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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Conspiracy Theorists Unleashed on Electoral Law and Referendum Whispers. "But There's No Connection"

In a discussion at Fiumicino Airport, Italian politicians Maurizio Lupi and Stefano Candiani debate the timing of presenting a new electoral law amidst a referendum campaign.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At dinner, Lula tells Haddad that he needs him in the dispute in SP

President Lula has reportedly urged Finance Minister Haddad to join his electoral campaign in São Paulo as they strategize for the upcoming election.

Feb 27 • 11:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on Lulinha and the breaking of confidentiality by the Federal Police pressures the government on the eve of the electoral campaign

Investigations involving Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, and the Federal Police's actions have raised concerns about their potential impact on the upcoming election campaign.

Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The PSOE Faces Its First Electoral Campaign in Castilla y León after Extremadura and Aragón Without Fear of a Major Setback

The PSOE enters the electoral campaign for Castillo y León confidently, anticipating a potential victory led by Carlos Martínez amidst long-standing PP dominance.

Feb 26 • 20:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

2026 Elections: TSE Begins Analyzing Rules for the Election; Internet Campaigns Will Be Discussed

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in Brazil has begun discussions on the rules for the upcoming elections, focusing on various electoral themes including campaign regulations and ensuring voting rights for people with disabilities.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU plans permanent ban on Russian oil after Hungarian election

The European Commission intends to propose a permanent ban on Russian oil imports shortly after Hungary's parliamentary elections to avoid influencing the electoral campaign.

Feb 24 • 18:06 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Electoral Act Raises Presidential Campaign Expenses to N10bn

The new Electoral Act in Nigeria has increased the presidential campaign spending limit from N5 billion to N10 billion, along with raising other election spending thresholds significantly.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio says that 'gossip' about vice investigated for money laundering does not change electoral slate

The Governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, stated that the investigation into his vice, Felício Ramuth, will not affect their electoral campaign for re-election.

Feb 23 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Contrary to electoral law, Ben Gvir uses police and prison service for political propaganda

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is using police and prison service resources for his political campaign, despite warnings from the election committee to cease these activities.

Feb 23 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A new judicial front threatens Laporta during the electoral campaign

Laporta, a candidate for re-election as president of Barcelona, faces allegations of money laundering and improper commissions linked to his previous term, as he campaigns for another term.

Feb 23 • 09:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Opposition fumes over primaries, funding rules

Political parties in Nigeria have strongly criticized the newly passed Electoral Act 2026, claiming it favors the ruling party by imposing new restrictions on primaries and campaign financing.

Feb 22 • 00:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'foundational rebellion' of Ortega Smith explodes on Abascal just before the most difficult electoral campaign

Javier Ortega Smith stages a significant rebellion against Santiago Abascal in Vox, leading to Abascal's defense of Smith's expulsion ahead of challenging elections.

Feb 20 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Datena loses lawsuit against Marçal for accusation of 'sugar eater' and will have to pay R$ 10,000

José Luiz Datena lost a defamation lawsuit against Pablo Marçal, who called him a 'sugar eater' and 'sexual aggressor,' during an electoral campaign for the São Paulo mayor.

Feb 20 • 14:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Academics from Niterói and Pizza

The article discusses the controversial use of a parade in Rio de Janeiro for electoral purposes beneficial to Lula's campaign, with various perspectives being shared.

Feb 19 • 22:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CDU Baden-Württemberg: When Friedrich Merz Becomes a Risk for the Election Campaign

The CDU's plans for a successful party convention in Stuttgart are overshadowed by controversial demands from party factions that may jeopardize their electoral strategy in Baden-Württemberg.

Feb 19 • 16:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Hillary Clinton on 'Maischberger': The Abysses of the World Situation - Explained Courteously

Hillary Clinton reflects on her past presidential campaign and the complexities of the electoral system during her interview at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 19 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

YASunidos alerts of political persecution due to complaint being processed in the Electoral Controversy Tribunal

The environmental group YASunidos claims political persecution related to an electoral complaint regarding their campaign finances for a 2023 public consultation.

Feb 18 • 22:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Treasure Opened for Votes... Cash Benefit Scheme in Electoral Campaign from Bengal to Tamil Nadu

Political leaders in India are increasingly leveraging direct cash transfer schemes as effective electoral strategies to win votes.

Feb 18 • 06:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal crisis and debt need to take center stage in the campaign

The article discusses the fiscal crisis and debt management under the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil, emphasizing the need for these issues to be prioritized in the electoral campaign.

Feb 17 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Contributors Who Did Not Justify Funds for Luisa González's Campaign, Basis of Complaints from the National Electoral Council

The National Electoral Council has filed complaints regarding potential inconsistencies in the reported funding of Luisa González's electoral campaign.

Feb 16 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Facing his biggest electoral challenge, Orban escalates his confrontation with the EU: 'It is an imminent source of danger'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims that the real threat to Hungary is the European Union, not Russia, as he intensifies his anti-EU campaign ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 14 • 22:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is the decline of Reiwa someone else's problem? Election of 'oshi activity' on social media and the future of Takaichi's LDP

The article discusses the role of social media in the recent historic electoral victory of the LDP in Japan, particularly highlighting the popularity of Takaichi through the 'oshi activity' campaign.

Feb 13 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electoral Justice prohibits Helder's vice, candidate for governor, from using cap with own name

The Electoral Justice of Pará has restricted vice-governor Hana Ghassan's use of personalized caps in her public and social media appearances as part of campaign regulations.

Feb 13 • 20:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Trump zeroes aid and shifts the bill of the Ukraine War to Europe

Donald Trump declared he would provide no financial aid to Ukraine during his 2024 electoral campaign, leading to a drastic reduction in U.S. support as European nations increased their contributions to the ongoing conflict.

Feb 13 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TSE maintains the mandate of Senator Jorge Seif (PL-SC) unanimously

The Brazilian Electoral Court has unanimously rejected a request to revoke the mandate and eligibility of Senator Jorge Seif.

Feb 12 • 15:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast discusses Lula and Flávio's movements and acceleration of pre-electoral campaign

A new Genial/Quaest survey indicates President Lula's strong position ahead of the elections, with Flávio Bolsonaro emerging as a key opponent.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Sextape against environmental scandal: in Hungary, the electoral campaign turns sordid

In Hungary, political tensions arise as Peter Magyar, the main opposition figure to Viktor Orban, faces allegations of a private scandal just weeks before the elections.

Feb 11 • 12:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The tireless campaign of the 'no candidate' Abascal in Aragon: 50 municipalities in 14 days

Santiago Abascal's campaign in Aragon has led to significant electoral gains for his party, Vox, as he visits 50 municipalities in just 14 days.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hey, Vito! What are you doing here?

The article features a tense encounter between Aragonese president Jorge Azcón and a journalist during the final moments of the election campaign, highlighting the charged political atmosphere.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Judiciary members see risk of parade halting in Electoral Justice, and Planalto fears political wear and tear

There is concern among judiciary members and government officials about a parade honoring President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which could lead to legal challenges related to early electoral campaigning.

Feb 11 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Guardiola begins his journey in Extremadura to seek investiture amid another electoral campaign

The president of the Extremadura Assembly is attempting to finalize an agreement for governance as electoral competition intensifies between PP and Vox.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor, son deputy, and ally declared ineligible for using public vehicles in campaign in PI

The electoral court declared ineligibility for several politicians in Piauí due to the misuse of public vehicles during their campaign.

Feb 9 • 22:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Barça begins the campaign with the resignation of Laporta

FC Barcelona starts the electoral process to select a new president following Joan Laporta's resignation, with elections set for March 15.

Feb 9 • 16:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'Aragonese' strip of Teruel, the great electoral booty on February 8: a plundered land with closed new hospitals

The article discusses the plight of Teruel in Spain, highlighting political discontent and the concentration of power in Zaragoza, with local leaders blaming national politicians for the province's neglect.

Feb 7 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The reflection day of the candidates for the elections in Aragón, in images

Candidates for the presidency of Aragón take a day to rest and reconnect with their roots after the hectic electoral campaign ahead of the upcoming elections.

Feb 7 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF has a majority to classify illicit campaign funding as an electoral crime and misconduct

The Brazilian Supreme Court has established a majority allowing for double punishment of illicit campaign funding, enhancing the penalties for this crime during an election year.

Feb 6 • 21:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Reform faces police investigation over ‘concerned neighbour’ byelection letters

Reform UK is being investigated by Greater Manchester police for allegedly sending campaign letters without proper identification, breaching electoral law.

Feb 6 • 19:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Disenchantment Overwhelms PSOE and PP at the Campaign Closing in Aragón: Alegría is Sinking and Azcón Can't Stop Vox

As the campaign in Aragón wraps up, the PSOE faces significant disillusionment, while the PP's efforts to counter Vox appear ineffective, highlighting a tense electoral landscape.

Feb 6 • 18:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez once again confronts Musk and the owner of Telegram in the closing of the Aragón campaign: "Let the tech oligarchs take their dirty hands off our children's phones"

In the closing remarks of the Aragón electoral campaign, Pedro Sánchez criticized tech oligarchs like Elon Musk and Pável Dúrov, urging them to stop interfering with children's access to mobile devices.

Feb 6 • 18:46 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Los Meconios and Vito Quiles, invited by Azcón for his campaign closing in Aragón

The Popular Party will hold its final electoral campaign event in Aragón featuring content creators Los Meconios and Vito Quiles in Zaragoza, where party president Alberto Núñez Feijóo and candidate Jorge Azcón will also participate.

Feb 6 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Inequality will be the central theme in the Brazilian electoral campaign of 2026, says Gabriel Zucman

French economist Gabriel Zucman predicts that inequality will be a key focus in Brazil's 2026 electoral campaign, launching the International Tax Observatory (ITO) to address fiscal issues.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN urges urgency to the Prosecutor's Office, UAFE, CNE, and TCE in the investigations regarding financing for the RC campaign

The National Assembly, with votes from the officialist party Acción Democrática Nacional, approved a resolution urging the Prosecutor's Office and several electoral authorities to expedite investigations into the funding of the 2023 election campaign of the Ciudadano Revolution.

Feb 5 • 22:38 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

A Nationalized Campaign: Aragon Approaches 8F After Two Weeks of Lies, Insults, and Lack of Proposals

The electoral campaign in Aragon has been marked by polarization and national issues, overshadowing local concerns as insults and controversies arose in the lead-up to the elections on February 8th.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Pilar Alegría, PSOE candidate: "I perceive the urge and desire to put an end to two years of misgovernment"

Pilar Alegría, the PSOE candidate, acknowledges the intense political polarization and challenges she faces in her campaign amid low electoral expectations in Aragón.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tabata sentenced to pay Nunes R$ 30,000 for remarks in the 2024 election debate

The São Paulo Court sentenced federal deputy Tabata Amaral to pay R$ 30,000 to São Paulo mayor Ricardo Nunes for insults exchanged during the 2024 electoral campaign.

Feb 5 • 21:05 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Alvise's First Autonomous Campaign: Between Cold, Demagoguery, and the Courts

The article discusses Alvise Pérez's electoral campaign in Aragón, highlighting a humorous interaction with a local PSOE office amidst the election period.

Feb 4 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

ERJK urges Isamaad, Social Democrats, and Right-Wingers to pay campaign bills

The head of the Electoral Resources Control Commission, Liisa Oviir, has sent inquiries to Isamaa, the Social Democratic Party, and the Right-Wingers regarding outstanding bills that may be considered as illegal donations, and initiated administrative proceedings.

Feb 4 • 11:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum considers a reform to safeguard elections from drug money

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a proposed electoral reform aimed at increasing oversight of campaign financing to protect elections from drug trafficking and organized crime money, with support from allies in Congress.

Feb 4 • 07:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Adán and that which is called territory

The article discusses Adán Augusto López's recent commitment to focus on territory work in his electoral district, reflecting on a scene from Luis Spota's work that contrasts the glamour of political life with the gritty realities of an election campaign.

Feb 4 • 06:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aragón is Fraggle Rock

The article uses the metaphor of Fraggle Rock to describe the political dullness of Aragón during the current electoral campaign.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC

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