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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives go to war against taxes - DF wants focus on foreigners

Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary election on March 24, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a focused discussion on tax reforms and policies regarding foreigners.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

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

Mona Juul, leader of the Conservatives, urges Liberal Alliance and Denmark Democrats to back Troels Lund Poulsen as the prime minister candidate to strengthen their chances in the upcoming election.

Feb 26 • 05:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Gov. Sanders, conservatives unload on 'bizarre' Democrat SOTU counterprogramming: 'Normal vs. crazy'

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and conservatives criticized Democratic counterprogramming during Trump's State of the Union, branding it as 'crazy' and unhinged.

Feb 25 • 19:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem Rising Star's SOTU Rebuttal Ripped by Conservatives: ‘Anyone Who Claims She Is a “Moderate

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger faced significant backlash from conservatives regarding her rebuttal to President Trump's State of the Union address, with critics questioning her claims of moderation.

Feb 25 • 18:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump's 'home run' SOTU speech sparks praise from conservatives online while leaving Democrats seething

President Trump's State of the Union speech received widespread acclaim from conservatives, energizing the Republican base, while drawing criticism from Democrats.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Germany abandons controversial green heating law

Germany's ruling conservatives and social democrats announced the cancellation of a controversial heating law aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings.

Feb 25 • 04:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Parti Québécois surges with 4th byelection win, as Conservatives see path to growth

The Parti Québécois claimed its fourth consecutive byelection victory in Chicoutimi, signaling potential shifts in Quebec's political landscape as Conservative support grows.

Feb 24 • 20:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

'Massive boondoggle': Conservatives take aim at health coverage for rejected refugee claimants

The Conservative Party of Canada has introduced a motion in Parliament to limit health care benefits for rejected asylum claimants, citing rising costs of the health program.

Feb 24 • 18:03 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conservatives say Liberals are ‘gaslighting’ with ‘clarifying language’ for contentious hate speech bill

The Conservative Party in Canada accuses the Liberals of manipulating language to downplay concerns regarding a contentious hate speech bill, Bill C-9, which faces criticism over its implications for religious freedom.

Feb 23 • 21:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Liberals accept Tory budget changes on sweeping cabinet power proposals

The Canadian federal Liberals accepted a Conservative proposal to add restrictions on new cabinet powers aimed at enhancing competitiveness, amid concerns over the implications for democracy.

Feb 23 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Silver Kuusik resigned from the position of chairman of ERK and left the party

Silver Kuusik has stepped down as chairman of the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives party (ERK) citing health reasons and has also left the party.

Feb 23 • 16:45 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
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Kelly McParland: Poilievre Conservatives remain a house divided

Kelly McParland discusses the ongoing divisions within the Conservative Party of Canada, particularly focusing on Pierre Poilievre's leadership challenges.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

MAGA figure tells Australian conservatives centre-right politicians 'betrayed' West

A prominent figure from the MAGA movement claims that center-right politicians have betrayed Western values and controversially asserts that former German Chancellor Angela Merkel caused more harm to Germany than the Nazis.

Feb 23 • 03:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After Huge Heating Bills in Kaunas – Proposals from Conservatives

The opposition leader in Kaunas has proposed measures to address skyrocketing heating costs, suggesting partial renovations and increased government support for local residents.

Feb 22 • 16:17 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Nationalists and Conservatives Unite with the Freedom Party-Farmers' Assembly

The Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives party officially merged with the Freedom Party-Farmers' Assembly during an extraordinary general assembly held on Thursday.

Feb 20 • 08:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis is rebelling again: freed hands and the possibility for conservatives

R. Žemaitaitis is causing unrest within the coalition regarding the establishment of a new military training ground in Kapčiamiestis, with uncertainty surrounding unified support among coalition partners.

Feb 20 • 04:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Left Loves Change, Except for Evangelicals

The article discusses the tension between progressives and conservatives in Brazil, particularly in relation to the support for President Lula and the role of the evangelical community.

Feb 19 • 10:00 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
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses the floor to the Liberals

Edmonton Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the governing Liberal Party, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.

Feb 18 • 15:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives in a Housing Tax Dispute with Themselves: Party Program Contradicts Mona Juul

The Conservative Party in Denmark is facing internal conflict over its stance on housing tax, with leader Mona Juul promoting a housing tax freeze that contradicts the party's official policy.

Feb 18 • 10:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives in housing tax dispute with themselves: Party program contradicts Mona Juul

The Conservative Party in Denmark is facing an internal conflict over its stance on housing taxes, as party leader Mona Juul advocates for a housing tax freeze that contradicts the party's official policy.

Feb 18 • 10:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Firebrand conservatives set to duke it out in GOP Texas AG debate

A heated debate among conservative candidates for Texas Attorney General is set to take place as the GOP primary election approaches.

Feb 18 • 00:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Giving judicial saboteurs new tools’: Conservatives slam new ethics guidance for federal judges

Conservatives and legal experts criticize new ethics guidelines for federal judges that permit them to speak out on certain issues, viewing it as a hypocritical expansion of judicial power.

Feb 17 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: Conservatives attach themselves to the Liberal Party with demands for property tax

The topic of property tax in Denmark has resurfaced following a statement by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen regarding wealth accumulation through real estate.

Feb 17 • 20:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Commentary: Macinka in Munich – really such a disgrace?

The commentary discusses differing perceptions of Czech politician Petr Macinka's performance at an international event, highlighting the contrasting reactions from Czech liberals and Polish conservatives.

Feb 17 • 13:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Radicals have weight, but traditional Republicans and reluctant right support Trumpism, research indicates

A recent study reveals that Donald Trump's coalition of voters is more diverse and internally divided than previously thought, consisting of four main groups: radical MAGA supporters, reluctant right, anti-woke conservatives, and traditional Republicans.

Feb 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The Conservatives have more than doubled their financial support from businesses in the election year: See the party's biggest donors

The Conservative party in Denmark has seen its financial contributions from private donors more than double in the lead-up to the 2024 European Parliament elections.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Possible Coalitions: How Spain's Right-Wing Extremists Humiliate the Conservatives

Spain's moderate conservatives are seeking alliances with ultra-nationalists to unseat Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, showing the complex dynamics of political dependency and power in the country.

Feb 16 • 14:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Norwegian Conservatives narrowly voted in favor of abolishing the wealth tax at the party convention

The Norwegian Conservative Party has narrowly voted to abolish the wealth tax, claiming it would strengthen businesses and investments in Norway.

Feb 16 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Angus Taylor moves to promote conservatives and sideline Sussan Ley allies as Liberal party veers right

New Liberal leader Angus Taylor is reshuffling the party to promote conservatives and push out allies of Sussan Ley.

Feb 16 • 06:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Cardinals, journalists, and prelates: the ultra-conservative network conspiring against Bergoglio

The article explores the ultraconservative network involving cardinals, journalists, and prelates that is allegedly conspiring against Pope Francis.

Feb 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Conservatives' 'menu' for Starkevičius: Should we not wait for the final?

The unexpected involvement of K. Starkevičius and S. Skvernelis in a corruption investigation raises questions about future political implications for Lithuania's conservative party.

Feb 14 • 13:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Opposition Conservatives in Kaunas to Prepare for Local Elections

The Conservative Party in Kaunas is gearing up for the upcoming local elections by establishing a central election headquarters and discussing candidate procedures.

Feb 14 • 03:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'I've Had It' podcast hosts fear Trump will be surpassed by more 'diabolical' successor

The hosts of the 'I've Had It' podcast express concern that a more effective conservative successor than Trump may emerge in the future.

Feb 14 • 02:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Catholics, conservatives cheer ouster of ex-Miss California from WH religious panel after hijacking hearing

Carrie Prejean Boller, former Miss California, was removed from the White House Religious Liberty Commission after allegedly attempting to steer a hearing on antisemitism towards her personal agenda, a move that was welcomed by religious leaders and conservatives.

Feb 13 • 19:58 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Conservatives urge Norway to look to the West Coast

The Conservative Party's new leadership in Norway emphasizes the need for greater influence from the West Coast, praising its creativity and innovation.

Feb 13 • 19:23 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Watch the entire speech of Erna Solberg as the leader of the Conservatives

Erna Solberg delivers her final speech as the leader of Norway's Conservative Party.

Feb 13 • 14:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the latest party ratings, some rose and others fell: at the top are the conservatives

Recent party ratings in Lithuania show the conservatives leading, followed by the Greens and Farmers Union, and a notable rise for 'Nemuno aušra'.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Leader of the Conservatives in France is running for president

Bruno Retailleau, leader of the Conservatives in France, has announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections.

Feb 12 • 18:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Will the conservative movement succeed in breaking the bipolar polarization in Turkey?

The conservative opposition in Turkey is actively working to establish a new alliance aimed at breaking the traditional political polarization ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran Between Two Currents: An Electoral Reform Front and a Conclusive Shift to Conservatives

The political competition in Iran is marked by a struggle between reformist and conservative currents within a complex system of elected and unelected institutions.

Feb 12 • 09:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hardline conservatives double down to save the SAVE Act

Senate Republicans are pushing forward with the SAVE America Act, a voter ID legislation aimed at tightening election integrity despite facing significant challenges.

Feb 11 • 20:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A gesture from the government perceived as anti-monarchical causes discomfort in the United Kingdom

The UK government's recent change in official wording from 'Her Majesty's Government' to 'UK Government' has sparked controversy and criticism from opposition parties, particularly the Conservatives.

Feb 11 • 18:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The leader of the Conservatives says he spoke with Kazys Starkevičius: he promised to waive his immunity

The leader of the Conservative party in Lithuania stated that Kazys Starkevičius committed to renouncing parliamentary immunity amid an ongoing investigation.

Feb 11 • 08:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Laborists change the official brand of the Executive and spark criticism for excluding reference to the monarch

The UK Labour Party has faced backlash from conservatives after changing the official designation of the government from 'Government of Her Majesty' to 'Government of the United Kingdom.'

Feb 10 • 22:20 UTC

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