PiS ahead in Polish local elections
The elections were seen as a first test of sentiment since the PiS government was voted out in the autumn: according to initial projections, the national conservatives in Poland still have support. In the local elections in Poland, the new head of government Donald Tusk failed to expand the power base for his liberal-conservative citizens’ […]
Tusk cannot expand power base
The local elections were seen as the first test of sentiment for Poland’s pro-European government. The result shows that the country remains deeply divided. The PiS continues to dominate in rural regions. In the local elections in Poland, the new head of government Donald Tusk failed to expand the power base for his liberal-conservative citizens’ […]
Newly elected Slovakian president wants to follow course with Ukraine
The Social Democrat Peter Pellegrini wins the Slovak presidential election. He urges caution when it comes to arms deliveries to neighboring Ukraine. And also refers to Olaf Scholz. Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini has won the presidential election in Slovakia more clearly than expected. The still unofficial results published by the State Election Commission that night […]
Slovakia: Pellegrini wins presidential election
Almost all ballot papers have been counted. The liberal Korcok can no longer catch up with the Social Democrat Pellegrini – Korcok is already admitting defeat. The Social Democratic Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini has won the presidential election in Slovakia. After 99.8 percent of the electoral districts were counted, he was clearly ahead of the […]
Slovakia: Pellegrini wins presidential election
The presidential election in Slovakia has probably been decided. In the runoff election, after most votes were counted, Peter Pellegrini was ahead. The Social Democratic parliamentary speaker Peter Pellegrini is likely to have won the presidential election in Slovakia. After almost 90 percent of the electoral districts were counted, he was clearly ahead of the […]
Pellegrini looks set to win the presidential election
Almost 90 of the ballot papers have been counted. The liberal Korcok can basically no longer catch up with the social democrat Pellegrini. With a slight delay, the decisive second round of the presidential election in Slovakia ended shortly after 10 p.m. Around 4.4 million voters were called upon to elect the future head of […]
Trump fails with motion to dismiss proceedings
Trump and others are accused of voter fraud in Georgia in the 2020 presidential election. The ex-president’s lawyers tried to prevent the proceedings against him – but this failed. The judge in charge of the election fraud case against Donald Trump in the US state of Georgia has rejected a request by the ex-president to […]
Ukraine coordination: USA rejects Stoltenberg proposal
The USA wants to continue to coordinate the Ramstein Group’s aid to Ukraine. Suggestions came from NATO to organize this themselves soon. The USA apparently rejects a proposal from NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that NATO should play a larger role in the so-called Ramstein Group. This group, consisting of representatives from 50 countries, discusses […]
Trump request to postpone trial rejected by judge
A psychologist expresses doubts about Trump’s mental health. A court refuses to postpone the trial. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance The USA will elect a new president in November. The Democrats are going with the incumbent Joe Biden (81) entered the race, while the Republicans chose the […]
NATO is planning for the Trump scenario
There is concern in NATO that the US could reduce or even stop supporting Ukraine if Donald Trump wins the election. Can possible consequences be mitigated? NATO is preparing for the scenario of a possible return of Donald Trump to the US presidency. As Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced at a meeting of foreign ministers, […]
