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🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

South Africa moves toward new provincial government

South Africa's Umkhonto weSizwe party has invited the ANC to join discussions on forming a new coalition government in KwaZulu-Natal.

Mar 3 • 14:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"I appeal to your responsibility." The president offered cooperation to the government but also differentiated himself from Babiš's coalition

Czech President Petr Pavel emphasized the need for increased defense spending and unity within the EU and NATO while addressing the Parliament for the first time this year.

Mar 3 • 14:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the motion to dismiss Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska fracture the government coalition?

The article discusses the potential impact of a proposed motion to dismiss Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska on the stability of the Polish government coalition.

Mar 2 • 19:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Vallo and Droba are running for the Bratislava four-party coalition. SaS, PS, and Democrats also want to be in the future government

Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo has announced his candidacy for reelection, supported by a coalition of parties including SaS, Progresívne Slovensko, and the Democrats.

Mar 2 • 15:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Coalition brands Australian children in Syria terrorist 'sympathisers'

The Coalition has labeled Australian children stranded in a detention camp in Syria as 'ISIS sympathisers', demanding the government prevent their return.

Mar 2 • 07:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Coalition votes against censuring Hanson over no 'good' Muslim comment

The Australian Coalition government has declined to support a censure motion against One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for her comments suggesting there are no 'good' Muslims, with the motion ultimately passing due to votes from Labor and the Greens.

Mar 2 • 05:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fico's coalition wants to abolish postal voting from abroad. It is the weakest in it

The coalition led by Robert Fico plans to end postal voting for citizens living abroad, claiming it has resulted in weaker participation from their demographic.

Mar 1 • 17:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reaction to Attacks: The Iran War Forces Merz to Walk a Tightrope Again

The German government demonstrates understanding for the attacks on Iran while avoiding open support, navigating a complex diplomatic situation fueled by different perspectives within the ruling coalition.

Mar 1 • 11:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Bustinduy fills the void left by Díaz and starts coordinating the ministries of Sumar

Following Yolanda Díaz's exit from the political scene, Bustinduy has taken over the coordination of Sumar's ministries, marking a new phase in the coalition government.

Feb 28 • 23:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From the award to the runoff: the flaws indicated by the technicians that the right has ignored

The article discusses significant gaps in Italy's electoral reform that could lead to constitutional issues, despite warnings from government technicians that have been overlooked by the ruling right-wing coalition.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Simplification of Tax Law: Changes for Pensioners in Tax Declarations

Germany's coalition government is exploring ways to simplify tax law for pensioners, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and improve automation without promising major reforms.

Feb 27 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Politico" identifies a new NATO rogue: may face D. Trump's wrath

The new populist coalition led by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš plans to cut defense spending by €900 million compared to previous government proposals, raising concerns over NATO commitments.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Denmark: The Center-Left on Course for Power. Thanks to Donald Trump?

Poll results suggest that after the elections, Frederiksen may have a chance to form a center-left government, unlike the current governing coalition.

Feb 27 • 10:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Centre Party Member of Parliament Criticizes National Coalition Party Intensively

Petri Honkonen, a member of the Finnish Centre Party, has launched a pointed critique against the National Coalition Party and its government due to the increasing national debt and rising unemployment.

Feb 27 • 07:52 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Žilinka vs. Čurillovci / The Attorney General Turned Again. And Undermined Šutaj Eštok

The Slovak Attorney General, Maroš Žilinka, has changed his stance and is now undermining government coalition members, particularly targeting Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.

Feb 27 • 05:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Black-red coalition: Beware of the 'Spring of Reforms'

The article discusses the German government's reform promises under the black-red coalition led by Friedrich Merz, highlighting concerns over economic policies and increased bureaucracy.

Feb 26 • 20:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Heating law of the coalition: How much pressure can the government put on members of parliament?

The German Constitutional Court is debating whether there should be a constitutional limit on the speed of legislative processes, prompted by a challenge related to the government's heating law.

Feb 26 • 19:38 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

#dkpol: Mette Frederiksen Went Red and Put Pressure on Troels Lund

During the campaign, Mette Frederiksen announced an election date, signaling a potential end to her current coalition government.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez again stirs fear of a government of PP and Vox at the start of the campaign in Castilla y León: "Then they say we are all the same... come on!"

Pedro Sánchez has revived fears of a coalition government between the PP and Vox in Castilla y León during the campaign launch event in Burgos.

Feb 26 • 18:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Erik Kaliňák announced the end of voting by mail from abroad on the disinformation platform Infovojna

Slovak government coalition prepares to limit mail-in voting from abroad, shifting to in-person voting at embassies only.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Double blow from Junts to the Government: the second attempt to approve the 'social shield' fails and the decree to cap prices in emergencies falls

The Spanish Congress rejects two crucial decrees from the Sánchez government concerning social protections and price caps, marking a significant setback for the coalition.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Who Should Govern the Country? Here Are the Options

The article discusses the changing landscape of Danish political alliances and the complexities of forming a government following the recent election announcement.

Feb 26 • 14:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral law, agreement in the center-right: proportional with majority prize

Italy's center-right coalition has reached an agreement on a new electoral law aimed at ensuring government stability, transitioning back to a proportional system with a majority bonus.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Barking Dog: The Anniversary of Putin's Aggression Divides the Coalition. What is the Government Really Doing for the Attacked Ukraine?

The anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine highlights divisions within the Czech coalition government regarding support for Ukraine amid its financial struggles.

Feb 26 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charis Doukas: Open window for coalition government if my proposal is not voted

Charis Doukas discusses important urban infrastructure projects and internal party dynamics ahead of the Pasok conference regarding cooperation with New Democracy.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charis Doukas: Open Window for Coalition Government if My Proposal is Not Voted

Charis Doukas emphasized the importance of his proposal at the PASOK conference, concerning non-cooperation with New Democracy, while highlighting traffic-reducing urban projects.

Feb 26 • 04:34 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Calls an Early Election

The Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands has unexpectedly called for early elections to take place on March 26, 2026, catching his coalition partners off guard during the parliamentary voting period.

Feb 25 • 21:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The government is in the hands of Peronism to advance the reform of the glacier law in the Senate

The Argentine government relies on the Peronist party to push forward a controversial reform of the glacier law intended to ease mining restrictions, amidst divided support within its coalition.

Feb 25 • 18:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pre-elections for the National Judiciary Council. The Coalition has prepared a resolution. PiS is going to the Constitutional Tribunal

The current Polish coalition government has introduced a resolution concerning pre-elections for members of the National Judiciary Council in response to a presidential veto on proposed changes to the judiciary election process.

Feb 25 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast: 'On the Point': Heating Law: A Step Back for Climate and Renters

The CDU/CSU has largely rolled back the heating law of the coalition government, posing questions about its implications for consumers and climate goals.

Feb 25 • 15:58 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

"It's boiling" in the Civic Coalition. Trzaskowski talked with Tusk about "cutting out" his people

Rafał Trzaskowski and Donald Tusk met to discuss the current political situation in Poland, particularly regarding the status of local governments and Trzaskowski's political faction.

Feb 25 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė spoke about possible coalition options: ‘I do not close the doors to any of them’

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė discussed potential alternatives for the current governing coalition, suggesting two viable options including a coalition with the 'Vardan Lietuvos' party and a minority government.

Feb 25 • 13:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

A journalist asked PiS MPs a telling question. "Kaziu, tell the man!"

A journalist confronted PiS MPs with a question about the positive outcomes of changes made under their coalition government, but they refused to answer.

Feb 25 • 13:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Juozas Olekas on coalition composition decisions: no need for sudden movements

Juozas Olekas emphasized the necessity of continuing existing commitments and avoiding hasty decisions regarding coalition composition changes amidst criticism and ongoing investigations involving partners.

Feb 25 • 07:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After Agreement: Relief to Dismay over the New Heating Plans

The coalition government in Germany has reached an agreement on the reform of the Building Energy Act, eliciting a range of emotional reactions from various stakeholders.

Feb 25 • 06:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Heating Law: The Coalition Betrays Renters - This Will Especially Harm the SPD

A recent commentary criticizes the German coalition government for diluting a significant heating law that aimed to phase out fossil fuels, which could negatively impact renters and primarily harm the SPD party.

Feb 25 • 06:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Morning: News of the Day - Overview for the Busy

A new law, popularly known as 'Habeck's Heating Hammer', has been scrapped amidst political strife, reflecting significant public dissatisfaction and tension within Germany's governing coalition.

Feb 25 • 05:47 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

In Netanyahu's Circle, They Are Searching for a 'Compatible Engelman' Candidate for the New State Comptroller

In the circles of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the coalition, efforts have begun to find a replacement for State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman, whose term ends in four months after seven years in office.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Anatomy of a Disagreement: Robles clashed with Moncloa over the 23-F documents and upset Bolaños and Marlaska

The Spanish government faces internal divisions as the unsealing of documents related to the 23-F coup d'état produces differing opinions among coalition partners.

Feb 24 • 21:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Boycott of Ukrainian flags. SPD furious that nobody from the government joined them

The Czech government is commemorating the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but the far-right SPD party refuses to display Ukrainian flags, causing tension within the coalition.

Feb 24 • 18:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Cohesion in the Government Coalition: The Coalition Practices Give and Take

This article discusses the ongoing negotiations and legislative actions between the Union and SPD in the German Bundestag, focusing on a new asylum package and labor law that are being introduced this week.

Feb 24 • 14:03 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Pauline Hanson’s populism is a front. But there are lessons for progressives in One Nation’s surging popularity | Peter Lewis

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party is gaining significant traction in Australia, presenting challenges not just to the Coalition government but to progressive parties as well.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Is the Government Now Swinging the Heating Hammer Backwards?

Germany's coalition government is on the verge of reforming the heating law that initiated a significant shift in the country's heating systems.

Feb 24 • 12:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What if the president vetoes the SAFE act? The government: We will benefit, but there is one 'but'

The debate over Poland's SAFE program has intensified political clashes among the ruling coalition, opposition, and the Presidential Palace, with significant financial implications for national defense.

Feb 24 • 11:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Sinkevičius: The coalition council will convene next week

M. Sinkevičius announced that a coalition council meeting will occur next week to address outstanding questions regarding legislative support.

Feb 24 • 06:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Medved: 'Dabro did not mention or request a ban on antifascism'

Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Tomo Medved reaffirmed the stability of the coalition government amidst tensions involving MP Josip Dabro.

Feb 23 • 17:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The appointment of the director was considered a political appointment by the National Coalition Party - the Chancellor of Justice: discretion was not exceeded

The Chancellor of Justice concluded that the Finnish government did not exceed its discretion in the appointment of a new director for the Ministry of Education and Culture, despite concerns about the process.

Feb 23 • 17:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Netherlands: Jetten is Prime Minister

Rob Jetten has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, leading a coalition government despite lacking a parliamentary majority.

Feb 23 • 16:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Counting Sabers in the Sejm. The Beginning of a Reconstruction of the Political Scene

The article discusses the current political crisis in Poland and the potential restructuring of the government amid internal coalition tensions.

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Federal Government: Compromises Only if They Make Us Economically Stronger

The German government coalition of Union and SPD aims to end delaying tactics in the context of economic policy, seeking compromises that strengthen the economy.

Feb 23 • 15:01 UTC

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