Tag #Elections

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Milanovic Wins Second Term as Croatian President

In Croatia's presidential runoff, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory over Dragan Primorac, winning 74.67% of the vote with a turnout of 44.15%; his win reflects public approval despite some political dissent.

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Saarland Referendum: How a 1935 Vote Shaped German Politics

The 1935 Saarland referendum saw 90.7% vote to rejoin Germany, profoundly impacting the lives of Erich Honecker, a communist who avoided Nazi imprisonment, and Oskar Lafontaine, whose political career in post-war Germany would be marked by his complex relationship with Honecker.

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Bannon Vows to Oust Musk from Trump's Inner Circle

Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, is publicly campaigning against Elon Musk's influence on the Trump administration, citing concerns over Musk's policy positions and potential overreach, aiming to remove Musk before Trump's inauguration.

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AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor Amidst Massive Protests in Riesa

In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party nominated Alice Weidel for chancellor, sparking a massive counter-protest with 12,000 participants that led to clashes with police, highlighting the deep political divisions in the country ahead of the February 23rd election.

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Trump Inaugural Access Costs Double to \$1 Million

Major donors to Donald Trump's inaugural committee must now contribute \$1 million for direct access to him and Vice President-elect JD Vance, double the 2017 cost, reflecting increased demand and suggesting a shift towards private events for influence-peddling.

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Musk Accused of Spreading Disinformation Amidst Post-Fire Looting

Following the deadly Los Angeles fires, approximately 30 people were arrested for looting, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to accuse Elon Musk of spreading disinformation by falsely claiming California decriminalized looting; this incident highlights the political tensions surrounding disaster relie...

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Commanders Upset Buccaneers in Wild Card Thriller

In a thrilling 23-20 victory, the Washington Commanders defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL Wild Card round, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the offense and securing their first playoff win since 2005. The Commanders advance to face the Detroit Lions.

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Marine Le Pen regrets expelling her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, from the RN

Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right Rassemblement National, expressed deep regret over expelling her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, from the party following his death at age 96, after a career marked by racist and antisemitic remarks and criminal convictions.

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German Election: Economy and Migration Dominate

Germany's upcoming snap election on February 23rd is dominated by migration and economic concerns, with the Social Democrats (SPD) focusing on increased investment and wages, the Greens on energy costs and electric vehicles, and the conservatives (CDU/CSU) on reducing spending and taxes.

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AfD's Weidel Elected Chancellor Candidate on Anti-Immigration Platform

Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's AfD, was elected as the party's chancellor candidate, advocating for border closures, mass deportations, stricter citizenship laws based on 'blood ties', rejection of renewable energy, and closer ties with Russia and China, sparking widespread protests and criticism...

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AfD's Weidel: First Female Chancellor Candidate

Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first chancellor candidate for the February 23 election, despite their disappointing 2021 federal election result of 10.3%. Her candidacy follows a surge in state election support reaching 32.8% in Thuringia, posing a ...

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Musk's AfD Support Hurts Tesla's German Sales

Tesla's German sales dropped 41 percent in 2024 after Germany cancelled electric vehicle subsidies, contrasting with Elon Musk's support for the AfD, a party opposed to such subsidies and electric vehicles.

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