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Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, criticized the absence of Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama from the budget committee meeting discussing the initial budget for 2026.

The Democratic Party in Italy is addressing the issue of flying with musical instruments, highlighted in a Brussels meeting attended by party representatives.

The Gangwon provincial government is facing criticism for hosting a report meeting that some view as a campaign event for Governor Kim Jin-tae's re-election.

Julianne Ofstad has been named the new leader of the Progress Party in Oslo following a county meeting decision.

Sofia Virta, leader of the Green Party in Finland, acknowledged that her party is unlikely to emerge as the largest party in the upcoming 2027 elections while criticizing the Social Democratic Party and the National Coalition Party during a recent meeting.

The vice-chairman of Fico's party expressed a sense of historical connection after meeting the children of Che Guevara and discussing current events related to Russia.

Miguel Ángel Pichetto met with former president Cristina Kirchner to discuss the need for uniting the Peronist party ahead of the 2027 elections.

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

Nerijus Cesiulis warns Social Democrats against aligning with 'Aushrieciai' ahead of upcoming party leadership elections.

The ruling National Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party are engaged in a dispute over convening the legislative committee to process the Daegu-Gyeongbuk administrative integration law.

The newly elected chairman of the German Bishops' Conference, Bishop Heiner Wilmer, advocated for allowing women to preach in Catholic Masses while warning against the far-right AfD party during the conference meeting in Würzburg.

Only the opposition party 'Mirai' attended the inaugural meeting of the 'National Conference' launched by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, reflecting growing criticism of the government's agenda.

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.

The Center Reform Union and the Democratic Party of Japan announced their decision not to attend the first meeting of the 'National Conference' initiated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Han Moon-hyuk, the head investigator in the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation case, received a warning from the Supreme Prosecutor's Office for failing to report a past meeting with a key suspect, Lee Jong-ho.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has declared South Korea an eternal enemy while signaling openness for conditional dialogue with the United States following a significant Party Congress meeting.

Former presidential candidate Kwankwaso and Oyo State Governor Makinde met privately in Ibadan to strengthen ties and discuss party strategies ahead of the 2027 elections.

Flávio Bolsonaro proposed ending reelection and expressed personal emotion over family issues during a meeting with his party's members.

Education Minister Simona Mohamsson hosted a meeting to discuss students' screen time, which was criticized by the Left Party as redundant given existing agreements and forthcoming regulations on mobile phone usage in schools.

A coalition meeting is underway in Croatia amid controversy regarding a party member's video praising a historical figure associated with the Ustaše regime.

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro has called a meeting to address and resolve internal disputes within the PL party, aiming to clarify campaign hierarchy and reduce conflicts involving family members and party leaders.

A leaked document from a meeting of the PL party's leadership reveals strategic considerations for upcoming elections, particularly concerning Flávio Bolsonaro's candidacy and potential shifts in vice-presidential nominations.

The Democratic Party of Korea is revamping its internal committee focused on addressing politically motivated prosecutions in response to concerns over rival factions gaining power.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed optimism about the movement of capital out of the real estate sector into more productive markets during a meeting with senior members of the Democratic Party.

A tense meeting held at the National Palace involved the leaders of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM) and the Labor Party (PT), discussing electoral reform proposals with President Claudia Sheinbaum.

The People Power Party will hold a meeting with legislators from the Daegu and North Gyeongsang regions to vote on whether to support or oppose the administrative integration of these areas.

Two members of the Democratic Party of Korea, Kim Gi-pyo and Buseung-chan, have announced their withdrawal from a group aimed at pushing for the cancellation of charges against President Lee Jae-myung, following the establishment of a formal committee within their party.

Jung Cheong-rae of the Democratic Party criticized People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk for not responding to his proposal for a meeting to discuss administrative integration between Daejeon and Chungcheongnam-do.

Sophia Chikirou, a candidate for the Paris mayoralty from the LFI party, criticized media professionals during a public assembly in Paris, accusing them of being agents rather than journalists.

The Democratic Party of Korea is considering revisions to the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' bill amidst internal dissent and pressure from civic groups before its scheduled discussion in the National Assembly.

A fierce debate on Jang Dong-hyuk's refusal of 'Jeolyun' did not materialize during the recent People Power Party meeting, leading to internal criticism and calls for further discussions.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a proposal for expanding arms exports, allowing for changes in operational guidelines related to defense equipment transfers.

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.

Despite declining approval ratings and discontent within the People Power Party, influential members remain silent, leading to an atmosphere of despair regarding the party's direction.

A faction of junior members of South Korea's People Power Party is calling for an emergency general meeting to discuss the viability of continuing policies aligned with former President Yoon Suk-yeol for upcoming local elections.

The Supreme Court of South Korea will hold a national court directors' meeting on the 25th to discuss the upcoming 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws' driven by the Democratic Party.

The National Power Party meeting overlooked the 'Refusal of Yoon' amidst escalating internal conflicts and significant political events in South Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized that the country's progress cannot be hindered by any challenges or changes in the situation, during a recent meeting following the 9th Party Congress.

The Democratic Party has introduced three special laws for the establishment of integrated metropolitan cities in South Korea, but the opposition party continues to oppose the proposal for Chungnam and Daejeon.

The anticipated heated discussions regarding the rejection of Absolute Yoon by the National Power Party's leader concluded rather uneventfully during the party meeting.

Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho expressed his agreement with the legislative intent behind the proposed crime of law distortion during a parliamentary meeting.

Jang Dong-hyuk, a leader from the People Power Party, criticized the formation of a meeting by Democratic Party lawmakers aiming to dismiss President Lee Jae-myung's indictment, calling it 'madness.'

Jeong Cheong-rae, leader of the Democratic Party, proposed an official meeting with Zhang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, to advance discussions on administrative integration of Chungcheongnam-do and Daejeon.

A proposed vote of no confidence against Kirsti Bergstø, leader of the Socialist Left Party (SV), was rejected at the Troms SV county meeting.

A vote of no confidence against Kirsti Bergstø, the leader of the Socialist Left Party (SV), was defeated at the Troms SV regional meeting with 10 votes in favor and 29 against, indicating strong internal support for her leadership.

Okada Satoru, a centrist candidate who lost in the House of Representatives election in Hyogo District 7, announced his retirement from politics after leaving his party during a speech at a Democrat meeting.

The Democratic Party and the South Korean government are holding a meeting to assess the impact of a US Supreme Court ruling on mutual tariffs.

Lee Jeong-hyeon, head of the People Power Party's nomination management committee, faced controversy over wearing a military-style field jacket to a meeting, leading to accusations of glorifying military rule.

The article discusses political tensions in France surrounding the far-left party meeting and counter-protests against anti-Israel rhetoric, with parallels drawn to American political figures.

Former Tamaulipas governor Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca expressed his intention to run for the presidency of Mexico in 2024 during a meeting with the PAN party.