Presidential campaign starts in Congo-Brazzaville
The presidential campaign in Congo-Brazzaville kicks off with President Denis Sassou Nguesso seeking another term amid a backdrop of historical political tension.
Congo-Brazzaville launches presidential campaign ahead of March 15 elections
Congo-Brazzaville has officially launched its presidential campaign ahead of elections scheduled for March 15, featuring seven candidates including long-time president Denis Sassou Nguesso.
Government bets on division of the opposition to elect a member of the Workers' Party to the TCU
The Lula government is encouraging multiple candidates from opposition parties to run in the contest for a seat on the TCU, aiming to secure a majority for its candidate, Odair Cunha.
The Riigikogu Will Elect Its Board Again at the End of March, Surprises Are Not Excluded
The Riigikogu in Estonia is set to re-elect its leadership at the end of March, with potential for surprises as coalition and opposition parties propose candidates.
New scandal in the opposition for the Municipal Police of Madrid: dozens of candidates challenge the cutoff score and allocation of positions
A controversy arises as dozens of candidates for the Municipal Police of Madrid contest the cutoff score and vacancy distribution, claiming the established bar is unjustly high.
If someone asks about the future of the national power, let them raise their heads and look at Gyeonggi Province
The upcoming Gyeonggi Province governor election reveals a lack of strong candidates from the ruling party, leading to discussions focused on the opposition.
Congo-Brazzaville: closure of candidate applications for the presidential election of March 2026
The candidacy applications for the presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville on March 15, 2026, have been closed, with notable figures including the incumbent president Denis Sassou-Nguesso and several opposition candidates having submitted their files.
Greg Abbott and Texas: which gubernatorial candidates are supported by unions in an election year
In an election year, Texas unions traditionally aligned with the opposition are publicly supporting Republican Governor Greg Abbott's bid for re-election.
Quaest, 2nd round: Lula remains ahead, and the smallest margin is against Flávio Bolsonaro
A recent Quaest survey shows Brazilian President Lula leading in hypothetical second-round matchups against various opposition candidates, with a notably smaller margin against Flávio Bolsonaro.
Large Number of Invalid Votes in Osaka Double Election, Over 13% in Mayoral Election, No Strong Opponents
The Osaka double election saw a significant number of invalid votes, with over 13% in the mayoral election, as candidates received no substantial opposition.
CJNG behind Diego Rivera, mayor of Tequila arrested; financed his campaign and kidnapping of candidates
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is implicated in the rise of Diego Rivera Navarro as mayor of Tequila, having financed his campaign and orchestrated kidnappings of opposition candidates.
Spy Prevention Law, 90% of Liberal Democratic Candidates Support It, and 70% for National Flag Destruction Crime - Asahi and University of Tokyo Survey
A joint survey by Asahi Shimbun and the University of Tokyo found that 90% of candidates from the Liberal Democratic Party support a proposed Spy Prevention Law, with even stronger support from candidates of other parties, predicting significant opposition in the National Diet following the upcoming general elections.
LDP Candidates Shift Toward Consumption Tax Cut, Support Surges to Over 63%, Asahi-Tokyo University Survey
A recent survey found that 63% of LDP candidates support a shift towards reducing consumption tax, a significant increase from 26% last year, while opposition has dwindled to 10% as parties adjust their policies ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives election.
[Commentary] Ruling Party Showdown: The Background of the LDP's Moderate Stance in Fukuoka's 11th District
The upcoming House of Representatives election in Fukuoka's 11th district sees a clash between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition as various candidates, including moderates, enter the race amid a historic rivalry.
Coordinator of Flávio's campaign speaks of a non-aggression pact with Lula's opponents
Rogério Marinho, coordinator of the pre-campaign for presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, announces a non-aggression pact among opposition candidates to unite against Lula in the final election round.
Council of Europe Assembly Approves Candidates for Russian Anti-War Platform
The Council of Europe has selected 15 Russian opposition figures for a new initiative aimed at unifying exiled Kremlin critics under the Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces.
The Director of the Legal Service of the Valencian Government Receives Extra Pay as a Competition Trainer for Her Department
Inés Sánchez, the director of the Legal Service of the Valencian Government, is under scrutiny for receiving additional pay while training candidates for competitions in her own department.
"Some are barely viable" - Söder calls for the merger of federal states
Markus Söder, at the CSU winter retreat, advocates for a reorganization of federal states in Germany, arguing that some are barely viable and funded by Bavaria, suggesting larger units and fewer states without naming specific candidates, facing opposition to his proposal.
Guinea Supreme Court confirms Doumbouya's presidential election victory
Guinea's Supreme Court has validated junta leader Mamady Doumbouya's overwhelming presidential election victory, granting him 86.72% of the votes in an election that excluded major opposition candidates.
Guinea's Supreme Court confirms Mamady Doumbouya as election winner
Guinea's Supreme Court has officially confirmed Mamady Doumbouya as the winner of the presidential election, receiving 86.72 percent of the vote amid controversies surrounding barred opposition candidates.
María Corina Machado emerges as top potential successor after Maduro’s fall
María Corina Machado and Edmundo González are seen as the leading candidates to lead a transitional government in Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro's ousting, supported by a majority of the population.