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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Continued leftist rule in France's two largest cities

Left-leaning parties maintain governance in Paris and Marseille amid disappointing results for far-right parties in French mayoral elections.

Mar 23 • 00:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alexis Brézet's Editorial: 'Alliance of the Left and LFI, Disgrace and Defeat'

Alexis Brézet critiques the alliance between leftist parties and LFI, arguing it led to electoral defeats in several cities in France.

Mar 22 • 23:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in France: Leftist Triumphs in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon – Disappointment for Le Pen

In the recent local elections in France, left-wing parties achieved significant victories in major cities, while far-right and far-left parties struggled to gain traction despite increasing their voter share.

Mar 22 • 21:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Do you think the municipal results will influence the presidential election?

The leader of the National Rally in France questions whether municipal election results will impact the upcoming presidential elections, citing fears of a left-wing victory.

Mar 22 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Undecided voters narrate a sequence of bets and disappointments with leftist and rightist leaders

The article explores the thoughts of Brazilian undecided voters as they reflect on their frustrations with political leaders from both left and right parties ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: The Parties Have Found a Magical Money Tree

In the ongoing campaign, the author reflects on the political dynamics in Denmark, particularly regarding smaller parties and the likelihood of forming a leftist majority.

Mar 20 • 15:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political editor: I have been waiting for when 'comrade two percent' would announce themselves in the election campaign

The article discusses the precarious position of the Alternative party in Denmark's upcoming election and anticipates supportive statements from left-leaning parties.

Mar 20 • 15:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rufián will participate in another event for the unity of the left in Barcelona with Irene Montero

Gabriel Rufián announces his participation in a left-wing unity event in Barcelona with Irene Montero and Xavier Domènech, fostering discussions among leftist parties.

Mar 19 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The leftist parties are stirring over the deadlines and the predictions to replace Yolanda Díaz

Leftist parties in Spain are experiencing internal turmoil over the urgency of choosing a candidate to replace Yolanda Díaz after disappointing election results in Castilla y León.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez sends several ministers against his leftist partners to circumvent the veto of PP, PNV, and Junts on the aid decree

Pedro Sánchez is trying to navigate political tensions with his leftist partners as he works to pass a decree for economic aid related to the Iran war, amid opposition from right-wing parties.

Mar 19 • 01:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Patrons and patronage

The article discusses the political dynamics surrounding Italy's upcoming referendum, highlighting the involvement of the CGIL union and the criticisms aimed at leftist parties and their tactics.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

They celebrate the unity of Italy, then the left tarnishes it with foreign press

An event in Rome commemorating the 165th anniversary of Italy's unity faces criticism from leftist parties participating in a European Parliament conference discussing alleged threats to Italian democracy.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The trick of Dems and Grillini: list representatives recruited among non-residents

The article discusses the manipulation of voting rights for non-resident students in Italy, where leftist parties aim to recruit them as representatives against a referendum reform.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: The Grand Ball of Alliances with LFI Disrupts the Left's Runoff Campaign

The upcoming municipal elections in 2026 have seen leftist parties in major French cities forming alliances, especially with La France Insoumise (LFI), while some candidates in cities like Paris and Marseille refuse to join these coalitions.

Mar 16 • 20:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The weakness of the left compromises the resistance of the PSOE

The weakening of leftist parties poses challenges for Spain's PSOE, especially in light of recent electoral results in Castilla y León and the contrasting success of leftist coalitions in other regions.

Mar 15 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian left sectors avoid criticizing Iran's theocracy during the war

Brazilian leftist parties have largely condemned the US-Iran conflict but refrained from criticizing the Iranian theocracy's oppressive actions.

Mar 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Helle Ib: Lars Løkke has two jokers left in the election campaign

The article discusses Lars Løkke Rasmussen's pivotal role in the Danish election campaign, suggesting he still has strategic advantages despite a stable electoral landscape favoring leftist parties.

Mar 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The left closes its campaign separately in the face of the threat of the disappearance of the Cortes

The leftist parties IU and Podemos close their separate campaign in anticipation of elections, highlighting the similarities in their platforms despite a lack of cooperation.

Mar 13 • 19:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP bows to Vox and eliminates the Democratic Memory Law of the Balearic Islands

The Balearic Parliament has repealed the Democratic Memory Law following pressure from Vox and support from the PP, leading to criticism from leftist parties over broken agreements.

Mar 10 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A new leftist front to stay in the 'candelabrum'?

The article discusses the challenges faced by leftist parties in Spain in forming a united electoral front amid growing voter frustration.

Mar 10 • 04:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Like in Minneapolis... The 'threat' of Ilaria Salis on the EU Return Regulation

The European Parliament's committee is set to vote on a controversial return directive, with expected alignment from conservative and far-right parties, alarming leftist factions.

Mar 9 • 15:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Manuel Bompard Calls for an 'Anti-Fascist Front' on the Left in the Second Round, Even Without 'Agreement' on Programs

Manuel Bompard of LFI urges leftist parties to unite for the second round of municipal elections to prevent a victory for the nationalist right-wing, despite recent tensions with former socialist allies.

Mar 8 • 13:32 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Left Parties Continually Seek More to the Right

Leftist political parties in Iceland are increasingly aligning with right-wing policies.

Mar 7 • 12:54 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Argentina’s Javier Milei reforms ‘delusional’ labour laws in bid to spark economy

Argentina's President Javier Milei has enacted transformative labor reforms aimed at revitalizing the economy, facing opposition from unions and leftist parties.

Mar 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Red parties want to bring back the poverty line

Leftist parties in Denmark are advocating for the reinstatement of a political measure to define and measure poverty.

Mar 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rufián sweeps among left-wing voters to lead a unity candidacy

Gabriel Rufián has emerged as the preferred leader for a leftist coalition, gaining substantial support among voters of left-leaning parties in Spain.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Only one in three voters want to limit Danish pig production

A recent poll reveals that only one-third of Danish voters support limiting pig production, despite calls from leftist parties for stricter regulations citing animal welfare and environmental concerns.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Political Education: A Lesson for Future Democrats

The U18 elections in Munich showcase vibrant youth engagement, indicating a significant political shift as candidates from leftist parties gain traction against traditional conservative leadership.

Mar 3 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gerardo Pisarello: "The left must understand and cooperate as much as possible"

Gerardo Pisarello, a candidate for the leftist party in Barcelona, emphasizes the need for a united front among leftist parties in Spain.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Alliance in Spain: The Dream of a New Left Front

In Spain, leftist parties are attempting to unite in a new alliance to combat the rising influence of right-wing populism.

Feb 23 • 11:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

When Antifa Enters Institutions: The Death of Quentin Deranque is a Political Scandal for France

The murder of Quentin Deranque has sparked a national debate in France concerning political violence and its ties to extreme groups and leftist parties.

Feb 21 • 17:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The New Left Alliance Born Against "Resignation" Opens the Door to Podemos "Wide Open"

A new alliance of leftist parties in Spain seeks to unite against the PSOE and address the rise of the PP and Vox ahead of upcoming general elections.

Feb 21 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Yolanda Díaz and Podemos Stay Aside from the First Push to Reunify the Left of the PSOE

Yolanda Díaz and Podemos have distanced themselves from a leftist coalition effort led by rival parties ahead of the upcoming Spanish elections.

Feb 21 • 00:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rufián changes his plan in light of general rejection: now he requests "confluences" of parties with mixed lists and not "withdrawals"

Gabriel Rufián has adjusted his approach in the face of widespread rejection of his initial plan, now advocating for mixed party lists to unify leftist forces for the upcoming elections instead of asking parties to withdraw in favor of a stronger candidate.

Feb 20 • 11:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Weak Opposition Falls into Crisis: Professor Morinami Says 'Strategic Compromise is Necessary'

Political dynamics in Japan are shifting as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party solidifies its power while minor leftist parties struggle to gain traction, according to political analyst Professor Morinami.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rufián launches his plan for a united left front: distributing provinces among parties to win against Vox

Gabriel Rufián introduces a proposal for a united front of leftist parties in Spain to compete against the right-wing parties, especially Vox.

Feb 18 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What cannot be and is also impossible in Gabriel Rufián's political project

The article critiques Gabriel Rufián's political project, comparing contemporary leftist parties to 19th-century republican factions, focusing on the dynamics of political clientelism.

Feb 18 • 13:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The great obstacle for the ‘Rufián route’: the viral deputy does not convince any party

Gabriel Rufián, spokesperson for ERC, has struggled to gain support from other leftist parties despite his digital popularity and calls for unity.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Debate | Is a unified left candidacy viable across all of Spain?

The article discusses the challenges faced by leftist parties in Spain in forming a united electoral candidacy to prevent vote fragmentation that could benefit right-wing parties.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The leftist forces receive the first two acts for unity with division

Leftist parties in Spain show division in their responses to two upcoming political events focused on creating alliances among them.

Feb 16 • 18:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Leftist parties call for the state to acquire photos of the execution in Kaisariani

Greek opposition parties, including SYRIZA and New Left, are urging the government to acquire and preserve newly discovered photographs of the 200 resistance fighters executed by German occupiers in 1944.

Feb 15 • 15:27 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Rǫs considers cooperation with other leftist parties

Rósin is contemplating collaboration with other leftist political parties.

Feb 15 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The far left stirs to reset itself again

Leftist parties in Spain are exploring new strategies to reenergize and prepare for the upcoming general elections amid doubts about their viability.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Which polls were accurate in Aragón?

Polls in Aragón effectively predicted election outcomes, with an impressive accuracy but continued overestimation of leftist parties.

Feb 14 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"It favors the left...". Bocchino dismantles Vannacci live

In a live political discussion, Italo Bocchino critiques General Roberto Vannacci's political stance, highlighting its potential to inadvertently benefit leftist parties in Italy.

Feb 12 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Latest news on political developments, live | Congress approves law punishing multiple recidivism of minor offenses

The Spanish Congress has approved a law aimed at punishing repeat offenses of minor crimes, supported mostly by right-wing parties and the PSOE, amidst criticism from leftist groups.

Feb 12 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The new leftist alliance is presented with the slogan 'A step forward' and invites Podemos and other forces to its event

A new leftist alliance in Spain, featuring IU, Movimiento Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes, is inviting progressive parties to join their upcoming presentation event under the slogan 'A step forward.'

Feb 12 • 09:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Latest updates on political news, live | IU, Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes will launch their "left alliance" for the general elections on February 21 in an event in Madrid

The leftist parties IU, Sumar, Más Madrid, and Comunes will announce their alliance in Madrid on February 21 ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Feb 10 • 07:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The leftist parties cool down Rufián's broad alliance proposal

Leftist parties in Spain are showing reluctance towards Gabriel Rufián's proposal for a broad leftist alliance, with various factions emphasizing different approaches to collaboration.

Feb 9 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rufián urges uniting all leftist parties into a single candidacy: "What is coming, 200 deputies from PP-Vox, cannot be stopped with acronyms"

Gabriel Rufián is calling for a united front of leftist parties in Spain to combat the rise of Vox and the PP in the upcoming elections.

Feb 9 • 11:50 UTC

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