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🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Former French Socialist prime minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Former French Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has passed away at the age of 88.

Mar 23 • 08:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Elisabet Svane: She has previously shown that she can use the large party leader rounds. She did so again on Sunday evening

Political analyst Elisabet Svane commented on the significant moments from the party leader debate in Denmark, noting the lack of definitive answers regarding coalition strategies.

Mar 22 • 23:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The L-profile ends after the re-election: 'Painful sorrow'

Following the re-election of Simona Mohamsson as the leader of the Liberal Party in Sweden, several prominent members are resigning, expressing deep disappointment over the party's political direction.

Mar 22 • 21:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Ram is the deity of North India, Kali in Bengal...’, TMC leader's statement causes uproar

A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal following TMC leader Chandranath Sinha's controversial remarks regarding Lord Ram during an election rally, with strong criticisms from the BJP.

Mar 22 • 09:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Killed municipal secretary received threats from a faction due to police action in the city, says family

Family members of the murdered municipal secretary reported receiving threats from a criminal faction leader demanding political influence to reduce police activity in their city.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Constitutional reform project in Zimbabwe: opposition leader Tendai Biti arrested

Zimbabwe's political tensions escalate as opposition leader Tendai Biti is arrested during a rally against proposed constitutional reforms.

Mar 22 • 06:16 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Schlein's Match to Propel Political Policies

Elly Schlein stands out as a prominent leader within the left, taking significant risks in a critical vote on justice reform that may shape the future of Italy's progressive agenda.

Mar 22 • 00:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

University leader admits schools are 'not a political party' in warning to elite campuses

Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier cautioned that elite universities risk diminishing their core educational role by prioritizing political activism.

Mar 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Pre-election tension in Hungary: Opposition leader Magar's victory does not mean a complete change in state policy

Peter Magar's rise as Hungary's most popular opposition leader suggests a shift in political dynamics, though it may not lead to a full policy rejection of the current government's approach.

Mar 21 • 09:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Venezuela's leader strengthens grip on the military

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has dismissed the defense minister and replaced the entire military leadership to consolidate power following recent political upheaval.

Mar 21 • 08:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Simona Mohamsson: "I understand it is strange to read my old tweets about SD"

Simona Mohamsson, previously a vocal critic of the Sweden Democrats, discusses her evolving political views as Sweden approaches elections, reflecting on her past actions and comments about party leader Jimmie Åkesson.

Mar 21 • 05:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The first month of José María Balcázar, the Peruvian president who converses with Kant and Hegel

José María Balcázar, the newly appointed interim president of Peru, seeks to establish himself as a cultured leader by referencing notable philosophers while facing significant political challenges during his initial month in office.

Mar 21 • 04:44 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Michael Taube: Avi Lewis may be next NDP leader, but his party will remain irrelevant

Political analyst Michael Taube asserts that while Avi Lewis is poised to become the next NDP leader, the party remains largely irrelevant due to a lack of resources and innovative policies.

Mar 20 • 19:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sala: 'They call Bossi father or leader, but the League today no longer speaks to the North'

Umberto Bossi's contributions to the Northern League are viewed as lost, with current leadership distancing themselves from traditional Northern political ideals.

Mar 20 • 17:43 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Yoon Young-ho: 'You remember, don't you, mother?' Han scholar: 'I can't remember'... Court confrontation

In a court proceeding over violations of political funding laws, Han scholar and Unification Church leader engaged in a heated exchange with former central leader Yoon Young-ho regarding conflicting testimonies about financial transactions and responsibilities.

Mar 20 • 12:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Søreide to NRK: - The Crown Princess has shown poor judgment

Political leader Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide criticized the Crown Princess's judgment following her comments about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 20 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Oriol Junqueras assures that he does not fear Gabriel Rufián's departure: 'ERC is above everything'

Oriol Junqueras, leader of the ERC, stated that he is not worried about the potential departure of Gabriel Rufián, emphasizing that ERC is a long-standing political party that stands above individual leaders.

Mar 20 • 11:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cigar and Folklore. But He Was a True Politician and Absolute Leader

The article discusses the political impact of Umberto Bossi and the Lega Nord in Italy, highlighting their challenge to traditional political norms and representation of Northern discontent.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bipartisan condolences as Salvini cancels engagements. Mattarella: 'Italy loses a passionate leader'

The death of Umberto Bossi deeply affects the Italian political world, with leaders cancelling their engagements to pay tribute.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

The story behind that apple video and 9 key moments from Pierre Poilievre’s Joe Rogan episode

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Canadian Conservative Party, discusses various topics with Joe Rogan during a recent interview, including Canadian identity and political issues.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Riikka Purra: Big Savings Coming

Riikka Purra, Finland's Minister of Finance and leader of the Finns Party, spoke about significant upcoming budget cuts and the need for political accountability in an event held for political journalists.

Mar 20 • 08:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Belarus opposition leader: "Lukashenko is very afraid of Trump"

Belarusian dictator Aleksandr Lukashenko has released a new group of political prisoners after talks with the U.S., but opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns against legitimizing his regime.

Mar 20 • 08:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Report from NRW: The Young Are Dissatisfied with Democracy

A recent report indicates that a significant percentage of young people in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, express dissatisfaction with democracy, with one in five desiring a strong leader.

Mar 20 • 08:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

South African town in uproar over renaming after anti-apartheid icon

The historical town of Graaff-Reinet in South Africa faces significant opposition to its recent renaming after anti-apartheid leader Robert Sobukwe, revealing social and political divisions within the community.

Mar 20 • 07:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alejandro Fernández (PP): "Illa perfectly imitates the 'process' with instability"

Alejandro Fernández, leader of the Catalan PP, criticizes President Salvador Illa for his handling of political instability in Catalonia, likening him to former separatist leaders.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Lidegaard presents new green government demands: "It's crazy not to go this way"

Martin Lidegaard, a political leader in Denmark, emphasizes the need for a significant shift in energy policy as a primary condition for the Radikale party's participation in the incoming government after the elections.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Doctor and Vice-chairman of KDH Stachura / Lexmann does not influence Majerský, her influence on the party leader is harmless

Peter Stachura discusses the dynamics within the KDH party and his aspirations to reform Slovakia's healthcare system amidst internal challenges.

Mar 19 • 23:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC woman leader visits Malami, seeks end to political persecution

Naomi Lasara-Abel, the National Women Leader of the African Democratic Congress, advocates for political tolerance and an end to stigmatization of opposition party members in Nigeria during a visit to former Attorney General Abubakar Malami.

Mar 19 • 21:51 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Ilya Yashin launches a party for a Russia that doesn't exist

Exiled Russian opposition leader Ilya Yashin has revealed plans to start a new political party aimed at unifying dissenting Russians against President Putin.

Mar 19 • 20:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The court sentenced Kandrotas and Lobovas to imprisonment, but they will not serve time

The court has sentenced A. Kandrotas and A. Lobovas for inciting hatred against a former political leader, but they will not serve the sentences due to prior convictions.

Mar 19 • 11:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Rahul is an excellent person', Alvi warns Kangana Ranaut

Congress leader Rashid Alvi responded to Kangana Ranaut's remarks about Rahul Gandhi, defending Gandhi's character despite political differences.

Mar 19 • 09:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Structure of the Government System in Iran: Multiple Authorities and a Single Reference

The article discusses the structure of the Iranian government, highlighting its blend of republican characteristics and religious authority.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Iran is Responding Strategically" - The Key to Ceasefire Lies in Market Trends

Iranian political researcher Matsunaga Yasuaki discusses the challenges of regime change in Iran and the strategic responses following a recent attack that killed the Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Mar 18 • 22:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Will not support Listhaug as prime minister

The leader of the Norwegian political party Venstre, Guri Melby, stated that they will not support Sylvi Listhaug from the Progress Party as prime minister.

Mar 18 • 17:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Love was with us, marriage with Mr. Modi', Kharge jokes about former PM Deve Gowda

Indian opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge delivered a tongue-in-cheek remark in the Rajya Sabha, referencing former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's long political career and recent connections with Prime Minister Modi.

Mar 18 • 14:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"I Dream of a Fight with La Russa": the Shocking Post by Professor Montanari

Professor Tomaso Montanari expressed a violent sentiment towards Italy's Senate President Ignazio La Russa in a social media post, raising questions about the appropriateness of such language from an academic leader.

Mar 18 • 12:13 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Iran’s Foreign Minister: I Don't Think Our Nuclear Perception Will Change, Mojtaba Khamenei Will Decide

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that he does not expect a significant change in the country’s position regarding nuclear weapon development, pending the public stance of the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Mar 18 • 08:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big blow to Congress in Assam, Bordoloi resigns

Senior Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi resigns from the party just ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, possibly altering political equations in the state.

Mar 18 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Abbas Araghchi: Iran's nuclear doctrine will not change significantly – His comments on the death of Ali Larijani

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country’s nuclear doctrine will not change significantly despite political shifts, following the death of a prominent Iranian leader.

Mar 18 • 07:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: I Have a Solid Plan Says Chamisa As Tensions Rise Over Proposed Extension to Mnangagwa's Tenure

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa outlines his strategy to confront the political crisis in Zimbabwe amidst rising tensions over proposed constitutional amendments.

Mar 18 • 07:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who Comes After the Supreme Leader in Iran?

The article discusses the hierarchical structure of power in Iran, highlighting the role of the Supreme Leader and other key institutions such as the Guardian Council and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Mar 18 • 01:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eleftherios Venizelos: 90 years since the death of the emblematic leader

Today marks the 90th anniversary of the death of Eleftherios Venizelos, one of Greece's most significant political figures.

Mar 18 • 01:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Death of Laridschani: Now Iran's Regime Will Become Even More Radical

The reported death of Ali Laridschani, Iran's de facto leader, marks a significant shift in the country's power dynamics, with implications for its political landscape and radicalization.

Mar 17 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is Ali Larijani, part of the 'Iranian Kennedys' - He rose to become a significant leader in his country

Ali Larijani, a prominent figure in Iran's political landscape and referred to as one of the 'Iranian Kennedys,' has gained influence and authority in the country over three decades.

Mar 17 • 16:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The L Strategy: Maximize the Shock Among Voters

The article discusses political strategies, focusing on record-breaking political flexibility by L-leader Simona Mohamsson and implications of changed party policies.

Mar 17 • 15:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

For the First Time, the Inspection Defended the Action Kajúcnik Publicly. I Haven't Seen Fico's Press Conference Yet, Says the Team Leader

The police inspection in Slovakia publicly defended its prosecution of suspended police officers, marking a first and highlighting political ties and procedural issues.

Mar 17 • 14:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Leftist ‘March 8’ accuses Janša of conspiracy, question of corruption caused them nervousness

The political situation in Slovenia intensifies as leftist groups accuse the right-wing leader Janša of a conspiracy in response to corruption allegations.

Mar 17 • 13:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Intrigue, power struggles, and rivalries: This is how the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei unfolded

Mojtaba Khamenei's ascent to the position of Iran's new supreme leader has been characterized by intense power struggles and political intrigue.

Mar 17 • 12:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I will decide on the next strategy soon', said KC Tyagi after leaving JDU

Senior JDU leader KC Tyagi has announced his departure from the party and plans to decide his next steps after consultations with political associates.

Mar 17 • 12:32 UTC

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