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Polish govt plays anti-EU, anti-German card ahead of polls
AFP, Published on 12/08/2023
» WARSAW - Poland's populist, nationalist government is increasingly taking an anti-German, anti-European Union stance in the run-up to the October 15 legislative elections in the hope of mobilising its most loyal followers, analysts say.
Pheu Thai move splits UDD groups
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/08/2023
» Red-shirt supporters of the Pheu Thai Party have split over the party's decision to form a political alliance with Bhumajaithai Party and other parties after breaking away from the Move Forward Party (MFP).
When legal battles shake democracies
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 10/08/2023
» Three of the world's biggest democracies, all with past, present and/or prospective leaders facing prison at the same time. In the end, it's the courts that decide.
This divorce could get messy
Published on 05/08/2023
» The split between the two largest parties, Pheu Thai and the Move Forward Party (MFP), may prove irreconcilable, with Pheu Thai possibly on its way to getting a taste of its own medicine, according to a political expert.
Pheu Thai government formation news on hold
Online Reporters, Published on 03/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party has postponed its planned announcement about the formation of a government now that the vote for a new prime minister has been put off for at least another two weeks.
Niger junta says France plotting to 'intervene militarily'
AFP, Published on 31/07/2023
» NIAMEY: Niger's new junta on Monday accused France of seeking to "intervene militarily" to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum as tension mounted with the former colonial power and neighbours.
Policy issues behind Move Forward's failure to form govt: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 30/07/2023
» Most people are of the opinion that the Move Forward Party failed in a bid to form a government and the nomination of its leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister because of its being adamant not to leave out some of its policies, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Tunisia protest marks two years since president's power grab
AFP, Published on 26/07/2023
» TUNIS - Around 300 protesters rallied in Tunis Tuesday to mark the second anniversary of President Kais Saied's adoption of sweeping powers, and to demand the release of about 20 detained opposition figures.
Hun Sen's party set to win as polls close
News, Published on 24/07/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Vote counting was under way yesterday in Cambodia's general election, which long-time leader Hun Sen is all but guaranteed to win as he looks to secure his legacy by handing the reins to his eldest son.
The power of boycotts
Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/07/2023
» Soon after Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat failed to gather enough support for the premiership, some voters launched retaliatory campaigns with the hashtag #senatorbusiness to boycott business networks of handpicked junta senators who rejected him or abstained. Senators then took legal action against those who they believe harass them and their families. Voters are not only cutting off social relations but also punishing senators for committing crimes against democracy.