Portugal’s new minority government sworn in
A new political era is beginning in Portugal. A conservative one. However, the new head of government, Luís Montenegro, does not have a majority in parliament. There is therefore uncertainty in Lisbon. A good three weeks after the early parliamentary elections in Portugal, the conservative government of the new Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is officially […]
Portugal in fear and uncertainty
Right-wing extremism was not an issue in Portugal for a long time – longer than anywhere else in Europe. This has been over since Sunday’s election at the latest. Fear of the future is spreading in the popular holiday destination. André Ventura hopped behind the lectern and grinned like a horse as he celebrated the […]
This man wants to turn Portugal upside down
A bang in Portugal: a right-wing populist party becomes the third strongest force in the country. Its chairman is known for his radical demeanor. So now it has happened in Portugal too. The small country in southwestern Europe saw the rise of a right-wing populist party in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, which could very well tip […]
Strong shift to the right in parliamentary elections in Portugal
Right-wing extremism was not a big issue in Portugal for a long time – longer than anywhere else in Europe. This has been over since Sunday’s election at the latest. The EU country is in danger of becoming ungovernable. In the early parliamentary elections in Portugal, the ruling Socialists lost their absolute majority and the […]
Baerbock receives Order of Merit from President Zelensky
Russia and Ukraine exchange 400 prisoners. Ukraine fears a shortage of ammunition. All information in the news blog. The most important things at a glance Zelenskyj underlines the role of Türkiye as a partner 9:50 p.m.: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj emphasized Turkey’s role as a partner in the Black Sea region in a conversation with […]
President calls new elections for next March
After Prime Minister António Costa is under investigation for alleged corruption, new elections will be held in Portugal in March. The head of government had already resigned. After the resignation of Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa dissolved parliament and called new elections for March 10th. He said this on Thursday […]
New election ordered | Portugal’s president orders parliament to be dissolved
Following the resignation of Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has ordered the dissolution of Parliament and a new election for March 10th. He said this in a speech to the nation after a meeting of the Council of State in Lisbon. The socialist Costa unexpectedly resigned on Tuesday because of […]
Baerbock calls for a “winter protection umbrella” for Ukraine
The foreign ministers of the EU countries traveled to Kiev for a meeting. For Annalena Baerbock, this is the second meeting in just a few weeks. At the start of the EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Kiev, Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reiterated her call for a “winter protection umbrella” for Ukraine. This includes expanding […]
Vladimir Putin’s Unknown Likes: Authoritarian Rulers Around the World
No authoritarian ruler is as well known as Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. But he is not the only one who stifles all opposition and criticism. Other men do the same. The most important things at a glance They have their critics persecuted, opposition politicians imprisoned or even killed: Dictators and autocrats rule in many countries […]
Putin’s Unknown Likes: Authoritarian Rulers Worldwide
No authoritarian ruler is as well known as Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. But he is not the only one who stifles all opposition and criticism. Other men do the same. The most important things at a glance They have their critics persecuted, opposition politicians imprisoned or even killed: Dictators and autocrats rule in many countries […]
