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Spanish Socialists Request Suspension of 'Kitchen' Trial to Include Political Connections
Politicsel-mundo4d ago

Spanish Socialists Request Suspension of 'Kitchen' Trial to Include Political Connections

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has requested the National Court to suspend the 'Kitchen' trial, aiming to incorporate new evidence regarding political connections that implicate former Popular Party (PP) official María Dolores de Cospedal and the PP itself. The party, acting as a popular prosecution, seeks to ensure the PP is held accountable as a beneficiary of the alleged crimes.

Delille's Cases and the PS Congress
Politicsobservador11d ago

Delille's Cases and the PS Congress

The three lawyers chosen by Sócrates are all under some form of scrutiny. The ignored warnings by the prison system. And the conclusions of the socialists' meeting, which took place in Viseu.

French Municipal Elections 2026: Paris Elects Grégoire, Lyon Appeal Filed
PoliticsBBCle-mondeThe Guardian+26nzzaftonbladetDWglobe-and-maille-figaroSCMPder-standardFrance 24+18 more18d ago29 sources

French Municipal Elections 2026: Paris Elects Grégoire, Lyon Appeal Filed

Socialists secured key victories in major French cities, with Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris, while Marine Le Pen’s National Rally saw mixed results. In Lyon, losing candidate Jean-Michel Aulas has filed an appeal, challenging the election results.

French Parties Strategize for Local Election Runoffs, Including Marseille
Politicsle-mondele-figaroder-standard+3France 24rfi-englishnewsbeast24d ago6 sources

French Parties Strategize for Local Election Runoffs, Including Marseille

French political parties are forming alliances and making strategic withdrawals ahead of local election runoffs, with new developments including Jordan Bardella urging the withdrawal of a right-wing candidate in Marseille to prevent a left-wing victory.

Albanian Law on Republican Guard Director Changes Frequently
Politicsreporter-al24d ago

Albanian Law on Republican Guard Director Changes Frequently

The law governing the selection criteria for the General Director of the Republic Guard in Albania is reportedly being changed frequently, with socialists now seeking to revert to an older formulation that requires the director to be a career employee within the institution.

Greek Socialists Criticize Government Over Healthcare and Left-Wing Legacy
Politicsiefimeridaavgi1mo ago2 sources

Greek Socialists Criticize Government Over Healthcare and Left-Wing Legacy

A Greek article criticizes the government's 'kick the ball into the stands' tactic, highlighting the closure of three clinics in Nikaia despite debunked claims of a minister being punched. Another article features SYRIZA-PS president Sokratis Famellos expressing pride in the heroic legacy of left-wing fighters at a memorial event.

Montenegrin Opposition Criticizes Proposed Security Law Changes
Politicscdm-me1mo ago

Montenegrin Opposition Criticizes Proposed Security Law Changes

A Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) MP, Mihailo Anđušić, stated that proposed amendments to laws concerning Montenegro's National Security Agency (ANB) and internal affairs would turn the country into a police state through the abuse of the security sector by political parties.

NSD Pljevlja Refuses to Support Budget with DPS Help
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

NSD Pljevlja Refuses to Support Budget with DPS Help

The New Serbian Democracy (NSD) in Pljevlja, Montenegro, has stated it will not support the budget if it requires assistance from the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), following a meeting where the local political situation was analyzed.

DPS Rožaje Criticizes Šahmanović Over System Dysfunction
Politicsvijesti-mecdm-me4d ago2 sources

DPS Rožaje Criticizes Šahmanović Over System Dysfunction

The Municipal Board of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) Rožaje issued a statement criticizing Šahmanović, asserting that talk of "maximum discounts" would not silence citizens regarding the consequences of the dysfunctional system he leads.

Politicspublico17d ago

Portuguese Socialists Pressure Party Leadership for Change

A group of militants and deputies within the Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) are pressuring party leader Carneiro, advocating for the party to be more connected to local territories, engage in dialogue with members, introduce 'new faces,' and distance itself from being perceived as merely a government partner.

French Municipal Elections: Left Secures Major Wins in City Runoffs
Politicstimes-uktagesschauchina-daily17d ago3 sources

French Municipal Elections: Left Secures Major Wins in City Runoffs

Following municipal elections in France, the left has retained control of the country's three largest cities, including Paris where socialists won the mayoralty, dealing a blow to the right, though conservatives and right-populists secured the majority of mayoral positions nationwide.

French Socialists Win Paris Mayoralty; Emmanuel Grégoire Takes Office
PoliticsAPnzztimes-uk18d ago3 sources

French Socialists Win Paris Mayoralty; Emmanuel Grégoire Takes Office

France's socialists have won the Paris mayoralty in a blow to the right, with Emmanuel Grégoire, a Socialist long involved in local politics and described as a friendly technocrat, taking office as the new mayor of Paris, facing difficult tasks in leading the million-strong city.

French Municipal Elections: Socialists Retain Paris, Secure Key Cities
Politicslsm-lv18d ago

French Municipal Elections: Socialists Retain Paris, Secure Key Cities

In the French Municipal Elections, Socialists secured key victories, retaining the mayor's seat in Paris and winning other major cities like Lyon and Marseille. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally achieved mixed results, making historic local gains in some areas while experiencing defeats in major cities, offering hope to mainstream rivals.

Catalan Budget Withdrawal Sparks Political Reactions
Politicsla-vanguardia23d ago

Catalan Budget Withdrawal Sparks Political Reactions

The withdrawal of the Catalan budget has drawn varied political reactions, with ERC leader Junqueras prioritizing a pact and the Comuns acknowledging it's not ideal but not the worst outcome, as agreements with socialists are expected to be included in a credit supplement.

Montenegrin DPS Requests Shortening of Municipal Assembly Mandate
Politicsvijesti-me25d ago

Montenegrin DPS Requests Shortening of Municipal Assembly Mandate

Montenegro's Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) has written to Minister Dukaj, requesting the shortening of the mandate of the Municipal Assembly, urging the Ministry of Public Administration and the Government to fulfill their legal obligations and demonstrate adherence to the Constitution and law.

Carneiro Re-elected PS Leader with Stronger Mandate
Politicspublicoobservador27d ago2 sources

Carneiro Re-elected PS Leader with Stronger Mandate

José Luís Carneiro was re-elected as the PS Secretary-General without opposition, securing more absolute votes than in June and claiming the strongest mandate among parliamentary leaders. He received 96.9% of the votes from over 20,000 socialists who participated in the direct elections.

DPS Accuses Podgorica Mayor of Protecting Tycoon Deals
Politicsvijesti-me28d ago

DPS Accuses Podgorica Mayor of Protecting Tycoon Deals

The Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) has called on the Mayor of Podgorica to explain why he is not denying allegations that he enabled a friend to secretly acquire millions of euros in revenue by using city property, urging him not to protect 'tycoon deals'.

Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It’s time for True Labour, not Blue Labour | Stella Creasy
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Cruelty to immigrants is not what my party stands for. It’s time for True Labour, not Blue Labour | Stella Creasy

We must get back to the party’s roots before it is too late. That means embracing difference, rejecting division – and fighting for opportunities for all The 1951 Labour government proudly signed the refugee convention. Today’s Labour government is now in danger of consigning it to history. Why and how this is happening challenges those of us who are both socialists and democrats. For our economy, our society and our sanity we must reject the thinking of the Blue Labour faction and set out wh...

Political Developments in Montenegro's Parliament
Politicsobservador1mo ago

Political Developments in Montenegro's Parliament

Montenegro's Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) informed European officials about events in the Montenegrin Parliament, seeking an urgent reaction to what they described as legal-political and institutional violence.

Political Motive Explored After Fresnes Town Hall Vandalized
Culturele-figaro12d ago

Political Motive Explored After Fresnes Town Hall Vandalized

Following the ransacking of the Fresnes town hall, a political motive is being investigated. The attack occurred on the eve of the first municipal council meeting, which was to be presided over by the right-wing party that had recently won the mayoralty from the socialists.

Maria Badia, Former PSC MEP, Dies
Politicsla-vanguardia12d ago

Maria Badia, Former PSC MEP, Dies

Maria Badia, a former Member of the European Parliament for the PSC (Socialists' Party of Catalonia), has passed away. She was elected MEP in 2004 and 2009.

French Socialists in Turmoil Over Alliances with Radical-Left LFI
Politicsle-monde17d ago

French Socialists in Turmoil Over Alliances with Radical-Left LFI

France's Socialist party is experiencing internal turmoil, with leader Olivier Faure facing criticism from rivals, including former president François Hollande, over the party's inconsistent stance on alliances with the radical-left La France Insoumise ahead of the presidential race.

French Socialists Retain Power in Major Cities, Alliances Spark Debate
Politicsle-figarodie-pressecapital-bg18d ago3 sources

French Socialists Retain Power in Major Cities, Alliances Spark Debate

The united Left, allied with the Greens, has maintained its hold in major French cities like Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Lille following municipal elections. However, an alliance involving Strasbourg's socialist mayor Catherine Trautmann with the Horizons party has sparked debate, with Olivier Faure asserting her continued socialist affiliation.

Feijóo Reaffirms Patriotism Against Vox and Other Parties
Politicsla-vanguardia29d ago

Feijóo Reaffirms Patriotism Against Vox and Other Parties

The leader of Spain's PP party, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, asserted his patriotism in opposition to Vox, stating he has consistently defeated socialists, nationalists, and independentists throughout his career. He also criticized Vox for potentially aligning with PSOE and Podemos in Extremadura.

DPS MPs to Resign if Controversial Laws are Passed in Montenegro
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

DPS MPs to Resign if Controversial Laws are Passed in Montenegro

The President of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) in Montenegro stated that DPS MPs would resign from their positions if the proposed laws on Internal Affairs and ANB are passed, citing concerns about undemocratic and unconstitutional actions by the current government.

DPS Threatens to Leave Electoral Reform Committee in Montenegro
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

DPS Threatens to Leave Electoral Reform Committee in Montenegro

The President of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), Danijel Živković, stated that his party will withdraw from the Committee for Electoral Reform if certain conditions are not met, asserting there is no need to 'simulate democracy in a parliament where there is no democracy'.

DPS Takes Over TO Budva as Tičić Appointed Acting Director
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

DPS Takes Over TO Budva as Tičić Appointed Acting Director

The Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) is taking control of the Tourist Organization (TO) Budva with the appointment of Tičić as acting director. This decision followed the adoption of the municipal budget and a significant donation to the Montenegrin-Littoral Metropolitanate.

Bošnjačka Stranka Responds to DPS on Mayoral Position
Politicscdm-me1mo ago

Bošnjačka Stranka Responds to DPS on Mayoral Position

Amer Smailović, head of the Bosniak Party (BS) parliamentary club, responded to Abaz Dizdarević of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) regarding Dizdarević's reaction to a statement by BS MP Kenana Strujić Harbić, concerning the relinquishing of a mayoral position.