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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Who would win the presidential elections? The results may surprise

A recent survey indicates that former Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė and Conservative leader Laurynas Kasčiūnas would receive the most support in the upcoming presidential elections in Lithuania.

Mar 2 • 06:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives: It was Mette Frederiksen who wanted to abolish Great Prayer Day

The Conservatives claim that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen initiated the proposal to abolish Great Prayer Day as a holiday, rather than it being a decision driven by the Liberal Party or the Moderates.

Mar 2 • 05:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Coup of 1981: Spain's Conservatives Consider Juan Carlos Rehabilitated

Released secret documents show how the former king helped end a military coup in 1981, prompting conservative politicians to call for Juan Carlos's return to Spain.

Mar 1 • 20:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will Han Dong-hoon Run as an Independent? The Worst-Case Scenario is a Split in the Conservative Camp Leading to a Democratic Party Victory

Former leader of the People Power Party, Han Dong-hoon, announces he will not run in the upcoming national assembly elections, despite early hopes for his political career.

Mar 1 • 20:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Spain: Despite all scandals: The former king wants to come home

Former King Juan Carlos I of Spain expresses a desire to return from exile in Abu Dhabi, supported by conservative factions due to new documents highlighting his contributions to democracy, yet this poses risks for the monarchy.

Mar 1 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

From Nuclear Agreements to Poverty: 37 Years of Ali Khamenei's Rule in Iran

The article discusses the evolution of Ali Khamenei's leadership in Iran over 37 years, focusing on his conservative governance and foreign policy.

Mar 1 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Lars Boje can become a 'key player' in this election

Lars Boje Mathiesen and the Citizens' Party may play a crucial or problematic role for the conservative parties in Denmark, according to an election researcher.

Feb 28 • 12:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Half the recall petitions against Alberta governing caucus fail, more fizzle

Half of the recall petitions against Alberta's United Conservative Party members have not succeeded, with the latest report indicating a significant lack of support for the efforts.

Feb 28 • 00:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis addresses backlash after difficult week as he says 'my skin is far too thin'

Financial expert Martin Lewis discusses the criticism he faced following a heated exchange with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on ITV's Good Morning Britain.

Feb 27 • 19:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Housing Executive and Former Conservative Politician Becomes the Chief of State Preparedness

Lars Jacob Hiim has been appointed as the new director of the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning in Norway.

Feb 27 • 10:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Democratic Party's Leadership Visits Daegu, 'Heart of Conservatism', Targeting Gaps Amid Rifts in the People Power Party

The leadership of the Democratic Party visited Daegu, traditionally a conservative stronghold, seeking to leverage recent polling gains amid turmoil in the People's Power Party ahead of local elections.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil, who announced his police attendance, says, 'I will attend the debate with Lee Jun-seok even if I have to wear handcuffs.'

Conservative YouTuber Jeon Han-gil, accused of defamation by Lee Jun-seok, has stated he will attend a debate on election fraud despite his police summons.

Feb 27 • 05:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Gavin Newsom: Who Will Win the Governorship in California 2026 and What Are the Polls Saying Today

California's upcoming 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be competitive, with Republican Steve Hilton currently leading in polls over Democrat Eric Swalwell and Conservative Sheriff Chad Bianco, marking a potential shift in state politics after Governor Gavin Newsom's two-term limit forces him to step down.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Michel Maisonneuve: Jeneroux rewarded handsomely for his disloyalty

The article discusses the recent political defection of Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux to the Liberal party, highlighting the implications of loyalty in Canadian politics.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It is crucial for us to win the election": Mona Juul has a call to the blue parties

Mona Juul, leader of the Conservative Party, urges Liberal Alliance and Denmark Democrats to support Troels Lund Poulsen as the prime ministerial candidate to ensure a successful election outcome.

Feb 26 • 05:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reserve Colonel Marcos Serra Uses Comment Section to Defend Conservative Values

Retired Colonel Marcos Serra actively engages in commenting on news articles to express his conservative values, despite his disagreement with the outlet's editorial stance.

Feb 25 • 21:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Luke Combs’ brutal response to ‘liberal’ labels: ‘Why do we all care?’

Luke Combs criticizes political labeling and discusses his experiences with backlash from both liberal and conservative sides regarding his stance on racism and culture.

Feb 25 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marcel Gauchet and Pierre Manent: "Is France Heading Towards a Civil War?"

Philosophers Marcel Gauchet and Pierre Manent discuss the implications of rising political violence in France, emphasizing the impact of criminalizing conservative ideas and the resulting societal polarization.

Feb 25 • 17:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Madrid university finalizes financing with the hard wing of the PP after the departure of 'los pocholos'

The Madrid university is on the verge of finalizing its funding strategy with the conservative People's Party (PP) after a significant governmental reshuffle.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Floor-crossing Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux to join Carney on trip to India, Australia and Japan

Matt Jeneroux, a new Liberal MP who switched from the Conservative Party, will accompany Prime Minister Mark Carney on a diplomatic trip to India, Australia, and Japan.

Feb 24 • 17:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Dipping for Ap in a new poll

The Labour Party in Norway has seen a significant decline in support according to a recent Norstat poll, dropping to 21.8%.

Feb 24 • 17:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Report card: Conservative and liberal strategists reveal how Trump has fared on campaign promises

Trump's record on his campaign promises is mixed, with progress in some areas and setbacks in others, as assessed by strategists from both sides ahead of his first State of the Union address after returning to office.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Conservative super PAC drops six-figure ad buy in major move to defend Trump's trifecta

The Sentinel Action Fund, a conservative super PAC, has launched a $650,000 initiative to facilitate voter registration and mobilize GOP voters for the upcoming midterms following Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Are children in your family more conservative than their parents? Tell Yle, we are looking for interviewees

A significant shift toward conservatism is observed among Finnish youth, particularly within the younger half of Generation Z, prompting public interest.

Feb 23 • 19:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vox strengthens by allying with two centers in Trump's orbit: "We have a common enemy"

The Spanish far-right party Vox is forging alliances with American conservative movements aligned with Donald Trump in order to advance their political objectives in Europe.

Feb 23 • 14:37 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian politics plays right into the Carney Liberals’ hands: Full Comment podcast

A discussion in the Full Comment podcast outlines how recent developments in Canadian politics favor Prime Minister Mark Carney and pose challenges for the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre.

Feb 23 • 14:18 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Jamie Sarkonak: Matt Jeneroux is trolling you

Former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has switched to the Liberal party, citing inspiration from Mark Carney's address at the World Economic Forum, leading to an amusing take on political allegiance in Canada.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: The Judge Who Places the Constitution Above Trump

Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court justices who ruled against his tariffs, calling them unpatriotic and disloyal to the Constitution, particularly targeting conservative justices he had appointed.

Feb 23 • 10:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NC college fires instructor who was running for office after rant on Charlie Kirk, Trump

A North Carolina college instructor and State House candidate was terminated after a recorded rant that included disparaging remarks about conservative figure Charlie Kirk.

Feb 22 • 15:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk's 'Refusal to Sever Ties' Shocked Even the Conservative Media

The leader of the People Power Party, Jang Dong-hyuk, faced heavy criticism from conservative media for refusing to sever ties with former president Yoon Seok-yeol, who has been sentenced to life imprisonment for insurrection.

Feb 22 • 05:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour minister faces calls to be sacked over false claims against journalists

There are increasing calls for Labour minister Josh Simons to resign or be sacked after he made false claims about journalists allegedly connected to Russian intelligence.

Feb 21 • 13:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Nathan Shachar: 'Far-right' Vox shakes up the circles of Spanish politics

The Vox party, representing Spain's radical right, has become a significant and alarming competitor to both the ruling socialist PSOE and the conservative PP after recent regional elections.

Feb 21 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Despite the headwind, Merz received strong support from the party

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered an impassioned speech to his conservative party colleagues, securing a decisive re-election as party leader after a year since their parliamentary election victory.

Feb 21 • 03:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Even the Supreme Court supports Trump's craziness,' says reader about tariff removal

A reader expresses that even the conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court opposes Trump's tariffs, highlighting his ongoing reckless political strategies.

Feb 20 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Progressive mockery and conservative idolatry turn the family into a cultural weapon

A carnival parade in Niterói sought to satirize neoconservatism by mocking the notion of the 'traditional family' in a tribute to Lula, inadvertently causing feelings of alienation among those advocating for strong familial ties.

Feb 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tõnis Saarts: The Kris Kärner Case and the Value Choices of Isamaa

Tõnis Saarts discusses the implications of Kris Kärner's dismissal from the Isamaa party due to his harsh rhetoric against minorities, underscoring the need for the party to clarify its stance between conservative and liberal values.

Feb 20 • 11:57 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"Nothing about Trump is conservative or Christian": Republicans turn their backs on the president

A Republican candidate collecting signatures at a market in Phoenix contrasts the patriotic symbols around her with disillusionment from Trump’s leadership.

Feb 20 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Two Conservative Minor Parties Plan to Unite

Two conservative minor parties in Estonia, the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives (ERK) and the Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' Assembly (EVP-PL), have agreed to merge after a unanimous vote at ERK's extraordinary general assembly.

Feb 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Will Vox End the ‘Latte’ Right?

The article discusses the implications of Vox's rise in Spanish politics and its potential impact on traditional conservative parties.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evangelical reference in PT, Benedita says samba school has autonomy over parade

Benedita da Silva, a prominent evangelical figure in Brazil's Workers' Party (PT), supports the autonomy of the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói to incorporate a segment critical of conservative families in its parade.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Balkazars, who once supported child marriage, has become Peru's interim president

Balkazars surprisingly won the extraordinary elections held on Wednesday, defeating the favored conservative politician Maria del Carmen Alva.

Feb 19 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Free Chaos

The article discusses a humorous take on conservative families showcased in a Carnival parade that honored Lula, suggesting it may not bode well for his electoral prospects.

Feb 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Colby Cosh: Despite CPC defections, a Liberal majority is still far from secure

The article discusses recent defections from the Conservative Party to the Liberal Party in Canada, indicating that while the Liberals are gaining seats, their majority is still uncertain.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

The Conflict Between K. Neimantas and Ž. Pavilionis Reaches the USA: Controversial Congresswoman's Outburst on Social Media

A controversial Republican congresswoman, Anna Paulina Luna, criticized Lithuania's conservative party on social media, labeling them as 'war instigators.'

Feb 19 • 10:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas evaluated the conservatives' withdrawal from the working group regarding LRT: a normal opposition step

J. Olekas views the conservative party's withdrawal from the working group concerning LRT as a typical move for opposition to demonstrate their stance and call for changes.

Feb 19 • 09:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Conservatives withdraw from the Seimas working group reviewing LRT governance

The Conservative party members have withdrawn from a working group tasked with reviewing the governance of Lithuania's public broadcaster, LRT, citing concerns over the lack of a coherent vision in proposed legislation.

Feb 19 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Conservatives withdraw from the Seimas working group on LRT governance

The Conservative party in Lithuania has announced its withdrawal from a working group on the governance of the state broadcaster LRT, leaving 12 members remaining in the group.

Feb 19 • 08:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Conservatives acknowledge: It may now be difficult to maintain development aid

The Conservative Party in Denmark admits that maintaining development aid at the recommended level will be challenging following the announcement of proposed cuts by the Venstre party.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Conservative Party and Progress Party disagree on the mandate of the investigation committee

The Conservative Party and the Progress Party in Norway are at odds over the scope of the investigation committee addressing issues related to the Epstein documents.

Feb 19 • 01:09 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Conservative Party and Progress Party disagree on the mandate of the investigation commission

The Conservative Party and Progress Party in Norway are at odds over the scope of an investigation into Epstein-related documents.

Feb 19 • 00:58 UTC

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