German Greens leap in EU vote, eyes now on France
Germany’s Green party doubled its share of the vote in Sunday’s European Parliament election, leaping into second place behind Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and above the centre-left Social Democrats.
Brazilians demonstrate to pressure Congress to approve Bolsonaro’s reforms
Brazilians gathered in cities on Sunday to show their support for far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and to protest against lawmakers whom they see as putting up roadblocks to the leader’s legislative agenda.
Germany’s SPD slides in Bremen; jolt for Merkel coalition
Germany’s Social Democrats bled support in Bremen on Sunday, failing to win most votes in the state for the first time since 1946 in a blow that could hasten the end of its national coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives.
German SPD leader: important to keep working in Merkel coalition
The leader of Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) said on Sunday she wanted to continue to work in the national coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives despite heavy losses in a state vote and in elections to the European Parliament.
Germany’s Kramp-Karrenbauer says Weber should lead EU Commission
Germany’s Manfred Weber should be the next European Commission president if the European People’s Party emerges as the largest group after elections to the European Parliament, German Christian Democrat (CDU) leader Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said.
Fernandez-Fernandez ticket in Argentina close to clinching first round vote: poll
Argentine Peronist Alberto Fernandez´ bid to run for president with ex-president Cristina Fernandez as his running mate would come close to clinching victory in a first round vote, according to a poll published on Sunday by local left-leaning newspaper Pagina 12.
Four killed, seven injured in three explosions in Nepali capital: police
Four people were killed and seven others injured on Sunday in three separate explosions in the Nepali capital, Kathmandu, and police said they suspected a Maoist splinter group may have been responsible.
German SPD suffers state vote rout in jolt to Merkel coalition
Germany’s Social Democrats bled support in the state of Bremen on Sunday, failing to win most votes for the first time since 1946 in a major blow that could hasten the end of their national coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives.
Kurz’s party far ahead in Austrian EU vote, projection shows
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s party came a clear first in European elections, the country’s main projection showed on Sunday, strengthening his hand on the eve of a no-confidence motion against him in parliament.
Greek opposition Conservatives in lead in exit poll for EU vote
The Greek opposition New Democracy conservative party held a lead over ruling leftist Syriza in European Parliament elections on Sunday, a joint exit poll by five private TV stations showed.
