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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is maintaining ambiguity about her political alliances as the 2026 election approaches, signaling possible cooperation with centrist or left-wing parties while expressing past reservations about the far-left.

Abigail Spanberger, a centrist Democrat from Virginia, delivers a response to Trump’s State of the Union as the party aims to regain relevance ahead of the midterm elections.

In his article, Jerzy Surdykowski explores the challenges and contradictions faced by centrist political parties in Poland's democratic system.

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

The new Dutch government, led by centrist Rob Jetten, was sworn in today, marking the first openly gay prime minister in the country's history.

Rob Jetten has been sworn in as the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands after his party’s significant election victory over the far-right Freedom Party.

R. Jetten has emerged victorious in the recent elections in the Netherlands, defeating the far-right Freedom Party.

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.

Okada Satoru, a centrist candidate who lost in the House of Representatives election in Hyogo District 7, announced his retirement from politics after leaving his party during a speech at a Democrat meeting.

The article discusses the shift in Dutch governance as a new centrist coalition led by Rob Jetten replaces a right-populist cabinet, focusing on substantial changes in climate policy and asylum laws.

The article discusses the ideological alignment and potential coalition between the Isamaa and Keskerakond parties in Estonia, signaling a shift towards social conservatism and centrist voter appeal.

The support for Progresívne Slovensko (PS) has declined in recent months, prompting the party to examine potential causes and consider changes following an upcoming conference.

A recent Forsa survey indicates that voters in Frankfurt are faced with a significant choice between centrist parties and a left coalition in the upcoming elections.

The ruling party secured 25 committee chair positions while the opposition gained only 2 in Japan's House of Representatives after recent discussions.

The newly elected representative of the Centrist Reform Union, Junya Ogawa, aims to promote renewal through generational change and increased female representation within the party.

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

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz discusses the necessity of establishing a clear centrist political force in Poland that represents the middle class and advocates for fair income distribution and substantial local investments.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon urged the ruling People Power Party leadership to adopt a more centrist approach ahead of the June local elections, indicating concerns over their current stance.

In the recent House of Representatives election held on July 8, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) achieved its second-highest proportional vote total since the introduction of the mixed electoral system, while the centrist coalition fell short of its previous performance.

Local politicians express doubts over Junya Ogawa's capacity to regain voter trust after being elected as the leader of the Centrist Reform Union, especially following his remarks on constitutional amendments.

The centrist leader election aims to avoid division, with candidates facing a challenging recommendation requirement and internal party dynamics.

The article discusses the rise of far-right political forces in Brazil and other Western democracies, highlighting the challenges faced by centrist and moderate right parties.

Lula's strategy for selecting his running mate mirrors his 2006 decision, aiming to attract centrist parties while largely favoring Geraldo Alckmin.

The article discusses the surprising defeat of a centrist candidate in Japan by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, despite predictions of a close race and allegations against the LDP candidate.

A recent poll indicates that the Red Party in Norway is nearing 8% support, surpassing the Socialist Left Party, while key centrist parties fall below the electoral threshold.

Portugal's recent presidential election revealed a strong public consensus against radicalism as the majority favored a centrist candidate over a far-right contender.

The centrist reform coalition in Japan faces a significant defeat in the recent general elections, leading to leadership changes and raising concerns about a shortage of personnel for future operations.

In a significant electoral event in Japan, centrist candidate Mr. Takai won in Tohoku while the ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured victories in other districts of Iwate Prefecture.

The Japanese general elections saw the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) achieve a record win, while the newly formed centrist coalition faced a humiliating defeat.

In a recent exit poll conducted by Asahi Shimbun, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) topped the proportional vote choices across all age demographics in Japan, while centrist parties garnered less than 10% support among voters aged 40 and younger.

The article discusses the reasons behind the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party's significant victory in the recent House of Representatives election and analyzes the failure of the centrist coalition to gain voter support.

Centrist candidate Seguro won the Portuguese presidential election with 66% of the vote, defeating André Ventura.

Juan Pablo Guanipa, a leader of the centrist Primero Justicia party in Venezuela, has been released from illegal detention after eight months.

Chisato Morishita of the Liberal Democratic Party has secured victory in Miyagi's 4th district election, overcoming established politician Jun Azumi from the Centrist Reform Alliance.

Former Vice Speaker of the House and ex-Foreign Minister Koichiro Hiranuma is projected to lose his bid in Fukushima's 2nd district, facing significant political challenges.

The centrist political alliance in Japan faced an unexpectedly severe defeat, failing to establish a counterbalance to the ruling administration.

Shigeteru Aoyama of the Liberal Democratic Party has secured victory in Hyogo's 8th district, traditionally a stronghold for Komeito, defeating candidates from centrist and Ishin parties.

Tetsuo Saito of the Centrist Reform Coalition has secured his 12th victory in elections after leaving the coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Colombia is preparing for presidential elections with a notable centrist political landscape that stands out in the region.

In Ibaraki District 3, a centrist newcomer challenges the incumbent from the ruling party for the third time, with the movement of Komeito votes under the new party being a concern for the ruling party, while the centrist faces challenges in solidifying their position following the sudden party formation.

Ozawa from the centrist party expresses that the lack of a 'new party' image is a key reason for its unpopularity, despite hopes for significant political reconfiguration in Japan.

A U.S. State Department representative refused to meet with members of center-left parties from a German parliamentary delegation, only willing to meet with members of centrist and far-right parties, causing controversy during their visit to Washington.

In the upcoming House of Representatives election in Hyogo District 9, four candidates, including a long-serving Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member and a former centrist alliance member, are vying for the seat, emphasizing their connections with influential figures.

A survey shows that 60% of candidates from the Komei Party's centrist faction view a coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party positively, while about 90% from the Constitutional Democratic Party reject the idea.

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.

The article examines the distinction between politicians' attempts to gauge the 'middle' of voter opinions and the centrist politics highlighted in the recent election, drawing on economic theories to illustrate the phenomena.

The newly formed Centrist Reform Coalition, created by the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito to counter Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's sudden House of Representatives dissolution, is facing difficulties as they are not achieving the broad support necessary to grow their base, reflected in low party approval ratings according to Asahi's recent survey.

Sayuri Kamata, a centrist candidate in the Miyagi 2nd district for the House of Representatives election, is considering legal action after a manipulated image of her allegedly raising her middle finger circulated on social media.

Amid a political backlash regarding finances, former LDP officials campaign for a Parliamentary election that has become a heated confrontation with former members of the Japan Innovation Party, while the election's dynamics remain unstable.

Mounir Belhamiti, former president of Renaissance in Loire-Atlantique, has announced his independent candidacy for the Nantes mayoral race, expressing discontent with his party's alliance with the right and seeking support from civil society.