On Monday, US Vice-President Kamala Harris will oversee the certification of Donald Trump’s election victory, marking four years since the Capitol riot that aimed to disrupt the process. Despite heavy snow expected in Washington DC, House Speaker Mike Johnson insists…
In a year marked by major elections across 46 countries, female representation in parliaments experienced the slowest growth in two decades, with 27 new parliaments tallying fewer women than before. Notable losses were observed in countries such as the US…
In a year marked by significant elections worldwide, the growth of female political representation has come to a near halt, with nearly half of the newly elected parliaments showing reduced numbers of women. Despite notable gains in some countries, such…
In 2024, female political representation has faced its slowest growth in two decades, with 27 parliaments reporting fewer women post-elections. While some nations like Mexico and Namibia celebrated new female leadership, the overall global increase was a mere 0.03%. Experts…
Pavlos Marinakis, Greece’s government spokesperson, discusses the dual nature of his role in a recent interview, highlighting both the benefits of close cooperation with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the challenges faced during crises. He expresses gratitude for his political…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a parliamentary vote of confidence, which sets the stage for early elections on February 23. Scholz predicted this outcome, believing it would revitalize his party amid declining opinion polls. His three-party coalition collapsed two…
Farmers in Germany report a significant decline in earnings, down 29% to an average of €77,500, following a year marked by protests for better conditions. High costs of energy, plant protection, and fertilizers are major concerns, while a call for…
In his first appearance since the collapse of the ‘Ampel’ coalition, Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the Bundestag, urging opposition support for key legislative initiatives before the upcoming February elections. He highlighted the need to resolve issues such as cold progression…
Romania’s parliamentary elections have shown a significant shift to the right, with three far-right parties likely entering parliament, collectively securing over 30% of the votes. The ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) won approximately 22.9%, but a coalition with nationalist forces…
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is laying the groundwork for its election campaign during the ‘Wahlsieg-Konferenz.’ With the nomination of Olaf Scholz as their candidate, the party aims to present a united front while addressing key issues such as pensions,…
In light of the current ARD-DeutschlandTrend, members of the SPD favor Minister Boris Pistorius over Chancellor Olaf Scholz as their future candidate. With only 21% of voters considering Scholz a good candidate compared to 60% for Pistorius, the SPD’s position…
