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UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

Reducing taxes is deemed irresponsible by Social Democrats due to reliance on corporation tax receipts.
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent on its call for hike

Reducing taxes is deemed irresponsible by Social Democrats due to reliance on corporation tax receipts.
UK politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Irresponsible' to cut inheritance tax, say Soc Dems, as Sinn Fein stay silent its call for hike

Reducing inheritance tax is deemed irresponsible by Social Democrats due to reliance on corporation tax receipts.
#denmark
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Europe politics

The Guardian view on a significant week for European politics: progressives have some reasons to be cheerful | Editorial

Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on a significant week for European politics: progressives have some reasons to be cheerful | Editorial

Denmark's snap election reflects shifting political dynamics amid domestic issues and international tensions, with the Social Democrats facing challenges despite remaining the largest party.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Danes vote for a new government amid Greenland threat

Mette Frederiksen seeks a third term as Prime Minister amid rising domestic concerns and a fragmented political landscape.
Germany politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Denmark's PM resigns after failing to secure majority in general election

Mette Frederiksen's government resigned after a general election defeat, leading to coalition negotiations for a potential third term as prime minister.
fromwww.thelocal.dk
1 week ago

LATEST: Denmark's left bloc takes slim advantage in knife edge election

With 88 percent of votes counted, projections credited the left bloc with 84 seats in the 179-seat parliament and the right with 77, with 90 seats needed for a majority.
Europe politics
#afd
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained significant support in Rhineland-Palatinate, particularly among working-class voters, amid economic concerns.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Europe politics

Germany: Some 43% expect AfD state premier by 2026 poll DW 08/17/2025

Over two-thirds of Germans expect the far-right AfD party to elect a state premier by next year.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained significant support in Rhineland-Palatinate, particularly among working-class voters, amid economic concerns.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

RTE contacts Social Democrats over David McCullagh footage in social media video

RTÉ contacted the Social Democrats after their International Women's Day video featured presenter David McCullagh without apparent authorization or disclosure.
#irish-politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US Elections

Support for Social Democrats hits record high, but minimal damage for coalition parties after SNA debacle

fromIndependent
1 month ago
US Elections

Support for Social Democrats hits record high, but minimal damage for coalition parties after SNA debacle

Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: SPD urges reset in US ties amid Trump era

Europe must strengthen its political and economic independence while maintaining partnership due to doubts about Washington's reliability under President Donald Trump's approach.
#holly-cairns
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Maeve McTaggart: After all the talk of left alliances, it's decision time for Soc Dems and their popular leader

fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Eoin Hayes leaves Holly Cairns to 'face the music' as Soc Dems think-in overshadowed by 'blackface' controversy

fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Eoin Hayes leaves Holly Cairns to 'face the music' as Soc Dems think-in overshadowed by 'blackface' controversy

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Maeve McTaggart: After all the talk of left alliances, it's decision time for Soc Dems and their popular leader

fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Eoin Hayes leaves Holly Cairns to 'face the music' as Soc Dems think-in overshadowed by 'blackface' controversy

fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Eoin Hayes leaves Holly Cairns to 'face the music' as Soc Dems think-in overshadowed by 'blackface' controversy

#labour-party
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Social Democrats in Denmark suffer sweeping election losses

The Social Democrats lost significant municipal support across Denmark, including Copenhagen for the first time in over a century, while the far-right gained slightly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Centre-left tipped to lose Copenhagen for first time in electoral history

The centre-left could lose control of Copenhagen for the first time in the city's electoral history as residents of the Danish capital go to the polls amid growing disillusionment with the divisive politics of the prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.
Miscellaneous
#catherine-connolly
#eoin-hayes
fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mary Regan: What now for Eoin Hayes, the man who gave up a million euro for a life of political obscurity?

fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mary Regan: What now for Eoin Hayes, the man who gave up a million euro for a life of political obscurity?

fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I am so profoundly sorry' - Eoin Hayes apologises for dressing up as Barack Obama at Halloween party and wearing 'brown makeup'

fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Europe politics

'I am so profoundly sorry' - Eoin Hayes apologises for dressing up as Barack Obama at Halloween party and wearing 'brown makeup'

fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mary Regan: What now for Eoin Hayes, the man who gave up a million euro for a life of political obscurity?

fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mary Regan: What now for Eoin Hayes, the man who gave up a million euro for a life of political obscurity?

fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I am so profoundly sorry' - Eoin Hayes apologises for dressing up as Barack Obama at Halloween party and wearing 'brown makeup'

fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Europe politics

'I am so profoundly sorry' - Eoin Hayes apologises for dressing up as Barack Obama at Halloween party and wearing 'brown makeup'

Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Irish TD will not be expelled for wearing blackface, say Social Democrats

Eoin Hayes will remain a Social Democrats TD after apologizing for wearing blackface as Barack Obama at a 2009 Halloween party.
#blackface
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

'I must be radical': Housing Minister James Browne says he will 'take risks' to solve homes crisis

Sinn Féin's housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin stated that reducing minimum apartment sizes will lead to renters paying higher rents for smaller and darker apartments, which echoes past experiences that such policies do not yield increased supply or lower rents. He highlighted that previous similar policies resulted in increased construction costs and land values, while also forecasting a rise in judicial reviews that will delay the delivery of homes.
US politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
9 months ago

Who would govern Sweden if an election were held today?

According to Statistics Sweden's survey, the Social Democrats would get 36.2 percent of the vote, a significant increase ahead of the next election.
UK politics
#politics
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

Labour says Social Democrats replacing foreign affairs spokesperson Sinead Gibney 'hard to fathom'

"I would be very impressed by Sinéad Gibney's performance to date," said George Lawlor, questioning the timing and reason behind her replacement.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
10 months ago

Denis O'Brien accused of having a 'brass neck' after describing working from home as 'load of nonsense'

For thousands of people, flexible and remote work has been life-changing. It's not a luxury - it's a necessity for working parents, carers, those facing long commutes, and people priced out of urban centres.
Remote teams
London politics
fromIndependent
10 months ago

'I took drugs when I was younger,' admits Dail's new drug reform chair, TD Gary Gannon

Gary Gannon reflects on his past drug use and its persistence in Dublin's nightlife as he leads the committee on drug reform.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
10 months ago

How Israel's invasion of Gaza became Swedish party politics again

The left in Sweden has shifted its stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, criticizing both Israel's actions and the Swedish government's responses.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
11 months ago

Germany's Merz to form government after SPD approves coalition deal

SPD joins coalition government with CDU/CSU, enabling Friedrich Merz's chancellorship despite their worst election loss.
Lars Klingbeil appointed as vice-chancellor and finance minister amidst concerns over his fiscal expertise.
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