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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Abigail Spanberger: Democrats turn to centrist as party seeks return to relevance

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.

Feb 24 • 13:00 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as youngest Dutch Prime Minister

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.

Feb 23 • 11:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New government formed in the Netherlands, centrist R. Jetten to lead

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

Feb 23 • 10:50 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Candidate Withdraws from Politics After Losing Election, Leaving the Party: Okada from Hyogo District 7

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.

Feb 22 • 11:46 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

PS Investigates What Cost Them Percentages. After the March Conference, They May Adopt a More Centrist Approach

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.

Feb 19 • 15:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

House of Representatives chair positions: 25 for ruling party, 2 for opposition; Centrist lawmakers say 'we got nothing...'

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

Feb 17 • 12:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Could the appeal of renewal be through generational change and the promotion of women? The intentions behind the new executive of the centrist party are transparent

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.

Feb 16 • 11:10 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: To win the local elections, we must practice 'abstinence'... the centrist group does not like the direction of the ruling party

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.

Feb 14 • 09:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Proportional Votes in the House of Representatives Election: LDP Has Second Highest Ever, Centrists Below Previous Constitutional Party

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.

Feb 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prioritizing Avoidance of Division in Centrist Leader Election: Zero Recommenders, No Candidacy from Komeito

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

Feb 12 • 11:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Candidates swept away by the 'three issues' defeated the Liberal Democratic Party candidate

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.

Feb 10 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Red approaches nearly double the size of SV

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.

Feb 10 • 18:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Severe Defeat for the Centrist Party Amid Concerns Over 'Lack of Human Resources' as SeniorMembers Face Election Losses, Rebuilding Will Be a Thorny Path

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.

Feb 9 • 13:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Only Centrist, Mr. Takai, Elected in Tohoku's Electorate: An "Unprecedented" Hard-Fought Election

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.

Feb 9 • 12:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Historic victory for the LDP and disastrous defeat for the centrist party: candidates face the streets the next day

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

Feb 9 • 03:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Proportional Vote Choices: The Liberal Democratic Party Leads in All Age Groups, Moderates Below 10% in Ages 40 and Under

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.

Feb 9 • 02:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Centrist Misses the Opportunity Against the LDP: The Support Base of Prime Minister Takaichi and 'Natural Conservatism'

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.

Feb 8 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Juan Pablo Guanipa Released, Number 2 of the Venezuelan Opposition's Unitary Platform

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

Feb 8 • 18:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chisato Morishita of the Liberal Democratic Party is Confirmed Elected, Defeating Jun Azumi of the Centrist Reform Alliance in Miyagi's 4th District

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.

Feb 8 • 14:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Center, Unexpectedly Significant Defeat: The Politics of the Dispersed 'Two Major Forces' Cannot Overcome Adversity

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

Feb 8 • 12:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Aoyama Shigeteru of the Liberal Democratic Party wins in Hyogo District 8, overcoming candidates from the centrist and Ishin parties

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.

Feb 8 • 11:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Center-right candidate Tetsuo Saito expected to win as he departs from the coalition government and establishes a new political party.

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

Feb 8 • 11:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The axis of the third confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties; the focus is on 20,000 votes from Komeito in Ibaraki District 3

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.

Feb 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Centrist Ozawa: The Reason for Lack of Popularity is Not Being Viewed as a New Party

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.

Feb 5 • 12:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Appealing Relationship with a 'Popular Person': Four Candidates Compete in Hyogo District 9

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.

Feb 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Komei Party's Centrists Are Positive About Coalition With the LDP at 60%: Differences From the Constitutional Democratic Party

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.

Feb 4 • 21:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why is the Centrist Reform Coalition Struggling? A Situation of Mutual Collapse with National Candidates - Asahi Survey

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.

Feb 2 • 12:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Proportional is Centrist" Former Cabinet Members of the Liberal Democratic Party Handing Out Flyers, Wavering Axis of Conflict with Ruling Parties

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.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Municipal Elections: This New Centrist Candidate Who Wants to Be a Spoiler in Nantes

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.

Jan 16 • 15:50 UTC

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