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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

I must have been wrong, but my children were there. Crosetto's words on the Dubai case

Guido Crosetto faces political backlash in Italy for his trip to Dubai during a time of crisis, with calls for his resignation emerging from opposition parties.

Mar 2 • 17:25 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Guinea-Bissau’s main opposition urges dialogue with military rulers

Guinea-Bissau’s opposition parties are calling for dialogue with the military junta that took power in a coup, amidst a deepening political crisis.

Mar 2 • 10:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: I Withdrew My Case Because Other Opposition Parties Didn't Support Me - Kasibante

Robert Kasibante, a former presidential candidate in Uganda, withdrew his petition against the 2021 election results due to lack of support from other opposition parties and financial constraints.

Mar 2 • 09:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Francoist secrecy law will not be reformed due to the veto from PP and Junts to the projects of PSOE and PNV

The proposed reforms to the Francoist secrecy law in Spain are stalled due to opposition from the PP and Junts parties.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea-Bissau: The Two Main Opposition Parties Call for Dialogue with the Ruling Junta

The main opposition parties in Guinea-Bissau are urging the military junta to engage in dialogue to resolve the political crisis following the coup in November 2025.

Mar 2 • 00:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Crosetto: “I was there without security, an unexpected acceleration. Now the EU must protect itself”

Guido Crosetto responds from Dubai amid rising tensions regarding Iran's actions in the region and faces calls for his resignation from opposition parties.

Mar 2 • 00:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: Authorities impose new rules for political parties, opposition outraged

In Guinea, authorities have imposed new compliance regulations on political parties, prompting outrage from the opposition that sees it as an attempt to dissolve their parties.

Mar 1 • 10:33 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The electoral proximity completely colors the Day of Andalusia

The upcoming elections overshadow the Day of Andalusia celebration, with notable absences from the central government and opposition parties criticizing the event as a self-promotional gala for President Juan Manuel Moreno.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi Pushes for Budget Passage Within Fiscal Year, Content is Extremely Hard-line Even in Polite Words

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is urging the quick passage of the first draft budget for the new fiscal year even as opposition parties demand thorough deliberation.

Feb 27 • 12:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Who will suffer the most from the social and health service cuts? The elderly? Wille Rydman answers on HAAPALA-TV at 12

Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman faces scrutiny regarding proposed cuts to social and health services, particularly in light of concerns over elderly care, as opposition parties question his reassurances.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

5 in the morning: Political confrontation over wiretaps - Ankara disturbs the calm waters - Laura found in Germany

A recent court decision regarding wiretapping cases in Greece has sparked a new round of political disputes between the government and opposition parties, with significant implications for future investigations.

Feb 27 • 02:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Liberals survive confidence vote as House passes budget implementation bill

The federal Liberals' Budget Implementation Act successfully passed a confidence vote in the House of Commons, moving one step closer to becoming law after gaining support from opposition parties.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Junts once again sinks the PSOE in the mud

The political party Junts has collaborated with opposition parties to defeat a decree aimed at protecting vulnerable families, further complicating the situation for the PSOE government led by Pedro Sánchez.

Feb 26 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: Agreement of the coalition parties on the change of the electoral law

Italy's governing coalition parties have agreed to a significant overhaul of the electoral law, a move the opposition claims is designed to keep Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in power after the upcoming 2027 elections.

Feb 26 • 15:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Opposition leaders urge National Assembly to begin fresh electoral act amendment

Opposition leaders from various political parties in Nigeria are calling for the National Assembly to initiate a new amendment process for the Electoral Act to remove controversial provisions.

Feb 26 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Curtains with nails for the OPEKEPE investigative committee – The next steps

The Hellenic Parliament's investigative committee into OPEKEPE concluded its five-month sessions with opposing reports from the ruling majority and opposition parties.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Social Security 'National Conference' Starts, Discussing Zero Consumption Tax on Food - Major Opposition Parties Do Not Participate

The inaugural meeting of the 'Social Security National Conference' took place, discussing the potential for a zero consumption tax on food, but only one opposition party participated amidst concerns from others.

Feb 26 • 12:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The government's decision leads to a fierce debate - Is the major tax decision going to waste in the next government term?

Opposition parties in Finland are calling for the government to reconsider a tax reduction decision that would lower corporate tax from 20% to 18% by 2027, citing significant economic concerns.

Feb 26 • 06:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Does the government know what it wants for the DETh?

The article discusses the need for opposition parties and local stakeholders in Greece to clearly articulate their positions and engage in dialogue regarding the government's plans for the DETh.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Edo attack sparks blame game, opposition demands IG probe

An attack in Edo State prompts opposition parties to call for a police investigation amidst exchanged accusations.

Feb 26 • 00:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Investigation into riders, opposition against the government: 'Enough with starvation wages'

Opposition parties in Italy are criticizing the government for failing to regulate the digital platform job sector, highlighting exploitation cases like those of Glovo and Deliveroo.

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

Gift Totaling 10 Million Yen from the Prime Minister's Side Criticized by Opposition as 'Out of Touch with Public Sentiment'

Japan's Prime Minister Suga's distribution of catalog gifts worth 10 million yen to newly elected members of his party faces backlash from opposition parties, citing a disconnect with the financial realities of everyday citizens.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A big uproar arose in the parliament about this tax

Opposition parties in Finland are demanding the government retract its decision to lower corporate tax for the coming year amid intense parliamentary discussions.

Feb 25 • 15:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: The Labour Party changes stance on lobby register

The Labour Party in Norway has decided to explore the establishment of a lobby register after years of opposition from major political parties.

Feb 25 • 14:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takashi sorts out the opposition, saying 'We are waiting for you' to the Democratic Party for the People, regarding participation...

Prime Minister Takashi has selectively engaged with opposition parties ahead of a national conference on tax and food pricing.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Alleged Assassination Attempt On ADC Leaders Genocide Against Political Parties - Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a lawyer and spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, condemned an attack on party leaders in Benin City as an assassination attempt linked to government officials.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The court started to hear a case regarding the 10 points added to the final exams for graduates

A court in Lithuania is examining a case concerning the recent decision to add 10 points to graduates' final exam scores, a move criticized by opposition parties as demotivating to diligent students.

Feb 25 • 08:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Two Remarks on the Surveys / Why PS is Falling and KDH is at Risk

Recent surveys indicate a decline in support for the Progressive Slovakia party, while other opposition parties are seeing growth.

Feb 25 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Agricultural Payments: Findings Without Convergence – The Different Conclusions of the Government and Opposition

The government and opposition parties in Greece have reached starkly different conclusions regarding an investigative committee examining the case of OPKEPE.

Feb 25 • 04:16 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Justice, Putin would definitely vote no. A storm over Meloni's right-hand man

A statement by Giovanbattista Fazzolari, a key aide to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, claiming that Vladimir Putin would vote 'no' in an upcoming justice referendum, has sparked outrage among opposition parties in Italy.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Alito’ Moreno launches against electoral reform: Supporting it would show 'fear' of the government, he claims

Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas criticizes the proposed electoral reform in Mexico, calling it 'cowardly' for opposition parties to support it, as it undermines democracy and represents fear of the government.

Feb 24 • 23:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Alliance, National, and Constitutional Democratic Parties to Suspend Meetings Amid Center-Right Defeat in Shizuoka

The Alliance, National, and Constitutional Democratic parties have decided to suspend their joint meetings following a significant defeat in Shizuoka elections, revealing cracks in opposition cooperation.

Feb 24 • 22:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The climate minister wants to scrap environmental goals - C and MP are furious

Sweden's Climate Minister proposes to abandon the country's transport targets aimed at reducing emissions, provoking outrage from opposition parties.

Feb 24 • 14:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Opposition Parties, Including the Innovation Party, Oppose Rush for Administrative Integration and Demand Adjustment of Processing Time in the National Assembly

Opposition parties in South Korea criticize the Democratic Party's rushed efforts to pass three administrative integration bills and demand a delay for further deliberation.

Feb 24 • 13:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takeda aims for budget approval within the fiscal year, opposition demands sufficient deliberation

Prime Minister Takeda expressed the intention to pass the 2026 initial budget proposal within the fiscal year, while opposition parties advocate for thorough discussions, suggesting a temporary budget to address urgent spending needs.

Feb 24 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The Prime Minister has started a dictatorship,' said Jitu Patwari

Jitu Patwari criticizes the Prime Minister of India for adopting a dictatorial attitude towards opposition parties, which he believes undermines democratic principles.

Feb 24 • 10:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The ruling and opposition parties must resolve the confusion of administrative consolidation and alleviate concerns about adverse effects

The South Korean National Assembly is currently divided over special laws for administrative integration, particularly regarding the consolidation of various regions, leading to significant political tensions.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: The Government Leaves the Other Parties with an 'Empty Pot'

The Danish government is set to unveil its 2035 economic plan, implying significant implications for opposition parties who may feel sidelined.

Feb 24 • 08:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: The Government Leaves the Other Parties with an 'Empty Pot'

The Danish government plans to unveil its economic strategy for 2035, a move that has sparked concerns among opposition parties.

Feb 24 • 08:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence: An Opposition Between Amnesiac and Mean-Spirited

The article critiques the response of Mexican political opposition parties to the recent elimination of a significant criminal leader, highlighting their reluctance to support the government in its fight against organized crime.

Feb 24 • 08:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Judicial Three Laws’ thwarting the special law on US investment... Both the Democratic and People’s Power parties blame each other for the failed special committee

The Korean National Assembly's planned meeting on a special law for US investments was disrupted as the ruling and opposition parties blamed each other for delays in legislative proceedings.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Integration of Chungnam and Daejeon must not be rushed...requires regional and political agreement

President Yoon has stated that the proposed administrative integration of Chungnam and Daejeon should not be forced without sufficient consensus from the local community and political circles, highlighting opposition from the opposition parties and regional councils.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Mayor of Móstoles: 'I will take legal action against anyone who has tarnished my honor'

Mayor Manuel Bautista of Móstoles has threatened legal action against those who accuse him of misconduct amid calls for his resignation from opposition parties.

Feb 24 • 08:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The parliamentary weakness of the Government stalls the reform of the 'gag law' agreed in 2024

The reform of the controversial 'gag law' in Spain remains stalled due to the government's parliamentary weakness, despite earlier agreements with opposition parties.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Nigerians now know ruling, real opposition parties – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, praised President Bola Tinubu for the successful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja, which showcased the political landscape of Nigeria.

Feb 22 • 20:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Opposition Only Calls Elections Fair When They Win — Keyamo

Nigerian Minister Festus Keyamo criticizes opposition parties for their claims of electoral fraud in recent elections, labeling their complaints as exaggerated and unfounded.

Feb 22 • 10:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

By-election: Opposition protests in Kano, APC wins Rivers assembly seats

Opposition parties in Kano State boycotted the by-election over alleged irregularities, while the APC won two assembly seats in Rivers State.

Feb 22 • 01:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Opposition fumes over primaries, funding rules

Political parties in Nigeria have strongly criticized the newly passed Electoral Act 2026, claiming it favors the ruling party by imposing new restrictions on primaries and campaign financing.

Feb 22 • 00:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The transfer of labor justice to the City, a fight between the Government and the opposition that will lead to a court destined to disappear

The article discusses the contentious transfer of labor justice to Buenos Aires City, highlighting conflicts between the Government and opposition parties.

Feb 21 • 21:59 UTC

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