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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Elections in Rhineland-Palatinate End with Victory for the Christian Democratic Union

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the Social Democratic Party's 35-year rule in the region.

Mar 23 • 04:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Ji-won: The SBS Union's Outrage is Absurd... They Should Apologize to be Respected

Park Ji-won, a member of the Democratic Party, criticizes the SBS union for their outrage over a recent retraction related to allegations against President Lee Jae-myung.

Mar 23 • 02:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Victory is predicted for F. Merz's party in important municipal elections; AfD has significantly strengthened its positions

F. Merz's Christian Democratic Union is projected to win municipal elections, marking a setback for the SPD, while the AfD has gained significant support.

Mar 22 • 21:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

German Social Democrats Lose Elections in Rhineland-Palatinate for the First Time in 35 Years

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, displacing the Social Democratic Party (SPD), which had governed the region since 1991.

Mar 22 • 20:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

European Parliament: Weber: Right Majorities Including the AfD Remain an Option

The article discusses the tensions within Germany's Christian Democratic Union regarding alliances with right-wing parties, particularly the AfD, amidst a 50th anniversary celebration of the European People's Party.

Mar 19 • 00:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Skvernelis evaluated the ratings and hinted when he would hand over the party leadership

Saulius Skvernelis noted a decline in his party's popularity and his own personal ratings in recent opinion polls but expressed optimism about the party's overall stability.

Mar 17 • 10:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: From whom did the Greens gain voters?

The Green Party in Baden-Württemberg has gained voters primarily from the Social Democratic Party and non-voters, while losing some to the Christian Democratic Union.

Mar 8 • 21:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

State Elections in Baden-Württemberg: Higher Voter Turnout – Tight Race Expected Between Greens and CDU

The state elections in Baden-Württemberg show a higher voter turnout compared to the last election, indicating a tight electoral race between the Green Party and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

Mar 8 • 16:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Chancellor's party attempts to curb AfD's influence in the federal elections

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces regional elections aimed at limiting the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

Mar 8 • 10:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem lawmaker's illegal alien SOTU guest part of records dispute involving police reports: report

Democratic Representative Seth Moulton invited an undocumented immigrant to the State of the Union address, leading to a dispute over police reports that Massachusetts authorities refuse to release.

Mar 6 • 10:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Neglect is Not Acceptable" — Center and National Democratic Party Submit Bill for 'Donation Receiver Regulation'

The Center Reform Union and the National Democratic Party have jointly submitted a bill to regulate corporate and organizational donations in Japan's House of Representatives.

Mar 2 • 11:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Hearing of Losers: Was the Establishment of the Center-Right Correct? Supporters of the Constitutional Democratic Party Are Leaving

The Center-Right Reform Union conducted a hearing with losing candidates, amidst growing concerns about the party's shift from liberalism to centrism and the subsequent loss of supporter loyalty.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The State of Trump

The article discusses Donald Trump's struggle to complete a transition towards fascism amid criticism of his State of the Union address.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Center-right and Democratic Party decide not to participate in the first meeting of the 'National Conference'

The Center Reform Union and the Democratic Party of Japan announced their decision not to attend the first meeting of the 'National Conference' initiated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ilhan Omar has no regrets for her 'unavoidable' outburst at State of the Union

Rep. Ilhan Omar defended her outbursts during President Trump's State of the Union address, expressing no regrets for her actions.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Jasmine Crockett trashes Trump, boycotts his speech: 'The current state of our union is grim'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced she would boycott President Trump’s State of the Union speech, criticizing him as a 'wannabe king' and calling the state of the nation 'grim'.

Feb 25 • 10:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Virginia governor counters Trump’s state of the union claims

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic Party’s response to President Trump’s State of the Union address, challenging his claims on economic and social issues.

Feb 25 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Spanberger gives Democratic rebuttal to Trump as Padilla gives Spanish address

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger criticizes Donald Trump's State of the Union address, focusing on economic issues and the impact of policies on American families.

Feb 25 • 05:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Former advisor evaluates S. Skvernelis' move: all eggs in one heavily rocking basket

Skirmantas Malinauskas, a former associate of Saulius Skvernelis, remarks on the risks of the party tying its future to one individual amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.

Feb 24 • 17:07 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After Saulius Skvernelis' decision to remain party leader, Vytautas Bakas steps down from the Democratic Union

Vytautas Bakas announced his resignation from the Democratic Union after expressing disappointment with the party's current moral values.

Feb 23 • 15:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Who is Abigail Spanberger, and why did Democrats choose her for their State of the Union response?

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is set to deliver the response to President Trump's State of the Union, highlighting her rise as a key figure in the Democratic Party.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Mercs convincingly re-elected as the leader of Germany's ruling party CDU

Friedrich Merz has been re-elected as the leader of Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) with over 91% support at the party's congress.

Feb 21 • 06:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Leaders of Center-Right, Constitutional Democratic, and Komeito Parties Agree on Regular Meetings and Joint Sessions

The leaders of the Center Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party, and Komeito agreed to nominate Junya Ogawa as prime minister in an upcoming election and will hold regular meetings and joint discussions on policies.

Feb 17 • 11:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Election of Kenta Izumi as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives

Kenta Izumi, former leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party, is set to be elected as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in Japan by the Chudo Reform Union.

Feb 16 • 14:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Kasčiūnas Promises Regarding K. Starkevičius After Speaking of a 'Tectonic Shift'

L. Kasčiūnas discussed the impact of a corruption investigation on the political landscape in Lithuania, specifically affecting the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania', while addressing the situation of colleague K. Starkevičius, who has paused his party membership amid legal issues.

Feb 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Axis of Conflict in the LDP: The Need for 'Breadth' in the Center, as Seen by Professor Minano's Introverted Stance

The article discusses the challenges faced by the newly formed 'Center Reform Union' of the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito after their significant defeat in recent elections against the conservative Abe administration.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Sinkevičius - about Skvernelis, searches, and coalition talks: it could have been done without fireworks

The former Prime Minister and Seimas chairman Saulius Skvernelis became a special witness in a bribery case after searches were conducted at his home and office, igniting a scandal within the Democratic Union party.

Feb 11 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Democratic Union says it learned about the searches at the chairman's home from the media, politicians remain silent

The Democratic Union of Lithuania reports it was informed about police searches at its chairman's residence through the media, while key party members decline to comment on the situation.

Feb 9 • 10:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

HDZ representative: Hypocritical Možemo! does not attack SDP because Hajdaš Dončić was a member of HDZ

Krunoslav Katičić criticized the political platform Možemo! for not holding the Social Democratic Party (SDP) accountable while attacking the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ).

Feb 7 • 20:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

HDZ: Mamić was NEVER our member. Hajdaš Dončić was, but Možemo does not attack SDP

The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) denies claims by the Možemo party regarding Zdravko Mamić's past connections to HDZ while responding to their recent criticisms of the party's integrity.

Feb 7 • 18:58 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

German ruling party pitches social media ban for kids

The Christian Democratic Union party in Germany has proposed a ban on social media access for minors under the age of 16 to protect children from online abuse.

Feb 6 • 14:33 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

SPD discusses new guiding principles: Social Democratic search for meaning

The SPD is deliberating its long-term agenda while remaining unfazed by the Union's proposals for social cuts, with local leaders expressing optimism about the party's future direction.

Feb 6 • 07:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW ⟩ Merz's party wants to get sick and part-time workers back to work

Germany is seeking solutions to its struggling economy, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) blaming part-time and sick workers for economic issues.

Feb 4 • 22:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Middle Way Leaflets Are Received Only by 'Members of the Association' - Support Isn’t Spreading, and the Site Is Suffering

The newly formed 'Middle Way Reform Union' faces challenges in gaining support as many former supporters of the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito are unexpectedly collaborating in the election, leading to frustrations on the ground.

Feb 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CSU Conference in Kloster Banz: Union in Bavaria, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt says No to AfD

The CSU has ruled out any form of cooperation with the AfD, supported by a joint statement from CDU leaders in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, condemning the party's systematic disdain for democratic values and institutions.

Jan 14 • 14:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Prominent Kurdish Leaders in Self-Administration: Backgrounds and Political and Military Roles

The article explores the emergence of a political and military project in Northeast Syria known as the Democratic Self-Administration, driven by prominent figures associated with the Democratic Union Party since the Syrian revolution began in 2011.

Jan 14 • 07:06 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Debate on Firewalls: "There are commonalities between Union and AfD"

Political scientists Thomas Biebricher and Christian Stecker discuss the need for a firewall to prevent the AfD from gaining power, emphasizing the party's anti-democratic behavior and sympathies for authoritarian leaders.

Jan 10 • 13:29 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Austrian proposal for sanctions against the US due to Greenland

The leader of Austria's Social Democratic Party, Andreas Babler, has urged the European Union to prepare a list of sanctions to deter any attempt by the US to annex Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.

Jan 7 • 19:27 UTC

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