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Leo Varadkar 'hasn't thrown in the towel' on young people owning homes

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns that he hopes that this will be the year that the Government "turns the corner on housing".

Irish Mirror

People Before Profit writes to Sinn Fein and others to form left alliance ahead of election

In letters sent to Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns, People Before Profit said Fianna Fail and Fine Gael should be left out of future Governments.

Irish Mirror

Holly Cairns to become next leader of the Social Democrats as no other candidates challenge for job

Holly Cairns will officially become the leader of the Social Democrats at a meeting of the party on Tuesday.

Irish Mirror

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Who is Holly Cairns - the TD tipped to be the next Social Democrats leader

The firebrand socialist has become well known for her views on issues such as the Mother and Baby Homes scandal

Dublin Live

Co-chief of Germany's ruling SPD sceptical of NATO spending goal

The co-chief of Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) is sceptical about NATO's goal for each member to spend 2% of economic output on defence, according to a newspaper report, underscoring ambivalence in the country about bolstering the military.

Reuters

Scholz's Social Democrats suffer blow with Berlin election loss

Berlin (AFP) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats suffered a heavy setback in a regional poll in Berlin on Sunday, falling behind the opposition conservatives in the capital for the first time in over two decades.

AFP

Germany to Appoint Regional Official as Defense Minister

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will appoint a regional official as the new defense minister following the resignation of the much-criticized Christine Lambrecht, the dpa news agency reported Tuesday. The defense minister-designate, Boris Pistorius, is a member of Scholz’ Social Democrats, and has been serving as interior minister of Lower Saxony…

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Germany's ties with China could change fundamentally - SPD leader

Germany would be forced to cut ties with China in the way it has with Russia should China attack Taiwan, the leader of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) told the weekly Die Zeit in comments published on Wednesday.

Reuters

Danish PM says centrist coalition needed at time of crisis

Acting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has outlined her agreement for a new centrist coalition government, the country’s first in 44 years, saying it was the answer for uncertain times

The Independent UK

Varadkar accused of 'not knowing what he’s talking about' in the Dail

The Social Democrats have taken aim at the Tánaiste's remarks that the grass is not always greener overseas

Dublin Live

Leo Varadkar calls Social Democrats co- leader 'petty' and 'a hypocrite' in tense Dail clash

With Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the UK to meet new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for the first time, the Fine Gael leader was in his place to take questions from TDs.

Irish Mirror

Danish PM to form broader government after vote win

Copenhagen (AFP) - Denmark's left-wing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday kicked off the process of forming a new, broader government one day after scoring a narrow election victory.

AFP

After slim victory, Danish PM to form broader government

Copenhagen (AFP) - A day after scoring a narrow election victory, Denmark's Social Democratic Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen tendered her resignation Wednesday to begin the process of forming a new, broader government.

AFP

Denmark election result keeps Social Democrats at the helm

Mette Frederiksen bloc wins strongest showing in 20 years but stability may be issue after pledge for broad left-right coalition

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The Independent UK

Denmark election: Tight result keeps Social Democrats in power as left-wing bloc wins outright majority

Mette Frederiksen says she will form new government with broader support

AFP

Danish left clings to power with razor-thin election win

Copenhagen (AFP) - Denmark's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached out to the centre for broader collaboration on Wednesday after winning a one-seat majority in a nail-biter general election.

The Guardian - UK

Denmark election: Social Democrats lead but no majority, exit poll suggests

Mette Frederiksen’s party predicted to have about 23% of vote, which could make former PM Løkke Rasmussen kingmaker

AFP

Danes vote as blocs woo the middle ground

Copenhagen (AFP) - Danes were voting on Tuesday in what promises to be a tight election in which the balance of power could be tipped by which side of the political divide manages to woo the middle ground.

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Reuters

Danes vote in battle for centre ground as political, economic crises loom

Danes went the polls on Tuesday with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen hoping for a vote of confidence in her handling of the pandemic and for her leadership to overcome soaring inflation and geopolitical insecurity.

France 24

'Anti-ghetto' law in Denmark: Ruling Social Democrats take hard line on immigration

Danes head to the polls on Tuesday for a general election, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Social Democrats seeking re-election. A plan to dismantle so-called "ghettos", begun by a previous right-wing government and continued throughout her term, is among the most radical in Europe. For a neighbourhood to…

Al Jazeera

Denmark set to keep anti-immigrant policy regardless of vote

Regardless of the outcome of the November 1 polls, Denmark is expected to maintain its restrictive immigration policies.

AFP

Sweden parties agree to form govt with far-right backing

Stockholm (AFP) - Three Swedish right-wing parties will build a minority government with the unprecedented backing of the far-right Sweden Democrats, the parties said Friday, unveiling plans for new nuclear reactors and a crime and immigration crackdown.

Reuters

Germany's Social Democrats lead in exit poll in Lower Saxony state vote

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) looked set to win a regional election in the northern state of Lower Saxony on Sunday in a boost to the leader as he steers the country through an array of crises.

The Independent UK

Sweden’s first female PM concedes defeat to right-wing, anti-immigrant bloc

Leader of the Moderate Party Ulf Kristersson is expected to be the next prime minister

AFP

Sweden conservatives to form new government after narrow election win

Stockholm (AFP) - The leader of Sweden's conservatives, Ulf Kristersson, was working to form a new government on Thursday after a narrow election win by a coalition of right and far-right parties.

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