German party BSW threatens abstention in Saxony-Anhalt vote, risking AfD-led government

„Partei wächst immer weiter – Linke löst Grüne als mitgliederstärkste Partei in Berlin ab Die Linke in Berlin zählte am 30. Juni 17.843 Mitglieder – gut 2000 mehr als noch ein Jahr zuvor. Zwei weitere Parteien verzeichnen ein Mitglieder-Plus.

welt.de · about 2 hours ago

Designierter ORF-Generaldirektor Pig schließt Erhöhung der ORF-Haushaltsabgabe nicht aus Clemens Pig will "Skandale und Unzumutbarkeiten" entfernen, gleichzeitig den "ORF von der Politik emanzipieren", sagt er in der "ZiB2" bei Margit Laufer

der standard · about 2 hours ago

SDP BiH: Unconstitutional Attempt to replace the Government USC Warning for the State The collapse of the Government of the Una-Sana Canton two months before the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina was assessed today at the press conference of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of Bosnia and Herzegovina as an unconstitutional attempt, and an appeal to the Constitutional Court of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina was […] The post SDP BiH: Unconstitutional Attempt to replace the Government USC Warning for the State appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

sarajevo times · about 2 hours ago

Democratic socialist locked in unexpectedly tight Wisconsin primary race Victory would pit leftwing candidate Francesca Hong against Trump-backed Republican in November midterms

financial times · about 2 hours ago

Mitgliederzahlen der Berliner Parteien: Linke legt deutlich zu, Grüne verlieren Mitglieder Die Berliner Linke zählt nun mehr als 18.000 Mitglieder in Berlin und überholt damit die Grünen. Was hinter dem starken Zulauf steckt und wie es bei anderen Parteien aussieht.

tagesspiegel · about 2 hours ago

Rep. John Larson ouster makes 2026 a record year for Democratic primary losses Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) was unseated Tuesday by his primary challenger, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, according to the Associated Press.Why it matters: Larson is the 7th House Democrat ousted in their primary this year. Only one other election cycle in the 21st century has seen this many incumbent losses in primaries.Bronins challenge to Larson came after the 78-year-old incumbent suffered a widely publicized freeze-up during a House floor speech that he later said was the result of a complex partial seizure.Bronin earned the support of the state Democratic Party, while Larson had the backing of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and the rest of Connecticuts congressional delegation.State of play: Bronin, 47, proved to be a prodigious fundraiser, bringing in $3.1 million as of July 22 to Larsons $2.7 million over the same period, according to Federal Election Commission filings.Bronin also had the most support from an outside backer: VoteVets, a group that works to elect Democratic military veterans, said in FEC filings it spent over $1 on ads boosting the retired Navy intelligence officer.Larsons top outside spender was Defend the Vote, a Democratic group whose stated mission is to elect a "pro-democracy" majority in Congress. They spent just over $500,000.Between the lines: Bronin ran a campaign that focused heavily on the need for generational change in Congress and the Democratic Party."John Larson is a good man, but hes been in Congress since the 90s. The stakes are just too high to keep doing the same thing," Bronin said in one ad.Both men also tried to burnish their progressive credentials at a time when Democrats are increasingly favoring progressives in safe-seat primaries.The progressive Working Families Party, which spent about $50,000 supporting Larson, ran an ad labeling Bronin a "corporate Democrat" who was "using us for political ambition."Zoom out: Larson is part of a growing cohort of older Democrats who have lost to significantly younger primary opponents this year, including Reps. Al Green (D-Texas), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) and Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.).While DeGette, Espaillat and Thanedar all lost to challengers who ran to their left, Green and Larson both positioned themselves as stalwart progressives against opponents who focused on their age.Reps. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) both face November run-offs with younger Democratic rivals.Other members who are 70 or older, including Reps. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) and Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), were able to fend off their younger primary opponents.

axios · about 2 hours ago

Justice chancellor on presidency: My only criterion is maintaining an independent image Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise said she would be prepared to run for president if she receives broad support across the Riigikogu, while stressing that she is not actively seeking the office and intends to maintain her political impartiality.

news.err · about 2 hours ago

Its official: Amy Klobuchar is Democrats pick to succeed Gov. Tim Walz U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar sailed to victory in Minnesotas Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday. The big picture: Polling indicates that the four-term senator and 2020 presidential candidate will be a formidable contender in Democrats bid to hold the open seat this November.Catch up quick: Klobuchar entered the race in late January, shortly after Gov. Tim Walz reversed course and scrapped plans to run for a third term. Walzs exit came amid mounting scrutiny over his administrations response to fraud targeting state social services programs. Between the lines: The late entry into the race — and track record of out-performing other Democrats statewide — helped Klobuchar avoid a serious primary challenge from the left.If she wins in November, Klobuchar will be the states first female governor. Whats next: Summer polls showed Klobuchar with a comfortable lead over all of her potential rivals, though her support was lower than the margins of victory for her recent U.S. Senate wins.

axios · about 2 hours ago

US Right-Wing Heritage Foundation Promotes Changes to Bosnias Peace Agreement Researchers for the Heritage Foundation, an influential Trump-linked US conservative organisation, have been advocating for a third, Croat-led entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina – and discussing the controversial idea with European parliamentarians.

balkaninsight · about 2 hours ago

From empty benches to real debate? Metsolas bid to revive the European Parliament Starting in September, new rules will reshape debates in the hemicycle, with one goal: keep MEPs in their seats and turn a succession of social media clips into genuine political exchanges.

euronews · about 3 hours ago

Longtime anti-Trump Dem ousted after tough primary from upstart progressive mayor

news.yahoo.com · about 3 hours ago

Sachsen-Anhalt: Wagenknecht will Weg für AfD-Regierung freimachen Eine Partei mit 40 Prozent der Stimmen auszugrenzen, sei undemokratisch, sagt BSW-Gründerin Sahra Wagenknecht. Sie stellt in Aussicht, dass ihre Partei einen AfD-Ministerpräsidenten ermöglicht.

faz · about 3 hours ago

AOC reportedly split from fiancé Riley Roberts months before she started freezing her eggs The New York Democrat stopped wearing her engagement ring more than 18 months ago, a new report says

independent · about 3 hours ago

Condiţiile PSD pentru a vota un premier tehnocrat. Bogdan Ivan: „Nazare ar fi o variantă foarte bună Bogdan Ivan a declarat marți, la Digi 24, că Partidul Social Democrat ar susține un premier tehnocrat dacă acesta „va veni cu un plan de guvernare în care să se regăsească prioritățile partidului și pe care le are România. Întrebat dacă Alexandru Nazare este o variantă bună de premier, deputatul PSD a răspuns că da, argumentând că „e un om corect, care nu face politică, ci multă administrație.

digi24 · about 3 hours ago

South Carolina GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) advanced Tuesday to a runoff in South Carolinas crowded Republican Senate primary, per the AP, extending the fight to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.Why it matters: The Aug. 25 runoff will almost certainly determine South Carolinas next senator. Grahams abbreviated campaign has relied on the immediate advantages of incumbency, President Trumps support and one of the most recognizable names in South Carolina politics.Norman has argued that Republican voters should judge candidates by their records, presenting himself as a proven conservative rather than a first-time candidate elevated by a famous name.The eventual Republican nominee will be heavily favored against Democrat Annie Andrews in November in one of the nations most reliably Republican states. Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election there since 1998.Driving the news: No candidate won the majority required to secure the Republican nomination outright, according to AP. The big picture: The result narrows a sprawling nine-candidate contest to a head-to-head fight among the races three dominant forces.Graham, 62, has cast herself as a political outsider who can continue her brothers constituent-focused work while serving as a reliable vote for Trumps agenda. She never held public office prior to her current role.She entered the race on July 20, days after Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed her to serve temporarily in the seat held by her late brother.She announced her campaign during an interview with TV host Sean Hannity after Trump publicly encouraged her to run.As votes were counted Tuesday, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) were neck-and-neck for the No. 2 spot — with Norman ultimately prevailing.Norman, 73, is a hard-line conservative and vice chair of the House Freedom Caucus.In June, Norman placed third in South Carolinas Republican gubernatorial primary, behind Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, the states attorney general.He endorsed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the 2024 election and has described her as a friend.He has said he told Trump about the endorsement prior to offering it, but the decision could have cost him Trumps backing in both his recent bids, The New York Times reported.The intrigue: The runoff will offer a revealing test of Trumps influence over a Republican electorate in which nearly every major candidate supports his agenda.Whats next: The two finalists have 14 days to consolidate the supporters of the eliminated candidates.Editors note: This story was updated with additional developments and context.

axios · about 3 hours ago

🇺🇸❌🇨🇺 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is confident Cuba will be on an irreversible path towards a much different future by the end of US President Donald Trumps term in January 2029, citing Poland as an example of political transformation. He said it is in the US national interest to have a Cuba safe and stable and aligned with the US. @IntelSlava

telegram_Intel Slava · about 3 hours ago

Trump looms over blue state primary as progressive gov faces far-left challenge

news.yahoo.com · about 3 hours ago

Saudi king says Mecca pact with Türkiye, Pakistan long-term deal King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud told a Cabinet meeting in Jeddah that the Mecca agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan constitutes a "long-term" defense partnership aimed at boosting cooperation and addressing regional security challenges, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

Türkiye convenes COP31 Advisory Board ahead of Antalya summit Türkiyes Environment Minister Murat Kurum convened the inaugural COP31 Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, outlining a 10-point action agenda focused on turning climate rhetoric into concrete implementation ahead of the November summit in Antalya, which aims to leave no nation behind in global climate efforts.

yenisafak · about 3 hours ago

CCR analizează, astăzi, noua Lege ANI. Mandatele aleşilor și declaraţiile de avere ale partenerilor, în centrul contestaţiilor Curtea Constituţională a României (CCR) se reuneşte, miercuri, pentru a dezbate sesizările de neconstituţionalitate referitoare la noua Lege a integrităţii. Actul normativ a fost atacat la Curte printr-o sesizare comună a 27 de senatori de la USR şi PNL, dar şi printr-o acţiune separată a preşedintelui Nicuşor Dan.

digi24 · about 4 hours ago

Government backs Social Liberals idea for faster power pylons The Social Liberals proposal to set up electricity pylons faster than planned receives support from the other parties in the government. The Social Democrats, The Green Left, and the Moderates see good promise in the announcement that all future electricity pylons must be set up at least two years earlier than is currently the case […]

cphpost · about 4 hours ago

Primarie negli Stati Uniti, sei stati alle urne. Banco di prova per i dem: Hong ce la fa Wisconsin, Minnesota e South Carolina termometri principali in vista delle elezioni di medio termine di novembre.

corriere · about 4 hours ago

Did Mitch McConnell vote against sick leave 4 times? We checked his record People shared the claim about the former U.S. Senate majority leader in summer 2026 after he spent weeks away from work following a reported fall.

snopes · about 4 hours ago

Paet: Parties should nominate experienced politicians for president - The Baltic Times TALLINN – Urmas Paet, Vice-Chair of the European Parliaments Committee on Foreign Affairs, believes that presidential candidates shou......

baltic times · about 4 hours ago

Martin Helme: Presidential election issue becoming increasingly embarrassing - The Baltic Times TALLINN - The issue of the presidential election is becoming increasingly embarrassing, according to Martin Helme, chairman of the Conservative ......

baltic times · about 4 hours ago

Is it too late to save liberal democracy? Martin Wolf on Daron Acemoglus urgent rallying cry for a new politics of shared prosperity

financial times · about 4 hours ago

„Partei wächst immer weiter – Linke löst Grüne als mitgliederstärkste Partei in Berlin ab Die Linkein Berlin zählte am 30. Juni 17.843 Mitglieder – gut 2000 mehr als noch ein Jahr zuvor. Inzwischen kamen weitere dazu. Knapp auf Platz zwei liegen die Grünen, bei denen die Entwicklung zuletzt wieder rückläufig war. Ein Mitglieder-Plus verzeichnen auch AfD und BSW.

welt.de · about 5 hours ago

Im Wahljahr 2026: Linke jetzt mitgliederstärkste Partei in Berlin Die Berliner Linke zählt nun mehr als 18.000 Mitglieder in Berlin und überholt damit die Grünen. Was hinter dem starken Zulauf steckt und wie es bei anderen Parteien aussieht.

tagesspiegel · about 5 hours ago

„Welche Brandmauer reißen Sie eher ein?, will die Moderatorin von Schulze wissen Sinkende Umfragewerte, Ärger um die Rente, Streit um Wirtschaft und Bürokratie – im MDR-Sommerinterview erklärt Sven Schulze, warum er der richtige Ministerpräsident für Sachsen-Anhalt ist, obwohl seine CDU dort seit 24 Jahren die Regierung stellt. Dann fällt die Frage nach AfD oder Linke.

welt.de · about 5 hours ago

Ahmeti says that he is considering retirement from politics DUI leader Ali Ahmeti said that he is considering withdrawing from politics. Honestly, I am thinking about it. I have 25 years of politics and history behind me. A life spent in constant activities and meetings is a burden, Ahmeti said in a TV interview. The former guerrilla commander who turned DUI into a kingmaker […] The post Ahmeti says that he is considering retirement from politics appeared first on Republika English.

republika macedonia · about 6 hours ago