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world7 days ago•20 min saved

Sánchez gambles on housing crisis as Spain heads to early vote

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for November 29, 2026, after his minority government failed to pass emergency housing legislation. The decision follows weeks of mass protests triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid. While Sánchez aims to mobilize left-wing voters on the issue of unaffordable housing, polls suggest the conservative opposition is likely to win, marking a high-risk gamble for Europe's most prominent left-wing leader.

via The Washington Post|

#european-politics #housing-crisis #pedro-sanchez

politics14 days ago•398 min saved

Trump’s Retaliation Against Salazar Signals New Limits on GOP Defiance

As Republican candidates increasingly distance themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterms, the president has responded with targeted retaliation against Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar. While Trump has largely tolerated other defections, his public attack on Salazar serves as a warning to the party. Meanwhile, European far-right leaders are distancing themselves from Russia to improve their electoral prospects.

via NBC News|

#donald-trump #european-politics #maria-elvira-salazar

world15 days ago•210 min saved

AfD's Radicalism Drives a Wedge Between Germany and Europe's Far-Right

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved historic electoral gains, winning 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt and leading in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. While these results destabilize Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, they have simultaneously alienated major European far-right allies. France's National Rally and Italy's Brothers of Italy have distanced themselves from the AfD due to its pro-Russian stance, anti-Ukraine rhetoric, and refusal to purge extremist factions, creating a significant rift within the European right-wing bloc.

via CNN|

#afd #european-politics #friedrich-merz

world16 days ago•210 min saved

AfD's Radical Surge in Germany Fractures European Far-Right Alliances

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved historic electoral gains in recent state elections, winning 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt and leading in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. While the party's success has destabilized Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, it has simultaneously alienated several major European far-right parties. France's National Rally and Italy's Brothers of Italy have distanced themselves from the AfD due to its pro-Russian stance, anti-Ukraine rhetoric, and refusal to purge extremist factions, creating a rift within the European right-wing bloc.

via CNN|

#afd #european-politics #friedrich-merz

politics17 days ago•2 min saved

Merz’s Coalition Crumbles as Germany’s Political Center Faces Existential Crisis

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a severe leadership crisis after his CDU party suffered historic defeats in recent state elections, including being ousted from parliament in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania. While Merz retains internal party support, his approval ratings have hit record lows. The collapse of the political center has accelerated the rise of the far-right AfD, which now leads national polls at approximately 28%, while the Left party gained ground in Berlin. Analysts debate whether this reflects a failure of centrist moderation or the consequences of decades of rigid austerity policies that alienated the public.

via BBC|

#afd #cdu #european-politics

politics29 days ago•2 min saved

Sweden Election Remains Too Close to Call as Far-Right Role Looms

Sweden’s general election remains undecided, with the left-wing bloc holding a marginal lead over the right-wing alliance. Preliminary counts show a near-even split in the 349-seat parliament, keeping the fate of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the potential entry of the far-right Sweden Democrats into government uncertain. Final results are expected later in the week after late and overseas ballots are counted.

via politico.eu|

#european-politics #magdalena-andersson #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Exit polls suggest Sweden’s left bloc wins, blocking far-right cabinet entry

Exit polls indicate the left-wing bloc led by Magdalena Andersson is ahead in Sweden’s 2026 general election, potentially preventing the far-right Sweden Democrats from entering the cabinet for the first time. While the right-wing alliance led by Ulf Kristersson remains close, early projections favor the center-left coalition.

via politico.eu|

#european-politics #magdalena-andersson #politics

world1 month ago•2 min saved

AfD brands Saxony-Anhalt victory as Europe watches Musk-linked rise

The far-right AfD won a historic tally in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its vote but missing an outright majority, leaving the formation of a government uncertain; lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund thanked Elon Musk for his support, as European leaders warn against nationalism and grapple with the implications of the party’s Kremlin-friendly stance and potential economic impact.

via The Guardian|

#afd #european-politics #far-right

world2 months ago•30 min saved

Slovenia’s Janša launches Trump-style pivot with pro‑US stance and Jerusalem embassy plan

Slovenia’s Prime Minister Janez Janša, in a fourth term after assembling a coalition, signals a Trump-style realignment: reversing the Golob government’s policies, pushing pro-business reforms, privatization moves in health and education, pension reform, downsizing government, and big-infrastructure bets including a second Krško reactor; he leans on stronger U.S. ties, backs Ukraine with more aid and Russia sanctions, and has promoted hardline anti-immigrant policies, drawing criticism as a potential threat to Slovenia’s sovereignty.

via New York Post|

#european-politics #immigration #israel-palestine

world2 months ago•10 min saved

Slovenia’s Janša Returns to Power, Reverses Leftist Policy and Embraces Israel and a Trump-style Immigration Stance

Slovenia’s veteran PM Janez Janša forms a coalition to start a new term, rolling back the Golob government’s left-leaning agenda with pro-business reforms, privatization, pension and infrastructure plans, and a second Krško reactor, while reversing anti-Israel policies (moving the Slovenian embassy to Jerusalem, freezing Palestinian state recognition, resuming arms trade) and adopting a tougher, Trump-style approach to immigration along with closer Western ties.

via Fox News|

#european-politics #immigration #israel

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Musk vs. The Economist: he says the public hates the media more than him

At a Tesla Gigafactory interview, Elon Musk clashed with The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes, saying more people hate the media than him and pointing to his roughly 250 million X followers as proof of support, while Beddoes pressed the issue of press distrust and polarization. Musk defended his influence in Europe and his pro-border, pro-spending stance, noting past endorsements like Germany’s AfD and citing Gallup data showing low trust in the media.

via New York Post|

#elon-musk #european-politics #media

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Musk claims the public hates the media more than him in Texas interview with The Economist editor

During a visit to Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, Elon Musk pushed back against The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes, saying more people hate the media than hate him as she pressed his influence on European politics; Musk touted his large X following to counter criticism, while Beddoes argued that distrust in journalism and polarization on social media fuel public skepticism about both him and the press.

via Fox News|

#el0n-musk #european-politics #journalism

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Hungary’s Szijjártó Moves to BYD, Spotlighting Europe-China Business Ties

Former Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó resigns from parliament to lead external relations and new business lines at BYD, as Prime Minister Péter Magyar attacks the move as lobbying for subsidies and foreign interests. The transfer underscores BYD’s European push, with Hungary slated to host a major production hub, and illustrates a broader trend of ex-politicians entering the automotive/tech sector in Europe (e.g., Christian Lindner’s upcoming role at Autoland AG).

via politico.eu|

#byd #china #european-politics

politics3 months ago•8 min saved

Populist firebrands turn scandals into campaign fuel, echoing Trump playbook

Marine Le Pen, after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds and ordered to wear an ankle tag, and Nigel Farage, resigning as an MP amid scrutiny, have both embraced a Trump-style playbook—deny wrongdoing, blame the establishment, and frame themselves as champions of the people—to push their campaigns in France and the U.K. Analysts warn the tactic could energize their bases or backfire if opponents boycott elections or voters doubt the narrative, even as Le Pen shows a lead in some French polls.

via politico.eu|

#european-politics #far-right #marine-le-pen

sports3 months ago•27 min saved

World Cup Weekend: Heat, Heritage and High-Stakes Politics on the Global Stage

World Cup updates span a Spain–Austria clash steeped in Habsburg history, Swiss immigration politics, Portugal’s diplomatic clout, and Croatia’s controversial fan culture, while Homeland Security runs a 24/7 security nerve center as heat waves threaten games, and ticketing issues plus late-night UK pub openings add to the tournament’s political and cultural crosscurrents.

via Politico|

#climate-change #european-politics #security