Keywords: Politics


EU court upholds Spain’s Catalan amnesty law in boost for Sánchez government

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Spain’s controversial amnesty law for Catalan independence supporters does not violate European Union law, delivering a major legal victory for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government. In a statement issued on Thursday, the......

Bruno Retailleau challenges Constitutional Council over France’s assisted dying law

French politician Bruno Retailleau has urged members of the Constitutional Council of France to avoid any potential conflict of interest as the institution prepares to examine the country’s new assisted dying legislation. Speaking on BFMTV, Retailleau argued that constitutional judges who had......

Andy Burnham expected to appoint Shabana Mahmood as UK finance minister, reports say

Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to appoint Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood as the United Kingdom's finance minister when he becomes prime minister next week, according to a report by the Financial Times. The potential appointment would place Mahmood at the center of Britain's......

Former Zambian Vice President Guy Scott dies at 82

Former Zambian Vice President Guy Scott, who briefly served as the country's acting president in 2014 and became the first white head of state in Africa in two decades, has died at the age of 82, the Zambian government announced on Wednesday. Scott passed away after an illness at his farm in the......

Germany's Merz urges AfD supporters to assess government record before key state election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a direct appeal to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), urging them to evaluate his government's performance independently as the country prepares for a closely watched state election that could reshape Germany's political landscape. Speaking......

Poll finds majority of Americans oppose military action against Iran

A new public opinion survey suggests that a majority of Americans believe the decision to launch military action against Iran was a mistake, reflecting growing concern over the potential consequences of an escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to a YouGov poll conducted for The Economist,......

Turkey’s ousted CHP leader prepares for possible new party amid legal battle

Turkey’s ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has said preparations are underway for the possible creation of a new political party, as he awaits the outcome of legal proceedings challenging his removal from the leadership of the country’s main opposition movement. Ozel said any official......

Jean Lassalle launches crowdfunding campaign ahead of possible 2027 French presidential bid

Former presidential candidate Jean Lassalle has launched an online fundraising campaign to support a possible third run for France’s presidency in 2027, saying he wants to continue defending issues he believes are overlooked by traditional political forces. The former lawmaker announced the initiative......

ECOWAS leaders expected to grant Sierra Leone's president a second term as chair

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are expected to extend the tenure of Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio as chair of the regional bloc during the organization's 69th Ordinary Summit, scheduled to take place in Freetown. According to regional reports, no alternative......