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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Battle of Bengal: 73 Million Voters and 6 'Game Changer' Areas... Will Mamata's Fort Hold or Will the Lotus Bloom?

The political landscape in West Bengal is heating up following the announcement of assembly elections in April 2026, where 7.3 crore voters, including 1.31 crore young voters, will play a crucial role.

Mar 15 • 17:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Politico: Hungarian youth voters are concerned about their parents' admiration for Orbán

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political dominance is being challenged, especially among younger voters who are worried about their parents' support for him amid inflation and corruption.

Mar 15 • 09:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

More Power to the Young - Knivsta in the Top Five for First-Time Voters

In Knivsta, 8% of voters in the upcoming election are first-time voters, presenting new challenges and opportunities for political parties.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CDU Youth: In the Shadow of the Challenges

The article discusses Johannes Volkmann, a young CDU politician and grandson of Helmut Kohl, focusing on the challenges he faces in engaging voters during door-to-door campaigns.

Mar 12 • 15:13 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Congo heads into March 15 vote as turnout looms over Congo election

In the lead-up to the presidential election in the Republic of Congo, there is a noticeable lack of enthusiasm among voters despite the presence of major campaign efforts.

Mar 12 • 11:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Voters Under 18: Who Benefited from the Electoral Reform?

In Baden-Württemberg, 16 and 17-year-olds were allowed to vote for the first time, with the Green Party gaining the most support from first-time voters.

Mar 8 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Secretary General of New Generations of the PP resigns and calls for a vote for Vox

Carlo G. Angrisano, the Secretary General of New Generations of the PP, has resigned and is endorsing Vox, highlighting the internal struggles of the PP to attract young voters.

Mar 8 • 18:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

How We Have Become the Spain of Torrente: 'Torrentism has Gone from Living in the Catacombs to Celebrating Its Pride'

The article discusses the surprising popularity of José Luis Torrente, a fictional character, in Spain, highlighting how he symbolizes the frustrations of many Spaniards, particularly younger voters, towards traditional politics.

Mar 6 • 21:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

Nepal is holding a general election amidst significant youth-led protests that have challenged the established political order, with nearly 19 million voters heading to the polls.

Mar 5 • 02:05 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

From violent revolt to ballot box: Nepal’s old guard faces a populist surge

Nepal approaches a pivotal general election following turmoil that ousted former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, with millions of young voters participating.

Mar 4 • 14:01 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
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Wrong Priorities: Why Trump's Poll Numbers Are Falling

Donald Trump's approval ratings are plummeting as many voters, especially independents, youth, and Latinos, believe he is neglecting critical domestic issues.

Feb 26 • 15:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

S won in the school election – but they are still unpopular among the youth with voting rights

The Social Democrats emerged victorious in the recent school elections in Denmark, capturing 23% of student votes despite ongoing unpopularity among young voters.

Feb 18 • 11:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Lowering the age of criminal responsibility – a proposal loved only by one bloc's voters

The Swedish government is proposing to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for severe crimes like murder and assault, which has sparked a divided reaction among voters.

Feb 13 • 05:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Police: Officers who removed youth from R. Žemaitaitis' meeting with voters committed no violations

The Lithuanian Police Department concluded that officers did not violate any rules when they removed youths with placards from a meeting with MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis.

Feb 12 • 08:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Crucial Elections in Bangladesh: Generation Z Moves from the Streets to Parliament

Bangladesh is undergoing crucial parliamentary elections amidst heightened security, with youth voters poised to have a significant impact.

Feb 12 • 03:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: When Young Voices Count

In Bavaria, approximately 700,000 first-time voters are set to influence local elections, highlighting the perspectives of young candidates and their visions for their communities.

Feb 11 • 11:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Online Decision Aid: Election-O-Mat for the State Election in Baden-Württemberg is Online

The Election-O-Mat, a decision aid for voters in Baden-Württemberg, is now available online, helping citizens identify which political party aligns with their views ahead of the upcoming state election.

Feb 10 • 15:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in the Freising District: Who Will Become District Administrator? Eight Candidates in the KJR Check

A discussion event for young voters in the Freising district will feature eight candidates competing for the role of district administrator, including current officeholder Helmut Petz.

Feb 10 • 14:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Marianne Björklund: Thailand's youth must wait for change

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnivakul's conservative party, Bhumjaithai, unexpectedly gained a significant number of votes in the recent election, signaling a continued nationalist sentiment among voters.

Feb 8 • 17:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Azcón calls on Aragonese to "show Sánchez the exit door" in a campaign finale with nods to more radicalized youth

Jorge Azcón, the PP candidate for re-election in Aragón, appeals to undecided voters to support his bid for a strong government to counter potential political stagnation.

Feb 6 • 11:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Efforts to Deliver Policies to Smartphones" 10 Years Since 18-Year-Old Voting: What Kind of Election Do We Want?

This article discusses the evolving political engagement of young voters in Japan, reflecting on a decade since the voting age was lowered to 18 and the impact of social media on their perceptions and choices in elections.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

“A large part of AfD voters talk like CDU voters did in my youth”

Experts discuss whether the political exclusion of the AfD strengthens their position instead of keeping them in check.

Jan 3 • 14:12 UTC

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