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This was Les Mis in the Commons and Kemi Badenoch couldn't resist hamming it up | Simon Jenkins

The issue at stake, the runaway cost of sickness and disability benefits, was always clear. The number of new disability benefit claimants between July 2021 and July 2022 doubled.

UK politics

#germany

Germany's Merz urges MPs to back spending bonanza in fiery debate

Germany's leadership emphasizes urgent military and economic reform amid growing European security concerns.

Germany's Merz vows billions in new debt for economy and defence

Germany is considering a significant shift in defense spending policy in response to recent global tensions.

Germany: CDU/CSU and SPD closer to coalition DW 03/08/2025

Germany's conservative parties and Social Democrats have reached an agreement to negotiate a coalition government.

'Unexpected turn': Germany set for massive rearmament as divide with US widens

Merz proposed easing Germany's 'debt brake' to significantly increase the defense budget amid rising security concerns.

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Germany plans unprecedented defense and infrastructure spending to address threats and revive its economy.

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Germany's federal election concluded with CDU/CSU winning, while FDP fell below representation threshold, shifting power dynamics.

Germany's Merz urges MPs to back spending bonanza in fiery debate

Germany's leadership emphasizes urgent military and economic reform amid growing European security concerns.

Germany's Merz vows billions in new debt for economy and defence

Germany is considering a significant shift in defense spending policy in response to recent global tensions.

Germany: CDU/CSU and SPD closer to coalition DW 03/08/2025

Germany's conservative parties and Social Democrats have reached an agreement to negotiate a coalition government.

'Unexpected turn': Germany set for massive rearmament as divide with US widens

Merz proposed easing Germany's 'debt brake' to significantly increase the defense budget amid rising security concerns.

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Germany plans unprecedented defense and infrastructure spending to address threats and revive its economy.

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Germany's federal election concluded with CDU/CSU winning, while FDP fell below representation threshold, shifting power dynamics.

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#irish-politics

SF politics

Sinn Fein back on top as majority of voters disapprove of FF-FG agreement with Michael Lowry - new poll

SF politics

Sinn Fein back on top as majority of voters disapprove of FF-FG agreement with Michael Lowry - new poll

UK politics

The Sunday Independent's view: Verona Murphy will survive vote of no confidence, but she's still damaged

1 week ago

Canada news

Shane Ross: As I near 40 years off the drink, Sinead Gibney's sobriety makes me feel a rare sense of solidarity with a Soc Dem

SF politics

Sinn Fein back on top as majority of voters disapprove of FF-FG agreement with Michael Lowry - new poll

SF politics

Sinn Fein back on top as majority of voters disapprove of FF-FG agreement with Michael Lowry - new poll

UK politics

The Sunday Independent's view: Verona Murphy will survive vote of no confidence, but she's still damaged

1 week ago

Canada news

Shane Ross: As I near 40 years off the drink, Sinead Gibney's sobriety makes me feel a rare sense of solidarity with a Soc Dem

more#irish-politics

1 week ago

South Africa: Ramaphosa's firing of official prompts crisis DW 06/28/2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa's refusal to act against corruption within his own ranks risks confirming that his oft-repeated public commitment to clean governance is a sham.

Canada news

#housing-crisis

UK politics

Poll: Housing crisis is deepening under the Coalition, public believe

2 weeks ago

UK politics

The Sunday Independent's View: Time is running out for the Government to get a grip on housing

UK politics

Poll: Housing crisis is deepening under the Coalition, public believe

2 weeks ago

UK politics

The Sunday Independent's View: Time is running out for the Government to get a grip on housing

What's happening in the Netherlands? Dutch government collapses after far-right party leaves ruling coalition over immigration

The collapse of the Dutch government highlights the growing tensions surrounding immigration policies in Europe.

fromeuronews

Centre-right OVP's Christian Stocker sworn in as Austrian chancellor

Austria forms new coalition government without far-right after extensive negotiations, with Christian Stocker as chancellor.

Romania's PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote

Ciolacu resigns after coalition's presidential candidate fails, signaling an end to the pro-EU government.

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

BÃ¤rbel Bas becomes co-leader of SPD amidst housing crisis and party challenges.

Germany politics

Who is Lars Klingbeilm, Germany's future Vice-Chancellor? DW 05/05/2025

UK politics

Israel's Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliament

fromFast Company

What's happening in the Netherlands? Dutch government collapses after far-right party leaves ruling coalition over immigration

The collapse of the Dutch government highlights the growing tensions surrounding immigration policies in Europe.

fromeuronews

Centre-right OVP's Christian Stocker sworn in as Austrian chancellor

Austria forms new coalition government without far-right after extensive negotiations, with Christian Stocker as chancellor.

Romania's PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote

Ciolacu resigns after coalition's presidential candidate fails, signaling an end to the pro-EU government.

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

BÃ¤rbel Bas becomes co-leader of SPD amidst housing crisis and party challenges.

Germany politics

Who is Lars Klingbeilm, Germany's future Vice-Chancellor? DW 05/05/2025

UK politics

Israel's Netanyahu survives opposition bid to dissolve parliament

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Donald Tusk wins vote of confidence after Polish presidential election blow

The vote of confidence on Wednesday was passed by 243 votes in favour to 210 against, securing Tusk's leadership amidst rising scrutiny.

UK politics

#immigration-policy

Dutch government collapses as far-right leader pulls party out of coalition

Geert Wilders has withdrawn his party from the ruling coalition over immigration policy disputes, signaling a potential government collapse.

UK politics

The Netherlands to hold election on October 29 after government collapse

UK politics

Dutch centre-right party rules out coalition with unbelievably untrustworthy' Wilders

UK politics

Dutch coalition collapses after Wilders withdrawal DW 06/03/2025

Dutch government collapses as far-right leader pulls party out of coalition

Geert Wilders has withdrawn his party from the ruling coalition over immigration policy disputes, signaling a potential government collapse.

UK politics

The Netherlands to hold election on October 29 after government collapse

UK politics

Dutch centre-right party rules out coalition with unbelievably untrustworthy' Wilders

UK politics

Dutch coalition collapses after Wilders withdrawal DW 06/03/2025

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Germany: SPD eye victory in Hamburg state election DW 03/02/2025

The SPD seeks to recover from a national defeat in the Hamburg state elections.

Stunned Social Democrats turn to supporting role in new German government

Friedrich Merz's alliance leads polls, signaling an urgent need for SPD to adapt amidst political turbulence.

What lies ahead for the new German government? DW 05/10/2025

The new coalition in Germany reflects a shift towards center-right policies, emphasizing economic strength and migration control amidst resistance from the SPD to significant changes.

Germany's new chancellor: Who is Friedrich Merz? DW 05/06/2025

Friedrich Merz has become Germany's chancellor at 69, clinching victory through a historic coalition after a challenging political journey.

Germany set to spend big on army and infrastructure DW 03/05/2025

Germany's potential coalition partners aim to address significant budget shortfalls while increasing defense and infrastructure spending.

Sahra Wagenknecht: Rise and fall of Germany's shooting star DW 02/25/2025

Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW narrowly missed the Bundestag threshold, shaping potential coalition dynamics in German politics.

Germany: SPD eye victory in Hamburg state election DW 03/02/2025

The SPD seeks to recover from a national defeat in the Hamburg state elections.

Stunned Social Democrats turn to supporting role in new German government

Friedrich Merz's alliance leads polls, signaling an urgent need for SPD to adapt amidst political turbulence.

What lies ahead for the new German government? DW 05/10/2025

The new coalition in Germany reflects a shift towards center-right policies, emphasizing economic strength and migration control amidst resistance from the SPD to significant changes.

Germany's new chancellor: Who is Friedrich Merz? DW 05/06/2025

Friedrich Merz has become Germany's chancellor at 69, clinching victory through a historic coalition after a challenging political journey.

Germany set to spend big on army and infrastructure DW 03/05/2025

Germany's potential coalition partners aim to address significant budget shortfalls while increasing defense and infrastructure spending.

Sahra Wagenknecht: Rise and fall of Germany's shooting star DW 02/25/2025

Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW narrowly missed the Bundestag threshold, shaping potential coalition dynamics in German politics.

Who is Lars Klingbeil, Germany's future Vice-Chancellor? DW 05/05/2025

Lars Klingbeil emphasizes the necessity for trust and decisive action in the new coalition government.

#australia

Environment

A climate election? The Coalition wants to take Australia backwards, while Labor is standing still | Clear Air

Environment

Bordering on incredible': Coalition under fire for planning to scrap Labor climate policies and offering none of its own

Environment

A climate election? The Coalition wants to take Australia backwards, while Labor is standing still | Clear Air

Environment

Bordering on incredible': Coalition under fire for planning to scrap Labor climate policies and offering none of its own

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Spain's government calls for interior ministry to cancel Israeli arms order

The Sumar platform called for an immediate cancellation of a bullet purchase from Israel, asserting it violates the government's commitment to refrain from such deals amid the Gaza conflict.

Left-wing politics

fromBBC News

Australia opposition leader ditches plan to end work from home

We got it wrong and we have apologised for it, Dutton told reporters at a press conference. He said the policy had only ever targeted public service workers in Canberra, but accused Labor of portraying it otherwise in a "smear campaign".

UK politics

US Elections

Greenland election: opposition Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump

The centre-right Democrat party has won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, signaling a preference for independence from Denmark.

Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right DW 03/03/2025

Austria's new coalition aims to address economic challenges while preventing the far-right Freedom Party from entering government.

Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party

Austria's Conservative People's Party, Social Democrats, and Neos form a coalition government, excluding the far-right FPO after five months of delays.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Austrian Parties Reach Deal to Form Government Without Far Right

Austria's mainstream political parties have formed a new government excluding the far-right Freedom Party, marking a critical political shift.

Austrian centrist parties reach deal to form government without far right

Austria's three centrist parties have formed a coalition government to counter the far-right Freedom Party's rise, focusing on economic recovery.

Germany politics

Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov't sworn in

fromWashington Post

Germany politics

Austrian parties agree on coalition government without far-right party

Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right DW 03/03/2025

Austria's new coalition aims to address economic challenges while preventing the far-right Freedom Party from entering government.

Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party

Austria's Conservative People's Party, Social Democrats, and Neos form a coalition government, excluding the far-right FPO after five months of delays.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Austrian Parties Reach Deal to Form Government Without Far Right

Austria's mainstream political parties have formed a new government excluding the far-right Freedom Party, marking a critical political shift.

Austrian centrist parties reach deal to form government without far right

Austria's three centrist parties have formed a coalition government to counter the far-right Freedom Party's rise, focusing on economic recovery.

Germany politics

Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov't sworn in

fromWashington Post

Germany politics

Austrian parties agree on coalition government without far-right party

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fromwww.independent.co.uk

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism accessible to all, especially during critical moments in US and German politics.

#political-landscape

Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany's political centre | Johannes Hillje

Germany's new government coalition may appear stable but reflects disillusionment among traditional voters, leading to far-right gains.

fromwww.thelocal.de

What kind of coalition government should Germany expect after election?

The conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, won Germany's snap elections, positioning him to likely become the next chancellor.

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All the facts about Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel and her girlfriend

Germany's recent federal elections saw a significant rise in support for the far-right AfD, marking a historic shift in the political landscape.

Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany's political centre | Johannes Hillje

Germany's new government coalition may appear stable but reflects disillusionment among traditional voters, leading to far-right gains.

fromwww.thelocal.de

What kind of coalition government should Germany expect after election?

The conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, won Germany's snap elections, positioning him to likely become the next chancellor.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

All the facts about Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel and her girlfriend

Germany's recent federal elections saw a significant rise in support for the far-right AfD, marking a historic shift in the political landscape.

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