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Venezuela

Thousands commemorate Hugo Chávez on anniversary of death

Thousands gather to remember Venezuelan leftist revolutionary Hugo Chávez, including current and former Latin American presidents.

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Marc Angel secures Eva Kaili's Parliament VP spot

Eva Kaili was removed from her position as Vice-President after being charged with corruption and money laundering.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian political crisis: President asks Socialists to form gov

If this last-ditch attempt to form a government fails, Bulgaria will hold its fifth election in two years.

France

France's left-wing parties agree on legislative alliance

The agreement has caused immense discord in the Socialist party, which for years had dominated French politics.

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France

France's left-wing parties on the verge of historic alliance

France's four left-wing parties are planning on joining forces ahead of the June legislative elections to put forth a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron.

Spain

Leaders of Germany, Spain meet to align left-wing agendas

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid to plan how to boost progressive policies in the 27-nation European Union.

Europe Decoded

What will Germany's new government mean for the EU?

Socialist Chancellor Olaf Scholz takes the reins in Berlin, meaning the bloc’s approach to some of its core issues could be about to change.

Norway

Norway's Labour party holds coalition talks in bid to form government

The leaders of the Labour, Centre and Socialist Left parties have met in Oslo for coalition talks for the first time since this month's election.

Albania

Albanian government seeks to impeach President Ilir Meta

Lawmakers from Albania's government have accused the country's President of violating the constitution during last month's election.

Albania

Deadly shooting in Albania amid turbulent pre-election atmosphere

Violence has again marred the already turbulent pre-electoral atmosphere in Albania after a shooting outside the capital left one person dead and four injured on Wednesday.

Portugal

Azores elections sees Portugal's socialists lose majority

Portugal's socialists suffered a surprise loss of their majority in Sunday's Azores elections, while the far-right Chega party entered the regional parliament for the first time.

Spain

Government before Christmas? Spain's PM holds talks with Catalan party

Spain's acting Prime Minister and Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez meet pro-independence Catalan Party to unlock the political stalemate.

Spain

Catalan separatists approve talks with Spanish socialists

A Catalan separatist party in Spain voted to support a Socialist-led Spanish government, demanding talks on independence.

Spain

Socialists and Podemos reach coalition deal in bid to form government

Spain's Socialists and left-wing Unidas Podemos (UP) have reached a coalition agreement in a bid to form government, senior UP lawmaker Alberto Garzon said on Tuesday.

Spain

Vox: Who are Spain's far-right party and what do they stand for?

Vox promises the suspension of the Catalan autonomy, the outlawing of nationalist parties and "the maximum legal protection for the symbols of the nation, especially the flag, the anthem and the crown.

Spain

Political deadlock and the rising right: Lessons from Spain's election

Stalemate in Spanish election as Socialists win with no majority and right wing Vox doubles seats

Portugal

5 key points from Portugal election results

Socialist Antonio Costa wins another term. But what else did we learn from Portugal's parliamentary election?

Portugal

Socialist Costa wins Portugal election — but must stay in coalition

Across the EU, radical new parties and far-right populists are reshaping the political landscape. But that’s not the case in Portugal.

France

Counter-G7 summit: Why are people fighting for 'alternative' method?

A counter-G7 summit that looks for an "alternative" world order is taking place a week before the G7 meeting in Biarritz.

Europe News

Ursula von der Leyen makes rounds through political groups

European Commission President candidate Ursula von der Leyen is meeting with several political groups in Brussels to try and gain their support before MEPs vote on her position in Strasbourg next week. Her most anticipated meeting comes with the Greens on Tuesday afternoon.