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Sweden's high-stakes vote could install a far-right role in government
europe26 days ago

Sweden's high-stakes vote could install a far-right role in government

Sweden heads to a razor-thin general election that could see the far-right Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time. The four-party right-wing alliance led by PM Ulf Kristersson has narrowed the left-wing lead, while Magdalena Andersson’s Social Democrats rally opposition to a government dominated by the Sweden Democrats. Immigration and crime are central issues, and exit polls will follow after polls close, with about eight million eligible voters and high turnout expected.

via France 24|
#elections#europe#far-right
Glucksmann kicks off left-wing bid for 2027 French presidency
politics1 month ago

Glucksmann kicks off left-wing bid for 2027 French presidency

Raphaël Glucksmann, 46, a former essayist turned MEP and head of Place Publique, announced on TF1 that he will run in France’s 2027 presidential election, joining a crowded left field. A Socialist Party–Place Publique primary is planned in October to consolidate the left, leveraging PS machinery though the process may be restricted to party members. His partner Léa Salamé may step back from France 2 to avoid conflicts of interest during the campaign. Polls place Glucksmann at around 10–12% with a decent European showing, but a second-round path remains uncertain.

via Euronews.com|
#french-presidential-election-2027#left-wing#place-publique
The Left’s Bern Moment Narrowed to a Short List
politics2 months ago

The Left’s Bern Moment Narrowed to a Short List

Democrats’ left is energized by insurgent wins but faces a thin bench for a 2028 bid: Ro Khanna is the dominant overt candidate in the field, AOC is a potential runner but not locked in, and labor leader Shawn Fain has been approached but isn’t pursuing it—leaving a limited pool as Michigan’s pivotal Senate primary tests where that energy lands; Mallory McMorrow pledges unity after the winner is declared.

via Politico|
#2028-election#alexandria-ocasio-cortez#democrats
Progressives push Medicare-for-All path in Michigan’s Senate race
politics2 months ago

Progressives push Medicare-for-All path in Michigan’s Senate race

Progressive Democrats led by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s open Senate race, pitching Medicare for All and other left-wing policies while contending with a centrist opponent; the momentum from left-wing primary wins signals a shift for the party, but experts warn it may be hard to translate into swing-voter gains in a diverse Midwest, especially as Israel policy and money in politics complicate the race against the GOP challenger Mike Rogers.

via BBC|
#democrats#healthcare#left-wing
State Department Brands US Progressives as Cuba Front Groups in New Report
world2 months ago

State Department Brands US Progressives as Cuba Front Groups in New Report

A 100-page State Department report brands Cuba as the ‘capital of 21st-century communism’ and accuses the island of subversion, naming several American activists and groups—including Hasan Piker, Chris Smalls, Isra Hirsi, Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialists of America, and journalist Amy Goodman—as “front groups and fellow travelers” for Havana. The document frames criticism of U.S. policy toward Cuba and solidarity work as evidence of Cuban influence, amid renewed sanctions led by Rubio and ongoing embargo-era pressure. Critics argue the sanctions hurt Cuba’s economy, while Cuba contends the measures prolong hardship, including blackouts blamed on oil disruptions.

via The Guardian|
#cuba#democratic-socialists-of-america#left-wing
Colorado primaries become a proving ground for a rising left
politics3 months ago

Colorado primaries become a proving ground for a rising left

POLITICO Playbook frames Colorado’s primaries as a potential turning point for a left-wing insurgency, with Bennet’s governor bid narrowing against Phil Weiser, Melat Kiros challenging Diana DeGette, and Julie Gonzales threatening Sen. John Hickenlooper, signaling a broader leftward current that could influence national politics and possibly the 2028 race, all set against ongoing national coverage of SCOTUS decisions, housing policy, and other Capitol Hill developments.

via Politico|
#colorado#democrats#dsa
New York primaries test the Democratic left against establishment amid AI money and Gaza debates
politics3 months ago

New York primaries test the Democratic left against establishment amid AI money and Gaza debates

New York’s Democratic primaries spotlight a heated intra-party clash as mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed progressives challenge incumbents in safe districts, with the wealthiest 12th district sparking a Kennedy-name showdown amid heavy AI-funded campaigning. The contests, along with races in Maryland, Utah, and South Carolina, are watched as Democrats weigh a future beyond establishment norms while trying to flip House seats in November, all set against debates over Israel, Gaza, and AIPAC ties that shape candidates’ stances.

via The Guardian|
#ai#democrats#left-wing
Paris’s new mayor pledges frugality, greens, and a stand against the far right
politics6 months ago

Paris’s new mayor pledges frugality, greens, and a stand against the far right

Paris elected Emmanuel Grégoire, a left-wing successor to continue expanding bike lanes, curb car use, and push environmental policies while promising frugal governance and a sweeping reform of school-monitor oversight amid abuse scandals. He aims to shield the city from “Trumpian” politics, confront homelessness and housing shortages, tackle Airbnb, and position Paris as a bulwark against the far right ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

via The Guardian|
#bike-lanes#emmanuel-gregoire#far-right
Grégoire clinches Paris mayoralty, extending left's 25-year grip
world6 months ago

Grégoire clinches Paris mayoralty, extending left's 25-year grip

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire is on track to win Paris’s mayoral runoff with about 53% of the vote, extending the left’s 25-year control of the capital as conservative Rachida Dati trails at ~38% and hard-left Sophia Chikirou ~8.9%. Grégoire campaigned on housing and living costs, distanced himself from outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo, and accused President Macron of trying to help Dati — a claim Macron denied.

via politico.eu|
#dati#elections#gregoire
France arrests 11 in killing of far-right activist as political tensions rise
europe7 months ago

France arrests 11 in killing of far-right activist as political tensions rise

Eleven people, including an aide to a hard-left lawmaker, were detained overnight and again on Wednesday in connection with the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon; Lyon prosecutors have opened a murder investigation and 11 suspects have been detained so far. The Paris headquarters of the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party was evacuated after a bomb threat, highlighting rising political tensions ahead of local and national elections, with LFI denying responsibility and far-right RN accusing LFI leader Mélenchon of enabling violence.

via Reuters|
#crime#europe#france
Right-Wing Resurgence and Indigenous Resistance in Chile
politics9 months ago

Right-Wing Resurgence and Indigenous Resistance in Chile

The recent Chilean elections resulted in a setback for the left, with far-right candidate José Antonio Kast winning the presidency, marking the end of a political cycle initiated by the 2019 social uprising. Despite some social and economic progress under Boric's government, the election was influenced by factors like compulsory voting, economic challenges, demographic shifts, and a rise in organized crime. Kast's victory reflects a broader regional trend and highlights the need for the Chilean left to adapt to new voter priorities and political realities.

via Jacobin|
#boric#chile#elections