Weekly Review by Viktor Peterlin: The Case of Boška Ban Reopens the Question of Who We Actually Elect
The article discusses the reopening of discussions surrounding political practices in Croatia following Boška Ban's shift from opposition to the governing coalition.
Denmark: The Center-Left on Course for Power. Thanks to Donald Trump?
Poll results suggest that after the elections, Frederiksen may have a chance to form a center-left government, unlike the current governing coalition.
Italy: Agreement of the coalition parties on the change of the electoral law
Italy's governing coalition parties have agreed to a significant overhaul of the electoral law, a move the opposition claims is designed to keep Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in power after the upcoming 2027 elections.
I. Ruginienė spoke about possible coalition options: ‘I do not close the doors to any of them’
Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė discussed potential alternatives for the current governing coalition, suggesting two viable options including a coalition with the 'Vardan Lietuvos' party and a minority government.
SZ in the Morning: News of the Day - Overview for the Busy
A new law, popularly known as 'Habeck's Heating Hammer', has been scrapped amidst political strife, reflecting significant public dissatisfaction and tension within Germany's governing coalition.
We Will Watch Babiš, Promised Motorists. But the Head of ANO Dominates, Šťastný Defends Himself
Czech Finance Minister Alena Schillerová's announcement of the reintroduction of electronic sales records highlights the dominant position of the ANO movement in the governing coalition, contradicting the Motorists' promise to keep Babiš in check.
Sedak on the 'Dabro affair': 'At this moment, no one is interested in going to elections'
Kristijan Sedak comments on the political implications of a recent incident involving former minister Josip Dabra, emphasizing the stability of the governing majority in Croatia despite calls for political meetings from coalition partners.
Electoral Reform: Why are there 'obstacles' to its approval?
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is facing challenges in aligning allies in Congress to approve electoral reforms, risking her party's broader institutional reform agenda and revealing fractures within her governing coalition.
The Brussels region finally got a city government
The Brussels region, after being without a city government for over 600 days, reached an agreement among seven political parties to form a new governing coalition.
You had, coalition, places in the Constitutional Tribunal ...
The ruling coalition in Poland has seemingly lost its opportunity to fill vacant positions in the Constitutional Tribunal due to a legal challenge filed by PiS against its own regulations governing judicial appointments.
Helle Ib: The SF's demand for a holiday on the Great Prayer Day strikes where it hurts most for the Social Democrats
Political commentator Helle Ib discusses how the Socialist People’s Party's demand to reinstate the Great Prayer Day as a public holiday is a direct challenge to the Social Democrats, highlighting internal strife within the governing coalition in Denmark.
Vox demands a place in the Aragon executive after doubling its number of seats: 'We want to govern'
Vox's spokesperson has asserted that the party aims to be part of the governing coalition in Aragon following their electoral success.
Chaos in the Coalition? How Ministers and MPs Disappear and Nobody Can Find Them
The article discusses the turmoil within the governing coalition, highlighting the disappearance of a significant portion of ministers and MPs that disrupted parliamentary proceedings.
Social Democratic Party Group Leader: Stability is the Most Important for the Coalition Right Now
The leader of the Social Democratic Party group emphasizes that stability and decision-making are crucial for the governing coalition amid external noise and provocations.
Hubert Salik: Two options for changing the government. Each is bad.
The article discusses PiS's pressure on PSL leader Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to switch sides from the current governing coalition, which could result in him becoming prime minister, but highlights the limited options for a new coalition partner.
Netherlands: Work Longer? Job Retten Stands Alone With This
In the Netherlands, the governing coalition faces criticism and struggles to find support for their plans to extend working hours in parliament.
Energy: Austria introduces industrial electricity price
The Austrian government aims to enhance the competitiveness of the industry by introducing a capped industrial electricity price and allowing underground CO₂ storage, as part of a broader agreement among the governing coalition.
Liveblog Federal Politics: SPD in Brandenburg terminates coalition with BSW
The Brandenburg Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke of the SPD announces the termination of the coalition with BSW after losing the governing majority.
Sunday Question in Bavaria: Weakened Free Voters: Governing Coalition Slightly Loses Support
A recent poll indicates that if elections were held Sunday, the CSU and the Free Voters could still govern together, although the coalition's support has declined slightly.
Poll: Political winner of 2025 in Poland? Karol Nawrocki with a huge lead
According to polls, the political favorite for the presidential elections in Poland in 2025 is Karol Nawrocki, who, despite finishing second in the first round, is expected to have significant support from the governing coalition in the second round.
The Imbalance of the Care System – and a Horror Scenario
The planned reform of the care system is stalled, prompting alarm from the governing coalition and drastic warnings from the health insurance association about potential insolvency of several care funds by 2026.
The Government President believes that his partners will not let him fall: 'No one wants to be responsible for Feijóo governing'
President Sánchez expresses confidence that his coalition partners will support him amidst concerns over criticism from the PSOE and potential political implications of a general election next year.