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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Green party membership in UK passes 200,000 after byelection victory

The UK Green Party has seen its membership exceed 200,000 following a significant byelection victory in Gorton and Denton, marking a substantial rise since last September.

Mar 1 • 14:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Iceland and the set-backs of the European Trumpist party

Iceland is moving forward with a referendum to open EU membership negotiations, amidst setbacks faced by European Trumpist parties.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Joint Investigation Team on Religious-Political Collusion Raids People Power Party Over Shincheonji Membership Allegations

The joint investigation team is conducting a raid on the People Power Party regarding allegations of collective membership registrations by Shincheonji church members.

Feb 27 • 00:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ethics Guardians: S. Gentvilas Did Not Violate Rules When Discussing G. Nausėda's Membership in the Communist Party

The Lithuanian Ethics Commission determined that Simonas Gentvilas did not violate any rules when he discussed President Gitanas Nausėda's past membership in the Communist Party.

Feb 25 • 12:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ortega Smith takes his clash with Abascal to the Plenary of the Madrid City Council

Javier Ortega Smith, the spokesperson for Vox in the Madrid City Council, confronts the party leader, Santiago Abascal, after being suspended from membership amid a power struggle.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in the Region: Membership Boom for the Left

The Left party in Germany is experiencing a surge in membership following its unexpected success in the 2025 federal elections.

Feb 23 • 10:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Temporary suspension of membership for Bae Hyun-jin to be heard on the 26th

The Seoul Southern District Court will hold a hearing on Bae Hyun-jin's request to suspend the disciplinary action that halted her party membership for one year.

Feb 23 • 10:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: A millionaire heir may have sunk thousands of euros into other members' membership fees

A young millionaire heir quietly paid the membership fees for 191 members of the Kokoomus youth, which raises concerns about the influence of manipulated membership on the party's decision-making processes.

Feb 22 • 03:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Young millionaire revealed to have paid membership fees for the National Coalition Youth

A young millionaire has been identified as the individual who paid membership fees for 191 members of the National Coalition Youth, prompting an investigation into possible misuse of the party's member registry.

Feb 21 • 15:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Non-party ministers are not eager to join the LSDP: the commentator revealed what will determine everything

Non-party ministers in Lithuania express reluctance to join the LSDP, despite invitations and discussions surrounding affiliation.

Feb 21 • 11:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Suspension of Membership Rights’ Baehyun-jin of the National Power, Files Application for Suspension of Disciplinary Action in Court

Lawmaker Baehyun-jin, who received a one-year suspension from the National Power party, has filed for a court injunction to halt the disciplinary action against her.

Feb 20 • 02:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the STT Inquiry – G. Nausėda's Advice to G. Paluckas

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda advises politician G. Paluckas to resign to avoid casting a shadow on his party despite no legal obstacles preventing his continued membership.

Feb 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The President believes Gintautas Paluckas should suspend his membership in the Social Democratic Party

The President of Lithuania emphasizes that Gintautas Paluckas should consider stepping down from his position in the Social Democratic Party for moral reasons amidst legal investigations.

Feb 19 • 13:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Choi Han-woo says, 'The suspension of Baehyun-jin's party membership should be canceled in the highest committee'

Choi Han-woo, a ruling party youth committee member, proposed that the highest committee cancel the one-year suspension of party membership for Representative Baehyun-jin imposed by the Ethics Committee.

Feb 19 • 02:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Vox expels Ortega Smith, founder of the party, for "disobedience" in refusing to step down from the spokesperson role in Madrid

Vox has suspended Javier Ortega Smith from membership due to his refusal to follow orders to resign as the party spokesperson in Madrid.

Feb 18 • 21:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

PASOK: Suspension of Party Membership for Anastasia Chatzidakis after National Transparency Authority Audit for Fake Benefits at OPEKA

The Greek political party PASOK has suspended the party membership of Anastasia Chatzidakis following her request amid an audit by the National Transparency Authority regarding alleged fraudulent benefits at OPEKA.

Feb 18 • 08:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis erupted against the social democrats: If you drowned me like that, I would throw you out the second day

Lithuanian politician R. Žemaitaitis criticizes social democrats for their internal conflicts and pressures regarding party membership.

Feb 18 • 06:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: Moldova's Euro Minister hopes to throw a party upon joining the European Union

Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the challenges that await the country on its path to EU membership, including adopting Brussels regulations and addressing the Transnistria issue.

Feb 17 • 22:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The closest collaborator of Szymon Hołownia has resigned from membership in Poland 2050

Kobosko resigned from Poland 2050, citing internal party decisions that he deemed dictatorial.

Feb 16 • 16:10 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Two prominent feminists leave the party in Kiruna

Two leading members of the Feminist party in Kiruna are defecting to the Social Democrats as the party faces dwindling representation and membership.

Feb 16 • 15:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Fram­sókn does not support resolution 35"

The new leadership of the Progressive Party in Iceland has announced its opposition to resolution 35 and EU membership as part of its political agenda.

Feb 15 • 19:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Kasčiūnas Promises Regarding K. Starkevičius After Speaking of a 'Tectonic Shift'

L. Kasčiūnas discussed the impact of a corruption investigation on the political landscape in Lithuania, specifically affecting the Democratic Union 'For Lithuania', while addressing the situation of colleague K. Starkevičius, who has paused his party membership amid legal issues.

Feb 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] The Ethics Committee of the People Power Party Issues a Severe Punishment of 'One Year Suspension of Party Membership' to the Close Associate Bae Hyun-jin

The People Power Party's Ethics Committee has imposed a one-year suspension of party membership on lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin for spreading defamatory remarks about former President Yoon Seok-yeol and for other misconducts.

Feb 13 • 07:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: ADC unveils membership drive, vows to defeat APC

The African Democratic Congress has initiated a nationwide membership drive in preparation for Nigeria's 2027 elections, focusing on increasing grassroots support against the ruling APC party.

Feb 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The National Coalition Party filed a report to the police

The National Coalition Party in Finland has filed a police report concerning a possible misuse of its membership register, impacting the personal data of 191 individuals.

Feb 12 • 16:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Morena exceeds its membership goal in just one year: "We are millions"

The Mexican political party Morena has surpassed its membership goal, enrolling over 12 million people in its national campaign within a year.

Feb 12 • 16:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Membership of SP MLA Faheem Irfan in Danger

SP MLA Faheem Irfan's membership is at risk due to serious allegations of winning an election using a fake OBC certificate.

Feb 11 • 18:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ortom reaffirms PDP membership, denies defection to APC

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has confirmed his continued membership in the Peoples Democratic Party, denying rumors of his defection to the All Progressives Congress.

Feb 9 • 18:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kazys Starkevičius speaks about his future in the Conservative Party

Kazys Starkevičius has decided to temporarily suspend his membership in the Conservative Party amidst an ongoing investigation into his conduct.

Feb 9 • 12:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Following STT Raids, K. Starkevičius Temporarily Suspends Membership in TS-LKD

K. Starkevičius has announced the temporary suspension of his membership in the TS-LKD party amid an investigation by the Special Investigation Service into a large-scale corruption case.

Feb 9 • 12:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Three quarters of young people believe that a party membership card is more important than knowledge in Croatia

A recent interview reveals a concerning portrait of Croatian youth, highlighting their distrust in institutions, education, and the detrimental impact of technology on their mental health as they become increasingly polarized.

Feb 6 • 20:51 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

AfD and Identitarian Movement: German IB Leader Märkl Resigns Party Membership

Maximilian Märkl, the leader of the Identitarian Movement in Germany, has resigned from the AfD party amid conflicts with the party's incompatibility rules.

Feb 6 • 09:35 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Preventing the party exclusion" – leader of the Identitarian Movement leaves the AfD

Maximilian Märkl, the leader of the Identitarian Movement in Germany, has resigned from the AfD, as the party chairman stated that a membership in both organizations is incompatible.

Feb 6 • 09:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Far-right in the AfD: Identitarian leader resigns membership in the AfD

Maximilian Märkl, leader of the far-right Identitarian Movement Germany, has resigned from the AfD party ahead of a potential expulsion.

Feb 6 • 07:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The mayor of Pori responds to confusion over his appointment: I have never had a party membership card

The independent mayor of Pori, Lauri Inna, addresses concerns over his appointment as a representative of the National Coalition Party in the municipal employer's trust, clarifying he was asked for an expert role without being a party member.

Feb 6 • 07:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

PASOK suspends the party membership of Giannis Panagopoulos following the investigation by the Money Laundering Authority

PASOK has suspended Giannis Panagopoulos's party membership pending a full investigation by the relevant authorities into allegations of money laundering.

Feb 5 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

PASOK-KINAL: The party membership of G. Panagopoulos is suspended

The party membership of Giannis Panagopoulos is suspended pending an investigation concerning alleged money laundering, as requested by the secretary of PASOK-KINAL, Andreas Spyropoulos.

Feb 5 • 11:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

PASOK: The party membership of Panagopoulos of GSEE is suspended after the investigation for money laundering

The PASOK party has requested the suspension of Yiannis Panagopoulos's membership pending the completion of a money laundering investigation.

Feb 5 • 10:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

They have known each other for almost 25 years. The PiS politician did not expect such a reaction from a party colleague

A recent poll shows a divided electorate among PiS supporters regarding Poland's EU membership, prompting Janusz Kowalski to suggest the party must lead a policy shift toward the EU.

Feb 5 • 06:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Suswam joins APC, registers membership in Benue

Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has joined the All Progressives Congress after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party due to ongoing internal conflicts.

Feb 4 • 18:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Moskvič – the fallen diplomat in the era of predators

The article discusses the background of Miroslav Lajčák, who was influenced by his parents' long-term membership in the Communist Party and his time at MGIMO in the Soviet Union.

Feb 4 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Puchovičius: former Deputy Minister A. Jagminas decided to suspend his membership in the 'Nemuno aušros' party

Former Deputy Minister A. Jagminas has decided to suspend his membership in the 'Nemuno aušros' party while addressing legal issues.

Feb 2 • 13:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Mandelson was facing Labour disciplinary action before he resigned membership, party reveals – UK politics live

Peter Mandelson resigned from Labour to prevent further embarrassment amid disciplinary actions and controversy over his email links with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 2 • 12:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Membership numbers of AfD and Left rise rapidly in Saxony-Anhalt - BSW up by 800 percent

Membership numbers for the AfD and the Left party have surged dramatically in Saxony-Anhalt, with the BSW experiencing an increase of 800 percent, while CDU, SPD, and FDP have lost members.

Feb 2 • 06:52 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Greens plan constitutional amendment: root canal treatment with pain

The Greens party is reforming its constitution due to membership growth, sparking concerns among active members about the impact on grassroots democracy.

Feb 1 • 19:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Resigns from parliamentary membership if certain conditions are met

Vilhjálmur Árnason, a member of the Independence Party, expresses relief after winning a decisive victory in the party's leadership primary in Reykjanesbær and plans to focus on parliamentary duties and the upcoming municipal elections in May.

Feb 1 • 14:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Guðrún responds to old comments about EU membership negotiations

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, the chairwoman of the Independence Party, clarifies her current stance on EU membership negotiations, stating that her views have changed since she supported a national referendum on the issue twelve years ago.

Jan 28 • 09:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Membership in the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik Increased by 72 Percent

Membership in the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik has grown by 72 percent since the youth movement began formal preparations for the party's primaries.

Jan 23 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The mayor of Almussafes reported for harassment remains in the PSOE group despite being suspended from membership

The mayor of Almussafes, Toni González, remains part of the PSOE group despite being suspended from party membership, with members disputing the decision.

Jan 16 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Zarah Sultana’s Your Party membership launch may have been ‘serious criminal act’

The Information Commissioner’s Office has suggested that Zarah Sultana’s unauthorized launch of a Your Party membership portal might constitute a serious criminal act and should be reported to the police.

Jan 9 • 20:58 UTC

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