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koreaherald.comworld16 days ago
Three Japanese Opposition Parties Discuss Possible Merger
Moves to form a new opposition party have surfaced among Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Centrist Reform Alliance, with plans targeted for confirmation by mid-July.
France 24politics19 days ago
Ethiopia Opposition Party Calls for Nationwide Protest Before Monday Elections
An opposition party has urged a nationwide protest ahead of Ethiopia's general elections scheduled for Monday. The national election board has not approved the protest.
The Bbcpolitics23 days ago
Irish By-Election Results Show Setbacks for Largest Opposition Party
The largest opposition party failed to win either of two seats contested in weekend by-elections. Its candidate placed second in one constituency and finished well behind in the other.
al-monitor.compolitics24 days ago
Turkish Police Detain 13 in Investigation of 2023 CHP Congress
Police detained 13 people across seven provinces on Saturday in connection with a 2023 Republican People's Party congress. The action follows a court ruling that annulled the congress and reinstated former party leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
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Lapid Expects More Israeli Party Mergers Ahead of Elections
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Monday that he expects additional political mergers in the near future. Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman called for a constitution. The remarks were made at a conference on Jewish-Democratic policy held in Jerusalem.
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The Japan Timespolitics36 days ago
Takaichi and Six Opposition Party Leaders to Hold First Parliamentary Debate on May 20
Ruling and opposition parties reached agreement Monday on a debate between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and heads of a record six opposition parties during the current parliamentary session. Team Mirai will participate for the first time after its strong performance in February'…
vanguardngr.comworld43 days ago
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso Join Nigeria Democratic Congress Ahead of 2027 Election
Two prominent Nigerian opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress in a move that reshapes the political landscape. The switch comes amid legal disputes in their previous party and ahead of the 2027 presidential vote. Supporters…
jpost.comworld49 days ago
Gantz Criticizes New Political Alliance
Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White Party, stated that a new alliance between former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid could hinder efforts to replace the current government. He released a campaign video advocating for a broad bloc. Recent polls show Gantz's pa…
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BBC Newsworld49 days ago
UK Parliament Votes on Motion Accusing Starmer of Misleading House Over Mandelson Vetting
British lawmakers will vote on referring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to a privileges committee for potentially misleading parliament about Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as U.S. ambassador. The motion, backed by opposition parties, follows testimony from key officials and all…
vanguardngr.comworld51 days ago
Nigerian Opposition Parties Agree to Field Single Candidate for 2027 Election
Major opposition parties in Nigeria have agreed to support a single presidential candidate in the 2027 election. The decision was announced in a communiqué following a conference in Ibadan. The parties also expressed a lack of confidence in the electoral commission's chairman.