensions with the BJP.

Mar 9 • 12:41 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Trésor Lualua Wants to Raise Awareness About the State of Youth Football in the DRC

Trésor Lualua, former captain of the Leopards, is campaigning for the presidency of the National League of Youth Football in the DRC, alerting to the poor state of youth football in the country.

Mar 8 • 16:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Frankfurt: The Election Campaign is Back on the Streets

The campaign for the upcoming local elections in Frankfurt has intensified, with candidates actively engaging with citizens in various neighborhoods.

Mar 8 • 15:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: There is a reason why LA is not putting much campaign effort into Troels Lund Poulsen

Elisabet Svane discusses the reasons behind LA's minimal campaigning for Troels Lund Poulsen in the context of historical election challenges in Denmark.

Mar 7 • 05:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Obama 'jumps in' to the campaign for the 2026 elections in the US: 'Republicans have redrawn the map'

Former U.S. President Barack Obama is actively campaigning for the upcoming congressional and Senate elections, emphasizing the importance of fair electoral processes and encouraging participation in Virginia's upcoming referendum.

Mar 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: A Colleague of Payan Accused of Campaigning in Mosques

Tina Biard-Sansonetti, a candidate in the Marseille municipal elections, faces controversy for allegedly using mosques as venues for her campaign activities in the northern districts of the city.

Mar 6 • 17:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Oscar race enters final stretch as Sinners gains ground with Actor awards win

The Oscars voting has closed, marking the end of the awards campaigning for this year's nominees.

Mar 6 • 14:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Russians on the Hungarian electoral front: campaign experts arrived to help Orbán

Russian political technologists are reportedly arriving in Hungary to assist in campaigning efforts for Viktor Orbán, according to several European media outlets citing security sources.

Mar 6 • 12:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Residents of Rajamäki in Nurmijärvi Fight for Their Health Center

Residents in Nurmijärvi are campaigning to save their health center from closure, set to occur at the end of the year.

Mar 6 • 12:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Guinness Record of Campaigner Abascal That Boosts Vox: 121 Locations in 109 Days of Ongoing Campaigning

Santiago Abascal, leader of Vox, has visited 121 towns in 109 days as part of his extensive campaign efforts in Spain, despite some criticism of his approach.

Mar 5 • 21:46 UTC

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