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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'Center Shift' Leads to a 'Loss of Trust,' Wandering Liberals Face Uncertainty

The recent House of Representatives election in Japan shows a significant decline in liberal forces exemplified by the Constitutional Democratic Party's shift to a centrist reform alliance amidst mixed results.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen sees only Troels Lund Poulsen as the blue bloc's prime minister

Troels Lund Poulsen, leader of the Venstre party, insists that he is the only candidate for prime minister from the blue bloc, dismissing claims from the Liberal Alliance leader.

Mar 20 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Mohamsson on SD: "Not my first choice"

Simona Mohamsson, leader of the Liberal Party in Sweden, reveals she does not view the new alliance with the Sweden Democrats (SD) as her first choice but considers it necessary for the party to remain in parliament during the upcoming elections.

Mar 20 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Liberal Alliance sets a goal of 19,000 fewer public employees: "Politicians must be tied to the mast"

Liberal Alliance aims to reduce the number of public employees by 19,000 over the next four years, seeking to cut government expenditures by over 14 billion kroner annually.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Poul Madsen: Vanopslaghs coke admission is spin disguised as honesty

Poul Madsen criticizes Liberal Alliance's handling of leader Alex Vanopslaghs' cocaine scandal, suggesting it is more of a spin campaign than a genuine admission.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Karin Eriksson: Has cocaine stopped Denmark's young star in politics?

Danish politician Alex Vanopslagh admits to cocaine use, raising questions about his future in politics.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Mohamsson's word choice is quite unpleasant

The author criticizes the leader of the Liberals in Sweden, Simona Mohamsson, for her alliance with right-wing populists, suggesting that liberal values are being compromised.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

LA is running for election on privatizing DR: "The state should not run a giant media company"

The Liberal Alliance (LA) proposes to privatize the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), suggesting future funding should come from subscriptions and advertisements rather than public funding.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Suddenly, Vanopslagh came with a new explanation. Now the excluded LA candidate is wondering

Martin Mickey Pedersen has been expelled from the Liberal Alliance party following his critical comments about the party leader's drug admission, with new explanations about his expulsion causing confusion.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Excluded LA candidate is puzzled by Vanopslaghs' new explanation

Martin Mickey Pedersen from Lolland has been excluded from the Liberal Alliance party, which he attributes to criticism of former leader Alex Vanopslagh's cocaine admission, while the party now cites different reasons involving tax reduction views.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Email contradicts Vanopslaghs new explanation regarding exclusion of LA candidate

The exclusion of Martin Mickey Pedersen from the Liberal Alliance party is linked to his critical comments about the party leader Alex Vanopslaghs, particularly after the latter's cocaine admission, although conflicting reasons were later provided by Vanopslagh.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

LA spokesperson after Vanopslagh's admission: 'I can certainly see that it doesn't fit together well'

Danish politician Alex Vanopslagh openly admitted to using cocaine during his time as party leader, a historic revelation that has sparked outrage and raised questions about the party's policies.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Danish Liberal Prime Minister Candidate Admits to Using Cocaine

Alex Vanopslagh, the leader of Denmark's Liberal Alliance and a prime minister candidate, has admitted to using cocaine while in his role as party leader.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Admits to cocaine use just before the elections

Alex Vanopslagh, the leader of Denmark's Liberal Alliance, has admitted to using cocaine in the early years of his leadership, just ahead of critical parliamentary elections.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

LA candidate has been muzzled by management after criticism of Vanopslagh

Liberal Alliance's sole candidate on Lolland and Falster, Martin Mickey Pedersen, has been instructed by the party's management not to speak further on his recent criticisms of party leader Alex Vanopslagh.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

An Unusual Openness from a Politician: Admitted to Using Cocaine

A Danish political leader has acknowledged past cocaine use while facing scrutiny ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives are confused about Vanopslagh's drinking water message

Liberal Alliance's leader Alex Vanopslagh has shifted focus from tax reductions to environmental policies, causing confusion among conservatives.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Holstein after cocaine report: LA appears as an immature party and Vanopslagh as an unserious candidate

Erik Holstein critiques the Liberal Alliance and its leader Alex Vanopslagh, claiming that a recent cocaine admission severely undermines the party's image, particularly with Vanopslagh's ambitions for the prime ministership.

Mar 16 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Danish party leader admits to cocaine use

The Danish Liberal Alliance party leader, Alex Vanopslagh, publicly acknowledges his past use of cocaine during his leadership tenure, an admission made amidst an ongoing election campaign.

Mar 15 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Vanopslagh admits to using cocaine as party leader

Alex Vanopslagh, leader of the Liberal Alliance party in Denmark, openly acknowledged having used cocaine during his leadership tenure, stating it occurred once or twice at social events.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Vanopslagh: I have used cocaine as leader of LA

Alex Vanopslagh, leader of the Liberal Alliance in Denmark, admits on Facebook to having used cocaine one or two times during his early leadership of the party.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: Mohamsson's embrace of ร…kesson is the last stop for the Liberals

Simona Mohamsson's recent alliance with Jimmie ร…kesson marks a significant shift for the Liberal Party in Sweden, potentially undermining its foundational values.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

L and SD agree to sit in government together

The Liberal Party and the Sweden Democrats have agreed to form a government together, marking a significant shift in their political alliance.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Immigration policy is still dynamite, but the frontlines have shifted

A transformation in Denmark's Liberal Alliance immigration policy reflects broader changes within the political right.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

LA softens its election promise about nuclear power: "It's a promise that we will work in that direction"

The Liberal Alliance in Denmark is reassessing its commitment to nuclear power, suggesting flexibility in how the promise is pursued.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

34 years old and no ministerial experience: 'I am ready to take on that responsibility'

Liberal Alliance leader Alex Vanopslagh aims to become Denmark's youngest prime minister at 34, despite having no prior ministerial experience.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Is he too young and inexperienced to lead Denmark? 'I am ready to take on that responsibility'

Alex Vanopslagh, leader of the Liberal Alliance, is poised to become Denmark's youngest prime minister at just 34 years old, despite lacking previous ministerial experience.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

34 years old and no ministerial experience: "I am ready to take on that responsibility"

Alex Vanopslagh, the leader of the Liberal Alliance in Denmark, aims to become the youngest Prime Minister in Danish history at 34 years old, despite lacking ministerial experience.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Has the dream burst? Alex Vanopslagh faces a significant explanatory challenge

Alex Vanopslagh is confronting a major challenge regarding Liberal Alliance's new energy plan that proposes building nuclear power plants in Aarhus.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

LA's large nuclear power initiative will be twice as expensive as offshore wind

Liberal Alliance's new energy plan proposes the construction of nuclear power facilities in Denmark that will cost significantly more than offshore wind projects.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

There Are More Problems with Vanopslagh's Plan for Cheap and Stable Power for Danes

The article critiques Alex Vanopslagh's energy plan which proposes replacing a coal and wood-burning power plant with four large nuclear reactors, highlighting significant explanatory challenges.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Liberal Alliance Proposes Asylum Stop. Again

The Liberal Alliance in Denmark has reiterated its call to stop spontaneous asylum applications, citing new relevance due to the current situation in the Middle East.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: There is a reason why LA is not putting much campaign effort into Troels Lund Poulsen

Elisabet Svane discusses the reasons behind LA's minimal campaigning for Troels Lund Poulsen in the context of historical election challenges in Denmark.

Mar 7 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

SF in election debate about climate: "Congratulations to the Liberal Alliance"

In a climate election debate, SF's Nanna Bonde congratulated the Liberal Alliance for their focus on nuclear power, but criticized it for diverting attention from effective green transition strategies.

Mar 7 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

1 day with Alex Vanopslagh: LA's leader held a secret meeting, raised funds frantically, and finally declared himself a candidate

Alex Vanopslagh, the leader of the Liberal Alliance, faced a whirlwind 24 hours marked by secret meetings and active fundraising before ultimately announcing his candidacy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

1 Day with Alex Vanopslagh: 'I Tell the People Around Me That It's Just Pia Olsen Dyhr Spin'

Alex Vanopslagh expressed skepticism about Mette Frederiksen calling a parliamentary election, while simultaneously working hard to raise funds for his party.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Former Chief at Christiansborg: Whatโ€™s Happening at the Party Offices Right Now

A former communications chief for a Danish political party outlines the immediate actions taken by political parties following an election announcement.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"It is crucial for us to win the election": Mona Juul has a call to the blue parties

Mona Juul, leader of the Conservative Party, urges Liberal Alliance and Denmark Democrats to support Troels Lund Poulsen as the prime ministerial candidate to ensure a successful election outcome.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"It is crucial for us to win the election": Mona Juul makes a plea to blue parties

Mona Juul, leader of the Conservatives, urges Liberal Alliance and Denmark Democrats to back Troels Lund Poulsen as the prime minister candidate to strengthen their chances in the upcoming election.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

LA wants European nuclear weapons on Danish territory

The leader of the Liberal Alliance in Denmark advocates for the country to invest in and store nuclear weapons, calling for a greater role in European nuclear defense.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Knitting activism should be debated in the Folketing

Katrine Daugaard, cultural spokesperson for the Liberal Alliance in Denmark, has brought the knitting campaign covering the country's nude female statues to parliamentary debate.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

โ€œA hopeless waste of moneyโ€: The governmentโ€™s cultural strengthening receives a cool reception

The Danish government's recent initiatives to bolster cultural resilience are met with criticism from the Liberal Alliance, which deems it a misallocation of funds.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Former LA Chief: The Election Machine is Being Oiled. Thatโ€™s What the Skilled Parties are Doing Right Now

The article discusses the heightened speculation surrounding the upcoming Danish elections, with parties gearing up for an intense campaign.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Japan's Prime Minister Thanks Donald Trump After Election Victory

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expresses gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for his support following a significant election victory for her party.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chisato Morishita of the Liberal Democratic Party is Confirmed Elected, Defeating Jun Azumi of the Centrist Reform Alliance in Miyagi's 4th District

Chisato Morishita of the Liberal Democratic Party has secured victory in Miyagi's 4th district election, overcoming established politician Jun Azumi from the Centrist Reform Alliance.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Center, Unexpectedly Significant Defeat: The Politics of the Dispersed 'Two Major Forces' Cannot Overcome Adversity

The centrist political alliance in Japan faced an unexpectedly severe defeat, failing to establish a counterbalance to the ruling administration.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

New Attempt at Danish Energy Island: โ€“ Extremely Expensive

Denmark and Germany are willing to invest up to 214 billion kroner in the offshore wind island project called Energiรธ Bornholm, but critics consider it overly expensive.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Viborg Municipality on the way to abandoning two large solar power plants

Viborg Municipality is moving towards halting plans for two large solar power projects following political pressure from Denmark's Democratic Party and the Liberal Alliance.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Appealing Relationship with a 'Popular Person': Four Candidates Compete in Hyogo District 9

In the upcoming House of Representatives election in Hyogo District 9, four candidates, including a long-serving Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member and a former centrist alliance member, are vying for the seat, emphasizing their connections with influential figures.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Leveraging 'Popularity of Takai', Former Self-Defense Force Member in Saitama District 13 Who Lost in Previous Election due to Under-the-Table Money Issue

Former Liberal Democratic Party member Hiromi Mitsubayashi is campaigning for the Saitama District 13 seat with the backing of Prime Minister Sanae Takai, highlighting their political alliance following a past defeat amid controversy over undeclared political funds.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:00 UTC

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