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France proposes new EU sanctions against Russia

Ahead of EU parliamentary elections in June, the bloc has made it a high priority to fight back against a growing tide of Russian disinformation, which seeks to divide allies on issues such as supporting Ukraine and damage relations with countries in the so-called Global South.

April 24, 2024 16:28
Pelosi says Israel's Netanyahu 'should resign' as prime minister

Pelosi's remarks come after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the US, called for new elections to replace the Israeli leader, saying on the Senate floor last month that “the Netanyahu coalition no longer fits the needs of Israel after Oct. 7.”

April 24, 2024 16:09
Spanish socialists nominate deputy PM as candidate for EP elections

“The Federal Executive Commission of the PSOE has decided to nominate [party] member Teresa Ribera” to “lead the socialist electoral list in the elections to the European Parliament.” Elections to the EP will be held from June 6 to 9, 2024; in Spain, voting is scheduled for June 9.

April 24, 2024 15:00
Longtime EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential polls centered on bloc accession, rule of law

A second round of voting is almost certain to follow on May 8 — coinciding with parliamentary elections — as no candidate is expected to exceed the 50% threshold required for outright victory.

April 24, 2024 09:06
UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate

Next week’s local elections are seen as a barometer for how the parties will fare in the general election.

April 23, 2024 09:01
Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, watched by India and China vying for control of Indian Ocean

Maldivians voting in parliamentary elections Sunday, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation, Report informs via the Associated Press.

April 21, 2024 10:17
Azerbaijani delegation to observe parliamentary elections in Maldives

A delegation of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan will observe the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Maldives.

April 19, 2024 12:47
Venezuela slams return of 'criminal' US oil sanctions

But the thaw ended when Maduro's opponents were not allowed to run against him in elections, and the United States said Caracas had now failed to make progress ahead of an April 18 deadline. Oil companies have been given until May 31 to comply with the sanctions.

April 19, 2024 09:42
Naisseline Omayra: ‘France does not fulfill its obligations’

This country is trying to change the constitution so that it can influence next year's elections, and thousands of people in New Caledonia will vote in favor of France, the Chair​ оf the New Caledonian Congress Committee​ оn Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Sustainable Development, Energy, Transport

April 18, 2024 17:43
President of Georgia vetoes law abolishing quotas for women in elections

According to the current article of the Electoral Code, on the party lists of political forces participating in parliamentary elections, one of every four candidates for MP must be a woman.

April 18, 2024 13:52