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Pashinyan Wins Big as Armenia Sets Course for Peace With Azerbaijan
world1 month ago

Pashinyan Wins Big as Armenia Sets Course for Peace With Azerbaijan

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.

via AP News|
#armenia#azerbaijan#eu
Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Civil War End
world9 months ago

Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Civil War End

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.

via NPR|
#assad#democracy#minorities
Macron Accepts PM Attal's Resignation, Keeps Him as Caretaker
politics2 years ago

Macron Accepts PM Attal's Resignation, Keeps Him as Caretaker

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.

via Al Jazeera English|
#caretaker-government#emmanuel-macron#france
"French Left Faces Political Chaos Amid Olympic Preparations"
politics2 years ago

"French Left Faces Political Chaos Amid Olympic Preparations"

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.

via POLITICO Europe|
#coalition-government#emmanuel-macron#french-politics
"Syrians Vote in Parliamentary Election Amid Potential Assad Rule Extension"
international-politics2 years ago

"Syrians Vote in Parliamentary Election Amid Potential Assad Rule Extension"

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.

via NBC News|
#bashar-assad#civil-war#economic-crisis
Assad's Party Poised to Retain Power in Syrian Parliamentary Vote
international-politics2 years ago

Assad's Party Poised to Retain Power in Syrian Parliamentary Vote

Syrians voted for a new parliament in an election expected to pave the way for a constitutional amendment to extend President Bashar Assad's rule. The vote, held amid an economic crisis and ongoing civil war, excluded rebel-held areas and diaspora Syrians. Critics argue the election is neither free nor fair, with Assad's Baath Party likely to dominate the results, potentially enabling a constitutional change to prolong Assad's presidency beyond 2028.

via The Associated Press|
#bashar-assad#civil-war#economic-crisis
"Challenges Ahead: South Korea's Opposition Party Secures Landslide Victory as Yoon's Party Faces Resignations and Lame Duck Era"
politics2 years ago

"Challenges Ahead: South Korea's Opposition Party Secures Landslide Victory as Yoon's Party Faces Resignations and Lame Duck Era"

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's conservative party suffered a major setback in the parliamentary elections, leaving him politically weakened and facing opposition control of the parliament for the remainder of his term. Yoon's low approval ratings, economic mismanagement, and scandals have contributed to his party's loss. Despite this, Yoon's foreign policies remain intact, and potential liberal challengers face legal issues. The election results also boosted the political standing of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party chairman, and Han Dong-hoon, a Yoon ally, while Yoon's future prospects are uncertain.

via The Associated Press|
#foreign-policy#parliamentary-elections#political-challenges