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Spain’s opposition leader faces key electoral tests

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SPAIN

While Feijoo’s position is safe for now, upcoming regional and European elections could change that. The main internal challenge that Feijoo faces comes from the populist right of…

Salvini faces a major leadership test in Italy

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ITALY

The League’s support has plummeted over the past few years, compounded by poor results in regional elections earlier this year. Internal critics are also increasingly…

Catalan election could test Spanish stability

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SPAIN

The Socialists’ Party of Catalonia (PSC) -- which is affiliated with Spain’s ruling Socialist Party -- holds a strong lead in the polls over the other parties. The outcome could…

Australia's Liberals are not testing the government

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AUSTRALIA

Labor was concerned about losing Dunkley ahead of next year’s general election. However, although the Liberal-Nationals Coalition, the main opposition grouping, managed to…

European elections will test new Greek leftist leader

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GREECE

The new leader of the left-wing Syriza party, Stefanos Kasselakis, has until then to establish himself as Greece’s leading oppositionist. He has not been helped by the…

Singapore’s new leader will likely face poll test soon

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SINGAPORE

In his swearing-in speech, he said “the more experienced ministers” would “provide continuity” but also warned that Singapore would be “vulnerable to external influences” pulling…

Reshuffle helps shore up Malaysian premier’s position

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MALAYSIA

The reconfiguration had been expected for months. Anwar is counting on it to help improve governing capacity and strengthen his relations with political allies. A key partner in…

Poland’s policy on farm protests may shift after polls

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POLAND

The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…

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…

Trump's Iowa victory sets up a quick nomination win

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UNITED STATES

Trump won an unprecedented percentage of votes cast and established a record margin of 30 percentage points over second-placed Ron DeSantis, helped by a carefully planned strategy…