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National & Local

The British Labour Party Suffered an Embarrassing Defeat – The Greens Celebrate

The British Labour Party experienced a significant electoral defeat in Manchester, losing to the leftist Greens and the right-wing Reform UK party.

Feb 27 • 09:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: the PRG denounces a 'closeness' between Payan and LFI and withdraws its support

The French leftist party PRG withdraws its support for Marseille's current mayor Benoît Payan amidst concerns of increasing ties with La France insoumise.

Feb 24 • 11:40 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
🇪🇸 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Right-wing extremism: They won't get rid of him so quickly

The AfD is attempting to expel party member Alexander Eichwald while grappling with whether to label him a Nazi or a leftist infiltrator, highlighting a significant moment in the party's internal democracy.

Feb 19 • 10:57 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alexandre Devecchio: "Murder of Quentin Deranque in Lyon, to end false equivalences between LFI and RN"

The article discusses the murder of Quentin Deranque and critiques the tendency among some political observers to equate the leftist party LFI with the far-right RN.

Feb 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: Political tensions after the lynching of a 23-year-old student in Lyon – Focus on Mélenchon's party

Political tensions in France have intensified following the lynching of a 23-year-old student in Lyon, linked to the far-right, amid conflicts between leftist and right-wing groups.

Feb 18 • 13:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Söder: "The worst opponent is these NGOs"

CSU leader Markus Söder criticizes leftist NGOs and emphasizes his party’s dedication to rural areas during his speech.

Feb 18 • 10:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Bomb threat against French party office

A bomb threat led to the evacuation of the leftist party office of La France Insoumise in Paris, with police on-site ensuring the safety of party members and staff.

Feb 18 • 10:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bomb threat at the headquarters of the Left Party in France

A bomb threat has been reported at the headquarters of France's leftist party, La France Insoumise, leading to an evacuation of the premises and an ongoing police investigation.

Feb 18 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

11 people arrested for the death of a far-right activist in France, most linked to Mélenchon's party

Eleven individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a far-right activist in France, primarily members of a group associated with the leftist party La France Insoumise.

Feb 18 • 09:34 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

Rufián and the left in the Ínsula Barataria

Progressive formations feel an urgency to renew themselves in order to counter the rise of the far-right party Vox in Spain, raising questions about their previous inaction.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The murder of a young ultranationalist causes a political earthquake in France and implicates the radical left

The murder of ultranationalist Quentin Deranque has led to significant political turmoil in France, with implications for the radical left as suspects include associates of the leftist party La Francia Insumisa.

Feb 17 • 21:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The murder of a far-right activist in France puts Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party in the political crosshairs

The murder of a far-right activist during a brawl between leftist militants and a nationalist group has sparked political tensions in France.

Feb 16 • 11:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Linda Snecker: I am champagne leftist

Linda Snecker, a former leftist politician in Sweden, has transitioned to mingling with lobbyists, embodying a shift from her socialist roots.

Feb 14 • 05:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Signs of Divorce from Power and New Rose Wars in the Upcoming Leftist Leader Elections

Potential candidates for the interim leftist leader position are being discussed, including mayors Robertas Duchnevičius from Vilnius District and Nerijus Cesiulis from Alytus, as party dynamics signal possible significant changes.

Feb 12 • 04:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The left that celebrates with Aragonese cava

A new wave of leftist politicians is emerging in Spain, exemplified by Jorge Pueyo, who has revitalized the Chunta Aragonesista party and aims to establish a new leftist space beyond the PSOE.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Showcase of PT to Fortress of Bolsonarism: What Explains the Electoral Metamorphosis of the South?

The article examines the political transformation in Southern Brazil, contrasting the historical leftist activism led by Lula with the rise of right-wing movements supporting Bolsonaro.

Feb 10 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: Class Fighters in Party Mood

The Left party aims to enter the Baden-Württemberg parliament for the first time, challenging the Greens and focusing on leftist constituencies, especially in the university city of Freiburg.

Feb 10 • 16:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Epstein sinks the caviar left

The Epstein Files are undermining the credibility of prominent figures in the leftist elite, revealing hypocrisy in their advocacy for women's rights.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Portugal's president elected with a large majority, leftist Seguro

António José Seguro has been elected as Portugal's president, winning decisively against far-right candidate André Ventura.

Feb 9 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The best way to 'screw Sánchez' is Vox

The article discusses the increasing political influence of the right-wing party Vox in Spain, particularly in the context of recent elections that have shown a decline in leftist support and a shift toward radical right positions.

Feb 8 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chunta capitalizes on PSOE's decline: 'We are the reference of the left in Aragón'

Chunta Aragonesista has significantly increased its seats in Aragón's parliament as it emerges as the only successful leftist party following the decline of the PSOE and the collapse of Podemos.

Feb 8 • 22:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Boris Vallaud, leader of the PS deputies, is not in favor of the current left primary project

Boris Vallaud, head of the PS deputies in France, opposes the proposed left primary for the 2027 presidential elections, advocating instead for a broad coalition among leftist groups.

Feb 7 • 08:46 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

V-Man Affair in Bremen: Leftists Sacrifice Constitutional Judge

A lawyer associated with the Bremen State Court is involved in the exposure of an undercover operative, a situation deemed by the Bremen Left faction as damaging to the state's judicial integrity.

Feb 6 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Leftist Party Presents Wealth Tax Concept: High Revenues Possible

The Left party's proposed wealth tax could generate up to 147 billion euros annually, which could significantly benefit various public services according to economist Stefan Bach.

Feb 6 • 12:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Dadgostar on Malmö's Leftist Rebellion: 'No Knowledge of This'

Despite the Left Party's leadership urging local politician Showan Shattak to resign for praising controversial activist actions, he continues to receive support from the Left Party in Malmö, while party leader Nooshi Dadgostar avoids questions about the division within the party.

Feb 5 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Disproportionate prison sentence," says the leftist politician

The German non-binary individual Maja T. has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term in Hungary for attempted serious bodily harm, prompting outrage from leftist and green party members over the trial's conditions and procedures.

Feb 4 • 14:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The Cherry Orchard of the Left and Milioikas of PASOK

The former Prime Minister is waiting to see the direction of the 'Karystian party' and the outcomes of the PASOK congress amid concerns over personal interests leading to further fragmentation within progressive parties.

Feb 4 • 04:40 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Why Aren't These People Upset?" - Leftist Politician Defends Himself Against Antisemitism Accusation

Berlin-Neukölln's Leftist mayoral candidate Ahmed Abed faces criticism for comments made against an Israeli guest, questioning why his critics are not outraged and defending himself against allegations of antisemitism.

Feb 3 • 11:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Catalan Alliance and the far-right disguised as left: "Defends women, but only against Muslims"

The Catalan far-right party Aliança Catalana, founded by Silvia Orriols, is gaining unprecedented traction by merging independence and xenophobia with leftist symbols to channel social discontent.

Feb 2 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Need to Finish Tying the Bow on the Package"

Stefán Pálsson, deputy city councilor of the Left Green Movement, expresses unanimous support for a joint candidacy with a new leftist party ahead of the upcoming elections.

Jan 19 • 11:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Mercosur: The National Assembly rejects the censure motion filed by LFI against the government

The National Assembly has rejected a censure motion against the Prime Minister presented by the leftist LFI party, marking yet another defeat for the opposition.

Jan 14 • 16:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Secret of the Left's Alcohol Project. Plagiarism?

The article examines the controversies surrounding the Left's draft amendment to the Alcoholism Prevention Act, particularly allegations of plagiarism compared to a proposal from the Ministry of Health.

Jan 13 • 03:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"What the hell?" says the leftist politician about his party leadership's explanation

Brandenburg's anti-Semitism commissioner Büttner discusses the terror faced by him and his family after his garden house was burned and his front door was spray-painted with a Hamas symbol, expressing frustration with the solidarity shown by the leaders of his party, The Left.

Jan 9 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

After Minneapolis shootings – Leftist leader calls US agency ICE 'domestic terrorist organization'

In the wake of fatal shootings by the US immigration agency ICE in Minneapolis, the leftist party demands strict sanctions against the agency, with leader Jan van Aken labeling it as terrorism against innocent citizens.

Jan 8 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

ERC opposes Rufián's 'leftist front' for the general elections: 'It will crash. No one in the party supports it. We are not here to save Spain from the far right.'

The Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) is expressing strong opposition to the leftist coalition initiative led by Gabriel Rufián, with party leadership warning it lacks support and will likely fail.

Jan 7 • 01:54 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Arson attack in Berlin - "I condemn that the Left Party has declared: This is not leftist"

In response to criticism about Berlin's preparedness for disasters like a blackout, Interior Senator Iris Spranger considers the concerns excessive, while the governing mayor explains his delayed presence at the scene of an ongoing power outage in the southwest.

Jan 6 • 13:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Zorko: Everything in Dinamo was influenced by a leftist sect and the Možemo party

Sports journalists comment on Dinamo's performance, noting a slight advantage in the HNL standings but a significant drop in European rankings.

Jan 1 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
National & Local

SYRIZA hits Plevris and Georgiadis: 'Far-right and power-hungry'

The leftist political party SYRIZA criticizes Greek politicians Plevris and Georgiadis, labeling them as far-right and motivated by a desire for power.

Dec 29 • 19:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Kosovo votes for a new parliament after 11-month delay

Kosovo is holding a parliamentary election for the second time in 11 months as the leftist Vetëvendosje party remains the favorite, following a previous election where they could not secure a majority.

Dec 28 • 08:15 UTC

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