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Tensions between Uganda and the West may slowly grow

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UGANDA

This bill drew condemnation from the United States, the United Kingdom and other Western countries, triggering much anti-Western rhetoric from Museveni and his regime.

Far-right threat in Ireland will intensify

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IRELAND

It was the first time Ireland had experienced such unrest around immigration and exposes the growing threat posed by far-right activists and the challenges the government faces in…

Ban on Germany’s far right is unlikely

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GERMANY

The controversy fuels a debate about a possible ban of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). While the constitutional hurdles remain high, German officials have begun to…

Right-wing cooperation in the EU faces challenges

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EU

Polls suggest far-right groups may make significant gains in the EP elections, which could give the centre- and far-right a collective majority in the EP for the first time.

US state referendums will play major role in November

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UNITED STATES

With Florida holding a similar referendum this year, the abortion rights issue underscores the important role now played by referendums in states where one party has control of…

Elections will weaken unity of German government

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GERMANY

The latter’s performance was a clear indicator of its ability to expand its appeal beyond eastern states. The Social Democrats (SPD), Free Democrats (FDP) and Greens all suffered…

Drought could be a defining issue in Spanish elections

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SPAIN

April was the hottest and driest month since records began in 1961. Drought is harming agricultural production and pushing up food prices; it has become a key issue ahead of…

AfD surge will pose dilemmas for CDU in Germany

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GERMANY

It was the first time the party has reached such levels nationally. The poll is consistent with other surveys, which show that the party’s support has risen from around 10% to…

Egypt will struggle to meet basic needs

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EGYPT

Cairo is now making direct purchases instead of using tenders to get wheat on favourable terms, including a purchase of Russian wheat from a trading firm earlier in September. The…

Bangladesh government will shrug off criticism

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BANGLADESH

Critics say the move weakens the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC). The next general election will likely take place in January. The ruling Awami League (AL) continues to reject…