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Since the Dutch election of 2023, the parliament, located in The Hague, has been fragmented. Now a government is set to take shape, with the far-right PVV at its core. Before delving into the new political alignment some context is needed; the last election marked the end of Mark Rutte,
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Catalan Regional Election The Spanish region of Catalonia, famed for its independence and separatist movement, has held a regional election. The national Socialist Party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made major gains, mustering 42 seats (9 more than last election) in a parliament of 135 and a swing of 5%
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The governing Conservative party has marked 200 constituencies as vulnerable in the coming general election. Including Weston-super-Mare, in Somerset, that has been held by the Tory MP John Penrose since 2005 and was won by a 17,121 majority in 2019, alongside several constituencies with majorities of over 15,000.
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North Macedonian Presidential Election North Macedonian went to the ballot box this week in the run-off election between the incumbent Social Democratic president and the nationalist right-wing challenger. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of the right-wing secured the presidency with a wide margin, making her the first woman to become the President of
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With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump set for a 2024 rematch we've looked at polls, past presidential election results from 1980 and onwards alongside other elections such as primaries, senatorial and house elections to predict the result. Since last month former President Donald J Trump
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British Local Elections On the 2nd of May, many Britons went to the ballot box to place their local election vote. The ruling Conservative party (Tories) lost major ground, the opposition won seats held by the Tories for decades. Labour gained large headway taking control of nearly 10 councils out
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Europe is changing, new world dynamics has left the continent behind in several vital aspects for the future. Wages are low, when compared with the United States, which is contributing to a brain-drain. European start-ups have a tuff time competing on the international stage as they struggle to find the
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Arizona and Abortion The Arizona state House of Representatives has voted to overturn the state's Supreme Court decision that an 1864 abortion ban was enactable. Creating the possibility of a repeal. It took 2 attempts for the GOP to bring forth the proposal last week. The Democrats rallied
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South Africa is roughly 1 month away from its general election, set for the 29th of May. The ruling ANC, African National Congress, once headed by Nelson Mandela is facing one of its steepest challenges yet. The ANC is a centre-left party. South Africa has witnessed continued economic suffering. Inequality
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Croatia Legislative Election EU member Croatia has held its legislative election, to the Sabor (parliament), and the result is not shocking. Slight redistribution of seats. The ruling HDZ, a centre-right party and member of the EPP in the EU parliament, lost a few seats, however, retained their resounding lead over
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London is set for a mayoral election on the 2nd of May, incumbent Sadiq Khan is vying for yet another 4 years at the city's top job. Mr Khan has been the Mayor of London since 2016 and has proved popular, successfully fending off Conservative challengers with good
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Trump Protects Speaker Johnson Former President Donald J. Trump has stated his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson amid turmoil. Republican Representative Majorie Taylor Greene has created a motion to oust the speaker. Mr Johnson has been a longstanding ally and supporter of Mr Trump (so has Majorie Taylor Greene)