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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Packer's $150,000 donation to Advance a 'worrying' sign for Liberals

Billionaire James Packer's $150,000 donation to the conservative group Advance raises concerns about the potential shift in support from the Liberal Party toward more extreme conservative ideologies.

Mar 3 • 18:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Criticism of the Liberals' Proposal to Ban Ugly Schools: 'Has She Completely Lost It?'

The Liberal party in Sweden proposes banning ugly schools, claiming they negatively impact student performance and school atmosphere.

Mar 3 • 14:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi; Five Interviews with Daily Newspaper Associated with the Unification Church: Criticism of Concealment is Unfounded

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi revealed that she has given five interviews to a daily newspaper affiliated with the Unification Church and dismissed accusations of concealment as unfounded.

Mar 3 • 12:50 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Defence minister says Khamenei was a ‘force for evil,’ as divisions emerge among Liberals over backing of U.S. strikes

Canada's defence minister has criticized Iran's supreme leader and highlighted divisions in the Liberal Party regarding support for U.S. military actions.

Mar 3 • 11:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Inside the election review the Liberal Party tried to keep hidden

A leaked review reveals that the Liberal Party's lack of critical reflection among senior decision-makers contributed to their loss in the 2025 federal election, particularly among young, multicultural, and female voters.

Mar 3 • 05:58 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Document Reveals Liberal Party's Secret Election Review of Its 'Worst Campaign': From 'Grim' Dutton to 'Weird' Nuclear Policy

A leaked review of the Liberal Party's 2025 election campaign reveals significant flaws and outlines the reasons behind its worst electoral performance to date.

Mar 3 • 05:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

A Wonder Again: What Will Liberals Do If the Liberals Are Out?

The article discusses the implications for the Liberal Party in Sweden if they were to be excluded from parliament, raising questions about their future direction and strategies.

Mar 2 • 12:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Restoration Party Proposes a Reduction of 45 Proportional Seats; Cautious Opinions Within the LDP on House of Representatives Seat Cuts

The Japan Restoration Party has proposed cutting 45 proportional representation seats as part of a plan to reduce the total number of seats in the House of Representatives, facing caution from within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

Mar 2 • 10:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Former NSW Liberal Premier Nick Greiner Warned Executive of Internal Backlash Over Burying of Election Defeat Review

Former NSW Premier Nick Greiner cautioned the Liberal federal executive against suppressing a report on their election defeat, warning it could lead to backlash within the party and among the media.

Mar 2 • 07:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SA Labor pledges OSHC expansion as Liberals support free school concept

The South Australian Labor party has pledged to expand out of school hours care (OSHC) while the Liberals have conditionally supported Labor's proposal to make public schooling free.

Mar 2 • 05:32 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Conservatives: It was Mette Frederiksen who wanted to abolish Great Prayer Day

The Conservatives claim that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen initiated the proposal to abolish Great Prayer Day as a holiday, rather than it being a decision driven by the Liberal Party or the Moderates.

Mar 2 • 05:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Angus Taylor snaps at journalist as Liberals ramp up rhetoric against Australian children in Syrian camp

Angus Taylor of the Liberal party has dramatically increased rhetoric against Australian children in a Syrian detention camp, labeling them as ‘Isis sympathisers’ during a press conference.

Mar 2 • 05:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Matsui Takes Over as Chief Secretary of the Prime Minister from Tachibana Who Hails from the LDP

The Japanese government announced the resignation of Tachibana Takashi as Chief Secretary to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after just under five months and appointed Matsui Masayuki, coming from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as his successor.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Iran's nuclear weapons cannot be tolerated," "We can’t just criticize America"... Japan's government and ruling party show support for Trump

The Japanese government and ruling Liberal Democratic Party are exhibiting a supportive stance towards the U.S. and Israel's recent airstrikes on Iran, suggesting that criticism alone is insufficient given historical contexts.

Mar 2 • 02:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Supporters of sex without taboos bid farewell to carnival with a liberal party in the interior of SP

A liberal party in Campinas, Brazil, attracted about 650 attendees who embrace non-taboo sexual lifestyles, marking a unique, post-carnival celebration.

Mar 1 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Going once, going twice, sold! What's on offer this election from Labor and Liberal to fix the housing crisis

Both major Australian parties have proposed various policies to tackle the housing affordability crisis ahead of the 2026 South Australian state election.

Mar 1 • 19:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN/Ipsos: Voters No Longer See Themselves as Liberals

Recent polls show a significant decline in the number of voters identifying as liberals in Sweden, impacting the Liberal Party's support ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mar 1 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro expresses regret over criticism from the right directed at Michelle and allies

Former president Jair Bolsonaro expresses regret over criticisms from right-wing figures toward his wife Michelle and his allies.

Mar 1 • 15:47 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

All about choice? Liberals move childcare battlelines to vouchers for nannies and grandparents

The Liberal Party of Australia is proposing government-funded vouchers for childcare options such as nannies and grandparents, challenging Labor's plans for universal childcare ahead of the upcoming election.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Labor promises to wipe public school fees from 2027 while Liberals set target for zero litter in oceans within a decade

Labor has committed to eliminating public school fees by 2027 to relieve financial pressure on families, while the Liberal party has announced a goal to reach zero ocean litter in the next decade.

Mar 1 • 05:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Large number of new members, ruling party struggles with training

The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party is facing challenges in training a large number of newly elected representatives following a historic victory in the House of Representatives elections.

Mar 1 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

SA Liberal and Labor to preference David Speirs last at state election

Both the Liberal and Labor parties in South Australia plan to rank former opposition leader David Speirs last on the ballot for the upcoming state election.

Feb 28 • 06:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Libs 'not concerned' by One Nation challenge in Nepean by-election

The Liberal Party has initiated the by-election campaign for Nepean with candidate Anthony Marsh, facing a challenge from One Nation after the retirement of former MP Sam Groth.

Feb 28 • 02:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Polls, preferences, potential defections: can Victoria’s Liberal party ward off the rising threat of One Nation?

The Victorian Liberal party faces a growing challenge from One Nation as polls indicate a significant increase in support for the latter ahead of the upcoming state elections.

Feb 27 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Appointed by PL as Tarcísio's vice, André do Prado says it's not the time to create conflicts in the bolsonarista base in SP for the position

André do Prado has been nominated by the Liberal Party to serve as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Governor Tarcísio de Freitas in the upcoming election, stressing the importance of maintaining unity among allied parties in São Paulo.

Feb 27 • 21:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Does Liberalism Mean for Young People?

The article discusses changing political awareness among the youth in Japan, particularly in the context of the recent victory of the Liberal Democratic Party and the engagement of young voters on social media.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Irkutsk Rejects Permit to Hold Protest Against Government Restrictions on Telegram

The mayor's office in Irkutsk has revoked a permit for a protest against government restrictions on Telegram, originally granted to the liberal Yabloko party, citing public safety concerns after the event gained social media attention.

Feb 27 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maria do Carmo announces pre-candidacy for the government of Amazonas by the Liberal Party

Maria do Carmo announces her pre-candidacy for the Amazonas governorship representing the Liberal Party during a party meeting in Brasília.

Feb 27 • 15:18 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 13:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

New survey may hurt prime minister candidate Troels Lund Poulsen

Troels Lund Poulsen has announced his candidacy for prime minister but faces challenges reflected in new survey results.

Feb 27 • 12:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Ex-SA Liberal leader says he will contest election, 10 months after drug conviction

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has announced his candidacy for the upcoming state election, ten months after his drug conviction and resignation from parliament.

Feb 27 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Liberal party executive agrees to permanently bury review into catastrophic 2025 election defeat

The Liberal party's federal executive has decided to permanently shelve a review of their significant electoral defeat in 2025, shielding current and former leadership from scrutiny.

Feb 27 • 07:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Liberal Party won't publish its review into disastrous 2025 election

The Liberal Party of Australia has announced it will not release its internal review of the 2025 election loss, citing potential defamation risks.

Feb 27 • 05:48 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

In Oslo West, it is known that many parents have a liberal attitude towards drugs. This complicates our work.

Concerns have been raised in Oslo West regarding liberal parental attitudes towards drug use and the existing party culture among youths.

Feb 26 • 22:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Ashton Hurn navigates the fraught politics of One Nation preference deals

SA Liberal leader Ashton Hurn is grappling with the complexities and risks associated with potential preference deals with One Nation, reflecting on historical precedents in Australian politics.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen announces candidacy for Prime Minister

Troels Lund Poulsen, leader of the Liberal Party in Denmark, has declared his candidacy for Prime Minister ahead of the March election.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund declares himself a candidate for Prime Minister

Troels Lund Poulsen, the leader of Denmark's Liberal Party, has announced his candidacy for Prime Minister in the upcoming election, citing concerns over high taxes proposed by rival parties.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen declares himself a candidate for prime minister

Troels Lund Poulsen has announced his candidacy for prime minister, emphasizing the need for a strong leadership in response to global challenges.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The ‘gift scandal’ in Japan: controversies over Prime Minister Takaichi's gifts to party members

A controversy has arisen in Japan regarding Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decision to give gifts to members of her party as a token of gratitude for their electoral success.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Thomas Larsen: Troels Lund Poulsen is ready to step forward as a prime minister candidate

Troels Lund Poulsen is poised to become the main challenger to Mette Frederiksen after the recent election call in Denmark.

Feb 26 • 11:05 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Michel Maisonneuve: Jeneroux rewarded handsomely for his disloyalty

The article discusses the recent political defection of Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux to the Liberal party, highlighting the implications of loyalty in Canadian politics.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Power of Numbers: the Rise of Factions and the Change in Direction by the Prime Minister

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is witnessing a resurgence of factionalism, driven by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's stance on past funding issues.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Former Chief at Christiansborg: What’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 • 10:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Just having a structure is meaningless" - LDP proposes plans to strengthen government intelligence

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan has proposed a plan to strengthen government intelligence, emphasizing that simply establishing a framework is not sufficient.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 05:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL announces Carlos Bolsonaro and Carol de Toni as candidates for the Senate in SC; Jorginho Mello seeks reelection for governor

The Liberal Party (PL) announced Carlos Bolsonaro and Carolyn de Toni as their candidates for the Senate in Santa Catarina, alongside Jorginho Mello's campaign for re-election as governor.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Moderate MP switches to the Liberal Party just before exit

Current MP Henrik Rejnholt Andersen from the Moderates has switched to the Liberal Party after serving as a substitute since October 2024.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flávio Bolsonaro announces Carlos and Carol De Toni as PL pre-candidates for the Senate from SC

Flávio Bolsonaro has confirmed Carlos Bolsonaro and Carol De Toni as pre-candidates for the Senate from Santa Catarina for the Liberal Party (PL).

Feb 25 • 18:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New disaster number for the Liberals - lowest ever

The Swedish Liberal Party faces record-low support ahead of the elections, struggling to surpass the electoral threshold amidst stagnant voter opinion.

Feb 25 • 18:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gift with 'Sanae Takichi' on Wrapping Paper: Prime Minister's Justification for 'Party Donations' Validity

Sanae Takichi, the leader of Japan's ruling party, is under scrutiny for sending catalog gifts to all winning candidates from the ruling party, raising questions about the legitimacy of using party funds for this purpose.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC

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