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State polls bring risks for Malaysia’s Anwar

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MALAYSIA

The polls will be a major test for the ‘unity government’, whose two main coalitions are Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) and its erstwhile rival Barisan…

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…

New dynamics add to South Africa election uncertainty

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, readings of potential support for the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) differ. A plethora of small parties and independent…

Elite deals prop up Kenya’s weak political stability

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KENYA

Among other things, the three leaders discussed Odinga’s ambitions to become chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission. Alongside reform proposals made by a National Dialogue…

Catalan polarisation will increase in Spanish politics

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SPAIN

Sanchez’s Socialist Party (PSOE) will form a minority government with the left-wing Sumar party in the wake of July's election. The government’s survival is contingent on the…

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…

Prospects for Argentina to end-2023

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PROSPECTS H2 2023

Although pre-election spending normally militates against a sharp drop in growth in election years, there is little margin for this in a context of low reserves, spiralling…

Voter data presages key battles in South Africa poll

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SOUTH AFRICA

Consequently, voter registration is anticipated to close on February 23, when the election date is expected to be formally proclaimed. Already, registration data suggests several…

Local elections compound UK ruling party’s woes

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UNITED KINGDOM

The party also lost key mayoralty contests and a by-election in Blackpool South that featured the third-largest swing from the Conservatives to the opposition Labour Party since…

Far-left divisions could alter German politics

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GERMANY

The resignation of Bartsch followed Amira Mohamed Ali’s decision to resign as co-chair. The Left is deeply divided, especially over the war in Ukraine, which triggered several…