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Swedish Political Parties See Shifting Poll Numbers
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet28d ago2 sources

Swedish Political Parties See Shifting Poll Numbers

Sweden's Green Party (Miljöpartiet) has reached its highest opinion poll support in over a decade, surpassing its 2010 election results, while the Liberalerna party has fallen below the parliamentary threshold. Meanwhile, the gap between the Tidö Agreement parties and the red-green bloc is reportedly widening.

Green Party Announces New Candidate for Makerfield By-Election
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianThe Independent+1New Statesman29d ago4 sources

Green Party Announces New Candidate for Makerfield By-Election

The Green Party has announced a new candidate for the Makerfield by-election following an antisemitism row involving their previous candidate. The party plans to run a scaled-back campaign, potentially boosting support for Burnham.

Austrian Green Party leader vows to challenge far-right
Politicsder-standard1mo ago

Austrian Green Party leader vows to challenge far-right

Leonore Gewessler, leader of Austria's Green Party, has stated her intention not to cede the country to the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Herbert Kickl without a fight, positioning her party as an alternative to the current political landscape.

Finnish Green Party Maintains Stance on Debt Brake
Politicsyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomat1mo ago2 sources

Finnish Green Party Maintains Stance on Debt Brake

The Finnish Green Party's party congress decided not to propose abandoning the debt brake, despite some internal discussion referring to it as a "green potato." The party remains committed to its current stance on the issue.

Green Party Candidate Apologizes for 'False Flag' Post
PoliticsBBCThe IndependentNew Statesman1mo ago3 sources

Green Party Candidate Apologizes for 'False Flag' Post

A former Green Party by-election candidate apologized for sharing a 'false flag' post related to a Jewish ambulance attack, leading to their resignation after just 12 hours. The incident sparked controversy and questions about the party's candidate vetting process.

Austrian Greens Oppose VAT Reduction Proposal
Politicsorfdie-presse1mo ago2 sources

Austrian Greens Oppose VAT Reduction Proposal

The Austrian Green party has announced its opposition to a proposed value-added tax (VAT) reduction ahead of a National Council vote. They have publicly stated their stance against the measure.

UK Green Party Achieves Historic Electoral Breakthrough
PoliticsBBCindex-hr1mo ago2 sources

UK Green Party Achieves Historic Electoral Breakthrough

The Green Party has achieved a historic electoral breakthrough in the UK, securing their first Member of the Senedd and experiencing significant success in recent elections. This performance is being hailed by some as a potential end to the traditional two-party political system.

UK Local Elections Underway, Labour Expected to Face Setback
PoliticsBBCNYTFT+33The Guardiannrkyle-uutisetnosruvtagesschaufazaftonbladet+25 more1mo ago36 sources

UK Local Elections Underway, Labour Expected to Face Setback

Millions of Britons are casting their votes in key local and regional elections across the UK, with polls widely predicting a significant blow to Keir Starmer's Labour Party. These elections are seen as a crucial test for Starmer's leadership.

European Greens Criticize PSD-AUR Collaboration in Romania
Worldhotnews1mo ago

European Greens Criticize PSD-AUR Collaboration in Romania

The European Green Party issued a strong criticism of the collaboration between Romania's PSD and AUR parties following the fall of the Bolojan government. They stated that the Romanian social democrats had crossed a 'red line' set by the Party of European Socialists.

Keir Starmer Addresses Antisemitism, Warns Iran
WorldFTThe Guardiannos+13globe-and-mailsvenska-dagbladetder-standardmorgunbladiddelfi-ltdigi24The IndependentTimes of India+5 more1mo ago16 sources

Keir Starmer Addresses Antisemitism, Warns Iran

Labour leader Keir Starmer has taken a strong stance against antisemitism, warning Iran against inciting division in British society and urging universities to publish data on antisemitic incidents. He also convened a summit with UK Jewish groups and highlighted antisemitism within the Green Party.

Frankfurt Greens Debate Diversity in City Government Appointments
Politicsfaz2d ago

Frankfurt Greens Debate Diversity in City Government Appointments

A debate is ongoing among the Green party in Frankfurt, Germany, concerning the importance of diversity, particularly migration background, in city government positions. The discussion centers on whether an independent diversity department or equitable task distribution among remaining council members is more crucial.

Politicsnational-post13d ago

British Socialists Divided Over Islamic Homophobia

British progressives were scandalized when 5Pillars, a prominent Muslim news organization known for supporting the U.K. Green Party, published a homophobic 'guide' on navigating Pride month, exposing intellectual and moral fractures within the socialist movement.

Analysis of Green Party Factions and Strategy for Unity
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Analysis of Green Party Factions and Strategy for Unity

An article discusses the split within the Green party between two factions and proposes a strategy that could bring them together. It suggests that if Zack Polanski can be both popular and radical, focusing on issues like price controls, he might find a unifying mission for the party.

Sweden Again Lowers Fuel Taxes, Draws Green Party Criticism
Politicsdr-dksvenska-dagbladetmorgunbladid1mo ago3 sources

Sweden Again Lowers Fuel Taxes, Draws Green Party Criticism

Sweden has announced another reduction in taxes on petrol and diesel, a decision that has been met with strong opposition from the Green Party. The party has criticized the government's move, labeling it as 'gasoline populism'.

Swedish Green Party Demands Rerun of Vote
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet1mo ago2 sources

Swedish Green Party Demands Rerun of Vote

Sweden's Green Party (Miljöpartiet, MP) has formally demanded a rerun of a recent parliamentary vote. This call comes amidst political discussions surrounding the outcome of the initial ballot.

Wolfgang Porsche Sells Salzburg Villa Amid Tunnel Contract Controversy
Businessder-standarddie-presse2d ago2 sources

Wolfgang Porsche Sells Salzburg Villa Amid Tunnel Contract Controversy

Wolfgang Porsche is selling his villa on Salzburg's Kapuzinerberg, prompting the Green Party to demand the revocation of a private tunnel contract previously granted for the property. The sale raises questions about the necessity of the tunnel, which was approved despite public opposition.

Man Charged in Suspected Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianberlingske+11DWlsm-lvThe Independentindex-hrTimes of Indiaindian-expressDawnklix-ba+3 more3d ago14 sources

Man Charged in Suspected Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh

Scottish police have arrested and charged a man in connection with suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people, including a taxi driver and an Uber rider. Muslim groups and political leaders have condemned the incidents, attributing them to a 'poisonous far-right narrative'.

Speaker Rejects Green Party's Emergency Motion
Politicsaftonbladetsvenska-dagbladet21d ago2 sources

Speaker Rejects Green Party's Emergency Motion

The Speaker of the Parliament has rejected an emergency motion put forward by the Green Party. This decision prevents the motion from being debated or voted on in the immediate future.

Uncertainty Surrounds Vacant Property Data in Vienna
Worldder-standard23d ago

Uncertainty Surrounds Vacant Property Data in Vienna

There is a lack of precise data regarding vacant properties in Vienna, with the housing councilor awaiting federal plans for vacancy surveys, while the Green party calls for immediate city-level measures.

Austrian Green Party Leader Leonore Gewessler Shifts Strategy, Attacks SPÖ
Politicsdie-presse25d ago

Austrian Green Party Leader Leonore Gewessler Shifts Strategy, Attacks SPÖ

Austrian Green Party leader Leonore Gewessler addressed a party conference, emphasizing a new focus on 'class struggle' and launching an attack on the rival SPÖ, acknowledging that environmental protection alone is no longer as effective. She criticized the SPÖ, mentioning 'heirs, Babler, and champagne' in her speech.

Sofia Virta Addresses Green Party Conference in Turku
Politicsyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomat1mo ago2 sources

Sofia Virta Addresses Green Party Conference in Turku

Sofia Virta delivered a speech opening the Green Party conference in Turku, where she discussed the global issue of leadership often being equated with toughness. Her address set the tone for the party's gathering.

Darmstadt Eases Begging Ban
Politicsfaz1mo ago

Darmstadt Eases Begging Ban

The Green party, with a left-wing majority in Darmstadt's city parliament, has pushed through a relaxation of the city's begging ban, though its practical implications remain unclear.

German Green party seeks closer ties with CDU/CSU Union
Politicstagesschau1mo ago

German Green party seeks closer ties with CDU/CSU Union

Former CDU leaders Kramp-Karrenbauer, Laschet, and Merkel, along with ex-CSU leader Seehofer, have recently been welcomed guests of the Green party. This suggests a potential rapprochement between the Green and Black political blocs in Germany.

Labour Suffers Major Losses as Reform UK Gains in Local Elections
PoliticsBBCNYTFT+63le-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newsnzzyle-uutisetcnbc+55 more1mo ago66 sources

Labour Suffers Major Losses as Reform UK Gains in Local Elections

The Labour Party experienced significant setbacks in recent local elections across the UK, losing control in areas like Wales for the first time in decades. Nigel Farage's Reform UK celebrated substantial gains, signaling a shift in the political landscape.

UK Local Elections Loom, Testing Keir Starmer and Labour
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+27FTThe GuardianFox Newsyle-uutisetnosruvfazDW+19 more1mo ago30 sources

UK Local Elections Loom, Testing Keir Starmer and Labour

Ahead of critical local elections in the UK, political analysis focuses on the potential impact on Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, with some reports highlighting challenges from other parties and specific candidates. The elections are seen as a significant test for the current political landscape.

Zack Polanski's Potential Succession to Corbynism Debated
OpinionThe GuardianNew Statesman1mo ago2 sources

Zack Polanski's Potential Succession to Corbynism Debated

Political commentators are discussing whether Zack Polanski could be seen as Jeremy Corbyn's successor, with some analyses focusing on what lessons the Green Party should draw from the decline of Corbynism. The articles explore the future direction of left-wing politics in the UK.