form of political opposition within a parliamentary system of government
Poland’s Allure for Tajikistan’s Exiles: Despite recent right-wing populist rule, Warsaw has become a base for the Central Asian country’s refugees and political ...
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Quick Glance: Poland's Appeal for Tajikistan's Exiles
- Asliddin Sherzamonov sought refuge from Tajikistan's oppression in Russia and then in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- The Pamiri minority from Tajikistan found sanctuary in Poland due to its liberal visa rules and proximity to Germany.
- Sherzamonov and other Pamiris in Poland work against the Rahmon regime while preserving their culture and traditions.
- Tajik opposition activities have established in Poland to counter Rahmon's rule and plan a democratic future for the country.
Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has proposed making the mastery of Bahasa Melayu a prerequisite to getting citizenship ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703611
North Macedonia's opposition rightist leads ahead of May 8 presidential poll runoff
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Lee Jae-myung, Indicted Opposition Leader, Is Korea’s Political Winner: The victory of South Korea’s main opposition party in parliamentary elections has made ...
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South Korea's liberal opposition wins absolute majority: South Korea's liberal opposition has won a landslide victory over the ruling party of conservative ...
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Indians vote in the first phase of the world’s largest election as Modi seeks a third term
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What the Election Loss Means for President Yoon of South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol, a key U.S. ally, faces the prospect of becoming a lame duck unless he ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-election.html
Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
Rishi Sunak's flagship smoking ban bill passes first hurdle despite cabinet opposition
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Pro-China party earns landslide victory in Maldives parliamentary elections: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s party earned a landslide victory in ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected: Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure ...
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Exit poll puts South Korea's opposition ahead in parliamentary vote: South Korea's social-liberal opposition camp has a clear lead in the country's parliamentary ...
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Togo parliament approves contested constitutional reforms: Lawmakers in Togo approved changes to its constitution on Friday linked to presidential term limits ...
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The Turkish opposition’s stunning turnround: President Erdoğan must resist returning to populist policies, and stifling his competitors
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Quick Glance: The Turkish opposition’s remarkable transformation
- President Erdoğan should avoid reverting to populist policies and suppressing his competitors.
- In a remarkable shift in its fate, the opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) secured 38 percent of the national votes, while support for the AKP dropped to 35 percent.
- The outcomes of the local elections have demonstrated that millions of Turks still believe in the power of the ballot box and are willing to utilize it to express their dissatisfaction with the president and his AKP's governance.
- It is crucial for Erdoğan to maintain the economic course and resist any temptation to return to his detrimental past policies. This would have dire consequences for Turkey. Additionally, there should be no endeavor to utilize state tools to undermine the opposition's achievements.
Croatia’s Premier Vows to Form Majority After Electoral Setback: Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic forged ahead with forming a new government after ...
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Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
- Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election
- Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them
- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
- Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
South Korea's government announced a compromise in its medical reform plans in a bid to end a two-month walkout by doctors ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-set-adjust-medical-reforms-bid-end-walkout-say-media-reports-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: South Korea adjusts medical school quotas to resolve walkout
- Government to let medical schools determine admissions to end junior doctor strike.
- Acceptance of proposal to reduce increase in medical school admissions by up to 50%.
- Dispute over adding 2000 more physicians by 2035, with 32 medical schools allowed to lower quotas for 2022.
- President Yoon advocates for more doctors, while protesting physicians demand better working conditions and criticize government's approach.
As the Parliament convened today, slogans from PTI-Sunni Ittehad Council lawmakers reverberated in the House as they chanted “Go Zardari go” while also ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828208 #DawnToday
How Georgia's Ruling Party Is Using Laws On 'Foreign Agents' And 'Gay Propaganda' To Maintain Its Grip On Power
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Why a Labour super-majority is unlikely: By current polls, Labour is set for a super-majority, and more than 400 seats. But will voters cool on Keir Starmer ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-a-labour-super-majority-is-unlikely/
“With most local power now entrusted to the political opposition by voters, Turkey is no longer devoid of options,” Istanbul’s mayor argues in a guest essay ... Show more www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/10/ekrem-imamoglu-on-turkeys-renewed-faith-in-democracy
South Korea's opposition Democratic Party and its satellites were heading towards a landslide victory on Wednesday in parliamentary elections ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
In a surprise display of conciliation in the National Assembly, opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Monday offered “cooperation and constructive ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1829130 #DawnToday
Ally of Russia-friendly leader wins Slovakian presidential election: Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his friendly stance towards Russia and ...
kyivindependent.com/ally-of-russia-friendly-leader-wins-slovakian-presidential-election/
Tanzania’s opposition, once flat on its back, is now on its knees: The next elections will be both uncompetitive and unfair
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/18/tanzanias-opposition-once-flat-on-its-back-is-now-on-its-knees
Labour Vows ‘Tax Dodger’ Crackdown to Fill Hole in Fiscal Plan: The UK’s opposition Labour Party pledged to tighten its proposed crackdown on non-domiciled ...
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Paid articlePaid South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide: President Yoon Suk-yeol promises changes, top aides quit, after opposition parties sweep ...
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Lord Hoyle obituary: Veteran backbench MP admired as a skilful tactician who served as the chair of the parliamentary Labour party in the 1990s
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/07/lord-hoyle-doug-hoyle-obituary
Quick Glance: Sir Lindsay Hoyle devastated by father's passing
- Chorley MP and House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his father.
- Taking to Twitter, he announced the passing of his father, Lord Doug Hoyle, emphasizing that he passed away peacefully at home.
- He praised his father as a formidable figure and highlighted his dedication as a parliamentarian.
- Doug was primarily a family man and his absence will be keenly felt by his family and loved ones.
CHP leader Özel insists on celebrating Workers' Day in Taksim Square: Turkish main opposition CHP leader Özgür Özel has reiterated that the Workers’ Day ...
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Now in the winter of his political career, Fitz Jackson, the seven-term member of parliament for St Catherine Southern, has found a spring ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240414/fitz-jackson #GLNRToday
Morocco Proposes Establishment of National Agency for AI Governance: A parliamentary opposition group in the Moroccan House of Councilors (the upper chamber of ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2024/04/362295/morocco-proposes-establishment-of-national-agency-for-ai-governance
Turkish opposition IP hopes for fresh start after election loss: The Good Party (IP) is gearing up for its extraordinary convention on Saturday ...
dailysabah.com/politics/turkish-opposition-ip-hopes-for-fresh-start-after-election-loss/news
Convicted former ministers named as EU election candidates by Polish opposition: The pair were in December handed prison sentences and bans on holding public ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/25/convicted-former-ministers-named-as-eu-election-candidates-by-polish-opposition/
South Korean voters—and spring onions—rebuke the president: The failure of Yoon Suk-yeol’s party in parliamentary elections will make his last three years hard
economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/south-korean-voters-and-spring-onions-rebuke-the-president
No adoption of Animal Welfare Code in Brussels before end of parliamentary term: Brussels' parliamentary Environment Committee members have begun discussing the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020007/no-adoption-of-animal-welfare-code-in-brussels-before-end-of-parliamentary-term
UK parliament passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/23/uk-parliament-passes-controversial-bill-to-send-asylum-seekers-to-rwanda/
Suspect in Spain's face mask scandal holds silence in probe: An ex-ministerial aide, who is the key suspect in a Koldo Case corruption scandal that has ...
thelocal.es/20240423/suspect-in-spains-face-mask-scandal-holds-silence-in-probe
Time to turn the page, overcome challenges: Zardari: ISLAMABAD: Braving a noisy protest by the PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council , President Asif Ali Zardari in ...
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Croat Top Court Bars President Milanovic From Becoming Premier: Croatia’s top court barred President Zoran Milanovic from becoming the country’s next premier ...
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DPK leader to put livelihood matters at top of agenda for talks with Yoon: Livelihood issues are expected to top the agenda for the first-ever talks between ...
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Maldives' ruling party secures ‘supermajority' in parliamentary elections: Over 200,000 Maldivians took part in polls, with 326 candidates competing for 93 seats ...
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🇪🇺 The EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact has caused discord within Czechia’s coalition and opposition parties as senior politicians grapple with the upcoming ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/explained-what-the-eu-s-newly-passed-migration-pact-means-for-czechia
#FPReels : A brawl broke out between the Georgian lawmakers inside the Parliament over the controversial "foreign agents" bill ... Show more
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Bloomberg: Moldova's pro-Russian opposition parties establish anti-European bloc ahead of elections
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-moldovas-pro-russian-opposition-parties-establish-anti-european-political-bloc-ahead-of-elections/
'Unparliamentary' language lands PTI-backed MNAs in trouble: National Assembly Speaker on Friday suspended membership of two Pakistan Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ...
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Maldives: President Muizzu accused of corruption, opposition calls for probe : Ahead of the Maldives' parliamentary elections, opposition parties have ...
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Despite Serbia's adamant opposition, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe voted 131 to 29 in favor of Kosovo's admission, with 11 abstaining ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/16/vote-puts-kosovo-one-step-from-accession-to-europes-chief-rights-body/
Erdoğan vows 'necessary' post-election change at AK Party: Speaking at his ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AK Party) first parliamentary meeting after ...
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Polish opposition politicians charged for defying ban on holding public office: The pair claim to be victims of "political repression" by the government.
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/18/polish-opposition-politicians-charged-for-defying-ban-on-holding-public-office/
Week in Review: Mafia, Oil and Elections: States captured by mafia, hope of striking oil and associated riches and unpredictable elections and their aftermath ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/04/19/week-in-review-mafia-oil-and-elections/
Almost 600 people targeted with Pegasus spyware under former Polish government: Although many targets were legitimate, there were "too many cases" in which ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/16/almost-600-people-targeted-with-pegasus-spyware-under-former-polish-government/
The major opposition VMRO DPMNE party, which is expected to win the polls, has set a requirement for its possible ethnic Albanian government partners ahead of ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/16/north-macedonias-next-govt-will-struggle-to-scrap-ethnic-quotas/
Kuwait emir picks Sheikh Ahmad to form new government: Sheikh Mishal tasked the former oil minister with forming a new government, state media reported ...
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General elections: Campaigning ends for 102 seats going to polls in phase 1: The election campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections concluded at 3 ...
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European Parliament narrowly approves sweeping asylum reform ｜ DPA: The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted sweeping reforms of the European Union's ...
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Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
Stratford’s Labour parliamentary candidate pledges not to be an absent MP: Seyi Agboola has his sights set on representing the Stratford constituency in ...
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TOM EATON | The DA has gifted RISE much more than the best PR guru ever could: The official opposition's decision to go after Songezo Zibi and his RISE ...
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Croatia parliamentary election pits PM against president: Croatia heads to the polls on Wednesday (17 April) for parliamentary elections that have centred around ...
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Term limit proposed for opposition leader - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: TERM limits should be set for the opposition leader as well as the President and the ...
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/16/term-limit-proposed-for-opposition-leader/
Breakaway Factions Could Erode Support of Parent Parties in Maldivian Elections: The split between the MDP and The Democrats, for example, could undermine the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/breakaway-factions-could-erode-support-of-parent-parties-in-maldivian-elections/
South Korea's scandal-plagued opposition leader is election's big winner: SEOUL: The big winner in South Korea's parliamentary election is the country's most ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/south-korea-elections-lee-jae-myung-parliament-4257311
Israeli parliamentary delegation calls for support after Iran's attack - Focus Taiwan
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Main opposition wins resounding majority in crushing defeat for ruling party: ...
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Proposal to sharply increase penalties for defamation meets opposition in Italian Senate's Justice Committee, including from parties in the PM's coalition ... Show more balkaninsight.com/2024/04/12/meloni-senators-proposed-draconian-penalties-for-defamation-alarm-italian-media/
India election: with Modi’s BJP ‘hell-bent’ on a massive win, secularism hangs by a thread
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Albania’s parliament voted on Thursday to reject a Constitutional Court review of the immunity of former foreign minister Olta Xhacka.
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South Korean opposition wins parliamentary vote in landslide: South Korea's liberal opposition party has won a landslide majority in the country's ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641994
Poland's opposition PiS bounces back in local elections: PiS comes out as largest party 6 months after losing national elections
yenisafak.com/en/news/polands-opposition-pis-bounces-back-in-local-elections-3680885
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Conservative PiS Leads Local Elections, Shakes Tusk's Power in Poland
- Conservative opposition PiS party leads in local elections in Poland, with Tusk's Civic Coalition dominating big cities.
- PiS secured 33.7% and Tusk's party 31.9%, contrary to pre-election polls.
- PiS aims to win upcoming EU and presidential elections before the next general election.
- Voter turnout was lower at 51.5%, reflecting potential political shifts in Poland.
Rhetoric with no policy, vision with no detail: Dutton and Albanese have big gaps to fill
theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2024/apr/13/rhetoric-with-no-policy-vision-with-no-detail-dutton-and-albanese-have-big-gaps-to-fill
Akşener ‘infiltrated’ opposition alliance with Erdoğan’s instruction, former İYİ MP suggests
duvarenglish.com/aksener-infiltrated-opposition-alliance-with-erdogans-instruction-former-iyi-mp-suggests-news-64165
Quick Glance: Akşener Allegedly Infiltrated Opposition Alliance on Erdogan's Orders
- Former İYİ Party deputy Aytun Çıray suggested that party leader Meral Akşener 'infiltrated' the opposition alliance Table of Six with President Erdoğan's instruction.
- Çıray mentioned that Erdoğan began influencing the İYİ Party after the successful 2019 local elections where the opposition won Istanbul and Ankara municipalities.
- He emphasized the possibility of direct infiltration at the highest level and the likelihood of more information surfacing in the future.
- Akşener's temporary departure from the alliance before the 2023 elections raised questions about the unity of the alliance and potentially played a role in Kılıçdaroğlu's defeat against Erdoğan.
South Korean elections 2024: Opposition bloc set to win elections: Voting has concluded in South Korea's parliamentary elections and a major blow to president ...
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(2nd LD) Voters hit the polls in parliamentary elections: SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans went to the polls Wednesday in crucial...
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South Korea Election Hinges on Urban Voters and Inflation Worries: The battlegrounds for South Korea’s parliamentary elections that will determine how much power ...
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Paid articlePaid Main opposition secures large majority in elections, crushes ruling party : The April 10 general elections saw the country's highest voter participation in 32 ...
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Togo bans protests against arrest of opposition activists, constitutional reform | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/10/togo-bans-protests-against-arrest-of-opposition-activist-constitutional-reform/
PM says gov't will 'humbly' accept general election results: The exit poll results of Wednesday's general elections, indicating a landslide victory ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372473.html
Ex-PPP leader wins his first parliamentary seat : Lee Nak-yon, a veteran politician and a former prime minister, suffered a crushing defeat in Wednesday's ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372461.html
Lord Hoyle obituary: Labour backbencher and parliamentary party chairman: Trade unionist made for political opposition whose son became Speaker of the Commons
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Paid articlePaid CAA unacceptable to Assam's indigenous people: AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi: The indigenous people of Assam can never accept the CAA, which will be a critical ...
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