Tag #Elections

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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German Election Interference Accusations

Elon Musk's December 28th article in Welt am Sonntag supporting Germany's far-right AfD party, labeled a potential extremist threat by German authorities, has prompted accusations of election interference from the German government and condemnation from leading German politicians.

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Milanović Leads in Croatia Presidential Race, Runoff Needed

In Croatia's presidential election, Zoran Milanović (SDP) won 49.1% of the vote, narrowly missing an outright victory and forcing a January 12th runoff against Dragan Primorac (HDZ) who received 19.3%, with low voter turnout at 46%.

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DAX Closes 2024 at Record High Despite Global Uncertainty

The German DAX index concluded 2024 at 19,909 points, exceeding expectations despite global political instability including a rightward shift in European elections, French government uncertainty, Trump's US election win, and Germany's collapsed coalition. Gold prices also reached record highs.

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Vikings' Win Positions Them for NFC's Top Playoff Seed

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-25 in Week 17, positioning themselves to win the NFC North title and secure the top seed in the NFC playoffs if they beat the Detroit Lions; quarterback Sam Darnold had a career game with 377 passing yards and three touchdowns.

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Musk's Pro-AfD Opinion Piece Sparks Criticism in Germany

SPD chair Saskia Esken criticized Elon Musk's pro-AfD opinion piece in the Welt am Sonntag, raising concerns about foreign interference in German elections and questioning the newspaper's decision to publish it. The future Welt editor published a counter-argument.

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Germany Accuses Musk of Election Meddling Through AfD Endorsement

The German government accused Elon Musk of attempting to sway its upcoming election by endorsing the AfD, a far-right party under domestic intelligence surveillance for suspected right-wing extremism, via a Welt am Sonntag opinion piece and X posts, prompting condemnation from German politicians.

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Atlantic Liberal MPs Demand Trudeau's Resignation

Atlantic Liberal MPs publicly called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation in a letter released on January 2nd, 2024, citing impending non-confidence motions from opposition parties and a need for an interim leader; this action increases pressure on Trudeau amid internal party divisions an...

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Germany to Hold Early Elections Amidst Political Tensions

Germany will hold early parliamentary elections on February 23rd following the Bundestag's dissolution, amidst controversies including Elon Musk's AfD endorsement and internal party conflicts, highlighted by the dispute between Brandenburg's Minister-President Woidke and former Minister Nonnemacher.

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Biden Withdraws from Reelection, Pardons Son Amidst Political Decline

President Biden, facing declining approval ratings and mounting gaffes, withdrew from his reelection bid, contributing to Donald Trump's potential return to the White House; he also controversially pardoned his son Hunter Biden shortly before leaving office.

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2024: Incumbent Governments Face Unprecedented Defeats

The 2024 election cycle saw an unprecedented number of incumbent governing parties in developed countries lose vote share due to high inflation and changing voter expectations, marking a shift in global political dynamics.

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Syria's New Leader Outlines Four-Year Election Timeline

Following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad on December 8th, Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced a four-year timeline for elections, a three-year process for drafting a new constitution, and a plan to dissolve the HTS group.

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Milanovic Advances to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic will face Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff election after winning 49.1% of the first-round vote on Sunday, falling short of the majority needed to avoid a second round. The election comes amid widespread corruption, high inflation and labor shortages.

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