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politics26 days ago•6 min saved

Sweden's razor-thin vote tests far-right influence in government

Sweden heads to a razor-thin general election where eight parties contend and the possibility of the Sweden Democrats joining a government looms, underscoring a bloc-based race between blue (centre-right) and red (Social Democrats) that could lead to a minority government. The country’s 4% threshold, history of coalition dynamics, and the Tidö agreement shaping SD influence are central. Polls open 8am–8pm local time, with exit polls from SVT and TV4 at 8pm and a post-results forecast from SVT later; local elections are also on the same day.

via The Guardian|

#elections #far-right #minority-government

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Jetten sworn in as Netherlands' youngest prime minister, steering a minority government

Rob Jetten, 38, was sworn in as the Netherlands’ youngest prime minister, becoming the first openly gay leader, and now leads a three-party minority government aiming to boost defense spending toward 5% of GDP and cut livestock emissions, while navigating a fragile coalition and a CV misrepresentation controversy involving a state secretary from his own party.

via politico.eu|

#defense-spending #dutch-politics #minority-government

politics7 months ago•6 min saved

Jetten's fragile Dutch minority government kicks off high-stakes reform drive

New Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten leads a fragile 66-seat minority coalition pledging defense boosts, housing spending and farm reforms funded by welfare cuts and a new 'freedom contribution' tax, but faces strong cross-party opposition and a high risk of deadlock as it seeks support in a parliament without a majority.

via politico.eu|

#coalition-politics #european-politics #minority-government

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Ishiba Secures Re-election as Japan's PM Amidst Political Challenges

Shigeru Ishiba has been reelected as Japan's prime minister following a rare runoff vote, leading to a minority government as his ruling coalition lost its majority in parliament. This situation may force Ishiba to collaborate more with an emboldened opposition, including the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the People. The opposition is expected to push for political reforms and increased transparency in political funding. Ishiba aims to maintain stability amid economic challenges and security threats, with minor changes expected in his Cabinet lineup.

via Kyodo News Plus|

#japan #liberal-democratic-party #minority-government