Tag #Elections

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AfD's NRW Top Candidate Signals Hardline Shift

In a vote at their NRW state party convention in Marl, the AfD selected Kay Gottschalk, the deputy federal chairman, as their top candidate for the February 23rd federal election, winning with 61% of delegate votes and signaling a move towards a more hardline political position within the party.

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20 Labour Councillors Resign, Leaving Party Without Control of Broxtowe Borough Council

Twenty Labour councillors in Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire, resigned en masse on Thursday, forming the Broxtowe Independents, citing policy disagreements with Sir Keir Starmer's leadership and the blocking of 10 of their candidates from upcoming local elections, leaving Labour without ma...

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O'Malley Blames Democratic Losses on Disconnect With Working Class

Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley attributes the Democratic Party's recent electoral losses to its failure to connect with working-class voters due to their concerns about inflation outpacing wage growth; he proposes a return to populist economic policies as a solution.

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Erosion of Trust in Political Parties: A Democratic Paradox

Modern democracies show a paradox: citizens trust non-elected bodies more than elected ones tied to political parties, perceived as divisive. This raises questions about parties' necessity despite their crucial roles in political organization and compromise; alternatives remain unclear.

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NYC Real Estate Shows Mixed Results in Q4 2024

New York City's real estate market in Q4 2024 showed a mixed performance, with luxury sales ranging from 19 to 39 contracts weekly, while the rental market slowed. Condo sales significantly outpaced co-ops (at least 3:1), due to amenities and ease of move-in, and the Republican election victory appe...

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Musk Accused of Election Interference in Germany

Elon Musk's public endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of snap elections on February 23, 2025, has sparked accusations of election interference from German officials following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government after a failed confidence vote.

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Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse Amidst Ideological Divisions

Austria's three-party coalition talks, involving the ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos, collapsed on Friday due to irreconcilable differences on fiscal policy and social spending, leaving the country's political future uncertain with potential scenarios including a grand coalition or new elections.

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Twenty Labour Councillors Quit, Leaving Party Without Control of Broxtowe Council

Twenty Labour councillors in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, resigned to form the Broxtowe Independents party due to disagreements with Keir Starmer's leadership, including cuts to winter fuel allowance and council restructuring plans, causing Labour to lose control of the council.

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Rangers Upset Celtic in Scottish Premiership Match

Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0 in a surprising upset, despite Celtic leading the Scottish Premiership by 11 points and 20 goals; the result triggered questions about Celtic's complacency and prompted manager Brendan Rodgers to criticize his team's poor performance.

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House Speaker Election Highlights GOP Internal Divisions

House Republicans are attempting to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, facing potential internal opposition despite a presidential endorsement; a low threshold for dissent could trigger extended leadership battles and jeopardize the GOP agenda.

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Indonesia's Constitutional Court Eliminates Presidential Threshold

The Indonesian Constitutional Court (MK) struck down the 20% presidential threshold on January 2nd, 2025, ruling that it is unconstitutional and effectively opening up presidential nominations to all participating political parties after numerous previous challenges since 2017.

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Musk's Interference in German Election Sparks Outrage

Elon Musk, via his X platform, is openly supporting Germany's far-right AfD party in the upcoming February 23rd election, attacking Chancellor Scholz and President Steinmeier, raising concerns about foreign interference and democratic integrity.

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