Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is meeting with the Social Democrats today as coalition talks progress among various parties in Ireland. Newly elected Independent TD Barry Heneghan seeks to understand the political landscape while discussing priorities for his constituency. Meanwhile,…
CDA leader Dennis Bontenbal has expressed the urgency of reaching an agreement with coalition partners regarding cuts to the education budget as the opposition ramps up pressure. Despite discussions involving multiple parties, a consensus has yet to be achieved, with…
As the February Bundestagswahl approaches, tensions between CSU leader Markus Söder and Green party candidate Robert Habeck are escalating. Söder firmly opposes a coalition with the Greens, although CDU leader Friedrich Merz adopts a more conciliatory approach. The article explores…
As post-election coalition discussions are set to begin, leaders Micheál Martin of Fianna Fáil and Simon Harris of Fine Gael will meet to negotiate a partnership. Both parties have expressed their positions, with Fianna Fáil emphasizing its larger size in…
D66 leader Sigrid Jetten has withdrawn from discussions regarding the education budget after one and a half weeks of negotiations with opposition parties aimed at reducing budget cuts. While Jetten acknowledged some progress, such as the removal of the ‘long-studying…
Discussions between coalition parties and five opposition parties regarding the education budget remain unresolved, as D66 leader Sigrid Jetten expresses the need for further work. The coalition is attempting to reduce planned cuts, yet significant differences persist. Meanwhile, the PVV…
Following the general election of 2024, the three largest parties in Ireland are starting discussions to form a new coalition government. Fianna Fáil, led by Micheál Martin, has gained a significant number of seats over Fine Gael, leading to potential…
The final 12 seats in the Irish general election are to be filled, with Fianna Fáil leading in seats while Fine Gael and Sinn Féin closely contesting. The election saw a low turnout of 59.7%. Foreshadowing potential coalition talks, Fianna…
Stephen Donnelly, the Irish Minister for Health and former Fianna Fáil TD, has lost his seat in Wicklow, trailing to Fine Gael’s Edward Timmons. The election results saw significant shifts in party representation, notably affecting the Green Party, which saw…
Last night marked the first televised debate of the General Election campaign in Ireland, featuring ten political party leaders. Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald accused major parties Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of entitlement to power, while leaders from…
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) announced their intention to engage in coalition talks aimed at establishing a minority government. In a joint statement, both parties committed to close cooperation on parliamentary matters, emphasizing a…
Negotiations for a coalition government in Saxony involving the CDU, BSW, and SPD have collapsed, largely attributed to disagreements over peace and migration policies. BSW’s leader Sahra Wagenknecht accused CDU and SPD of ideological rigidity, while CDU representatives expressed disappointment,…
