Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right party, Brothers of Italy, secures a decisive win in European elections, garnering 28% of the votes. This victory enhances her leadership both domestically and in Europe, cementing her influence across the continent. The results also signify major losses for her coalition partners and opposition parties.
The murder of a German policeman in Kassel has heightened political tensions as Germany approaches the European parliamentary elections. The incident, involving a possible extremist, has ignited debate over rising political violence and the influence of far-right groups, prompting leaders like Chancellor Merkel to call for unity.
The African National Congress (ANC) faces an unprecedented loss as it fails to secure a majority in South Africa's 2024 national elections, ending its 30-year dominance since the end of apartheid. Amidst dissatisfaction over corruption, unemployment, and power outages, the ANC's share dropped to 47.1%, raising the possibility of coalition governments and a significant shift in the political landscape.
The article provides a detailed and comprehensive tracker of the May 28, 2024, runoff election results in Texas. Featuring updates on races for state and federal offices, it includes real-time information on vote counts and precincts reporting. Intended to keep readers informed on the progress and outcomes of various elections, the tracker focuses on major races such as the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate and the Republican primary for the U.S. House District 3.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) plans to take legal steps against members of uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party who disrupted operations in a Hammersdale warehouse. After videos showing alleged voting material irregularities surfaced online, the IEC condemned the actions and promised to ensure the law is upheld.
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed two pivotal bills into law aiming to combat gender-based violence and corruption in South Africa. One bill forms a national council to tackle GBV-F, prioritizing women's safety. The other improves the National Prosecuting Authority to address corruption. These actions reflect the government's commitment to solving key socioeconomic issues.
This article delves into the mismanagement of government projects and the absence of accountability for these failures. Highlighting the expensive yet ultimately scrapped ArriveCan app, the text contrasts it with the completed but over-budget Trans Mountain expansion. It questions the growth of the Canadian federal civil service and critiques the evolving nature of key projects originally intended to serve greater public good.
AAP MP Swati Maliwal has filed a police complaint alleging assault by Bibhav Kumar, personal assistant to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Police are likely to register an FIR soon, following detailed questioning of Maliwal. The NCW has summoned Kumar for a hearing, and the incident has sparked criticism toward Kejriwal from political figures.