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16 hours ago

Germany: Some 43% expect AfD state premier by 2026 poll DW 08/17/2025

A recent poll shows more than two-thirds of Germans anticipate that a state premier from the far-right AfD party will be elected by next year.
Europe politics
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I must be radical': Housing Minister James Browne says he will 'take risks' to solve homes crisis

Sinn Féin's housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin stated that reducing minimum apartment sizes will lead to renters paying higher rents for smaller and darker apartments, which echoes past experiences that such policies do not yield increased supply or lower rents. He highlighted that previous similar policies resulted in increased construction costs and land values, while also forecasting a rise in judicial reviews that will delay the delivery of homes.
US politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

Who would govern Sweden if an election were held today?

According to Statistics Sweden's survey, the Social Democrats would get 36.2 percent of the vote, a significant increase ahead of the next election.
UK politics
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Labour says Social Democrats replacing foreign affairs spokesperson Sinead Gibney 'hard to fathom'

"I would be very impressed by Sinéad Gibney's performance to date," said George Lawlor, questioning the timing and reason behind her replacement.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Denis O'Brien accused of having a 'brass neck' after describing working from home as 'load of nonsense'

For thousands of people, flexible and remote work has been life-changing. It's not a luxury - it's a necessity for working parents, carers, those facing long commutes, and people priced out of urban centres.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Denis O'Brien accused of having a 'brass neck' after describing working from home as 'load of nonsense'

The Labour Party and Social Democrats demand legal rights for flexible and remote work in response to Denis O'Brien's opposing views.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I took drugs when I was younger,' admits Dail's new drug reform chair, TD Gary Gannon

Gary Gannon reflects on his past drug use and its persistence in Dublin's nightlife as he leads the committee on drug reform.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 months ago

How Israel's invasion of Gaza became Swedish party politics again

The left in Sweden has shifted its stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, criticizing both Israel's actions and the Swedish government's responses.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Germany's Merz to form government after SPD approves coalition deal

SPD joins coalition government with CDU/CSU, enabling Friedrich Merz's chancellorship despite their worst election loss.
Lars Klingbeil appointed as vice-chancellor and finance minister amidst concerns over his fiscal expertise.
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