Tag #Local Politics

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Getafe City Council Plenary Suspended Amidst Vox's Anti-Immigration Proposal

The Getafe City Council plenary session was suspended after all parties except Vox walked out in protest against Vox's proposal linking immigration to crime and advocating for cuts to social aid for undocumented immigrants.

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Doncaster Mayor survives no-confidence vote over airport reopening delay

Doncaster Council passed a symbolic no-confidence motion against Labour Mayor Ros Jones by a 38-14 vote, due to delays in reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), now expected in 2028, despite her election pledge of 2026.

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AfD Candidate Emmerich Advances to Gelsenkirchen Mayoral Runoff

In Gelsenkirchen, Germany, AfD candidate Norbert Emmerich secured second place in the mayoral election, forcing a runoff against the SPD candidate; his success reflects the AfD's growing influence in the city, marked by strong gains in both the mayoral race and the city council.

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German Town Seeks Mayor via Advertisement

The Free Voters party in Oberstdorf, Germany, is seeking a mayoral candidate through an advertisement, offering a temporary position with a B3 salary (nearly \$10,000 USD per month) and the chance to run in the 2026 local elections.

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Frankfurt SPD Reconsiders Mainufer Road Closure After Coalition Collapse

Following the collapse of Frankfurt's four-party coalition, the SPD is reconsidering the closure of the northern Mainufer for car traffic, highlighting the city's reliance on cars and the need for an efficient east-west axis.

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Frankfurt's Ruling Coalition Faces Budget Impasse Six Months Before Local Elections

Following the collapse of a political alliance in Frankfurt, Germany, the city's mayor is urging the remaining coalition partners to finalize the 2026 budget before the upcoming local elections in six months, amid disagreements over spending priorities.

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Frankfurt (Oder) Mayoral Election Heads to Runoff Between Independent and AfD Candidate

In Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, independent Axel Strasser and AfD candidate Wilko Möller will face a runoff in the mayoral election after neither secured a majority in the first round, with Strasser receiving 32.4% and Möller 30.2% of the vote.

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Amsterdam's 2024 Budget: Rising Debt and Controversial Spending

Amsterdam's 2024 budget reveals a rising debt nearing €10 billion by 2029, sparking criticism from opposition parties over spending priorities despite claims of a healthy financial state by the city's finance executive.

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NRW Local Elections: Runoff Elections Scheduled for 21 Cities

Following the first round of local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia on September 28th, runoff elections are scheduled for October 12th in 21 cities, with only Hamm and Herne having decided their mayoral posts in the first round.

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NRW Local Elections: A Test for Germany's Coalition Government

The upcoming local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany's most populous state, on September 14th, serve as a key indicator of public sentiment towards the national CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government, particularly concerning issues of immigration and infrastructure.

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Reform UK's Growth: From Farage's Shadow to Electoral Ambitions

Reform UK, a British political party led by Nigel Farage, aims to expand its electoral presence beyond its current four MPs, recruiting candidates and seeking broader representation in local and national elections.

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Labour Councillor Resigns from Peterborough City Council

Peterborough City Councillor Nicola Jenkins resigned from the Labour party group citing restrictive conditions that prevented her from prioritizing constituent needs over party politics, becoming the third Labour councillor to leave the group since May 2024.

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