Greenland's Election

Big majority of EU countries push for ‘concrete’ defence deal with UK

Also in this newsletter: Greenland votes on its future

Financial Times - 2d

Romania’s top court upholds election ban on Georgescu

Far-right presidential candidate backed by Russia cannot run in May vote

Financial Times - 1d

Pro-Russia Călin Georgescu barred from Romanian presidential election re-run

Far-right supporters of the candidate claim decision is undemocratic and Elon Musk describes his ban as ‘crazy’. Romania’s central election authority has barred far-right pro-Russia candidate Călin ...

The Guardian - 3d

Romania bans far-right frontrunner from presidential election

Ruling against Călin Georgescu comes despite US call for country to respect voters’ wishes

Financial Times - 3d

Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?

Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politically

Financial Times - 3d

Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court

Far-right leader calls on supporters to remain calm after violent clashes break out in Bucharest

Financial Times - 2d

Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election

Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust ...

ABC News - 2d

South Dakota pushes labels for political deepfake videos ahead of elections

South Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose criminal and civil penalties on those who try to use unlabeled deepfakes to influence voters in the state, with the law now ...

The Hill - 1d

Portugal faces fresh elections after government collapses over ethics scandal

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro loses confidence vote over consultancy he tried to transfer to his family

Financial Times - 1d

They lost 52 soldiers fighting alongside the US. Now they feel threatened by Trump

Danes, who have been loyal allies of Washington, are blindsided by Trump's insistence on taking over Greenland.

BBC News - 5d

China returns fire in Trump’s trade war

Tariff salvo on US agricultural goods, Greenland goes to the polls and investors discover if buying Lego is still fun

Financial Times - 3d

Steve Kornacki: The voter trends shaping the first big battleground state race of 2025

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will offer an early test of the political environment after November's presidential election.

NBC News - 1d

Nicola Sturgeon to step down from Holyrood

The ex-SNP leader says she will not seek re-election at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

BBC News - 23h

Canada’s Liberal Party To Elect New Leader and Prime Minister to Replace Trudeau: What to Know

Front-runner Mark Carney and underdog Chrystia Freeland, both established, centrist policymakers, are vying to succeed Justin Trudeau amid grave threats to Canada from the United States.

The New York Times - 4d

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says Democrats played 2024 elections too "safe"

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is now weighing in on what Democrats should have done better in 2024. Political strategists Joel Payne and Michael LaRosa join "America Decides" with analysis.

CBS News - 2d

Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction

Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s government

Financial Times - 2d

Trump has microwaved my Cornetto of hope | Stewart Lee

The gadfly-minded abuser has openly threatened Greenland, Ukraine and Europe. He, and America, are the enemy now. I’d say writing comedy about the ever-shifting opinions of Donald Trump, the Speedy ...

The Guardian - 4d

Honduras holds primaries as voter frustration simmers over security and the economy

Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties to compete in November’s general election for the presidency

ABC News - 4d

Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun

Clashes erupt in Bucharest over the ban on Calin Georgescu, whose unexpected presidential election first-round win was annulled.

BBC News - 3d

How Britain's former top banker became Canada's next prime minister

The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.

BBC News - 3d

Romania Bars Ultranationalist Candidate From Presidential Race

The country’s electoral commission ruled on Sunday that Calin Georgescu, an outspoken critic of Ukraine and NATO, could not compete in the do-over election.

The New York Times - 3d

Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown

Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gains

Financial Times - 2d

Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year

The vote in Parliament will force new elections, the third in little more than three years.

The New York Times - 1d

Pope Francis notching important milestones this week as he recovers from pneumonia

The recovery of Pope Francis from double pneumonia continued Wednesday as he inched toward the 12th anniversary of his election as pope.

NBC News - 1d

Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition.'

After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."

ABC News - 22h

Romanian far right in disarray after ban on Călin Georgescu

At least two candidates seek to replace pro-Russia nationalist barred from running in presidential election

Financial Times - 21h

Mark Carney to be Canada's new prime minister after Justin Trudeau resignation

Members of Canada's ruling Liberal Party have elected economist Mark Carney to take over for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe ...

CBS News - 2d

Joe Walsh: Trump could 'stop the midterms,' run again

Former Rep. Joe Walsh (III.), an ex-GOP member-turned-pundit, speculated Sunday that President Trump could "stop" the midterm elections scheduled for next fall, or even run for president again in ...

The Hill - 2d

Romanian court rejects appeal by far-right politician to lift candidacy ban

Călin Georgescu, a Russia-friendly populist, won first round of election before result was annulled . Europe live – latest updates Romania’s top court has upheld a decision to ban presidential ...

The Guardian - 1d

Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts

The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials

ABC News - 2d

Many in small business were jubilant over Trump’s victory. They’ve since grown very uncertain about the U.S. economy.

Small-business owners — a group that emphatically cheered the election of President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress — now have nearly historic levels of uncertainty about the future.

MarketWatch - 1d

Steve Kornacki: Can Republicans build on Trump’s momentum in Wisconsin?

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Wisconsin's shifting electorate ahead of the state's Supreme Court election.

NBC News - 1d

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to square off

Candidates in a race that will determine ideological control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will square off in their only scheduled debate before the April 1 election

ABC News - 1d

Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.

The New York Times - 1d

Jeanne Shaheen Is Right to Retire

Jeanne Shaheen, 78, is the latest Senate Democrat to say she won’t run for re-election. It’s the right call, and there’s still time for others to follow.

The New York Times - 18h

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates to debate about Trump, Musk and key issues

A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate.

ABC News - 14h

Catholics mark Pope's 12th anniversary with prayers for his recovery

Pope Francis, who was elected on 13 March 2013, has been in hospital for the past month and has been improving in recent days.

BBC News - 12h

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over abortion rights and influence of Elon Musk and George Soros

In their only debate before next month's election, Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel traded barbs over mega-donors Soros and Musk and their involvement in the race.

NBC News - 10h

Mark Carney, ex-central banker, to become Canada's next prime minister

Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday as the country deals with U.S.

NBC News - 3d

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