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Sweden’s PM resigns after centre-left bloc wins slim majority in election

Ulf Kristersson has stood down from his post, paving way for Social Democrats leader to form a government

The Guardian - UK

Michael O’Leary comments ‘had impact on victims’, minister says

Comments by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary ‘had an impact on victims’ of rape, an Irish Cabinet minister has said.

Evening Standard

Sweden’s political parties launch coalition talks as both blocs try to secure power

Centre-left bloc led by Social Democrats has narrow lead with 95% of vote counted, but faces internal policy battle

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to hit energy targets, Trump claims – as it happened

US president blames conflict, and ‘not Iran;, for spike in US diesel prices

The Guardian - UK

Sweden's centre-left holds razor-thin edge as exit polls show tight race

Sweden's general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90 percent of votes counted. Four opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, as both leaders said they were ready…

France 24

Sweden faces prospect of far right at heart of government – a week after AfD’s victory in Germany

IN FOCUS: Sweden was once seen as one of the most liberal nations in Europe, now voters head to the polls for a tight contest that could see the far right move from untouchable pariahs to coalition partners, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK

How Sweden lost its soul – and stopped being Sweden

In 2022 my country entered a new era of cruelty. It will take more than one election to get the old, tolerant Sweden back, writes Swedish journalist Martin Gelin

The Guardian - UK

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Government accused of ‘muted and confusing’ response to Grok abusive images

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has called for criminal investigations into the production of distributions of child abuse images.

Evening Standard

Government urged to restrict ‘toxic’ social media algorithms

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said hate and misinformation was being spread through communities by these algorithms.

Evening Standard

German leader Merz says his government has a 'stable foundation' despite a dispute

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has a “stable foundation” and has achieved a lot in its first 10 weeks

The Independent UK

Germany's Merz to form government after SPD backs coalition deal with conservatives

Germany's coalition government has cleared its final hurdle to power after the Social Democrats (SPD) voted in favour of the agreement.

Euronews

German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) last week struck a coalition deal.

Euronews

Germany's far-right AfD party tops major poll for first time as other parties scramble to form coalition

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats are lagging behind the Conservatives and the Alternative for Germany, according to the survey

Evening Standard

Dail adjourned as Irish government pushes through controversial speaking changes

The opposition criticised video footage of Michael Lowry making a gesture to a TD as the Dail was adjourned.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition

Negotiators from German election winner Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc and the center-left Social Democrats have started exploratory talks on a possible coalition government

Al Jazeera

Austria eyes new coalition government that excludes far-right Freedom Party

Conservative People’s Party, Social Democrats and liberal Neos to present a ‘common programme’ after deal.

International Business Times

Stunned SPD Turns To Supporting Role In New German Government

After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect itself on Monday in preparation for a potential new role as the junior partner in a conservative-led government.

International Business Times

Austria's Chancellor To Step Down After Coalition Talks Collapse

Austria's conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he would step down in the "coming days" after breaking off coalition talks with the Social Democrats over disagreements on key issues.

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Evening Standard

Fianna Fail ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Fein voters

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party is the only one that Fianna Fail has not spoken to in terms of a new Irish coalition government.

Evening Standard

Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns

Simon Harris said he was open minded as to whether Fine Gael and Fianna Fail secure a majority with the support of independent TDs or a smaller party.

The Guardian - UK

Romania to hold presidential runoff as court certifies shock first-round result

Moscow-friendly ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu to face Elena Lasconi in vote that could upend Ukraine policy

The Independent UK

Fianna Fail leader hails a ‘good day’ for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

Evening Standard

Martin hails ‘good day’ for Fianna Fail but urges patience on coalition make-up

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

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Iceland Voters Punish Incumbents, Social Democrats Win Election

Iceland's recent election reflects voter dissatisfaction with incumbents, leading to a victory for the Social Democratic Alliance. Challenges during vote c...

Evening Standard

‘A positive day for us’ – Social Democrats look set to make gains in Dail

The party, founded in 2015, look like they could be possible kingmakers in the next government.

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