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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo seeks to further restrict social media use in the name of "social stability"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is looking to impose stricter regulations on social media to combat disinformation and promote social stability, as announced by President Félix Tshisekedi during a recent cabinet meeting.

Mar 1 • 09:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Karin Eriksson: Will Trump Ensure Victory for Mette Frederiksen?

Denmark's upcoming election may see the social democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen leveraging support from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 28 • 18:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Gathered S-leaders honored Palme

Social Democratic leaders commemorated Olof Palme 40 years after his assassination, recalling his legacy and discussing contemporary implications.

Feb 28 • 12:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sofia Virta admits: The Greens will not become the largest party - Throws a jibe at the SDP and the National Coalition Party

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.

Feb 28 • 10:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Does Liberalism Mean for Young People?

The article discusses changing political awareness among the youth in Japan, particularly in the context of the recent victory of the Liberal Democratic Party and the engagement of young voters on social media.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Terrifying Picture of the SDP from Purran’s Camp

Jussi Lindgren, a special assistant to Finland's Finance Minister Riikka Purra, sharply criticizes the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in his blog post, warning of dire economic consequences if the SDP were to lead the government.

Feb 27 • 17:49 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Rose Continues in the Buttonhole of the Social Democrats

The political group The Rose has decided not to collaborate with the political party Vor til vinstri in the upcoming municipal elections in Reykjavik, opting to continue its activities within the Social Democratic party.

Feb 27 • 17:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

S-proposal: Place Finnish troops on Gotland

Swedish Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson proposes the inclusion of Finnish troops in a multinational force on Gotland to bolster defense and send a clear signal amid regional security concerns.

Feb 27 • 13:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Denmark: Lead for Frederiksen's party in the polls - The vote of the Greenlanders is crucial

The Social Democratic Party led by Mette Frederiksen in Denmark is gaining momentum in the polls ahead of the March 24 elections, positioning itself close to achieving an absolute majority in Parliament.

Feb 27 • 12:09 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Social Democratic Alliance at 30% and the Center Party at 20%

Recent polling indicates that the Social Democratic Alliance leads with 30%, while the Center Party follows with 20%.

Feb 27 • 08:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ben Zyskowicz has never seen anything like this in his career - 'Wonderful'

Finnish MP Ben Zyskowicz praises the Social Democratic Party's (SDP) newfound concern about debt, but questions their proposed solutions as elections approach.

Feb 26 • 16:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

REP RO KHANNA: We need a new tech social contract to reclaim AI from billionaires

Rep. Ro Khanna advocates for a new tech social contract to combat wealth inequality and ensure democratic control over AI during a speech at Stanford University alongside Bernie Sanders.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

SDE bill to set a cap on party donations passes first reading

The Social Democratic Party's proposed bill to establish a cap on individual donations to political parties in Estonia has passed its first reading in the Riigikogu.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Politics Celebrates Mrs. Pratesi

The Democratic Party in Italy celebrated 105-year-old Gianna Pratesi on social media for recalling the 1946 referendum where Italians voted on monarchy vs. republic, highlighting women's suffrage.

Feb 25 • 15:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Läänemets's Proposal: Party Funding Needs Standardization

Lauri Läänemets, the chairman of the Social Democratic Party, advocates for reforming state funding for political parties to ensure more resources are allocated to smaller and non-parliamentary parties.

Feb 25 • 12:37 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Former Mayor Lars Weiss Gets a New Job

Lars Weiss, the former Social Democratic mayor of Copenhagen, is set to become the director of urban development at Urban Partners.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

It Sounds Like Dystopian Fiction, but This is Reality: What is Social Rating?

The article discusses the implications of social rating systems, particularly drawing on the example of China's practices, and explores hypothetical scenarios for its implementation in democratic states like Lithuania.

Feb 25 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In Memory of Jesse Jackson [Jang Seok-jun's Progressive Politics]

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84, remembered for his leadership in the African American community and significant influence in Democratic politics.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Democratic Congressman Protests Trump in the Chamber Over Synthetic Video Disparaging Obama and Others

A Democratic congressman was ejected from the chamber during Trump's State of the Union address after holding up a message protesting a racist video Trump shared on social media.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Virginia governor counters Trump’s state of the union claims

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic Party’s response to President Trump’s State of the Union address, challenging his claims on economic and social issues.

Feb 25 • 07:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

S-mayor in a call-out: SF was allowed to steal our agenda. It must not happen again

A Social Democratic mayor in Denmark criticizes the SF party for overshadowing their agenda in the recent municipal elections, where the Social Democrats suffered losses, particularly in areas traditionally strong for them.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Will the influential 'social democrat' under suspicion remain a member of the State Election Commission? The party stands firm behind their comrade

Social democrat Justas Pankauskas, despite facing legal scrutiny, continues to serve as Deputy Chancellor of the Government and remains a member of the State Election Commission.

Feb 24 • 11:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Sinkevičius currently does not envision a coalition with S. Skvernelis: we will not become a political cover

Social Democratic leader M. Sinkevičius rejects the possibility of forming an alliance with S. Skvernelis, citing the latter’s ongoing corruption investigations as a significant barrier.

Feb 24 • 10:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

LSDP Leader Rejects Possible Coalition with Democrats Until Their Leader's Role in STT Investigation is Clear

The leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party has dismissed the idea of forming a coalition with the Democrats until the role of their leader in a corruption investigation is clarified.

Feb 24 • 09:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mindaugas Sinkevičius asks party members not to apply double standards in their own community

Mindaugas Sinkevičius has called on members of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party to ensure consistent evaluations of their peers, regardless of individual situations involving legal scrutiny.

Feb 24 • 07:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

LSDP leader hopes that the working group's efforts regarding LRT will not go to waste

The leader of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party is optimistic that a parliamentary working group's recommendations regarding the national broadcaster will lead to meaningful changes and not be ignored.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pori's Social Democratic Leadership: The Trust Issue Regarding City Manager Inna is 'Case Closed', But There Remains Distrust Towards the National Coalition Party

Discussions surrounding the trust of Pori's city manager Lauri Inna are concluded, but doubts persist regarding his ties to the National Coalition Party.

Feb 23 • 14:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Judicial Reform Trio' Reads Passing Threshold... 'Crime of Distorting Law Needs Further Deliberation'

The passage of the 'Judicial Reform Trio' in South Korea, driven by the Democratic Party, faces concerns regarding the hastiness of its approval without sufficient social consensus, particularly around the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' clause.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SPD Election Campaign in Rhineland-Palatinate: "Not Swimming in Social Democratic Soup All Day"

The article discusses the challenging election campaign of the SPD in Rhineland-Palatinate, where they are currently trailing behind the CDU in polls after 35 years in power.

Feb 23 • 12:39 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Former mayor and S-vice chairman has got a new job

Marie Stærke, after 24 years in local politics and 15 years as the Social Democratic mayor of Køge, is starting a new role in public affairs and communications.

Feb 23 • 08:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Juholt's anger over Afnan's deportation threat: Becomes extremely upset

Former Social Democratic leader Håkan Juholt expresses his anger over the deportation threat faced by SSU member Afnan Agha, which he deems a failure of the migration policy.

Feb 22 • 16:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Commentary: The SDP is waging a war of roses – Tytti Tuppurainen's tough ministerial game wants to be stopped at the outset

The Finnish Social Democratic Party (SDP) has not held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2015 and is facing challenges in returning to power amid competition from other political parties.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

PS: Cazeneuve calls on socialists to organize a 'congress' of social democracy after the municipal elections

Bernard Cazeneuve is urging the Socialist Party to hold a congress that includes all factions of social democracy following the municipal elections.

Feb 21 • 18:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Regulating Social Networks: A Democratic Urgency

The article discusses the urgent need for regulation of social networks to prevent significant harm to democratic societies and consciousness due to uncontrolled usage.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: This is what the Left Alliance's debt brake looks like – SDP seems to be losing patience

The Left Alliance has decided to withdraw from a parliamentary agreement regarding public finance adjustments, signaling internal conflicts with the Social Democratic Party.

Feb 20 • 15:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

S: Yes to chemical castration of pedophiles

The Swedish Social Democratic Party has expressed support for the proposal that pedophiles be subjected to chemical castration as a condition for their release from prison.

Feb 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

After the KU quarrel – S wants to see Lex Landerholm

The Social Democrats in Sweden are calling for a 'Lex Landerholm' to give the opposition more powers in the constitution committee to investigate the Landerholm affair, accusing the government of obstruction.

Feb 20 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kantar Emor: support for social democrats grew in February

In February, the Social Democratic Party saw an increase in support, now ranking third in popularity according to Kantar Emor's survey results.

Feb 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Carnivalization of Protest: Participatory Illusion in Times of Crisis of Representation

The article discusses the crisis of representation in democratic systems, highlighting the rise of new leaderships and alternative forms of expression amidst social dissatisfaction.

Feb 20 • 03:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kantar Emor: Support for Social Democrats Grew in February

Support for the Social Democratic Party in Estonia increased in February, according to Kantar Emor's survey.

Feb 20 • 02:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to Läänemets, the Reform Party has not made critical decisions in energy

Lauri Läänemets, leader of the Social Democratic Party, claims that the Reform Party has failed to make critical energy decisions and indicates possible political instability ahead of the next elections.

Feb 19 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

At 22:00 'In the First Studio' Lauri Läänemets

Lauri Läänemets discusses potential outcomes for the Estonian presidential elections and the future of the current Prime Minister in a broadcast at 22:00.

Feb 19 • 14:07 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. The Afnan Case is a Moral Test for the Social Democrats

The case of Afnan Agha, a 21-year-old Social Democratic youth leader facing deportation, is presented as a moral dilemma for the party, questioning their stance on immigration and social justice.

Feb 19 • 08:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Left in mourning and still orphaned by always incorrect forecasts

The leader of the PD group in the regional council, Pierfrancesco Majorino, plans to protest if Donald Trump attends the Olympic hockey final in Milan, while social centers promise even more aggressive demonstrations.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Opposition Revolt: 'The anti-judiciary video is a slap in the face to the Quirinal'

Elly Schlein, the secretary of the Democratic Party, expresses disbelief over Giorgia Meloni's social media tirade against the judiciary, revealing tensions within the Italian political landscape.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT Poll: SDP vows not to punish residents with multiple taxes

The Social Democratic Party promises residents of the Bwari Area Council that it will not impose multiple taxes if elected during the upcoming elections.

Feb 18 • 21:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Noted by DN’s readers on February 18

Readers of Dagens Nyheter express their views on the situation in Sweden and the world as well as the content of DN on February 18.

Feb 18 • 17:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sanna Marin comments on Europe's own nuclear deterrent – this is what the SDP politicians think

Social Democratic politicians in Finland cautiously discuss the country's role in European nuclear weapons policy amidst a rising debate about independent nuclear deterrence from the United States.

Feb 18 • 12:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Former Social Democrat Liutauras Gudžinskas to become Financial Minister's advisor

Liutauras Gudžinskas, a former member of the Social Democratic Party, has accepted a position as an advisor to the Financial Minister of Lithuania while continuing his work at Vilnius University.

Feb 18 • 10:36 UTC

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