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Explainer-What is New Zealand’s MMP electoral system and does it favour coalitions?
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (480+ words) WELLINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said this week he was open to a referendum on the country’s electoral system, sparking vigorous debate, with critics saying any such move would be seen as a “power grab” by…...
New Zealand PM Luxon open to referendum on electoral system
1+ week, 1+ day ago (219+ words) SYDNEY, Aug 6 (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Thursday he was open to a referendum on whether to change the country’s electoral system. New Zealand adopted the German-style Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system in 1996 after an inquiry…...
Germany Cannot Work Seven Days A Week To Escape Political Suicide
1+ week, 1+ day ago (982+ words) Germany’s political class has finally discovered the source of the nation’s economic collapse, and naturally, it is everyone except the politicians who created it. Germany is considering weakening its revered Sonntagsruhe, or “Sunday rest,” as officials search desperately for some…...
Germany Draws Up "Secret Plans" to Hamstring AfD on Eve of State Elections
1+ week, 2+ day ago (333+ words) Die Welt and other outlets broke a story about Chancellor Merz drawing up plans to isolate German states where AfD may win a majority in the future, so that Germany can retain its role as key central NATO transport hub…...
The next Dresden will be autonomous
1+ week, 3+ day ago (123+ words) NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small…...
Berlin Plan To Restrict Political Events At Senior Center Draws Public Ire
1+ week, 6+ day ago (759+ words) BERLIN, CT — The Berlin Town Council postponed action on a proposed Berlin Senior Center Event Sponsorship Policy after hearing extensive public opposition during its July 21 meeting, with officials saying the draft requires further review, especially plans to restrict political events…...
Germany’s Merz Did a Reshuffle of His Struggling Government – But All He Accomplished Was Enraging His Own Allies – Talk of Replacing the Chancellor Is Growing * The Gateway Pundit * by Paul Serran
2+ week, 1+ day ago (102+ words) Merz’s competence is questioned in his own party....
Pressure mounts on Germany’s Merz after fractious reshuffle
2+ week, 1+ day ago (663+ words) BERLIN, July 29 (Reuters) – Pressure is intensifying on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after a cabinet reshuffle that sparked anger in his own ranks and put a spotlight on his government’s competence as it battles to fend off a far-right surge at state…...
Merz vows response to Berlin Pride attack amid outcry over suspect being let near event
2+ week, 3+ day ago (290+ words) Suspect, German of Lebanese descent, had recently been convicted of preparing violent act, was suspected of trying to join ISIS, but was out of jail; far right calls for crackdown...
Lord Ashcroft: 'He wants to show that even after the £5 million bung, they still want me.' My Clacton by-election focus groups
2+ week, 3+ day ago (404+ words) Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC is an international businessman, philanthropist, author and pollster. For more information on his work, visit lordashcroft.com To Clacton, for some focus groups to explore what local voters make of the rather unusual by-election that has…...