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Bulgarian Woman Elected Municipal Councilor in UK
Worlddnevnik-bg1d ago

Bulgarian Woman Elected Municipal Councilor in UK

Ivelina Banyalieva, a Bulgarian national, has been elected as a municipal councilor in Peterborough, becoming the first Bulgarian councilor from the Conservative Party and the first Eastern European representative in Cambridgeshire.

Starmer Under Pressure After Labour's Local Election Losses
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+29The GuardianAl Jazeeranzztagesschauirozhlasorftelexvg+21 more3d ago32 sources

Starmer Under Pressure After Labour's Local Election Losses

Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing intense pressure and calls for his resignation after the party suffered significant losses in recent UK local elections. Many within the party question his ability to revive its fortunes.

FPÖ courts farmers and pensioners in Austria
Politicsder-standard13d ago

FPÖ courts farmers and pensioners in Austria

The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) is increasingly targeting farmers and pensioners, traditionally strongholds of the conservative party, at a politically opportune moment to expand its voter base.

Norwegian Progress Party Leads Latest Poll
Politicsvg1mo ago

Norwegian Progress Party Leads Latest Poll

A new poll by Altinget and ABC Nyheter shows Norway's Progress Party (Frp) taking a step forward and becoming the country's largest party, while the Labour Party (Ap) and Conservative Party (Høyre) see a decline.

Conservative Party Poised to Win Faroese Election
Politicsberlingske1mo ago

Conservative Party Poised to Win Faroese Election

The Conservative party is projected to become the largest party following the Faroese election, where long-term economic stability and the relationship with the Danish Commonwealth have been key campaign issues.

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
WorldKorea Herald2mo ago

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro secured a victory in congressional elections, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to carry out announced reforms, including a controversial push to rewrite the nation’s constitution. Petro's Historical Pact party won almost a quarter of all seats in the Senate Sunday, more than any other party. But its staunchest opponents also made gains, with the Democratic Center party — the conservative party led by forme

Niqab Ban Debate Intensifies in Norway
Culturenrk5d ago

Niqab Ban Debate Intensifies in Norway

A debate over a proposed niqab ban is gaining traction in Norway, with an Oslo city council politician from the Conservative Party urging support for the ban, while a niqab user expresses concerns about potential consequences.

New Polls Show Support for Isamaa and Alberta UCP
Politicscbcerr-news13d ago2 sources

New Polls Show Support for Isamaa and Alberta UCP

Recent political polls have indicated a halt in the decline of support for Estonia's Isamaa party and strong, extended support for Alberta's United Conservative Party. These separate findings reflect current public sentiment for the respective political groups.

VG Poll Shows Strong Bourgeois Majority in Norway
Politicsvg2mo ago

VG Poll Shows Strong Bourgeois Majority in Norway

The first VG poll since Ine Eriksen Søreide became the new leader of Høyre (Conservative Party) indicates a strong bourgeois majority, with Høyre performing well but still trailing Sylvi Listhaug's Frp (Progress Party).

Kemi Badenoch Proposes Scrapping High Interest on UK Student Loans
PoliticsBBCThe Guardian2mo ago2 sources

Kemi Badenoch Proposes Scrapping High Interest on UK Student Loans

Education Secretary Kemi Badenoch announced the Conservative party's plan to eliminate high interest rates on student loans, aiming to end what she describes as an 'unfair debt trap.' She suggested Labour's focus was on maintenance grants rather than interest cuts.

Tories Apologize for Using Bloody Sunday Footage in Campaign Video
PoliticsBBCThe Independentirish-times+2rte-newsthe-journal10d ago5 sources

Tories Apologize for Using Bloody Sunday Footage in Campaign Video

The Conservative Party and minister Kemi Badenoch faced widespread criticism and subsequently apologized for using footage related to Bloody Sunday in a now-deleted campaign video. The use of the sensitive material was branded "disgusting" by MPs and political parties.

PoliticsNHK World1mo ago

Japan's Ruling Party Aims for Early Budget Bill Vote

Japan's ruling coalition intends to hold a vote on the current fiscal year's budget bill in the House of Councillors as early as next week, seeking cooperation from parties like the Japan Conservative Party to secure its passage despite not holding a majority.

Kemi Badenoch Launches Tories' Local Election Campaign
PoliticsBBCThe Guardian1mo ago2 sources

Kemi Badenoch Launches Tories' Local Election Campaign

Kemi Badenoch has officially launched the Conservative Party's local election campaign, asserting the Tories are the only party with a viable plan, with some commentators offering critical perspectives on her address.

Danish Conservatives Propose Significant Tax Cuts
Politicsberlingske1mo ago

Danish Conservatives Propose Significant Tax Cuts

The Conservative party in Denmark has launched an offensive tax proposal, advocating for billions in tax cuts, while also noting a clearer conflict in immigration policy and growing US-Europe tensions amidst the Iran war.

Support grows for countermeasure against Trump
Politicssvenska-dagbladet2mo ago

Support grows for countermeasure against Trump

The proposal to freeze the ratification process of the trade agreement between the EU and the USA is gaining increasing support. The EPP (the Christian Democratic conservative party group) currently sees no other alternative against