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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Rehlinger: "This cannot continue" – SPD leaders comment after election debacle

SPD Vice President Anke Rehlinger calls for a thorough analysis of recent election failures, emphasizing the need for better communication and strategy.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

SA premier warns One Nation poses threat to federal Labor as Marles says party only ‘about stunts and the vibe’

The South Australian premier warns that One Nation represents a significant threat to federal Labor following the party's strong performance in the state elections.

Mar 23 • 06:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elections 2026: who should leave positions in the coming days to run for the government of the DF

Three of the five announced candidates for the government of the Federal District must resign from their current positions in order to run for office in the upcoming elections.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ex-Edo agency director declares for Reps seat

Abraham Jimawo, a former executive director of the Edo State Rapid Response Agency, has announced his candidacy for the Etsako East/Etsako West/Etsako Central Federal Constituency seat in the upcoming 2027 election.

Mar 22 • 21:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

After the Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: Suddenly, the Federal CDU Can Tell a Positive Story

The CDU's unexpected success in Rhineland-Palatinate elections has brought relief amidst ongoing challenges faced by the coalition in the federal government.

Mar 22 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PSDB launches former advisor of the FHC government for Chamber

The PSDB has announced the candidacy of former advisor Raul Christiano for federal deputy in São Paulo as part of a strategy to regain political prominence.

Mar 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

State Elections in Rhineland-Palatinate: What the Election Results Mean for Federal Politics

The election results in Rhineland-Palatinate highlight significant implications for Germany’s federal political landscape, particularly for the SPD and the ruling coalition.

Mar 22 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Michelle launches a bench of allies for the Senate and works for the support of Bolsonaro and the PL

Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro is aiming to establish a group of allies among candidates for the Senate from the PL as she also runs for the Senate seat representing the Federal District.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

José Dirceu announces candidacy for federal deputy and returns to electoral dispute after 24 years

José Dirceu has announced his candidacy for federal deputy in Brazil's upcoming elections after a 24-year hiatus.

Mar 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Most NDP leadership candidates say they’re in no hurry to become MPs

Four of the five federal NDP leadership candidates indicate they are not rushing to enter the House of Commons if elected leader, focusing instead on grassroots preparation for future elections.

Mar 21 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The War for the TCU Only Has Men; Court Needs a Qualified Minister

A fierce political battle in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is ongoing for a vacant seat at the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU), highlighting gender disparity and rising political tensions.

Mar 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office charges Marçal's aide for fake news against Boulos

Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil charges Rafael Nogueira, aide to mayoral candidate Pablo Marçal, for spreading false videos linking rival candidate Guilherme Boulos to drug use.

Mar 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The story in the politics of 'Tony' Meléndez, vocalist of Conjunto Primavera who wants to be governor

'Tony' Meléndez, a celebrated musician and current federal deputy, is being considered as a candidate for governor of Chihuahua by the PRI party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 20 • 05:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

#YesThereIsAction in 2024, but also in Edomex with Zepeda

The phrase '#YesThereIsAction' has been adopted by Mexico's political alliance, aiming for a significant challenge to President López Obrador in the upcoming federal elections.

Mar 19 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elections for the rectorship of Ufac take place this Thursday (19); find out who can vote

The elections for the rectorship at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac) will be held online this Thursday, allowing eligible faculty, administrative staff, and students to vote until 21:00.

Mar 19 • 15:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP governors, AGs back Trump SAVE Act push, warn system gives ‘undue influence’ to states with illegal aliens

Republican governors and attorneys general are supporting Trump's SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for voting, citing concerns about illegal immigration influencing federal elections.

Mar 18 • 21:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government changes direction and instructs allies to launch an attack against Flávio Bolsonaro

The Brazilian federal government has directed its allies to adopt an offensive stance against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a potential key rival of President Lula in the upcoming 2026 elections.

Mar 18 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufac Elections: 'Radical is Change' Slate Advocates for Transparency and Inclusion in Education; See Proposals

The 'Radical is Change' slate, led by candidates Raquel Ishii and Suerda Vital, aims to advocate for transparency and inclusiveness in higher education during their campaign for the University Federal do Acre's leadership.

Mar 18 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufac Elections: 'Dialoguing with People' Proposes Combating Harassment and Structural Improvements; See Proposals

The 'Dialoguing with People and Building the Future' slate, led by Josimar Batista Ferreira and Marco Antonio Amaro, outlines proposals for combating harassment and enhancing infrastructure at the Federal University of Acre as part of upcoming elections.

Mar 18 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ufac Elections: The 'Together for Ufac' Slate Advocates Participatory Management; See Proposals

The 'Together for Ufac' slate presents its proposals for the upcoming elections of the Federal University of Acre's rector and vice-rector, emphasizing participatory management.

Mar 18 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula calls on Federal Police against diesel price increases concerned about negative reflections in the election year

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has initiated investigations into alleged illegal practices in the diesel fuel sector amid rising prices and inflation concerns ahead of elections.

Mar 18 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister Paulo Teixeira will leave Agriculture to run for Congress in 2026

Brazil's Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture, Paulo Teixeira, announced he will leave his post to run for a seat in the federal chamber in 2026.

Mar 16 • 14:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new concern of Democrats for the midterm elections in 2026 in the USA

Democrats are increasingly worried about potential deployment of armed federal agents at voting centers during the upcoming 2026 midterm elections in the USA.

Mar 16 • 12:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Adeleke Criticizes Osun APC, Says Government Might Ideal Good Governance, Not Poll Rigging

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke criticized the Osun APC for threats to use federal power to disrupt upcoming elections, emphasizing governance over election rigging.

Mar 16 • 04:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PDT welcomes former federal deputy Marília Arraes

The Democratic Labor Party (PDT) welcomed former federal deputy Marília Arraes on social media, amid expectations for her candidacy in the upcoming Senate elections.

Mar 14 • 21:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rebellion against ICE in Illinois: a Democratic candidate proposes to 'dismantle' the federal agency

In Illinois, a Democratic candidate has proposed dismantling the ICE agency, highlighting immigration policy as a central issue in the 2026 electoral campaign.

Mar 14 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Son-in-law of the Mayor of Manaus mediated alleged vote buying with religious leaders, Federal Police indicates

The Federal Police of Brazil has revealed that Gabriel Alexandre da Silva Lima, the son-in-law of Manaus Mayor David Almeida, allegedly acted as an intermediary in discussions about vote buying involving religious leaders during the 2024 municipal elections.

Mar 13 • 22:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Florida Republicans send SAVE Act–style proof-of-citizenship voting bill to DeSantis’ desk

Florida lawmakers have sent a proof-of-citizenship voting bill, modeled after the federal SAVE Act, to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval.

Mar 13 • 17:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: High Court Lifts Injunction Against Election Board

Ethiopia's Federal High Court has removed an injunction against the National Election Board, allowing elections in five contested constituencies to proceed as ordered by the House of Federation.

Mar 13 • 16:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Member of MPF cannot 'like' or share photo of candidate

Brazil's Federal Public Ministry (MPF) has issued guidelines prohibiting prosecutors from showing support or opposition to political candidates on social media.

Mar 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

How Trump’s Election Lie Could Affect 2026 Midterms

The article discusses how the Trump administration's unfounded claims about the 2020 election are impacting upcoming 2026 midterm elections by focusing federal investigations on swing states.

Mar 12 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The risk of truck drivers' strike in an election year led the government to launch a package against the rise in diesel prices

The Brazilian government has announced measures to suspend federal diesel taxes in response to rising fuel prices that could provoke truck driver protests during an election year.

Mar 12 • 15:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates electoral coercion by public agents against a political group in Sergipe

The Federal Police in Brazil is investigating allegations of electoral coercion involving public officials against a political group in Sergipe ahead of the 2024 municipal elections.

Mar 12 • 12:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quaest: 49% say they do not trust the STF; 43% say they do trust

A recent survey by Quaest reveals a significant portion of Brazilians lack trust in the Supreme Federal Court (STF), with 49% expressing distrust compared to 43% who express trust.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senate approves end of the triple list for the appointment of federal university rectors

The Brazilian Senate has approved a move to end the triple list requirement for selecting rectors of federal universities, allowing for direct elections by the academic community.

Mar 11 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF Operation Removes Five Civil Servants from the City Hall after Investigation of Threats Against Former Mayoral Candidate and Vote Buying in Paraná

The Federal Police of Brazil has suspended five civil servants from the São Miguel do Iguaçu city hall as part of an operation investigating threats against a former mayoral candidate and allegations of vote-buying.

Mar 10 • 18:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After the State Elections: How Friedrich Merz Answers an Unasked Question

Friedrich Merz addresses the implications of the recent state elections in Baden-Württemberg and their impact on the federal coalition in Berlin.

Mar 9 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Merz: FDP will 'no longer play a role'

CDU leader Friedrich Merz claims the FDP is finished as a major political force in Germany following its poor performance in the recent Baden-Württemberg state election.

Mar 9 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

State Election: Baden-Württemberg Remains a Stronghold of the Greens

The Greens win the Baden-Württemberg state election by a narrow margin over the CDU, with the AfD emerging as the third strongest party.

Mar 9 • 05:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Baden-Württemberg: What does the election result mean for federal politics?

The recent state election in Baden-Württemberg has significant implications for federal politics in Germany, highlighting shifting voter preferences and the challenges facing the CDU.

Mar 8 • 19:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Baden-Württemberg: What does the election result mean for federal politics?

The recent regional election in Baden-Württemberg has implications for federal politics in Germany, especially as it is the first of five state elections this year.

Mar 8 • 17:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

German state election a test for chancellor Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz's CDU faces a crucial regional election in Baden-Württemberg, aiming to overcome the Greens and counter the influence of the far-right AfD.

Mar 8 • 12:52 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Party Window: DF deputies expect few party changes for elections; see who is likely to migrate

Most parliamentarians in the Federal District are expected to remain with their current parties ahead of the upcoming elections, according to a recent survey.

Mar 8 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ekiti ex-lawmaker rules out 2027 National Assembly ambition

Omowumi Ogunlola, the Federal Commissioner from Ekiti State, has announced she will not run for a National Assembly seat in the 2027 elections to focus on her current role.

Mar 7 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula asks SP city councilor from the PT to run for federal deputy

Brazilian President Lula has invited São Paulo city councilor Luna Zaratini to run for federal deputy in the upcoming elections.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Black-Red Coalition: What the State Elections Mean for the Federal Government

Upcoming state elections in Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz could destabilize the Black-Red Coalition government in Germany, influencing the standing of both CDU and SPD.

Mar 7 • 10:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Analysis of Voter Migration: Many Switch Voters Opted for the AfD

An analysis of voter migration in the 2025 federal election reveals that the Union party damaged the Ampel coalition, but not as hoped.

Mar 7 • 09:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The White House seeks bolder actions regarding energy prices due to the war

The White House is requesting federal agencies to intensify efforts to address rising energy prices linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran.

Mar 7 • 03:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acting Mayor of Macapá says he has no electoral commitments: 'if necessary, I will appeal to the government'

Pedro Da Lua, the acting mayor of Macapá, announced that he will not run for elections and aims to focus on organizing the city government instead.

Mar 6 • 08:03 UTC

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