The Alliance, National, and Constitutional Democratic Parties to Suspend Meetings Amid Center-Right Defeat in Shizuoka
The Alliance, National, and Constitutional Democratic parties have decided to suspend their joint meetings following a significant defeat in Shizuoka elections, revealing cracks in opposition cooperation.
M. Sinkevičius currently does not envision a coalition with S. Skvernelis: we will not become a political cover
Social Democratic leader M. Sinkevičius rejects the possibility of forming an alliance with S. Skvernelis, citing the latter’s ongoing corruption investigations as a significant barrier.
South Africa: DA Adds Further Prasa Corruption Charge to Public Protector Investigation
The Democratic Alliance (DA) plans to submit new evidence concerning corruption at PRASA amid a broader investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
‘Non-faction Alliance’ Democratic Party's Gungchimo Launches... Will It Ignite Factional Divide?
A group of 105 lawmakers from South Korea's Democratic Party officially launched the 'Gungchimo' to push for the dismissal of charges against President Lee Jae-myung and initiate a parliamentary investigation, reflecting deeper factional divisions within the party.
South Africa: R5 Billion Wasted - Municipalities Must Ring-Fence Water Funds As Gauteng Crisis Worsens
The Democratic Alliance urges Gauteng municipalities to secure water revenue to address significant financial losses and infrastructure issues causing water shortages.
Editorial: This is what the Left Alliance's debt brake looks like – SDP seems to be losing patience
The Left Alliance has decided to withdraw from a parliamentary agreement regarding public finance adjustments, signaling internal conflicts with the Social Democratic Party.
Innovation Party proposes introducing a runoff voting system for Gwangju and Daegu's regional heads to the Democratic Party
The Innovation Party has proposed a runoff voting system for regional heads in Gwangju and Daegu as part of their political alliance strategy with the Democratic Party.
Former Komeito Leader Keiichi Ishii Becomes Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Replacing Former Constitutional Democratic Leader Kenta Izumi
Keiichi Ishii has been recommended as the new Deputy Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives by the Chūdō Reform Alliance, succeeding Kenta Izumi.
South Africa: DA Concerned Gauteng Water-Shifting Is Rotating Demand, As Ministers Give Oversights and Meetings, but No Timelines and Timetables
The Democratic Alliance expresses concern over the Gauteng government's water crisis management, criticizing the lack of communication and schedules for water-shifting.
Elections Commission: Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNP Wins Elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) alliance has won a majority in the elections, securing 212 seats according to the official data from the Elections Commission.
Ultimately, We Must Unite" “It's Too Early for Discussion”... Differences in Election Alliances between the Democratic Party and the Innovation Party
Differences in the potential for an electoral alliance between South Korea's Democratic Party and the Innovation Party are emerging ahead of the June local elections.
Pro-government Coalition's Expectation for 'Local Election Alliance'... Concerns Over Pre-merger Equity Sharing
The leader of the Justice Party endorses the proposal for an election alliance ahead of the June 3 local elections, although concerns remain about the implications of such a coalition.
Emotional Rift in the Innovation Party... Will an Alliance for Local Elections be Achieved?
The Innovation Party faces internal dissent following the Democratic Party's decision to postpone a merger, complicating potential electoral alliances ahead of local elections.
Leaves the Social Democratic Alliance and joins a new party for the elections
Kolbrún Magnúsdóttir, a deputy city council member from the Social Democratic Alliance in Hafnarfjörður, has announced her departure to join the Progressive Party ahead of local elections.
Deputy Mayor of the Social Democratic Alliance Wants to Run for the Progressives
The Deputy Mayor of the Social Democratic Alliance in Iceland expresses interest in running for the Progressives party.
Pasok: The new committee of 'Democratic Alliance and Expansion' has been announced.
Pasok has announced a new committee consisting of over 40 members, including former ministers and high-ranking officials from SYRIZA, but no current MPs are involved.
Japan's Prime Minister Thanks Donald Trump After Election Victory
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expresses gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for his support following a significant election victory for her party.
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.
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.
Jónas Már Torfason elected leader of the Social Democratic Alliance in Kópavogur
Jónas Már Torfason has been elected as the new leader of the Social Democratic Alliance in Kópavogur.
Leader of major South African party to step down
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, has announced he will not seek a third term as party leader to concentrate on other priorities, including combating Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
Support for Lee Jung-rae among Democratic supporters drops 13% in four months... Is it due to alliance controversy?
Support for Lee Jung-rae, Chairman of the Democratic Party, has declined among party supporters following his controversial proposal to ally with the Justice Reform Party.
Viborg Municipality on the way to abandoning two large solar power plants
Viborg Municipality is moving towards halting plans for two large solar power projects following political pressure from Denmark's Democratic Party and the Liberal Alliance.
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.
Leveraging 'Popularity of Takai', Former Self-Defense Force Member in Saitama District 13 Who Lost in Previous Election due to Under-the-Table Money Issue
Former Liberal Democratic Party member Hiromi Mitsubayashi is campaigning for the Saitama District 13 seat with the backing of Prime Minister Sanae Takai, highlighting their political alliance following a past defeat amid controversy over undeclared political funds.
Leader of South Africa's second largest party says he will not stand for re-election
The leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, announced he will not seek re-election, signaling significant changes ahead of local elections amidst internal controversies.
HRW warns that the United States poses a new threat to human rights
Human Rights Watch's 2026 world report highlights the rise of an 'authoritarian wave' threatening human rights and urges democratic nations to form an alliance to safeguard the international order.
South Africa: 'I Have Loved Leading the DA,' Says Steenhuisen, Exiting Leadership Race Under Party Pressure
John Steenhuisen announced he would not seek re-election as leader of the Democratic Alliance amid party pressure, reflecting on his leadership success during an emotional address.
Small Changes in Party Support
A recent Gallup poll indicates minor changes, ranging from 0.1 to 0.8 percentage points, in the support for Iceland's political parties, with the Social Democratic Alliance remaining the largest and a majority backing the government's work.
"First and foremost, the party leader is being rejected"
A political science professor states that members of the Social Democratic Alliance have effectively chosen a complete overhaul by rejecting the incumbent party leader and mayor in the recent primaries.
The Great Task of Regaining the Trust of City Residents
Pétur Marteinsson, the newly elected leader of the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik, emphasizes that the key goal for the upcoming elections is to restore the trust of city residents following a successful primary election.
Membership in the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik Increased by 72 Percent
Membership in the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik has grown by 72 percent since the youth movement began formal preparations for the party's primaries.
Netanyahu's bloc ready for elections, and the divided opposition is about to repeat past mistakes
The joining of prominent activists in the protest against the government to the Democratic Party symbolizes both a natural political alliance and the symbolic end of a shared dream for the left to unite under a single liberal party.
The government coalition of Social Democrats and the Wagenknecht Alliance has dissolved in Brandenburg
The government coalition between the Social Democrats and the Wagenknecht Alliance has collapsed in Brandenburg, prompting the state prime minister to seek talks with the Christian Democratic Party for a potential new coalition.
The Mayor Claims Her Name Is Heiða
Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, the mayor of Reykjavik, is running for leadership of the Social Democratic Alliance in the upcoming local elections and responded humorously to recent satire about her in a video on social media.
These are the candidates for the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik
Seventeen candidates have put themselves forward for the Social Democratic Alliance party selection in Reykjavik ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.
Pétur runs against the mayor and wants the first seat in Reykjavik
Pétur H. Marteinsson, a former soccer player and current operations manager, is running for the lead candidate position of the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik's upcoming municipal elections, opposing the current mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir.