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Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election SundayWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart
Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
The Guardian view on Germany’s collapsed coalition: politics in the shadow of Donald Trump | Editorial
A snap election triggered by Olaf Scholz will be crucial in shaping Europe’s response to last week’s events in the US. Spying a possible silver lining to events in the US, some commentators have ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
5 areas outside the battlegrounds that show how Trump expanded his coalition: From the Politics Desk
Trump made gains outside of the swing states, especially in some of the biggest, bluest parts of the country, padding his popular vote lead.Politics - NBC News - November 12 -
The ‘mother-in-law’ of German coalitions
Leftist politician Sahra Wagenknecht has emerged as kingmaker in Germany’s eastern regional governmentsWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
How Resilient Is the Emerging Trump Coalition?
It will be difficult for Democrats to reverse these dynamics.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
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Harris allies seek to keep the 'Biden coalition' in the fold
As President Joe Biden fought to remain in the presidential race this summer, advisers often argued there existed a “Biden coalition” — a cohort only the incumbent could hold together.Politics - NBC News - October 26 -
Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP
Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majorityBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
German coalition teeters on brink of break-up
Chancellor Olaf Scholz snubs partners, fuelling speculation of early elections in springBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
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Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering
After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
What the Collapse of Germany’s Ruling Coalition Means
After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
How Scholz finally found his voice and called time on the German coalition
Chancellor abandons years-long reticence to go against political alliesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly
Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Sri Lanka: Left-leaning leader's coalition claims victory
The parliamentary majority will allow Anura Kumara Dissanayake to consolidate power and advance reforms.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Sri Lankan Leader’s Leftist Coalition Wins Elections
The National People’s Power won a parliamentary election that will allow the country’s new president to unroll his reform agenda, including broader welfare assistance.World - The New York Times - November 15 -
Why it is lonely in the political centre
Genuine commitment to the middle ground is much rarer than it seemsBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Japan’s unfortunate political limbo
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfiredWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Stagecraft and the power of political photographs
With the invention of photography came a new way to view, mythologize and remember the nation's presidents. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Washington Post ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The era of political polarization is over
Despite claims of political polarization, the Democratic and Republican parties are unified in their temperament and values, with both candidates moving towards centrist positions on issues such as ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
The Future of Political Influencers
Republicans now see the value in collaborating with influencers and content creators. Their plan? Bring them under their red tent for many elections to come.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Germany’s deepening political crisis
Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition government has fallen apartTop stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Wishful Thinking on Abortion Politics
We explain why the issue of abortion didn’t necessarily help Democrats win this election.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Elon Musk’s Political Influence
We explore Musk’s agenda and ideology.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
The problem of politics in a noisy age
We are once again having to readjust to a vast expansion in the amount of conflicting information at our fingertipsBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Japan’s ruling coalition to lose majority in election, national broadcaster says
PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of living. Japan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament in ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Japan's Shigeru Ishiba suggests he intends to stay on as PM after ruling coalition loses majority
It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Coalition calls on next president to focus on executive branch transparency, accountability
A coalition of groups is calling on the next president to focus on executive branch transparency and accountability. In a letter dated Tuesday to former President Trump and Vice President Harris, ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Scholz calls crisis meetings to salvage Germany’s warring coalition
Differences between ruling partners deepen ahead of 2025 budget deadlineWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Gears 6 Almost Blasted Off To Space, Says Former Coalition Boss
Space, the final frontier... for Gears of War 6? That apparently was in the cards years ago when former The Coalition head honcho Rod Fergusson was at the studio. However, those plans may have ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
Clashes over budget could push Germany’s ailing coalition to collapse
With contradictory proposals unlikely to mesh, leaders to decide whether there is scope for alliance to continue. When, in 2021, Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats went into a “traffic light” coalition ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Germany's Scholz fires his finance minister as his coalition collapses
Germany’s center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he is firing Finance Minister Christian Lindner, which could undermine the ruling three-party coalition that relies on Lindner’s ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
Germany's ruling coalition collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires finance minister
The three-year-old union between Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and Lindner's Free Democratic Party (FDP) had been on shaky ground for some time.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
German coalition collapses after Scholz fires key minister
The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.Top stories - BBC News - November 7
