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Left-wing parties in the Lisbon Municipal Assembly, including PCP and Livre, are intensifying their criticism of Mayor Carlos Moedas' cultural policy, alleging a lack of transparency and influence from the 'radical far-right pressure' of Chega in public equipment management.
Danish public broadcaster DR is facing criticism for the audience's overwhelming support for left-wing parties during a recent party leader debate, with DR acknowledging the issue and considering stricter control over spectators in the future.
In Sunday's French municipal elections, which were closely watched for early signs of the upcoming presidential race, control in the three largest cities was maintained by...
Left-wing parties have successfully held onto mayoral positions in key French cities including Paris, Marseille, and Lyon, according to provisional results from the municipal elections. The far-right failed to make anticipated gains in large urban centers.
A Guardian editorial discusses the UK Labour, liberal, and left-wing parties, noting their agreement on societal problems but divergence on solutions, citing issues from Brexit to steel policy.
The PP has recovered ground in the Castilla y León elections, securing 35.5% of votes and avoiding losses for the first time in this cycle, while the PSOE halted its decline with 30.7% as left-wing parties disappeared, and Vox reached its highest mark.
The Danish election campaign is increasingly featuring debates on drinking water quality, the marine environment, and conditions in pig production, with questions raised about why left-wing parties often dominate these agendas.
One of Denmark's main left-wing parties is advocating for national rules to increase the hiring of local workers in nursing homes, aiming to address employment and care sector issues.
Left-wing parties in Denmark have proposed a wealth tax on the richest citizens, leading to concerns, anger, and threats of emigration from millionaires. A politician from the Red-Green Alliance criticizes these reactions as 'world-detached'.
A coalition of Danish left-wing parties, including SF, Enhedslisten, and Radikale Venstre, has launched their election campaign with a proposal to ban the construction or expansion of any conventional Danish pig farms.
Two cities in Spain's Costa del Sol, Rincon de la Victoria and Alhaurin el Grande, have banned the burqa in municipal buildings, a decision opposed by the left-wing parties.
Left-wing parties in Spain are forming a new alliance to halt their decline and counter the rise of right-wing populists, aiming to create a new left front.
Belgian left-wing parties are criticized for their self-focus and their calm approach to relations with Spain, with commentary highlighting their internal dynamics and reactions to other political figures.
The second round of local elections in France saw left-wing parties secure significant victories, while the far-right made gains but failed to triumph in major target cities like Marseille and Toulon.
Bernard Combes, an ally of François Hollande, was defeated by Laurent Melin in the Tulle municipal elections, despite forming an alliance with left-wing parties.
Left-wing parties are aiming to defeat the government in the upcoming Galway West by-election, with candidates selected and canvassing underway ahead of the expected late May date.
Election results from the five largest cities in the Netherlands indicate a trend of stability for left-wing parties.
The first round of French municipal elections on March 15 saw significant gains for both far-right and left-wing parties, providing an early test for political machines ahead of next year’s presidential race. French papers are analyzing these results, which show a consolidation of the far-right's territorial presence, though the National Rally notably failed to gain ground in major cities outside the South.
Left-wing parties in Portugal, including the PS, accuse CDS and Chega of persecuting the LGBT community, citing their opposition to displaying flags related to 'ideological, partisan or revendicative movements' on state buildings.
Portugal's parliament is divided over proposed changes to the social security contribution regime, with PS, Chega, IL, and left-wing parties criticizing the alterations, while Minister Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho defends them as clarifying 'grey areas'.
A new poll in Finland shows the Social Democratic Party (SDP) increasing its lead, while the National Coalition Party (Kokoomus) sees its support drop to a five-year low. The Finns Party (Perussuomalaiset) is gaining, and left-wing parties maintain steady support.
The death of a far-right activist in Lyon on February 14 has led to increased hostility for La France Insoumise (LFI) activists and is pressuring other left-wing parties on local alliance decisions.
Left-wing parties in Catalonia vetoed a PP bill to abolish inheritance tax, with other parties accusing the government of punishing the middle class.
Preliminary results from a new Nordic survey indicate that journalism students predominantly support left-wing political parties, a finding that did not surprise researchers.
Left-wing parties secured victories in major French cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lyon in the municipal elections, though failing to conquer Toulouse, while the far-right made gains in smaller towns. Post-election analysis provides geographical insights into the voting patterns of various political formations.
The municipal elections held last weekend in France saw left-wing parties successfully defend their strongholds in cities, while right-wing parties made gains, serving as a key indicator for the upcoming presidential election.
In Portugal, both left-wing parties and the Liberal Initiative have expressed opposition to new proposals concerning gender identity, with the Liberal Initiative stating it will not accept a setback in individual liberties.
In the Lyon metropolitan area, left-wing parties, including ecologists and La France insoumise, failed to reach an agreement for the second round of the metropolitan election, creating an opening for Jean-Michel Aulas' movement.
The Croatian political party Možemo held an election assembly to elect two party coordinators and members of the Steering Council, announcing a joint fight with allied left-wing parties to win power at the national level.
The Swiss Federal Council has sent the 'Bilateral III' agreements to parliament for debate, sparking strong reactions from political parties. The SVP warns against 'subjugation,' while left-wing parties approve, and the FDP focuses on the upcoming vote.
The Lisbon Municipal Assembly approved a recommendation from the Chega party, supported by PSD, CDS-PP, and IL, to raise the speed limit on Av. Santos e Castro. PS and left-wing parties voted against, citing accident risks.
Ivica Kukavica, president of the DP parliamentary club in Croatia, has accused several left-wing parties of denying crimes committed after World War II, reiterating DP's advocacy for laws banning all totalitarian regimes.
Despite condemnations and outrage caused by its controversial statements, Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France Insoumise (LFI) continue to be seen as an anti-National Rally refuge by other left-wing parties in France.
In Spain, right-wing populists have overtaken the left. Now, left-wing parties want to stop their decline with a new alliance.