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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Illa Will Pressure Junqueras Over the Budgets to the Point of Threatening an Early Election in Catalonia

Catalonia's President Salvador Illa is increasing pressure on ERC leader Oriol Junqueras regarding the approval of the regional budget, even hinting at the possibility of early elections.

Feb 28 • 00:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New elections in Denmark: Frederiksen aims to benefit from the Greenland crisis

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for early elections on March 24, aiming to capitalize on a political boost related to the Greenland crisis.

Feb 27 • 15:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Nigeria Sets an Early Date for Presidential Elections

Nigeria has announced that the next presidential elections will take place on January 16, 2027, marking the first presidential election held in January since the country returned to civilian rule in 1999.

Feb 27 • 10:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Morning recap: 200 gunmen storm Yelwata community, Senate rejects Electoral Act amendment, INEC shifts 2027 polls, other top stories

A police witness testified that over 200 armed men invaded the Yelwata community, while the Senate rejected an amendment to the Electoral Act, and the INEC has postponed the 2027 elections to early next year.

Feb 27 • 07:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump's Pressure for 'Greenland Merger' Leads Denmark to Early Election

In response to Donald Trump's pressure regarding the potential purchase of Greenland, Denmark has announced an early election scheduled for next month.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Far-right advances in the European Parliament lead Macron to call for early elections

The far-right made significant gains in the European Parliament elections, especially in France, prompting President Macron to call for early legislative elections.

Feb 27 • 03:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen takes advantage of her conflict with Donald Trump over Greenland to call elections

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for early legislative elections amid rising approval ratings, influenced by tensions surrounding Donald Trump's intentions regarding Greenland.

Feb 26 • 19:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Early elections will take place in Denmark on March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that early elections will be held in Denmark on March 24.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Denmark Advances Parliamentary Elections by Several Months

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for early elections to be held on March 24, 2024, emphasizing the importance of voters' choices for the country's future direction.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Denmark will hold early general elections on March 24

Denmark is set to hold early general elections on March 24, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen who emphasizes increased defense spending amidst geopolitical tensions.

Feb 26 • 12:58 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neither Budgets nor Elections: The Clash between PSC and ERC Threatens to Block Catalonia

A political clash between Spain's PSC and ERC parties is threatening to disrupt the approval of Catalonia's budget and could lead to early elections.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Texas: What the Polls Say About Greg Abbott After Several Days of Early Voting for the Primaries

Polls indicate that Texas Governor Greg Abbott holds a lead over Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa as early voting progresses ahead of the primaries.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Abuse makes the law fall into disuse

The article discusses the challenges faced by Brazilian electoral law in the context of early campaigning and the influence of social media.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

ECB President Christine Lagarde: Always the First, Now Also in Resignation?

Speculation arises that ECB President Christine Lagarde may resign early, potentially due to the upcoming French presidential elections and the threat of an extremist party victory.

Feb 22 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Was there early election propaganda in the parade that honored Lula? NO

A recent Carnival parade honoring President Lula has sparked political controversy, but legal analysis suggests that no electoral misconduct occurred.

Feb 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will Christine Lagarde resign before the end of her term? The ECB president's response

Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, addressed rumors about her potential early resignation due to upcoming presidential elections in France.

Feb 20 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Christine Lagarde's 'starting point' is to lead the European Central Bank until the end of her term

Christine Lagarde reaffirmed her commitment to leading the European Central Bank for the remainder of her term amidst speculation of her early resignation.

Feb 20 • 11:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Party linked to MBL again calls on TSE for early electoral propaganda after pro-Lula parade

The Missão party, connected to the MBL, has filed a new complaint with Brazil's Superior Electoral Court regarding early electoral propaganda linked to a pro-Lula parade.

Feb 19 • 20:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

ECB: Enough of the Cunning. It's About Christine Lagarde's Legacy

The independence of the European Central Bank is threatened by a possible political intervention to remove its president, Christine Lagarde, early due to upcoming elections in France.

Feb 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Deputy Mežulis has resigned from the Smiltene municipal council

Deputy Mežulis has submitted a request for the early termination of his powers in the Smiltene municipal council.

Feb 19 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

ECB, Lagarde on the verge of an early departure

Christine Lagarde is expected to leave the ECB before her term ends in October 2027, creating opportunities for new leadership ahead of the upcoming French presidential elections.

Feb 19 • 06:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

European Central Bank: Is Lagarde Resigning Early?

There are speculations that ECB President Christine Lagarde may resign before the elections in France to facilitate her succession.

Feb 18 • 20:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bulgaria: Early elections on April 19

Bulgaria is heading towards early parliamentary elections on April 19, as announced by President Iliana Yotova.

Feb 18 • 16:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Sanae Takaichi is confirmed by Parliament as Japan's Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi has been formally confirmed as Japan's Prime Minister after a decisive victory in early elections, allowing her to solidify legislative control and push forward her far-right agenda.

Feb 18 • 14:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bulgaria: Early parliamentary elections on April 19 - Citizens go to the polls for the eighth time in five years

Bulgaria will hold early parliamentary elections on April 19, following a series of protests that led to the previous government's resignation.

Feb 18 • 11:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Bulgaria will hold early elections on April 19

Bulgaria is set to conduct early parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026, following significant anti-corruption protests at the end of last year.

Feb 18 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Japan: Sanae Takaiuchi officially becomes Prime Minister

Sanae Takaiuchi has officially assumed the role of Prime Minister of Japan following her victory in the early general elections on February 8.

Feb 18 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ch. Lagarde may leave ECB leadership early: what's happening

Ch. Lagarde is reportedly considering stepping down from her position before the French presidential elections in April 2027.

Feb 18 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Sanae Takaichi Reappointed as Prime Minister of Japan After Elections

Sanae Takaichi has been reappointed as Japan's Prime Minister following her party's significant victory in the early House of Representatives elections, promising to strengthen national defense and address economic challenges.

Feb 18 • 09:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Lagarde intends to leave the presidency of the European Central Bank early

Christine Lagarde plans to step down from her position as President of the European Central Bank before the next French presidential elections, allowing President Emmanuel Macron to influence her successor's selection.

Feb 18 • 08:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Japan, the country’s first female Prime Minister is reaffirmed in office after early elections

Kishida Fumio's successor, Takaiči Sanae, has been confirmed as Japan's first female Prime Minister following successful early elections.

Feb 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

FT: Lagarde plans to leave the ECB early ahead of the French elections

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, is reported to consider leaving her position before the end of her term, possibly in light of the upcoming presidential elections in France.

Feb 18 • 06:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas early voting begins ahead of contentious March 3 primary elections

Early voting in Texas for the March 3 primary elections began on February 17 and will continue until February 27, amidst significant national attention on the Republican and Democratic Senate primaries.

Feb 17 • 14:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections

Early voting has commenced in Texas for pivotal primary elections impacting the 2026 midterm Senate race, featuring intense contests among Republican and Democratic candidates.

Feb 17 • 13:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From this Tuesday until February 27: early voting begins in Texas and who is winning in the polls

Early voting for Texas' primary elections starts on February 17 and will go until February 27, 2026, focusing on the candidates for the general elections.

Feb 16 • 23:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro as Bozo and Criticism of Evangelicals: How the Controversial Parade in Honor of Lula Went at the TSE

The Niterói Academy's parade in honor of President Lula led to tensions over accusations of early campaign campaigning and featured the ex-president Bolsonaro as a target of criticism.

Feb 16 • 21:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC tasks transport unions on early deployment, reliable logistics

The INEC urges transport unions to ensure effective logistics and timely vehicle deployment for the Federal Capital Territory Council Election in 2026.

Feb 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Rio Carnival parades kick off with divisive ode to Lula in election year

The Rio Carnival opened with a parade honoring President Lula, stirring controversy as it is perceived as early campaigning in an election year.

Feb 15 • 17:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Journey Through Vox's Recipes for Gaining Votes: 'No One Else Has Come Here Except Abascal'

The far-right party Vox is intensifying its electoral strategy ahead of early elections in Spain, focusing on social media engagement and local campaigning led by its leader Santiago Abascal.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Turkey: Ekrem Imamoglu challenges Erdogan to call early elections now

Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, has urged President Erdogan to call for immediate early elections, predicting Erdogan would lose if he runs again.

Feb 13 • 12:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Abashiri City Councilor Almost Casts Double Vote During House of Representatives Election

A city councilor from Abashiri, Hokkaido, attempted to confirm the voting process by voting early and then appearing on the election day, raising concerns about potential double voting.

Feb 13 • 11:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 09:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kosovo Parliament Elects Premier and Ends Year-Long Political Deadlock

After a year of uncertainty, A. Kurti has been confirmed as the new Prime Minister of Kosovo following early elections.

Feb 12 • 17:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Cameroon's President postpones legislative and municipal elections

Cameroonian President Paul Biya has postponed the legislative and municipal elections originally scheduled for early 2026, extending the political uncertainty in the country without providing a new date.

Feb 12 • 17:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Security, Housing, Early Childhood... What Do the Six Candidates Really Think?

The article outlines the contrasting priorities of six candidates running for mayor in Paris ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, focusing on key themes such as security, housing, and early childhood.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kosovo: End of Political Deadlock – Government Elected with Albin Kurti as Prime Minister

The Kosovo parliament has elected Albin Kurti as prime minister, ending a year-long political deadlock following his party's victory in early elections.

Feb 12 • 05:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Shortly Before the Elections: Why France's Central Bank Governor is Stepping Down

François Villeroy de Galhau, the Governor of the French Central Bank, announced his early resignation, emphasizing that it was not a result of political pressure.

Feb 11 • 06:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Novo sues TSE against Lula, PT, and samba school for early campaigning in Carnival theme

The Novo party has filed a complaint with Brazil's TSE against President Lula, the PT, and a samba school for alleged electoral propaganda in their 2026 Carnival theme.

Feb 10 • 20:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The presidential election rounds in the Riigikogu will take place in early September

The Estonian Riigikogu's presidential election rounds are scheduled for September 2 and 3, 2023, following a gathering of the elder council to discuss the election organization.

Feb 10 • 11:15 UTC

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