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Washington was pushing to “put China in the text every two sentences,” said one European diplomat who was granted the condition of anonymity to speak candidly. “It kept hammering on the Chinese nail.” To Washington’s satisfaction, the two sides committed to team up with other countries to tackle “China’s non-market policies and practices in the … Read more
Von der Leyen’s campaign spokesperson will be Alexander Winterstein, currently a senior civil servant in the Commission’s communications directorate-general — a sharp transition into party politics that could raise some eyebrows. Winterstein was promoted to his present role in the EU executive from an earlier position at the directorate-general for competition policy when the center-right … Read more
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday called slammed the government and said that the forthcoming election is a rigged match, not a fair one. The remark from the Gandhi scion came during the release of party manifesto for the polls. He said that it is important for people to understand that this election is to … Read more
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has warned against political parties inciting violence, intimidation, and spreading false information. Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says threats of political violence, intimidation, and undermining the integrity of the electoral process must be dealt with swiftly. VIOLENCE AND INTIMIDATION WILL BE DEALT – SAYS IEC “Beyond adherence to the code, political parties, … Read more
And yet, the election comes at a febrile political moment: Slovakia appears evenly split between a pro-Western camp that’s alarmed by Russia’s aggression, and a reactionary one that’s suspicious of the West and attuned to the Kremlin’s talking points. And it is this divide that will determine Saturday’s outcome. While political leaders, parties and specific … Read more
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party says it’s taken action against senior party leader Visvin Reddy, who appeared in court on Wednesday after he was charged with inciting violence by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Reddy faces charges of contravening Section 17 of the Riotous Assemblies Act, where he is alleged to have incited public violence. … Read more
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron’s pick to lead his party during June’s European election said she was “proud” of the bloc’s Green Deal despite the ire it has provoked among farmers across the continent. Speaking to POLITICO at an event in Paris, Valérie Hayer also said she was “appalled” by far-right rival Jordan Bardella’s … Read more
The AfD is just one of several parties in Europe with pro-Russian views. Others include Hungary’s Fidesz, France’s National Rally, Italy’s Lega and Slovakia’s Smer. In the run-up to the EU-wide election in June, Russia is ramping up its attempts to sway EU opinion and, where possible, infiltrate the bloc’s institutions. A Serbian national linked … Read more
Israel’s political system should agree to hold a national election in September as it approaches a year since the war against Hamas broke out on October 7, National Unity chairman MK Benny Gantz said in a press conference on Wednesday evening. The statement marks the first time Gantz mentioned a specific month as a … Read more
