All articles tagged with #parliamentary elections
Lev Shlosberg, a prominent anti-war politician and deputy head of Yabloko, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony for allegedly discrediting Russia’s armed forces and spreading false information about them. The verdict comes as Yabloko faces a ban from September’s parliamentary elections, underscoring a wider crackdown on dissent ahead of the vote, with the party planning an appeal.
Russia’s Supreme Court barred Yabloko, the only registered party opposing Moscow’s war in Ukraine, from the upcoming State Duma elections after Rodina petitioned to annul its registration. Yabloko denies undeclared campaign funding allegations and said it will appeal. The ruling comes amid tightened Kremlin control over elections, with United Russia dominating and Yabloko polling around 3% with no Duma seats since 2003; supporters gathered outside the courthouse, and the party is backed by exiled figures including Yulia Navalnaya.
Opposition figure Boris Nadezhdin says he has left Russia amid government pressure that forced him to suspend his bid for September parliamentary elections; in a Paris video, he says he’s alive and free but not yet back home, after being fined for extremist symbols and branded a foreign agent. The departure details are unclear; he plans to reassess his future while avoiding imprisonment. Nadezhdin rose on a 2024 pro-peace bid and has held various political roles, but is now outside Russia due to authorities’ pressure.
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared victory after a general election, with preliminary results showing his party capturing 61 seats (about 58% of mandates), enough to form a government without a coalition but not a constitutional majority. Pashinyan signaled plans to embed a peace deal with Azerbaijan into law as EU leaders congratulated him, while Russia offered cautious comments; turnout corrections were noted in an updated report.
Iraq is holding parliamentary elections amid efforts by the U.S. to reduce Iran's influence, following years of conflict and violence, with the country experiencing relative stability and peace in the region.
An exit poll suggests that the Liberal D66 party is set to win the Dutch parliamentary elections, indicating a potential shift in the country's political landscape.
Emmanuel Macron's presidency faces a severe crisis with multiple prime minister resignations, a hung parliament, and rising calls for him to step down amid France's economic struggles and political divisions, raising the possibility of snap elections and further instability.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned just 27 days after taking office, marking the shortest tenure in modern French history and deepening the country's political crisis amid fragmentation and opposition calls for snap elections, causing stock and euro declines.
Syria held its first parliamentary elections since Bashar Assad's ouster, using an electoral college system due to ongoing civil war and displacement, marking a significant step in its political transition despite criticisms of limited democracy and sectarian tensions.
Syria is holding its first parliamentary elections since Bashar Assad's ouster, with most seats elected by electoral colleges and some appointed, amid concerns over the lack of a popular vote, transparency, and representation of minorities and women. The elections are seen as a test of the interim authorities's inclusivity and legitimacy, but face criticism for their undemocratic process and exclusion of certain regions.
Syria is holding its first parliamentary elections since Bashar al-Assad was ousted, with elections limited to certain provinces due to security concerns, and the process criticized for lacking inclusivity and transparency amid ongoing sectarian conflicts.
Andrej Babis's party won the Czech parliamentary elections, positioning him to potentially return as prime minister amid economic concerns and debates over Ukraine support, with his future government depending on coalition negotiations and legal considerations.
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's resignation but asked him to stay on in a caretaker role until a new government is formed. This follows the defeat of Macron's centrist alliance by the New Popular Front in recent snap parliamentary elections, leaving the National Assembly without a dominant political bloc. The caretaker government will manage day-to-day affairs and ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympic Games but cannot introduce new laws or make major changes.
The French left's New Popular Front (NFP) is struggling to agree on a prime minister after a surprise victory in snap parliamentary elections. The alliance's inability to choose a leader threatens to fracture its power and could allow opponents to form an alternative coalition. With significant disagreements among its founding parties, the NFP faces a critical deadline as newly elected lawmakers prepare to kick off the legislature. Failure to present a united front could undermine the NFP's position as a leading force in French politics.
Syrians voted for a new parliament in an election that could lead to a constitutional amendment extending President Bashar Assad's rule. The vote, held amid an economic crisis and ongoing civil war, excluded rebel-held and Kurdish-controlled areas. Critics argue the election is neither free nor fair, with Assad's Baath Party expected to dominate. The new parliament may propose amendments to extend Assad's presidency beyond 2028.