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T.V. Raskevičius announced the end of his term as chairman of the Freedom Party and expressed his support for V. Mitalas as his successor.

Members of the Korean ruling party attend a court hearing to contest disciplinary action against them, arguing it infringes on their rights to express their opinions politically.

A recent poll in Hungary shows rising support for the Respect and Freedom Party, which poses a challenge to the ruling Fidesz party ahead of the elections.

T. V. Raskevičius has announced he will not seek re-election as chair of the Freedom Party, aiming instead to mobilize democratic forces for upcoming municipal elections.

The Freedom Party of Lithuania is facing uncertainty as Vilnius Vice Mayor Vytautas Mitalas announces his intention to run for party leadership, while questions loom over the reelection ambitions of current leader Tomas Vytautas Raskevičius.

A middle-aged man faces charges of defaming journalist Ida Erämaa by sending her an abusive email, connected to her column on the relationship between the True Finns party and the media.

V. Mitalas is running for the chairman position of the Freedom Party in Lithuania, emphasizing the need to strengthen individual freedoms amidst current global chaos.

Lithuanian politician Vilius Mitalas announced his intention to run for the leadership of the Freedom Party, aiming to reform its approach and initiate constructive dialogue in the political arena.

The EKRE political party held a torch march at Freedom Square in Tallinn, emphasizing the theme of preserving Estonia and addressing national birth rates.

The Conservative Party in Canada accuses the Liberals of manipulating language to downplay concerns regarding a contentious hate speech bill, Bill C-9, which faces criticism over its implications for religious freedom.

Rob Jetten has been sworn in as the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands after his party’s significant election victory over the far-right Freedom Party.

R. Jetten has emerged victorious in the recent elections in the Netherlands, defeating the far-right Freedom Party.

A court has suspended a previous ruling that ordered the removal of Flávio Bolsonaro's post, which linked the Workers' Party (PT) to trafficking.

Two conservative minor parties in Estonia, the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives (ERK) and the Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' Assembly (EVP-PL), have agreed to merge after a unanimous vote at ERK's extraordinary general assembly.

The Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives party officially merged with the Freedom Party-Farmers' Assembly during an extraordinary general assembly held on Thursday.

The Brazilian Supreme Court annulled a municipal law in Santa Cruz de Monte Castelo that aimed to create a program known as 'School Without Party', citing constitutional incompatibilities.

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil is reviewing a law from Santa Cruz de Monte Castelo aimed at eliminating political and ideological indoctrination in classrooms.

The Popular Party (PP) in Spain has proposed a law to prohibit the burqa and niqab in public spaces, citing the defense of women's equality and freedom from coercion.

The Spanish government has rejected a proposal from Vox and the People's Party (PP) to ban the burka and niqab in public spaces, citing concerns over religious freedom enshrined in the Constitution.

Two Chinese journalists have been released on bail after being detained for alleging corruption involving a Communist Party official.

Lansana Dumbuya, Secretary General of Sierra Leone's opposition APC party, has been charged with incitement to violence and public insult after criticizing President Julius Maada Bio.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party has condemned a US bill proposing sanctions against Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, claiming it is an attempt at blackmail.

Eleni Karageorgopoulou has announced her independence from the parliamentary group of Freedom of Action, leaving the party with only five members.

The HDZ party in Zagreb accused the radical left group Možemo! of increasingly aggressive actions terrorizing citizens while criticizing their claims about a future of diminished freedom for the majority.

The author argues against the Moderaterna party's proposal to publicly identify pedophiles, emphasizing that those who have served their sentences deserve a second chance.

Sabor representative Damir Bakić commented on societal divisions following the handball players' welcome, rejecting accusations against his party and emphasizing that the Ustaša slogan 'Za dom spremni' represents death rather than freedom.

Two of the last active investigative journalists in China have been arrested after publishing an article accusing a party official of misconduct.

An extravagant engagement party in Yemen, costing over $200,000 and featuring a luxury car gift for the bride, has sparked widespread controversy on social media, dividing opinions on personal freedom versus insensitivity to the poor.

The Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' League held a meeting on the topic of the Tartu Peace Agreement, attended by about 30 people outside the Poska Gymnasium on Vanemuise Street.

Doudou Wade, a prominent member of the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS), was summoned by the police following remarks made during a television broadcast, igniting discussions on freedom of expression.

The Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS) has criticized the cancellation of the welcome event for the Croatian handball team, claiming that local authorities condition the freedom of assembly on ideological grounds.

The proposal from the SNS to lower maximum penalties for extremist crimes appears to be doomed as the coalition party Hlas has announced its opposition, with reactions revealing troubling aspects about the country.

A woman in Washington celebrated her freedom with a divorce party, embracing a growing trend in divorce celebrations instead of mourning her marriage's end.

Igor Skoko, a city councilor from Split and secretary of the Center party, has called for the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador from Croatia in response to the Iranian regime's actions against its citizens seeking freedom.

Alberto Trentini, on his first day in Italy, chooses not to return to Venice and possibly visits a relative in Treviso, emphasizing his newfound freedom.

Philipp Ruch from the Center for Political Beauty was acquitted by a Berlin court for sending fake letters purportedly from the AfD party's office, asserting the action was protected by artistic freedom.

Schleswig-Holstein's Prime Minister Daniel Günther's call for a social media ban for those under 16 and increased media control during his appearance on 'Markus Lanz' has sparked sharp criticism across party lines.

Daniel Günther, the CDU prime minister, calls for a crackdown on media that he claims puts his party in trouble, raising concerns about his views on press and freedom of opinion despite his stated aim to protect democracy.

The Five Stars party joins the rally with Hannoun, advocating for the freedom of Palestinian prisoners and promoting solidarity with Palestine.

At the FDP's Three Kings Meeting in Stuttgart, the party showcased renewed liberal messages aiming to appeal to voters, though it faces challenges in translating these into electoral success.

The Munich Security Conference has lifted a two-year ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, following strong criticisms from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance regarding freedom of speech.