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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Social Democratic Party and the Government Lower the Flight

The Social Democratic Party is losing support while government parties are gaining, according to a new Gallup poll.

Mar 3 • 15:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Invitation for Komeito to Participate in 'National Conference' from the Ruling Party

Komeito leader Toshiko Takeya announced an invitation from the ruling party to join discussions on consumption tax reductions and tax credits at the National Conference, with considerations to be discussed with the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Centrist Reform Alliance.

Mar 3 • 05:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Erkki Tuomioja opens up about the SDP – “Some think it’s downright North Korean”

Former Finnish Minister Erkki Tuomioja critiques the National Coalition Party's compatibility with the Social Democratic Party in light of past statements and current political dynamics.

Mar 2 • 18:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

The Democrat who schools Republicans – ‘I would say do more of that’

The article profiles Isaiah Martin, a young Democrat who is invigorating his party's image by boldly confronting Republicans and gaining a notable social media following.

Mar 1 • 17:00 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
🇬🇷 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
🇪🇪 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
🇰🇷 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
🇳🇬 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
🇱🇹 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
🇫🇮 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
🇫🇮 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
🇪🇪 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
🇱🇹 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Is a vote for S also a vote for M?

A call from the grassroots of the Social Democratic Party in Sweden for the leadership to clarify how a coalition with the Moderate Party would function after the upcoming elections.

Feb 18 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Social Democrats report a painful loss: 'He was our friend'

The Lithuanian Social Democratic Party expressed deep sorrow over the passing of their long-time friend, Žydrūnas Udras, praising his simplicity, sincerity, and warmth.

Feb 18 • 08:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Recently departed from Estonia 200, Renata Lukk joined the social democrats

Renata Lukk, a former member of Estonia 200, has joined the Social Democratic Party, citing alignment on education, urban space, and mental health issues.

Feb 18 • 05:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Läänemets: I do not see any possibility of the Social Democrats entering the government

Lauri Läänemets, leader of the Social Democratic Party, stated that there is no chance for his party to join the Reform Party-led government.

Feb 17 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Former Agriculture Ministers: The Government Must Act Immediately to Save E-Piim

Former Agriculture Ministers from the Social Democratic Party are urging the Estonian government to take immediate action regarding the crisis faced by E-Piim.

Feb 17 • 12:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Gintautas Paluckas, after questioning by STT, claims to be calm and will not leave his party

Gintautas Paluckas has expressed calmness after a questioning session with the Special Investigation Service (STT) and confirmed he will not leave the Social Democratic Party.

Feb 17 • 10:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Baudin on the government issue: 'It's stupid to close the door to a pure Social Democratic government'

In a debate over government formation in Sweden, Tobias Baudin of the Social Democrats suggests that exploring a one-party government option, inspired by Norway's approach, should not be dismissed.

Feb 17 • 05:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

N. Cesiulis – on his political future and disappointment with the party's role: we have never seen such a circus before

Nerijus Cesiulis, the mayor of Alytus and vice-chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, expresses his disappointment with his party's current situation, describing it as a circus.

Feb 17 • 03:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Payam Moula: Surveillance cameras and homework help are both part of our view of the good home

Payam Moula defends the Social Democratic Party's integration and refugee policies, emphasizing the importance of listening to residents who understand local realities.

Feb 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

SNS-Oriented Voters in the House of Representatives Election Prefer the LDP at 36%: Asahi Poll

A recent Asahi Shimbun poll indicates that voters who prioritize information from social media heavily favor the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in the recent House of Representatives elections.

Feb 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Läänemets: it is really harsh to think that Kris Kärner's statements will reach the Riigikogu pulpit a year from now

Lauri Läänemets, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDE), expressed concern that controversial remarks made by Tartu politician Kris Kärner could potentially lead him to a position in the Riigikogu after the next elections.

Feb 15 • 09:48 UTC

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