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In a bold move to secure victory for their coalition with the liberal Free Democrats (FDP) in Sunday's general election, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl's Christian Democrats (CDU) have presented a 10-point programme for government. The programme, unveiled during Kohl's third term, includes tax cuts
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Helmut Kohl, the long-time Christian Democratic leader of Germany, was once considered a casualty of economic discontent. However, thanks to a favorable presidency election and a rebounding economy, Kohl's chances of winning have significantly improved. This development is particularly significant in East Germany, where the economy's
Parizeau, Jacques
The separatist Parti Quebecois won a majority in Quebec's provincial elections, taking 77 of the 125 seats in the legislature. The party's leader, Jacques Parizeau, announced plans to hold a referendum on independence next year despite receiving only 45% of the vote, a slim margin of
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The French Socialist Party is facing a severe crisis following its disappointing performance in the European elections, with the party's secretary, Michel Rocard, under intense pressure to step down. The party's dismal showing of less than 15% of the vote has led to a sharp rise
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The Socialist Party in France is under pressure to revise its strategy and reconsider its leading candidate for the presidential election after a disappointing 15% showing in the European elections. The party's poor performance, coupled with internal concerns and opinion polls suggesting that its candidate, Michel Rocard, would
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The Labour Party's interim leader, Margaret Beckett, made a powerful call for change and renewal in Britain, drawing parallels with the spirit of D-Day and the 1945 Labour landslide. She emphasized the need for a national victory against mass unemployment, which she claimed was at the heart of
Major, John
The Tory party's prospects of surviving as a major force in British politics are in serious jeopardy after a comprehensive survey by The Sunday Times revealed that they face a crushing defeat in next month's European parliament elections. The survey, conducted by acknowledged electoral analysis experts
Major, John
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has declared the UK's Conservative Party a disaster, citing their devastating loss of 300 mandates in local elections. The party, once led by Prime Minister John Major, has suffered a series of electoral defeats, including a significant decline in popularity, with the Liberal Democrats
Mandela, Nelson
In a historic turn of events, the African National Congress (ANC) was declared the official winner of South Africa's first all-race election on Friday, securing 62.65 percent of the vote. The outcome marked a significant milestone in the country's transition to democracy, with President Frederik
Mandela, Nelson
South Africa's historic election had brought with it the promise of a new era of reconciliation, but the country's entrepreneurial spirit and lingering racial tensions seemed to be at odds with the spirit of unity. As President-elect Nelson Mandela began his campaign to lead by example,
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In a series of 26 local elections held in Bavaria, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) made significant gains, while the Christian Social Union (CSU), the Bavarian sister party of Chancellor Helmut Kohl's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), failed to make notable strides. The elections, held on Sunday, were seen
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Concerned about potential significant losses in the upcoming midterm elections, President Clinton has assigned Harold M. Ickes, one of his closest advisers, to revamp the troubled political operations at the White House and the Democratic National Committee. Ickes has begun weekly meetings with senior Presidential aides and top Democratic officials
