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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has dissolved parliament and set snap elections for October 25, 2026, aiming to transition from the ceremonial presidency to the powerful role of prime minister. This move follows two years of student-led anti-corruption protests and seeks to consolidate his 12-year grip on power before his current term ends in 2027.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after only 26 days in office amid a political crisis caused by a hung parliament, ideological divisions, and challenges in passing a budget to address France's high public debt. Macron is now seeking a solution to form a stable government, with key political players involved in negotiations, as France faces potential early elections or continued paralysis.
France's government has collapsed after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month into his term, leading to calls from far-right leader Marine Le Pen for new parliamentary elections amid ongoing political instability, economic challenges, and public protests.
France's far-right National Rally is preparing for a potential snap legislative election amid political instability, with efforts to refine candidate selection and increase recruitment, aiming to capitalize on a divided parliament and possibly gain unprecedented power, despite historical controversies and legal challenges faced by its leader Marine Le Pen.
Tens of thousands of protesters in Serbia, including students and opposition groups, marched in Belgrade and other towns demanding snap elections, blaming government corruption for a railway station collapse that killed 16 people, and calling for political change to oust President Vucic and his party.
Tens of thousands of Serbian students and protesters gathered in Belgrade demanding snap elections and an end to President Vucic's 12-year rule, amid accusations of corruption and media suppression, with Vucic blaming foreign powers for the unrest.
Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders withdrew his party from the government over immigration disputes, leading to the collapse of the coalition and the likely call for snap elections, amid political and economic reactions.
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a political crisis after his party lost its majority in snap elections, leading to a hung parliament and the fall of Prime Minister Michel Barnier over a budget dispute. Macron must quickly appoint a new prime minister to navigate the complex parliamentary landscape and pass a crucial budget by year-end. The situation is complicated by the rise of far-right and far-left parties, and the lack of a coalition-building tradition in France, putting Macron's leadership and economic reforms at risk.
A growing number of Social Democrats are calling for German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to replace Olaf Scholz as the SPD's candidate for chancellor in the upcoming snap elections, citing Pistorius's popularity and leadership qualities. SPD MP Joe Weingarten and former vice-chancellor Franz Müntefering have expressed support for Pistorius, while a recent poll shows 66% of voters favor him over Scholz. The SPD is scheduled to decide on its candidate at a conference on January 11, amid internal party discussions and dissent.
Germany is facing a political crisis as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government collapses following the dismissal of Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Scholz now leads a minority government and seeks opposition support to pass key policies, including the 2025 budget. The crisis stems from deep disagreements within the coalition over economic policy, with Scholz's Social Democrats and the Greens favoring debt-financed modernization, while Lindner's FDP opposes new borrowing. The situation is exacerbated by concerns over a potential Trump presidency and its implications for Germany's economy and security.
Over a dozen leftist parties, including Podemos, have formed an alliance called Sumar ahead of Spain's snap elections in July to create a united front against the conservative People's Party. The deal could improve the likelihood of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez being confirmed at the ballot box. However, analysts say that a right-wing government remains the most likely outcome of the elections, especially if the People's Party teams up with far-right party Vox.
After his party's defeat in regional and municipal elections, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for snap elections on July 23rd. The conservative opposition People's Party (PP) won in several regions, including one that has been held by the Socialists since 1978. The PP will need the support of the hard-right Vox to govern in most of the regions it has won. Sánchez's coalition partner, Podemos, was also pummelled, and parties to the left of the Socialists must reorganise themselves quickly.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for snap parliamentary elections on July 23 after his ruling Socialists suffered major setbacks in regional and local elections. The conservative Popular Party made huge gains in Sunday’s elections, defeating incumbent Socialists in numerous key regional and city governments. Sanchez became prime minister in 2018 after winning a vote of no confidence in parliament against then-conservative Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. Sanchez then won a general election in November 2019, but fell short of a majority and formed a coalition government with the leftist Podemos party, which also suffered setbacks in Sunday’s local elections.
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has dissolved the country's National Assembly and called for snap elections, triggering a constitutional clause known as "mutual death" as he faces a looming impeachment vote. Lasso denies allegations of interfering in a shipping contract related to the export of oil products and claims they are politically motivated. Calls for his resignation have grown louder in recent months amid a cost-of-living crisis and high rates of criminal violence. The president's decision could spark protests and instability in the country.
Pakistan's National Assembly has passed a resolution rejecting a Supreme Court order to hold snap elections for two provincial legislatures in the country. The court had declared the electoral panel's decision to delay the polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces unconstitutional on Tuesday. The motion was tabled by legislator Khalid Magsi during a session of Pakistan's National Assembly in the capital, Islamabad.