Frederiksen’s Social Democrats Win, But Miss Majority

By admin March 25, 2026 No comment

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen led the Social Democrats to victory in Tuesday’s parliamentary election, but the party slumped to its weakest result since 1903 with just 21.9% of the vote. Her left-wing “red bloc” secured 84 seats—short of the 90 needed for a majority—leaving coalition talks essential for forming a government. Frederiksen expressed pride […]

Liberal and Populist Parties Neck-and-Neck in Slovenia’s Parliamentary Election

By admin March 23, 2026 No comment

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Slovenia’s parliamentary election has resulted in a tight race between the liberal Freedom Movement (GS) led by Prime Minister Robert Golob and the right-leaning Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) headed by Janez Janša. Preliminary results show both camps nearly tied, with GS securing 29 seats and SDS close behind with 28 in the 90-seat parliament. Neither […]

Romanian Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid Reform Tensions

By admin December 16, 2025 No comment

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Romania’s coalition government on Monday survived a no-confidence vote in parliament over its economic policies and reform agenda, marking the sixth such challenge it has overcome in just six months. The motions were largely driven by public opposition to tax increases and spending cuts aimed at narrowing the European Union’s largest budget deficit and protecting […]

Attack on Danish PM not politically motivated, police say

By admin June 10, 2024 No comment

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Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has reported feeling “shaken” but otherwise “fine” following an attack in Copenhagen’s old town. On Friday evening, a man approached her and struck her, causing minor whiplash. The 39-year-old Polish suspect, who was detained and charged with violence against a public official, has pleaded not guilty. Police, who suspect the […]

Danish PM suffered whiplash in street attack

By admin June 8, 2024 No comment

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Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, was unexpectedly attacked while walking in Copenhagen’s city center, leaving her shocked and with minor whiplash. The assailant, swiftly apprehended, prompted concern over the motive behind the assault. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the incident, echoing sentiments against such violence

Spain passes amnesty law for Catalan nationalists

By admin May 30, 2024 No comment

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Spain’s Congress has passed a contentious Catalan amnesty law, clearing its final parliamentary hurdle before implementation. The law aims to halt legal actions against Catalan nationalists for their separatist activities, including the 2017 independence referendum and subsequent failed independence bid. The law narrowly passed with 177 votes in favor and 172 against,

Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

By admin April 25, 2024 No comment

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has put his public duties on hold to contemplate whether he should continue leading the government. This decision comes after a court initiated a preliminary inquiry into allegations against his wife, Begoña Gómez. The allegations, raised by the anti-corruption group Manos Limpias, suggest influence peddling and corruption. However,

Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion on demand

By admin April 12, 2024 No comment

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Poland’s MPs recently engaged in a significant debate over potentially granting women the right to abortion on demand, marking a departure from discussions of the sort in over three decades. Despite expectations of strong emotions given Poland’s devout Catholicism, the attendance was notably sparse, with many MPs from both the opposition and government failing

Polish state TVP Info channel off air as Tusk reforms kick in

By admin December 21, 2023 No comment

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The Polish state TV channel TVP Info has been taken off the air as part of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government efforts to depoliticize public media. The move follows a parliamentary resolution calling for independence, objectivity, and pluralism in public TV and radio. The heads of TVP and Polish Radio have been dismissed by the […]

Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins dramatic victory

By admin November 23, 2023 No comment

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Geert Wilders, a veteran anti-Islam populist leader, has achieved a significant victory in the Dutch general election, securing 37 seats for his Freedom Party (PVV) after 25 years in parliament. This outcome has shaken Dutch politics and is anticipated to have repercussions across Europe. Despite his success, Wilders needs to form a coalition government by […]