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🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

From postal votes to counting and a visit to the king: This is how the election works

An overview of the election process in Denmark ahead of the March 24, 2026 election, detailing the steps involved from voting to government formation.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

It's not as exciting as a royal visit, but something else happened in Tassie this week

Tasmania has taken steps towards enhancing government transparency through the formation of a new parliamentary group focused on public integrity.

Mar 20 • 21:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Secretive Lars Løkke accuses Mette Frederiksen of absurd claims

Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderates, is a crucial figure in the ongoing election campaign, as his choice for the royal investigator could significantly influence the formation of the next government.

Mar 20 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Government's Transition Commission is Ready

The Norwegian government has announced the formation of a transition commission to strategize the wind-down of the country's oil industry, led by Erlend Grimstad.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After the state election: Greens offer CDU exploratory talks in the Southwest

The Greens in Baden-Württemberg have invited the CDU to exploratory talks regarding the formation of a coalition government following the recent state election.

Mar 19 • 17:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda: The Constitutional Court clearly stated that the president should not be viewed as a notary

President Gitanas Nausėda emphasizes that the Constitutional Court has clarified the role of the president in the government formation process, asserting that the president should not merely approve candidates like a notary.

Mar 18 • 20:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Deputies: the Government delays the formation of the Political Trial Commission while the $LIBRA case advances

The Argentine government delays the establishment of a crucial Political Trial Commission amid ongoing implications of the $LIBRA case.

Mar 18 • 19:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

S is ready to drop some of the party's immigration proposals to form a government

The Social Democrats in Denmark may revise their immigration proposals to facilitate government formation after the election, according to party member Rasmus Stoklund.

Mar 18 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The government voted down the decision to establish a commission to investigate the police leadership cases

The Estonian government voted against the formation of a commission to investigate allegations involving police leadership.

Mar 18 • 19:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Advisor to the President: The Constitutional Court's Decision on Government Formation is Extremely Important

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania has made a significant ruling regarding the formation of the government, affirming the President's authority to reject candidates for ministers or Prime Minister if they are deemed unfit.

Mar 18 • 08:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rifaina City Council creates commission to increase safety at reservoir where 6 people died in boat accident

The City Council of Rifaina (SP) has unanimously approved the formation of a special commission to enhance safety at the Jaguara reservoir following a tragic boat accident that resulted in six fatalities.

Mar 17 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Pia Olsen Dyhr flatly rejects the role as a support party

Pia Olsen Dyhr expresses a strong refusal to accept a minor role as a supporting party in the government formation process in Denmark.

Mar 17 • 12:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Constitutional Court dismissed the case regarding presidential decrees confirming the incomplete composition of the Government

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania ruled to dismiss a case related to presidential decrees that confirmed an incomplete Cabinet due to the appointment of missing ministers.

Mar 17 • 12:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Liberal Leaders Meet About SD – New Announcement Expected

Liberal Party leaders in Sweden are holding a meeting to discuss their stance on including the Sweden Democrats in a future government.

Mar 13 • 07:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

All the details of the Argentine meeting in New York: dialogues, Argentine businessmen aligned with the government, and doubts about political risk

An Argentine energy sector delegation in New York presented significant investment plans, particularly focusing on the Vaca Muerta shale formation, amid political uncertainties.

Mar 11 • 22:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

How does government formation succeed?: "There is indeed not the total party mood"

Government formation in Germany faces challenges as party negotiations become more complicated than initially expected after recent elections.

Mar 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pre-elections to the National Council of the Judiciary in mid-April? A proposal for the date and regulations

The article discusses the impending pre-elections for Poland's National Council of the Judiciary, set against the backdrop of the current term's expiration and the controversies surrounding its formation.

Mar 9 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pharos AI Factory: The composition of the board and the biographies of its members - Chairman Thanos Papadimitriou

The Greek government has announced the formation of a seven-member board for the Pharos AI Factory, set to operate as part of the national Artificial Intelligence initiative.

Mar 6 • 09:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

JDU to get Deputy CM and 15 ministerial posts, BJP to have the Speaker... this will be the new formula!

The formation of a new government in Bihar is underway, with significant meetings taking place as the JDU and BJP strategize their roles within the administration.

Mar 6 • 07:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will Nitish's son Nishant take over the leadership of JDU? A decision will be made this evening

A meeting of the JD(U) party today may decide if Nitish Kumar's son Nishant will take over the party's leadership as part of the new government formation in Bihar.

Mar 6 • 05:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Residents film the moment pavement cedes and opens a crater on street in Piauí; neighborhoods become isolated

Heavy rains in Piauí have caused significant damage in Coronel José Dias, including the formation of a crater on a street and widespread neighborhood isolation.

Mar 4 • 14:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Race for the Prime Minister's Seat. Cymański Names Names

A leading figure in Poland's ruling party discusses potential candidates for the next Prime Minister role amid uncertainty regarding government formation after upcoming elections.

Mar 1 • 07:41 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Iranian Official: We Will Establish a Temporary Leadership Council Until a New Leader is Elected to Replace Khamenei

Iran has announced the formation of a temporary leadership council to manage affairs until a new supreme leader is elected to replace Ali Khamenei.

Mar 1 • 07:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Millions for catering fly with the new government

The article discusses issues related to government spending on catering services following the formation of a new administration in Czechia.

Feb 27 • 11:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Who Should Govern the Country? Here Are the Parliamentary Options

The article discusses the complexities and uncertainties surrounding government formation in Denmark following recent political shifts and the upcoming elections.

Feb 26 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What happened with the six expelled assembly members from Pachakutik? The movement aims to prevent more cases with the formation of organic units

In September 2025, six assembly members of Pachakutik were expelled from the movement for aligning with the government and voting with the ruling party, leading to a push for training organic units to prevent future occurrences.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New Cabinet in Peru: Denisse Miralles Takes Office as Prime Minister and Leaves Hernando de Soto Out

Denisse Miralles has been sworn in as Peru's new Prime Minister, succeeding Hernando de Soto, amid last-minute disagreements regarding the cabinet formation.

Feb 24 • 23:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

PiS wants to establish a new service that could arrest even civilians?

The Polish government party PiS proposed creating a new military formation based on the Military Gendarmerie to enhance internal security and police support, raising concerns over potential civilian arrests.

Feb 24 • 09:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Even under the Rahman government, oppression of Hindus continues! Girl gang-raped while at a religious gathering

A 25-year-old Hindu woman was gang-raped in Bangladesh's Bhola district while participating in a religious event, highlighting the ongoing violence against the minority Hindu community even after the formation of the new government under Tarique Rahman.

Feb 23 • 12:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Upcoming meeting of the coordination framework and Brak in Iraq to discuss Maliki's nomination

A meeting is set to occur in Iraq involving the coordination framework and U.S. envoy Tom Brak to discuss the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for the premiership amid international concerns.

Feb 23 • 11:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

We Are Mexico

The article discusses the formation of a new political party in Mexico, called Somos México, amidst ongoing electoral challenges and government reforms that threaten democratic integrity.

Feb 23 • 10:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The End of the First Crisis: Babiš Did Not Surprise, Motorists in a Pinch. And It's Not Just the Turk's Fault

The Czech government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, is set to finalize its cabinet formation with Igor Červený taking over as Environment Minister after the withdrawal of Filip Turk, amidst continuing challenges for the Motorist party.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Abascal's 'Machista Odor' to Identifying with VOX's Feminism: María Guardiola's Contradictions in Government Formation Negotiations

María Guardiola, the acting president of Extremadura, has faced scrutiny for her contradictions after forming a government pact with VOX, despite previously claiming she would never collaborate with the far-right party.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Government approved the update of the State Progress Council composition

The Lithuanian Government has approved the formation of a new composition of the State Progress Council to be chaired by Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė.

Feb 18 • 12:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Tariq Rahman forms first elected government in Bangladesh since the 2024 uprising

Tariq Rahman has announced the formation of the first elected government in Bangladesh since the 2024 protests, retaining the defense and armed forces portfolios.

Feb 18 • 08:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The government establishes a crisis commission for healthcare

The Swedish government has announced the formation of a crisis commission to address the high levels of stress among healthcare workers.

Feb 17 • 14:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Govt Bans 'National Fula Security' Amid Fears of Extremism Spillover

The Liberian government has banned the formation known as 'National Fula Security' due to rising fears of ethnic extremism.

Feb 17 • 09:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Parliament Building of Bangladesh is Special! This Architect Designed It

Bangladesh is witnessing the formation of a new government with BNP leader Tarique Anwar set to be sworn in, underlining the historical and architectural significance of the country's Parliament building.

Feb 17 • 08:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Baudin on the government issue: 'It's stupid to close the door to a pure Social Democratic government'

In a debate over government formation in Sweden, Tobias Baudin of the Social Democrats suggests that exploring a one-party government option, inspired by Norway's approach, should not be dismissed.

Feb 17 • 05:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Political meetings before government formation in Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman reaches the house of the Jamaat chief

Tarique Rahman meets leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen's Party as political activity intensifies in Bangladesh ahead of a new government formation after a significant electoral victory.

Feb 15 • 22:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

NSGK: The government will have to check the possible inaction of officials in forming the state reserve

The Lithuanian government has been urged to investigate the potential inaction of officials responsible for state reserve formation, as recommended by a committee.

Feb 13 • 11:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Decision on Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Elections, Now a 'Dedicated Commission' Will Conduct Rapid Survey for Backwards

The Uttar Pradesh government announced the formation of a dedicated commission for the backward classes to conduct a rapid survey ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections.

Feb 12 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New government in Kosovo - Third term for Albin Kurti

The Kosovo parliament approved the formation of a new government led by Albin Kurti, marking his third term in office after his party's significant electoral win.

Feb 12 • 08:06 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ministers refuse to be reshuffled

In Gondwana, the formation of a new government is stalled as ministers are unwilling to leave their positions.

Feb 12 • 05:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Elections in Bangladesh After 18 Months Today, Voting Has Started

Bangladesh is holding crucial parliamentary elections today after 18 months, following a government overthrow due to student protests that led to the formation of an interim government.

Feb 12 • 01:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

With International and UN Participation.. Riyadh Hosts Yemen Partners Meeting

Riyadh hosted a major international and UN meeting to support the recently formed Yemeni government.

Feb 11 • 14:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Despite Washington's Warnings, Maliki Insists on Running for Prime Minister of Iraq

Nouri al-Maliki remains steadfast in his bid for the Iraqi premiership despite warnings from the US and dissent among some political factions.

Feb 11 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Marathon negotiations begin in the Brussels region to attempt to form a government 600 days after the elections

Negotiations to form a government in the Brussels region have begun after a political deadlock lasting over 600 days since the elections.

Feb 10 • 15:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Feijóo urges Vox not to block the agreement: 'They cannot become a wall. Because I am not Sánchez'

Feijóo calls on Vox to cooperate and not hinder the formation of a government in Aragon after the recent elections, invoking the need for responsibility and collaboration.

Feb 9 • 12:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Strengthening arguments for supplementary budget formation in the first half of the year… Government bond rates surge by 0.323% in a month

Discussions of a supplementary budget in South Korea are intensifying following President Lee Jae-myung's remarks, prompting a increase in government bond rates amid expectations of higher bond issuance due to the budget.

Feb 8 • 09:08 UTC

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