Thursday, May 28Thursday, May 28Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico rejects calls to replace finance minister or transfer him to central bank, prioritizing 2027 budget approval.
Fico dismisses speculation about reshuffling his cabinet or moving Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický to the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS), insisting the minister must first deliver the 2027 budget to parliament. The statement, reported by *Aktuality.sk*, follows weeks of political pressure over economic policy and coalition stability .
In Germany, Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder demands greater federal consultation with state leaders after the collapse of a planned relief premium. Söder, a key figure in the Christian Social Union (CSU), argues the federal government must involve *Länder* more closely in decision-making, citing the failed policy as evidence of systemic flaws. The dispute underscores tensions between Berlin and regional governments over fiscal and administrative authority .
Meanwhile, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved parliament on Friday, escalating a political crisis in the West African nation. The move follows months of tensions over economic management and governance, with Faye’s administration facing criticism for its handling of debt negotiations. No timeline has been set for new parliamentary elections .
In Cyprus, parliamentary elections proceed amid heightened turnout, with 12.8% of voters casting ballots by 10 AM—2.5 percentage points above the same stage in 2021. The vote pits centrist President Nikos Christodoulides against rising far-right and communist factions, as well as a high-profile YouTuber candidate, in a contest shaped by regional instability and EU leadership tensions .
The Netherlands’ political landscape shifts further right, with the national-conservative JA21 party polling at a record 12%, translating to 18 parliamentary seats in the latest *Peil* survey. The party’s surge reflects broader European trends, as far-right and Eurosceptic movements gain traction ahead of potential snap elections .
Fico odmieta výmenu ministrov a odchod Kamenického. Minister financií má najprv doviezť rozpočet 2027 do parlamentu Robert Fico odmieta špekulácie o výmene ministrov aj odchode Ladislava Kamenického do NBS. Tvrdí, že minister sa má sústrediť na rozpočet na rok 2027.
aktuality.sk · 4 days ago
Ministerpräsident: Söder fordert mehr Einfluss der Länder bei Regierungsentscheidungen Die geplante Entlastungsprämie ist an den Länderchefs gescheitert. Vor diesem Hintergrund fordert Markus Söder, die Bundesregierung solle die Länder stärker einbinden.
die zeit · 4 days ago
Senegals president sacks PM: Senegalese Parliament dissolved Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government on Friday after months of tensions, deepening a crisis in the debt-laden west African nation.
france24 · 4 days ago
Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament Gerry the monk Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social DemocratsThe Irish gangland figure Gerry the monk Hutch has failed in his bid for a parliamentary seat in a Dublin byelection.The 63-year-old came fourth in a contest won by Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats, a victory for progressive politics after a campaign dominated by concerns over the cost of living and immigration. Continue reading...
theguardian · 4 days ago
Elezioni a Cipro, rischio instabilità: la sfida dei comunisti, dellestrema destra e dello youtuber Il Paese presidente di turno dellUe, unico toccato dalla guerra in Iran, va oggi alle urne per le legislative. Il leader Christodoulides, popolare, simbolo del protagonismo di Nicosia nel Mediterraneo, può uscirne indebolito
corriere · 4 days ago
National Parliament Election in Cyprus 🇨🇾 🇪🇺 Official turnout data for 10AM indicate a turnout of 12.8 as of 10AM— ~2.5 points higher than at the same stage in the previous parliamentary election. #Cyprus #Κύπρος #Εκλογές Explore:
telegram bot · 4 days ago
Netherlands, Peil poll: Seat projection national parliament GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 23 (+1) D66-RE: 19 (-3) PVV-PfE: 18 (+1) JA21-ECR: 18 (+1) VVD-RE: 17 (+1) FvD-ESN: 16 (+1) CDA-EPP: 15 (-1) PvdD-LEFT: 4 50PLUS-RE: 4 DENK-*: 3 SGP-ECR: 3 SP-LEFT: 3 Volt-G/EFA: 3 (+1) CU-EPP: 2 BBB-ECR: 1 DNA-*: 1 (-2) +/- vs. 24-25 May 2026 Fieldwork: 22-23 May 2026 ➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands
telegram bot · 4 days ago
Netherlands: national-conservative JA21 (~ECR) reaches an all-time record high with ~12 and 18 seats in the latest Peil poll. If repeated in a national parliament election, the party would get its best electoral result ever. ➤
telegram bot · 4 days ago
Debatte über Diäten: Die Abgeordneten machen sich selbst klein Union und SPD wollen die automatische Erhöhung der Abgeordnetenbezüge aussetzen. Damit befeuern sie leichtfertig einen Konflikt, der längst befriedet war.
faz · 4 days ago
From the League of Ireland to scoring a seat in Leinster House: Who is Daniel Ennis? After entering politics at a local level just two years ago, Ennis has brought the number of Social Democrats seats in the Dáil to 12.
thejournal · 4 days ago
Opposition parties not expecting to see new government before 2027 election The Riigikogu opposition does not think the Reform-Eesti 200 coalition will collapse before the election next spring, but believes a minority government is possible if MPs start joining other parties.
news.err · 4 days ago