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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Two Conservative Minor Parties Plan to Unite

Two conservative minor parties in Estonia, the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives (ERK) and the Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' Assembly (EVP-PL), have agreed to merge after a unanimous vote at ERK's extraordinary general assembly.

Feb 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Nationalists and Conservatives Unite with the Freedom Party-Farmers' Assembly

The Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives party officially merged with the Freedom Party-Farmers' Assembly during an extraordinary general assembly held on Thursday.

Feb 20 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why did Lee Un-joo become the 'core' of the conflict over the merger between the Democratic Party and the Innovation Party?

The article discusses Lee Un-joo's strong opposition to the proposed merger of the Democratic Party and the Innovation Party in South Korea, highlighting his vocal criticisms and the implications for party dynamics.

Feb 15 • 05:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ‘Merged Party Failed’ Injures Jeong Cheong-rae... Will His Reelection Dream End?

Discussions for a merger between the Minjoo Party and the Justice Party have collapsed, raising questions about the leadership future of Jeong Cheong-rae, who aimed for reelection based on a strong local election performance.

Feb 13 • 23:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito in the House of Councillors Decide Not to Form a Unified Faction Amid Hesitant Voices on Merging into the Center-Right Coalition

The Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito have confirmed their decision to operate separately in the House of Councillors, forgoing the formation of a unified faction despite a prior merger in the House of Representatives.

Feb 12 • 12:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Bowing Jeong Cheong-rae After the 'Unification Failure Before Local Elections'... Can He Overcome the Crisis?

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to halt discussions regarding a merger with the Justice Party before the upcoming local elections, putting its leader Jeong Cheong-rae's leadership under scrutiny.

Feb 11 • 12:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Pro-government Coalition's Expectation for 'Local Election Alliance'... Concerns Over Pre-merger Equity Sharing

The leader of the Justice Party endorses the proposal for an election alliance ahead of the June 3 local elections, although concerns remain about the implications of such a coalition.

Feb 11 • 11:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Editorial: The Democratic Party that has resolved the ‘merger strife’ must now focus on livelihood and reform

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to suspend discussions on merging with the Justice Party amidst internal conflicts, calling for a renewed focus on people's livelihoods and political reforms.

Feb 11 • 11:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Just One Day After Stopping Merger Discussions, Jeong Cheong-rae Pushes for Reform Legislation

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, has shifted focus to pushing reform legislation just one day after halting merger discussions with the Justice Party.

Feb 11 • 11:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Intensifying Party Leadership Competition After Local Elections...Unification Discussions May Encounter Further Obstacles

The merger discussions between the Democratic Party and the Justice Party are set to be postponed until after the June local elections, complicating the prospects for cooperation.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Ji-won: We should also seek cooperation in local elections within the merger preparation committee for the Democratic-innovation unity

Park Ji-won, a member of the Democratic Party, suggests exploring cooperation in local elections through the merger preparation committee.

Feb 11 • 02:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"The Integrated Party Convention Is the President's Will" Facebook Post Deleted at Lightning Speed... Kang Deuk-gu Says It Was an 'Internal Mistake' of the Office

Kang Deuk-gu of the Democratic Party clarified that a deleted Facebook post regarding party merger discussions following the local elections was an internal mistake, invoking substantial political criticism.

Feb 11 • 02:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Whispers Between Jeong Cheong-rae and Lee An-ju After Three Weeks... "We Are One Team" Escapes a Critical Situation

The atmosphere in the Democratic Party's Supreme Committee shifts towards harmony as tensions subside following Jeong Cheong-rae's announcement to halt merger discussions with the Justice Party.

Feb 11 • 02:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After 19 Days... Democratic Party Suspends Merger Talks with the Justice Party

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to halt discussions on merging with the Justice Party, opting to push for integration after the local elections in June.

Feb 10 • 13:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Jeong Cheong-rae announces to halt discussions on merger with the Innovation Party before local elections... Instead, will initiate integration through the Integration Promotion Committee after elections

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, has decided to suspend merger discussions with the Justice Innovation Party ahead of the upcoming local elections, proposing instead to form a committee for future integration efforts post-elections.

Feb 10 • 12:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Emotional Rift in the Innovation Party... Will an Alliance for Local Elections be Achieved?

The Innovation Party faces internal dissent following the Democratic Party's decision to postpone a merger, complicating potential electoral alliances ahead of local elections.

Feb 10 • 11:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why did Jeong Cheong-rae's merger project fail, which started with a 'righteous cause'?

The proposed merger of the Democratic Party, led by Jeong Cheong-rae, with another party was abruptly postponed due to internal discord and criticisms regarding procedural legitimacy.

Feb 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party General Assembly: Consensus on 'Merger is Difficult Right Now'... Conclusion at the Supreme Council

The Democratic Party of Korea concluded in a general assembly that pursuing a merger with the Justice Party is currently difficult due to ongoing internal conflicts and concerns regarding timing.

Feb 10 • 06:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Wave of Fusion and Special Investigation Candidate Recommendations, Conflicts over Supplementary Investigation Rights…‘Jeong Cheong-rae in a Corner’

Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae faces a leadership crisis and internal conflict following his proposal for a merger with the Justice Party and controversies over candidate recommendations for a special investigation.

Feb 9 • 14:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Kuk: 'Decide on Party Merger by the 13th'... Ultimatum to the Democratic Party

Cho Kuk, the leader of the Justice Party, demands that the Democratic Party announce its official position on a merger by the 13th, before the Lunar New Year holiday, amid escalating internal dissent.

Feb 8 • 11:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Choo Kook issues ultimatum as rumors of a secret deal arise... Jeong Cheong-rae seeks 'swift conclusion' on merger

Following a demand from Choo Kook for a formal stance on party merger by the 13th, Jeong Cheong-rae of the Democratic Party has vowed to reach a swift conclusion after their parliamentary meeting on the 10th, signaling a critical phase in the ongoing merger discussions.

Feb 8 • 11:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] Democratic Party to Quickly Decide on Merger with Justice Party After Assembly on the 10th

The Democratic Party of Korea announced it will swiftly decide on a potential merger with the Justice Party following a general assembly scheduled for the 10th.

Feb 8 • 03:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Cho Kuk: If the Democratic Party does not align its position by the 13th, there will be no merger

Cho Kuk, representative of the Justice Party, has stated that if the Democratic Party does not make an official decision regarding the merger by the 13th before the Lunar New Year holiday, then there will be no merger.

Feb 8 • 02:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jokuk's serious criticism... "The behavior of radical merger opponents is concerning"

Jokuk, the leader of the Jokuk Innovation Party, criticized radical opponents of a proposed merger with the Democratic Party, warning that their hostile attitude poses risks for future elections.

Feb 7 • 05:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party to Discuss Merger on the 10th... Jeong Cheong-rae Says He Will Also Ask Party Members' Opinions

The Democratic Party will hold a meeting on the 10th to discuss a potential merger with the Justice Innovation Party, as leader Jeong Cheong-rae expresses intent to gather party members' opinions separately.

Feb 6 • 11:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Aftermath of Document Leak... 'Conclusion Already Decided in a Closed Meeting' 'I Learned It From the News Too'

The leaked confidential documents regarding the merger schedule and methods between the Democratic Party and the Justice Innovation Party incited a heated debate at the party's Supreme Council meeting, leading to claims of a 'closed-door merger' and demands for transparency.

Feb 6 • 03:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Internal document on merger procedures... Democratic Party says ‘of course it is work for the working-level’ Innovation Party says ‘no problem’

The Democratic Party of Korea confirmed that it prepared a confidential document regarding the merger schedule and method with the Justice Party, while the Innovation Party claimed there was no prior communication about the document's contents.

Feb 6 • 00:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jung Cheong-rae meets with first-term lawmakers opposed to the merger, saying 'optimism is a shortcut to election defeat'

Jung Cheong-rae of the Democratic Party met with first-term lawmakers opposing the merger with the Justice Party, emphasizing that optimism could lead to electoral defeat, while many lawmakers expressed concerns about the merger's impact on upcoming local elections.

Feb 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic-Innovation Merger... 47% of Democratic Supporters Agree, 55% of National Power Supporters Disagree

A recent survey indicated that while overall public opinion is against a merger between the Democratic Party and the Innovation Party, 47% of Democratic supporters are in favor, contrasting with 55% of National Power supporters who oppose it.

Feb 5 • 04:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Guk: "Debate on merging with the Democratic Party ridicules me and the Innovation Party... a small party does not lack dignity"

Cho Guk, leader of the Innovation Party, expressed discomfort over being ridiculed amid the intensifying debate within the Democratic Party about a potential merger, emphasizing that having a smaller party does not mean lacking pride.

Feb 5 • 03:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Innohwa Party: "Shopping for Party No. 7... Lee Un-ju is the true source of 'host politics'"

Korean lawmaker Jeong Chun-seng criticized Lee Un-ju for engaging in 'host politics' since entering politics in 2012 after Lee's comments on the potential merger of her party with the Innohwa Party were met with backlash.

Feb 5 • 01:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[View Briefing] Democratic Party's Controversy Over Merger Reaches Peak

The article discusses the escalating internal conflicts within the Democratic Party concerning the merger controversy, alongside various political issues in South Korea.

Feb 5 • 00:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chin Myung says 'merger must stop' while Jeong Cheong-rae calls for 'members' opinion poll'... conflict within the Democratic Party intensifies

Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae announced plans to hold a member opinion poll before deciding on a merger with the Justice Party, amidst rising dissent within the party following a narrow policy vote.

Feb 4 • 11:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Meeting of Democratic Party's Re-elected Members: 'Conflicts Over Merger Should Not Continue, Restrain Excessive Expressions'

Re-elected members of the Democratic Party convened to discuss ongoing conflicts over a merger with the Justice Reform Party, emphasizing the need for resolutions and restraint in expressions among members.

Feb 4 • 02:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party Leadership Again Clashes Over Merger: 'Promoting Future Presidential Candidates' 'Let's Conduct a Poll of All Party Members'

The leadership of the Democratic Party publicly clashed again on the issue of merging with the Justice Innovation Party, igniting discussions about future presidential candidates and the need for a party-wide poll.

Feb 4 • 02:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the midst of disagreements among pro-Lee Jae-myung members... 'Original Pro-Lee Jae-myung' Kim Young-jin says 'merger is timely before local elections'

Kim Young-jin, a prominent member of the pro-Lee Jae-myung faction, stated that merging with the Justice Party before local elections is essential for minimizing division and fostering unity within the Democratic Party.

Feb 4 • 01:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the plan for the merger of both factions of NCP?

Discussions have intensified regarding a potential merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra, with talks commencing last month on a formula for this merger.

Feb 3 • 14:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Did Sharad Pawar plan to hand over the reins of his party to Ajit Pawar? NCP's merger plan has emerged

Discussions are underway regarding the merger of both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), with a proposal for Sharad Pawar to retire from active politics and hand leadership to Ajit Pawar.

Feb 3 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"You come out with me" "I came out, what will you do"... How long do we have to watch the chaos in the National Power Party?

The article discusses escalating internal conflicts within the Democratic Party regarding a merger with the Justice Party and tensions within the People Power Party after the expulsion of a key member.

Feb 3 • 12:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Ji-won: 'The merger discussions should not lead to power struggles'... Proposes a meeting with senior members

Park Ji-won, a five-term lawmaker from the Democratic Party, suggested a meeting with senior members in response to escalating debates over the merger with the Justice Party, emphasizing the need for deliberation and mediation amid internal disputes.

Feb 3 • 02:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Briefing] Democratic Party's 'merger' conflict reaches peak

The conflict within the Democratic Party over the merger intensifies, with internal struggles in the National Power Party and reactions to legal investigations involving prominent figures.

Feb 3 • 00:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party's 'Merged Party' Conflict Intensifies... Directly Addressing Jeong Cheong-rae's Presidential Aspirations

Tensions within the ruling Democratic Party regarding the merger with the Justice Innovation Party have escalated, with party members publicly clashing at a high-level meeting.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Min-seok, Jeong Cheong-rae Directly Address 'Merger Proposal Notice'... "Procedure is More Important than Result"

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok emphasized the importance of democratic processes in the proposed merger between the Democratic Party and the Justice Innovation Party, criticizing the method of the proposal made by party leader Jeong Cheong-rae without proper discussions.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Reconquête "will obviously propose the merger" of the right in the second round, says Zemmour

Éric Zemmour, leader of the Reconquête party, discussed his strategy for the upcoming municipal elections and indicated that his party would propose a merger with other right-wing lists in the second round.

Jan 15 • 21:18 UTC

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