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🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Internal documents reveal Moderates' plan – steal 160,000 votes from S and C

Internal documents indicate the Moderates' strategy to capture 160,000 votes from the Social Democrats and Center Party ahead of the upcoming election in Sweden.

Feb 26 • 10:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Einar Jóhannes leads the list of the Center Party in Kópavogur

Einar Jóhannes has been nominated to lead the Center Party's candidate list in the upcoming local elections in Kópavogur.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Lowest sick leave in three years – Vedum believes sick pay must be protected

Sick leave in Norway reached its lowest point in three years at 6.57% in 2025, prompting proposal by politician Trygve Slagsvold Vedum to maintain the current sick pay system.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Center-right and Democratic Party decide not to participate in the first meeting of the 'National Conference'

The Center Reform Union and the Democratic Party of Japan announced their decision not to attend the first meeting of the 'National Conference' initiated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Paris, Édouard Philippe Tackles Pierre-Yves Bournazel on the Second Round Strategy

Édouard Philippe disagrees with Pierre-Yves Bournazel's strategy for the second round of municipal elections, advocating instead for a unification of the right and center.

Feb 25 • 19:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hungary: The opposition's lead over Orban expands to 20 points

The opposition center-right party Tisza in Hungary has widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party to 20 percentage points in recent polls.

Feb 25 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Government is grilled about unemployment – IS follows from 2 PM

The Finnish parliament is set to discuss the concerning unemployment situation today, as a no-confidence motion is raised by the Center Party and Liike Nyt.

Feb 24 • 09:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Consequence of the Defection: A Severe Chair Game Coming in the Center

Mikko Polvinen's shift from the Finns Party to the Center Party prompts the latter to announce new candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Finland.

Feb 23 • 13:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

A Question Again: Can Power Be Formed in the Center?

The article discusses the potential for political power dynamics in Sweden to shift towards the center as traditional party lines become more inflexible.

Feb 23 • 12:22 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Being a centrist party can be a total war experience. Especially when sharing the center with Løkke

The upcoming election and particularly the government negotiations present a crucial moment for the Radicals, who are eager to secure a place in the government amidst competition from Løkke.

Feb 22 • 17:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Petista from MG says he sees no problem in Pacheco joining União, as long as he supports Lula

A prominent PT leader in Minas Gerais indicates that support for Senator Rodrigo Pacheco remains, even if he joins the center-right União Brasil party, provided he supports Lula.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Only Center and Communist Lean Toward 'Partnership' with China Among Winners - Asahi University of Tokyo Research

A recent survey conducted by Asahi Shimbun and the University of Tokyo reveals that among winners of the recent House of Representatives election in Japan, only candidates from the center and the Communist Party lean towards a partnership with China.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Kostas Skandalidis in VIMA: The ND wants to liquidate Pasok because it is afraid of it

Kostas Skandalidis discusses the expansion efforts of Pasok and its implications in an interview, addressing reactions to the names mentioned and the party's relationship with ND and other left-center parties.

Feb 21 • 05:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Right-wing extremist attack in Dachau: Neonazis seek confrontation with youth center

Neonazis vandalized an anti-fascist youth center in Dachau during a party, raising concerns about rising extremism and confronting local youth.

Feb 20 • 10:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Let the little children come to church

The article discusses the proposal for all school children in Norway to be offered school church services, emphasizing the responsibility of municipalities and schools in this regard.

Feb 20 • 09:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Galgotia University Case: Congress Attacks Modi Government

Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal criticized the Modi government for designating a university that files thousands of patents but does not receive any as a Center of Excellence.

Feb 20 • 06:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

With favoritism and machinery, Tarcísio absorbs the right and isolates the left in SP

Tarcísio de Freitas, a gubernatorial candidate in São Paulo, is leveraging strong polling and control over public resources to unite center-right support while the opposition struggles to present a formidable candidate.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Resounding Rejection from the Minister on the Center's Alcohol Proposal

Finland's Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen rejects calls for a reassessment of the alcohol law made by Center Party's deputy chair Hilkka Kemppi.

Feb 19 • 19:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Split in Poland 2050, or Everyone Wants to be the Center

A significant split has occurred within the Poland 2050 party, leading to the formation of a new parliamentary club called 'Center' following internal conflicts.

Feb 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Center-Right Executive Board Starts with Turbulence: 'Rebellion' and Party Departure in Prime Minister Nomination

The new executive board of the Center-Right Reform Coalition has begun its tenure with turmoil, highlighted by rebellions within the party during the Prime Minister nomination.

Feb 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

InSocial Event: Lessons from the Governance of the Labour Party in Britain

The event analyzed the governance of the British Labour Party and potential lessons for the Greek center-left, featuring insights from experts in political science.

Feb 19 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE FROM POSTIMEES ⟩ How the Center Party managed to regain its support? Guest is Mihhail Kõlvart

Discussion with Mihhail Kõlvart on how the Center Party has successfully regained its support.

Feb 19 • 08:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Split in Poland 2050. The 'Center' Club Hennig-Kloski vs 'Distinct Center' Pełczyńska-Nałęcz

The political party Poland 2050 has officially split into two factions amid ongoing disputes over leadership and strategy.

Feb 18 • 20:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz: Deserters failed the exam of democracy. We go further

Paulina Hennig-Kloska announced her departure from the political party Poland 2050 and the formation of a new parliamentary club called "Center," leading to accusations of betrayal within the party.

Feb 18 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who is Rakibul Hussain, who has become the center of conflict in Congress due to Bhupen Bora

Bhupen Bora has left the Congress party, confirming his shift to the BJP amid controversies involving Congress MP Rakibul Hussain.

Feb 18 • 07:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Has the Era of the Democratic Party Really Ended? A Center-Right Coalition Learns the Art of Wrapping

The recent electoral defeat of the center-right coalition in Japan raises questions about the end of the Democratic Party's influence, despite some experts suggesting it still holds significance.

Feb 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A VOX proposal on the full veil places Islam back at the center of the political debate in Spain

A proposal by the political party VOX to ban the full veil in public spaces has reignited discussions about Islam in Spain, despite being rejected by Congress.

Feb 17 • 19:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

This is the new name for the Kasselakis party – 'The next chapter starts now'

Stefanos Kasselakis announced the party's name change, which was approved by 71.8% of its members, to 'DEMOCRATS – PROGRESSIVE CENTER.'

Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Former goalkeeper wants to run for the Center Party

Former goalkeeper Beitir Ólafsson has expressed his desire to join the Center Party's list for municipal elections in Kópavogur.

Feb 17 • 14:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

C proposes suggestions for a 'reasonable' migration policy

The Center Party in Sweden proposes reforms to migration policies to prevent the expulsion of young adults from families with residency permits.

Feb 17 • 12:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Leaders of Center-Right, Constitutional Democratic, and Komeito Parties Agree on Regular Meetings and Joint Sessions

The leaders of the Center Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party, and Komeito agreed to nominate Junya Ogawa as prime minister in an upcoming election and will hold regular meetings and joint discussions on policies.

Feb 17 • 11:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

After the death of a right-wing extremist: Mélenchon is at the center of a storm

A left-wing extremist killed a right-wing extremist in Lyon, placing pressure on the radical left party 'France insoumise' and its leader, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, which could change the political landscape of France.

Feb 17 • 09:56 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Positioning itself in the middle

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir celebrates her victory in the leadership election of the Progress Party, advocating for a centrist approach.

Feb 16 • 09:22 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Requires new Svalbard measures: - Must shine

Geir Pollestad, a top member of the Center Party in Norway, calls for a significant investment in Svalbard to tackle security and infrastructure challenges.

Feb 16 • 08:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

C demands answers about teenage deportations

The Center Party in Sweden is seeking answers from the Migration Agency regarding the delay in processing teenage deportations, as many teens are being deported upon reaching the age of 18.

Feb 15 • 10:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Center Party Calls in the Migration Agency

The Center Party in Sweden is calling in the director-general of the Migration Agency to address the issue of long wait times for residency decisions affecting teenagers who face deportation upon reaching adulthood.

Feb 15 • 08:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Center-Left Revolts over the Board. Schlein: Attempts to Bypass Our Constitution

The Italian Democratic Party expresses strong discontent regarding Italy's involvement in Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative for Gaza reconstruction.

Feb 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Criticized the government and the Center Party in the closing speech

The article discusses criticism directed at the Icelandic government and the Center Party during a closing speech.

Feb 14 • 21:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Why politicians are putting on flannel shirts

Swedish politicians, particularly from the center-right, are adopting flannel shirts as a sign of being relatable to the public.

Feb 14 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Center Party believes that the connections of Epstein's activities with Estonia should be investigated

The Center Party in the Estonian Parliament proposes an investigation into the links between Jeffrey Epstein's activities and Estonia, particularly concerning Russian influence operations.

Feb 13 • 15:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Center-Right Leader Ogawa: 'I Don't Think It's Impossible to Explicitly Mention the Self-Defense Forces'

Japan's new center-right party leader, Junya Ogawa, stated he does not dismiss the idea of explicitly including the Self-Defense Forces in the constitution during his victory speech after defeating another party candidate.

Feb 13 • 14:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Request to Suspend Henoko by the Center-Party Headquarters, Okinawa Prefecture Legislative Assembly's Request, Differences with Komeito

The Okinawa Prefecture assembly of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has formally requested the center-party headquarters to halt the relocation of the U.S. military base from Futenma to Henoko, reflecting ongoing opposition from local constituents.

Feb 13 • 11:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Axis of Conflict in the LDP: The Need for 'Breadth' in the Center, as Seen by Professor Minano's Introverted Stance

The article discusses the challenges faced by the newly formed 'Center Reform Union' of the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito after their significant defeat in recent elections against the conservative Abe administration.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Will take data center debate in the Conservative Party

Stavanger Høyre is warning municipalities about potential manipulation by tech companies regarding data centers in Norway.

Feb 13 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kolvart attacked e-voting and hinted at manipulations. The head of the electoral commission refutes all accusations.

Mihhail Kolvart, chairman of the Center Party, criticized e-voting, suggesting that it is controlled by a small circle of individuals and implying possible manipulation of election results, while the head of the state election service refuted these claims, asserting the integrity of the voting process.

Feb 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

His values? He is an extremist. The center-right moves in the opposite direction

Mara Carfagna, secretary of Noi Moderati, criticizes Roberto Vannacci and his party's extremist values that contradict core principles of the center-right coalition in Italy.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how Kaisa Juuso's resignation is commented on – a harsh jab from the Center Party

Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso has announced her resignation and plans to take sick leave, prompting supportive comments from fellow ministers amid criticism directed at her from the media.

Feb 12 • 13:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito in the House of Councillors Decide Not to Form a Unified Faction Amid Hesitant Voices on Merging into the Center-Right Coalition

The Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito have confirmed their decision to operate separately in the House of Councillors, forgoing the formation of a unified faction despite a prior merger in the House of Representatives.

Feb 12 • 12:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

VG: The Center Party Wants to Call Former Foreign Ministers to Epstein Hearing

The Center Party in Norway is seeking to summon all former foreign ministers from the last 20 years to a hearing following new revelations from Epstein documents.

Feb 12 • 11:15 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Will call Støre and Søreide to Epstein hearing

The Center Party in Norway plans to summon foreign ministers from the past 20 years to a committee hearing following revelations involving Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 12 • 11:13 UTC

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