City councils
The Moscow city council election, seen as a precursor to the 2007 parliamentary elections and the 2008 presidential election, has confirmed United Russia's dominance, with the party securing 47.25% of the party list vote and winning all 15 direct district elections. The Communist Party of the Russian
City councils
Consolidating local and state elections may save taxpayers millions of dollars, but it could also lead to a decrease in voter engagement and a blurring of issues between state and local governments. State Rep. Stan Jordan's proposal to combine local elections with state elections on the same day,
Political parties
Uganda's ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has endorsed incumbent President Yoweri Museveni as its presidential candidate for the 2006 general elections. The decision was made by the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC), which also recommended Museveni as the party's chairman. The CEC
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The Egyptian parliamentary election is unfolding according to the script, with the National Democratic Party (NDP) dominating proceedings and the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) playing a subdued role. Established opposition parties are struggling to make a dent, raising concerns about their ability to secure the necessary 5% of seats in the
Political parties
With three months to go before Iraq's first democratic elections, the Shiites are facing a critical moment, as their parties and powerful figures are at odds with each other. The leading Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, is attempting to pull the parties together to ensure the Shiites
Political parties
The Democratic Party and several liberal groups made a concerted effort to bring out new voters in key battleground states, but it was not enough to sway the outcome of the presidential election. President George W. Bush ultimately won several states that Democrats had hoped to capture, including Florida, Arkansas,
Politics
In the aftermath of the European parliament elections, EU leaders must respond to the growing discontent of their electorate. The crucial question is how to achieve economic growth and address fiscal imbalances, particularly in the eurozone. Raising potential growth rates and increasing demand are essential for improving the eurozone'
Political parties
In the 2009 European elections, the UK Independence Party (UKIP) has made significant gains, reflecting a growing disillusionment with mainstream politics and the European Union. UKIP's rhetoric, mirroring Britain's nostalgic isolationist past, has tapped into the anxiety and apathy of voters, particularly in Conservative strongholds. The
Politics
A group of 26 high-ranking military and diplomatic officials from both US political parties are launching a scathing critique of the Bush administration's foreign policy, accusing it of isolating the nation and calling for President Bush's defeat in November. The group, called Diplomats and Military Commanders
Political parties
People in the 10 new member states of the European Union showed little enthusiasm in voting in their first European elections. According to early estimates, the Czech Republic had the lowest turnout, with only 29% of voters participating. Latvia recorded a 41% turnout, its lowest since breaking away from Moscow
Elections
Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt's political career hangs in the balance as the regional and European elections on June 13 approach. Verhofstadt's Liberal party is struggling in opinion polls, which could led to a slump to fourth place in Flanders, potentially triggering a reshuffle in the
Elections
Conservative campaign for the European Parliament elections hit a roadblock yesterday when a leading MEP urged his party to commit to a complete withdrawal from the European Union. Roger Helmer, the party's top candidate for the East Midlands, called for a clear stance on EU membership, stating that
