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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in the Munich District: Two Würmtal Mayors Must Step Down

In the recent local elections in the Munich district, several mayors were either re-elected or replaced, with notable defeats for some incumbents.

Mar 22 • 18:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff Elections in the Munich District: Voters Send Numerous Mayors Home

The municipal elections in the Munich district were particularly competitive this year, with runoff elections determining city leaders in many areas.

Mar 22 • 18:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: District Administrators and Mayors Toppled Over Hospital Reform

Local elections in Bavaria were heavily influenced by fears regarding the future of local hospitals, leading to significant political changes in several districts.

Mar 22 • 18:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

BNS Sprint: most important events of the week

This week, significant political developments in Lithuania include proposed amendments allowing 16-year-olds to vote for mayors and council members, alongside notable international conflicts and protests.

Mar 22 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

France Votes on Mayorships of Its Major Cities in a First Test for the 2027 Presidential Elections

France holds municipal elections to determine mayors in major cities, reflecting the political landscape leading up to the 2027 presidential elections.

Mar 22 • 10:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The French are electing mayors in major cities, including Paris

Local elections in France are taking place, with preliminary results expected to reveal public sentiment ahead of next year's presidential elections.

Mar 22 • 08:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mayors of major cities, including Paris, are being elected in France

Local elections in France recently took place with many mayors being elected, including in major cities like Paris, amidst significant political implications ahead of upcoming presidential elections.

Mar 22 • 07:27 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Local elections in France

The second round of local elections is opening in France where voters will elect mayors in the largest cities amid political tensions between the left and the far right.

Mar 22 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French voters to choose mayors in key cities including Paris and Marseille

French voters are set to choose mayors in major cities, including Paris and Marseille, with significant political implications leading up to the next presidential election.

Mar 22 • 07:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Crash Course for Newly Elected Mayors: From Nurse to Mayor

Doris Goehtz transitions from a nurse to the mayor of Unsleben, participating in a seminar to prepare for her new responsibilities in local politics.

Mar 20 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At an event in SP, Lula criticizes Tarcísio and says he does not like to receive mayors: 'they are few and poorly received by the state government'

President Lula criticizes Governor Tarcísio de Freitas for not adequately welcoming mayors from São Paulo during a public event.

Mar 19 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula opens platform for Haddad and says SP mayors are poorly received by Tarcísio

President Lula criticized the reception of São Paulo mayors by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas while announcing Fernando Haddad as a pre-candidate for the São Paulo government.

Mar 19 • 16:35 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French mayors: Throwing in the sash?

The article discusses the challenges faced by French mayors, particularly in small towns, as municipal elections approach and many mayors express exhaustion and resignation.

Mar 19 • 15:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, the square for the no with the center-left leaders

Center-left leaders, along with mayors and artists, gather in Rome to campaign against the upcoming referendum on judicial reform.

Mar 18 • 15:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ will

Ontario Premier Doug Ford expresses interest in amalgamations in the Niagara Region while indicating his office will respect the decisions made by local mayors.

Mar 18 • 15:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From the broad field to the CGIL, from mayors to artists. Today in Rome, the people against the referendum

In Rome, a coalition of political leaders, artists, and citizens gathered to oppose the upcoming referendum.

Mar 18 • 09:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

SOCDEM has lost its last mayors and representatives in Brno. We have disappointed voters and concocted nonsense, says Onderka

SOCDEM has suffered significant losses in Brno, reflecting internal issues and voter dissatisfaction, according to Onderka.

Mar 18 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves outlines plans to give regional mayors big tax boost

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to allow regional mayors to control a portion of national tax revenues for local investment.

Mar 17 • 19:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Display of Long-Range Missiles for Local Leaders: 'A Place for Explanation to Residents'

In a recent exhibition at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Kengun Base, local mayors and officials were shown long-range missile equipment slated for deployment, following complaints about a lack of prior communication regarding the arrival of the equipment.

Mar 17 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A constitutional amendment moves forward in the Seimas to allow 16-year-olds to vote for mayors and council members.

A proposed constitutional amendment in Lithuania would grant voting rights to 16-year-olds in local elections, receiving significant support in the Seimas.

Mar 17 • 08:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazonas has 11 millionaire mayors and five who did not declare assets; check the ranking

A report reveals that 11 mayors in Amazonas, Brazil, declared wealth exceeding R$ 1 million, while five mayors claimed to have no assets at all.

Mar 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Mayors demand more power over the coastal zone

Almost 20 mayors from Agder are in Oslo demanding greater authority over building in coastal zones.

Mar 17 • 05:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Parliamentarians will discuss a Constitutional amendment to allow 16-year-olds to elect mayors and council members

A proposed amendment in Lithuania aims to lower the voting age for municipal elections to 16, fostering youth engagement in politics despite criticism regarding legal maturity and constitutional stability.

Mar 17 • 04:42 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

City Mayors Say It's Important to Cut the Fat

City officials in Iceland stress the importance of reducing excess spending.

Mar 16 • 23:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The non-Sanchista mayors of the PSOE who are worth more than their 'No to war': "I voted for Carlos Martínez because he has done a lot for Soria"

The article discusses the political context surrounding the recent regional elections in Soria, focusing on the performance of the PSOE mayor Carlos Martínez.

Mar 16 • 21:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Why the Terms of Future Mayors Might Extend from Six to Seven Years

Upcoming municipal elections in France may see the term length for mayors extend to seven years to avoid conflicts with the busy electoral calendar of 2032.

Mar 16 • 16:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Why French mayors are throwing in the towel

Many French mayors are resigning before their terms end due to increasing conflicts and pressures within local councils ahead of municipal elections.

Mar 16 • 15:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Before the runoff elections: Greens issue voting recommendations

The Green Party in Wolfratshausen and Geretsried is supporting the incumbent mayors ahead of the upcoming runoff elections on March 22.

Mar 16 • 11:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The palace that housed mayors, wanted to be sold, and will now recover one of its symbols to shine like in 1941

The city government of Buenos Aires has announced plans to restore the historic Palacio de Gobierno's facade and reconstruct an iconic conical spire removed in 1941.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Detailed Results for Paris, Lyon, and Marseille

The article reports on the detailed results of the 2026 municipal elections in the French cities of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, highlighting the new electoral process allowing citizens to vote directly for their mayors.

Mar 16 • 08:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"All certainties have collapsed". Crozza imitates Feltri between satire and irony

Comedian Maurizio Crozza satirizes Vittorio Feltri, the editorial director of Il Giornale, poking fun at the recent civil union between mayors from the League and Brothers of Italy.

Mar 16 • 08:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Several Sp Mayors Open to Moving to the Right

Several mayors from the Center Party in Norway are expressing openness to possibly switching political sides in the upcoming elections, according to a survey.

Mar 16 • 06:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Robert Ménard, Fabien Roussel, David Lisnard... Candidates Elected in the First Round of Voting

Several candidates, including Robert Ménard, Fabien Roussel, and David Lisnard, were elected mayors in the first round of the municipal elections in France, highlighting a shift in local political landscapes.

Mar 16 • 00:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: The Greens Facing the Challenge of Maintaining Their Strongholds

Green mayors in France, elected during an ecological wave in 2020, are now struggling to retain their positions ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

Mar 15 • 23:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: With several mayors re-elected in the first round, the RN strengthens its territorial roots

The RN's Jordan Bardella pointed to strong performances in the first round of municipal elections, aiming for a continued presence in local governance.

Mar 15 • 23:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Saint-Denis, Roubaix... The Unsubmissive Achieve Great Success in the Parisian and Lille Suburbs

The radical left has gained significant ground in suburban cities like Saint-Denis and Roubaix, challenging incumbent mayors and positioning themselves for major victories.

Mar 15 • 22:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A huge victory. Exploit of the Le Pen mayors. Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Le Havre in the runoff

French municipalities are voting to elect new mayors, in a crucial test for both the right and the left, with the Rassemblement National party achieving significant victories in several cities.

Mar 15 • 22:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Two American helicopters land in the Madonie Park, mayors' protest

American helicopters have landed in the protected Madonie Park, provoking protests from local mayors.

Mar 15 • 16:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Should the railway be discontinued or remain... the difficult decisions of mayors: 'What does public mean?'

Mayors in the Chikuho region of Fukuoka Prefecture face tough decisions regarding the future of local railways amid financial difficulties, with many opting for bus alternatives instead.

Mar 14 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Lo Voi stings Nordio: 'Greetings from the firing squad'. For the no, 270 mayors

The article discusses the tensions surrounding an upcoming referendum, with 270 mayors formally opposing reforms proposed by the government, highlighting a significant divide in Italian politics.

Mar 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: What Are the Real Powers of Your Mayor?

Ahead of the first round of the 2026 municipal elections in France, the article reviews the roles and responsibilities of mayors, who are favored by the electorate.

Mar 13 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Give mayors more powers to tackle youth unemployment crisis, says Alan Milburn

Alan Milburn urges that mayors in England must be granted more powers to address youth unemployment, which is particularly acute in the north and Midlands.

Mar 13 • 15:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Didn't want to but became a stone around their neck? Reactions from S. Skvernelis' led democrats after the latest ratings

Despite poor ratings, the party 'Vardan Lietuvos' does not view the situation as critical and Democratic mayors downplay recent survey results, expressing skepticism about their impact on the upcoming elections.

Mar 13 • 11:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Municipal officials and mayors required to publish their interest declarations

Municipal officials and mayors in Iceland are now mandated to disclose their interest declarations.

Mar 12 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Local Government Officials and Mayors Should Be Required to Publish Their Interest Registries

Local government officials and mayors in Iceland will be required to publicly disclose their interest registries.

Mar 12 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

I, mayor of FdI, will marry in June with my Lega colleague - Rights are on the right

The first gay marriage between two mayors in Italy will occur in June, highlighting a surprising shift in civil rights from the right-wing political landscape.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Feijóo puts pressure on mayors in Castilla y León to mobilize their voters after the precedent in Aragón

Feijóo is urging mayors in Castilla y León to actively engage in the upcoming elections to boost voter turnout following disappointing results in Aragón.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The gay mayors of FdI and Lega are getting married

Italian mayors Alessandro Basso and Loris Bazzo will hold a civil union on June 27, marking a significant event in the political landscape.

Mar 11 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Page praises the role of mayors against 'garbage-filled politics': 'They respond with realism, not cheap populism'

Emiliano García-Page commends the role of mayors, particularly those from the PSOE, in contrast to the negative political climate observed in national politics in Spain.

Mar 10 • 20:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hospital Closures: Where District Administrators and Mayors Have Been Punished Due to Hospital Reform

District administrators and mayors in Germany face political backlash over hospital reform leading to closures, emphasizing the need for small hospitals.

Mar 10 • 15:41 UTC

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