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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Green Party just hung a 'green banner'... Why does it stand out so much that they are asked to change the design?

The Jeju Green Party has been requested by local authorities to change the bold design of its campaign banners ahead of local elections, which the party argues is an unfair challenge to their adherence to regulations.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jani Mäkelä mocks a member of parliament who defected from the Finns Party

Jani Mäkelä and former Finns Party MP Mikko Polvinen exchange barbs over identity and public funding on Facebook.

Mar 23 • 06:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The electoral defeats of PSOE: claims to be the 'champion of public services' in regions where it reduces its funding due to the questioned pact with Junqueras by the IMF

The PSOE party claims to champion public services in regions like Castilla y León, despite implementing funding reductions that contradict their campaign messages.

Mar 22 • 01:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Juliusz Braun: Alternative Christianity in the Program of the Alternative for Germany

The article discusses the surprising pre-election stance of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party regarding Christianity and church funding.

Mar 21 • 21:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

SF has election promises worth 43.4 billion kroner, but funding is lacking. Now the Moderates express concerns about the government cooperation

The Socialist Party (SF) has ambitious election promises amounting to 43.4 billion kroner, yet concerns about their funding and the party's limited support for government reforms have emerged, particularly voiced by the Moderates.

Mar 21 • 06:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rep. Boebert rejects call for another $200 billion to fund Iran war, while Americans 'can’t afford to live'

Rep. Lauren Boebert opposes additional funding for military efforts in Iran, arguing that such expenditures do not align with the needs of American citizens facing economic hardship.

Mar 20 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Radicals: The state should give all young artists a salary

The Radikale Venstre party proposes a starting salary for newly graduated artists in Denmark, which has sparked varied reactions from different political factions.

Mar 20 • 18:55 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

AfD co-chair calls for end to funding ‘corrupt’ Ukraine

Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany's Alternative for Germany party, urges an end to funding Ukraine due to corruption allegations.

Mar 20 • 15:49 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government buried its unsuccessful law with an amendment to the grave law (events of the week)

This week, the Slovak Ministry of Labor allocated 10 million euros, with a substantial portion going to a non-profit associated with the district leader of Hlas party, despite questions about their experience in social innovations.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Babiš after meeting with SPD: We will cut funding for vaccination promotion

Czech political leader Babiš announces plans to reduce vaccination promotion funding after a meeting with the SPD party.

Mar 20 • 13:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Björn Söder Attacks Sida Officials

Björn Söder, a Swedish politician, expressed frustration over delays in funding for the party aid organization Hepatica from Sida, despite a new grant being approved.

Mar 20 • 04:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

LSDP leader: Losing state funding before local elections would be a major blow for 'Ausrieciai'

The LSDP leader warns that the party may lose significant state funding if found guilty of serious legal violations surrounding car rentals from party officials.

Mar 19 • 10:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Sinkevičius: If "Nemuno aušra" loses funding, it will be a significant blow to the party

Lithuanian politician M. Sinkevičius warns that the potential loss of funding for the political party 'Nemuno aušra' could have detrimental effects ahead of upcoming local elections.

Mar 19 • 10:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis: if "Nemuno aušra" lost its subsidy, it would mean nothing

Lithuanian MP R. Žemaitaitis stated that losing state subsidies would not impact the party's funding, as more donations than needed are being raised.

Mar 19 • 08:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Severe Outburst from PS's Vigelius about Hame Support – Now the Roma Association Speaks

Joakim Vigelius of the Perussuomalaiset party criticizes the funding of traditional hame garments for the Roma community, prompting a response from the Finnish Roma Association.

Mar 18 • 19:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

See how much LGBT associations' funding from the Zagreb budget has increased in one year

LGBT associations linked to the Možemo party have seen significant increases in funding from the city budget between 2024 and 2025.

Mar 18 • 11:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bavarian Budget: SPD aims to unlock 500 million euros for electric cars

The SPD party in Bavaria proposes a 500 million euro funding program to support municipalities in purchasing electric vehicles, aiming to transition from traditional combustion engines to more sustainable options.

Mar 18 • 07:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Liberals summon the head of the State Security Department: will raise questions about the activities of 'Nemuno aušra' concerning national security

Lithuanian liberals are raising concerns about the opaque funding processes of the 'Nemuno aušra' party and its connections with oil and fertilizer lobbyists, questioning their adherence to national security interests.

Mar 17 • 11:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congress Demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshiram

The Congress party has demanded that Dalit leader Kanshiram be awarded the Bharat Ratna, questioning the NDA government's past actions regarding funding.

Mar 17 • 08:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Morena created the Tabascan Sheikh’: Lilly Téllez accuses the 4T over luxurious XV Party with Belinda

Lilly Téllez blames Morena for the extravagant XV birthday party in Tabasco that featured celebrities, linking the event's funding to corruption associated with Pemex contracts.

Mar 15 • 23:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"This has to be fixed": SF and the Moderates want to plug the hole in the criticized reform

The Socialist Party (SF) and the Moderates propose increasing funding for cash assistance recipients to prevent homelessness stemming from the cash assistance reform they helped create.

Mar 13 • 11:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Veto to SAFE. Nawrocki: "It strikes at our sovereignty and security"

President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a law that would fund the Polish army with €43.7 billion, citing various reasons aligned with the ruling party, PiS, which have been previously challenged by OKO.press.

Mar 12 • 19:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Conflict Among Coalition Party Representatives Over Minister's Actions – "It Looks Like Corruption"

Finnish MP Tere Sammallahti claims that Minister of Sports Mika Poutala's actions appear corrupt after he allocated funding to Christian organizations against official advice.

Mar 12 • 16:39 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Kiev is funding Hungary's pro-Ukraine opposition - Budapest

Hungarian officials have accused Ukraine of secretly funding the opposition Tisza Party ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Mar 11 • 14:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"I become grumpy and angry": Culture Minister lashes out at the Danish People's Party

Danish Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt defends his controversial council aimed at fostering cultural resilience despite criticism labeling it as a mere 'government talking club.'

Mar 9 • 07:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Party of Small Donations with Million-Euro Revenues: Who Are the Donors of Možemo?

The Croatian Electoral Commission revealed Možemo's financial report, exposing the identities of notable donors contributing to the leftist party's funding.

Mar 7 • 20:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

'Art' of the association connected to Možemo: See the dance worth tens of thousands of euros of tax money

A Croatian association linked to the Možemo party receives significant funding for contemporary dance projects from the Zagreb city government, highlighting debates over public art funding.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The People Power Party (PPP) has lost public support and raised less central party funding than the Justice Party and the Reform Party

The People Power Party's fundraising for its central party in 2025 is lower than that of progressive parties, with the Democratic Party raising nearly double the amount.

Mar 6 • 02:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The five words that can change everything in the PP-Vox relationship: 'Opposition by all means'

The Vox party has outlined its demands for a coalition agreement with the Popular Party (PP) in Extremadura, emphasizing opposition to immigration and cuts to union funding.

Mar 5 • 01:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mindaugas Sinkevičius: Possible funding violations of 'Nemuno aušra' must be investigated by law enforcement

Mindaugas Sinkevičius emphasizes the need for law enforcement to investigate potential funding violations related to the 'Nemuno aušra' party, highlighted by a journalistic investigation.

Mar 4 • 19:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

SAFE Program. Nawrocki and Glapiński Surprise with Proposal. "Poland Can Afford It"

Karol Nawrocki has yet to make a decision on the EU's SAFE funding program for military armaments, as the ruling PiS party opposes it, labeling the loan as 'German,' while suggesting an alternative proposal with Adam Glapiński.

Mar 4 • 18:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD Staff Affair: Only a Pretense in the Constituency Office

The AfD faces allegations of using public funds to pay a staff member who was purportedly working for the party, a practice that would be illegal if proven systematic.

Mar 4 • 15:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Government: LO members should be able to stop S-contributions

The Swedish government proposes that members of LO unions should be allowed to refuse part of their membership fees being allocated to the Social Democrats, enhancing transparency in party funding and lobbying.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė does not take on evaluating new investigations regarding the financing of 'Nemuno aušra'

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė emphasized the importance of proper investigation into funding for the political party 'Nemuno aušra' while refraining from personal opinions.

Mar 4 • 12:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Žemaitaitis on the journalistic investigation into the financing of Nemuno aušra: I see nothing untransparent

Parliamentarian Žemaitaitis defends the transparency of the funding processes for the political party Nemuno Aušra amidst a journalistic investigation into its finances.

Mar 4 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis on the journalistic investigation into the funding of "Nemunas aušra": I see nothing unclear

Lithuanian politician R. Žemaitaitis defends the financial practices of his party in light of a journalistic investigation regarding their funding.

Mar 4 • 08:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Aurelijaus Veryga's Support for 'Nemuno aušros' in Cash Raises Questions About Funding

Aurelijaus Veryga comments on allegations regarding cash donations to the political party 'Nemuno aušra', suggesting a need for reevaluation of political funding in Lithuania.

Mar 4 • 07:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Veryga on the journalistic investigation regarding the funding of 'Nemuno aušra': I wouldn't be very surprised

A. Veryga has expressed that he wouldn't be surprised if claims about the funding of 'Nemuno aušra' prove to be true, highlighting past discussions and suggesting a reevaluation of political party funding in Lithuania.

Mar 4 • 06:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Investigation: 'Nemuno Ausra' funded by cash donations before the elections

An investigation has revealed that 17 individuals closely associated with the vice chairman of the 'Nemuno Ausra' party, Robert Puchovičius, funded the party through cash donations shortly before elections.

Mar 4 • 05:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The 'Nemuno Aušros' Fund: Puchovičius' Environment Supported the Party with Cash, Including Minister Žuromskas

An investigation revealed systematic cash donations to the 'Nemuno Aušros' fund despite claims from its leadership denying any illegal funding.

Mar 4 • 04:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

We examined the party of Dalija Orešković: How much revenue, what did the Audit find, and what about the Electoral Commission?

Dalija Orešković’s party has been scrutinized for inconsistencies in financial reporting and a lack of transparency regarding its membership and funding.

Mar 3 • 10:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays

A significant proportion of senior council officers in England report delays in construction projects amid ongoing financial pressures and a call for funding reform.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour council accuses minister of ‘moral bankruptcy’ over social care dispute

The Labour council in Hartlepool criticized Secretary Steve Reed for his indifference towards social care issues affecting children in their community.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Cognitive Dissonance? HDZ Zagreb Accuses Možemo for What the Government of Croatia is Doing

The HDZ Zagreb party accused the Možemo platform of funding closely-related associations, despite those associations also receiving government funding from the Croatian Ministry of Culture.

Feb 28 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two judges dismissed a complaint against Insfrán for transferring money from the province to the Justicialist Party

Two judges dismissed a complaint against the governor of Formosa, Gildo Insfrán, regarding the alleged diversion of public funds to the Justicialist Party.

Feb 27 • 21:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Marcin Romanowski Received Money for His Parliamentary Office. 'Manipulation of Despicable Transfers'

Marcin Romanowski, a politician of the Law and Justice party, is currently living in Hungary under political asylum and has renounced his parliamentary salary, while still receiving funding for his office despite being pursued by a warrant since late 2024.

Feb 27 • 19:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The government boasts about cutting funds to NGOs, but lets millions go to party institutes.

The Czech government announces funding cuts to non-governmental organizations while continuing to provide financial support to party-related entities.

Feb 26 • 13:28 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
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takagi states, "It is my name, but the order was from the branch" regarding gift distribution; no return is requested

Prime Minister Sanae Takagi defended her office's decision to distribute catalog gifts to party-affiliated lawmakers, asserting it is not illegal and no returns will be requested.

Feb 26 • 06:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Regarding the funding of 'Nemuno aušra' – the ironic reaction of I. Ruginienė: do you think I am an accountant as well?

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė humorously dismissed a question about the funding of the political party 'Nemuno aušra', highlighting the importance of allowing institutions to handle investigations without interference.

Feb 25 • 13:18 UTC

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