François Bayrou was appointed as Prime Minister on December 13, tasked with unifying various political factions in the Assembly. His ability to govern will depend on his relationships with different party members, particularly how he interacts with the right-wing and…
German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies announced that tax relief and increased child benefits proposed by the coalition government are unlikely to be approved in 2024. He cited a lack of time and parliamentary majority following the breakdown of the coalition….
The newly formed Brombeer-Koalition in Thuringia, involving the BSW led by Sahra Wagenknecht, marks a significant political maneuver that could impact the party’s future. With an emphasis on anti-war sentiments, the coalition aims to establish a stable government despite internal…
Dietmar Woidke has been re-elected as the Minister-President of Brandenburg after a difficult first ballot where he secured only 43 votes. In the second vote, Woidke received 50 votes, surpassing the necessary majority. His leadership faces challenges due to the…
A crucial vote on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government is set for next Monday, with expectations that he will not secure a majority. Following the ousting of Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Scholz’s coalition has faltered, leaving him reliant on opposition support….
European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann spoke on the 4V program about Emmanuel Macron’s ongoing consultations to form a new government. He raised concerns about the possibility of a right-wing coalition and stressed the need for a prime minister compatible with…
The term ‘Ampel-Aus,’ meaning the cessation of the traffic light coalition, has been chosen as Germany’s ‘Word of the Year’ for 2024 by the Society for the German Language (GfdS). This reflects the recent dissolution of the three-party coalition comprising…
In the Netherlands, coalition and opposition parties met to discuss adjustments to the education budget, aiming to reverse some planned cuts. Initially proposing around €2 billion in cuts, the government may now reduce it to €700 million. Discussions are ongoing…
In a recent proposal, the coalition parties in the Netherlands, including PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB, have offered to eliminate the long-studying penalty and reduce cuts to societal service, innovation, and scientific research, resulting in a potential reduction of €650…
As coalition negotiations commence following the 2024 General Election, Fianna Fáil, led by Micheál Martin, holds a ten-seat advantage over Fine Gael. Discussions are expected to focus on a comprehensive Programme for Government, the possibility of a rotating taoiseach, and…
Following the General Election 2024 in Ireland, the three largest political parties—Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, and Fine Gael—will convene for their first parliamentary meetings today to initiate discussions on forming the next Coalition government. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin aims…
The three largest political parties in Ireland, Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, and Fine Gael, will hold their first parliamentary meetings following the General Election 2024 today. As negotiations for the next Coalition government begin, Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin expressed…
