French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call for a snap election in an attempt to gain clarity and support for his government seems to have backfired, according to experts. Despite the country’s far-right party making significant gains in the European Union election, Macron’s gamble did not pay off as expected. The results of the legislative
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A proposal is circulating among powerful Democrats, suggesting that President Joe Biden should withdraw from the 2024 race and initiate an expedited Democratic primary to select a new nominee before the August convention. This proposal, co-authored by Rosa Brooks, a former Obama and Clinton administration official, and Ted Dintersmith, a prominent Democratic donor, aims to
Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent election as president of Iran has come as a surprise to many, especially given the country’s current context of social discontent, economic challenges, and regional conflicts. Despite being considered a “token reformist” and a “second-tier candidate” with little name recognition, Pezeshkian managed to secure 16.3 million votes, defeating his hard-line right-wing rival
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent visit to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked criticism from the European Union. Despite Hungary’s assumed role as the EU’s rotating presidency, Orban has maintained a close relationship with Russia, even as other Western countries have severed ties in response to the 2022 invasion of
President Joe Biden is facing backlash from some of his own party’s wealthy donors, with Abigail Disney, the heiress to the Disney family fortune, leading the charge. Disney, granddaughter to Roy O. Disney, who cofounded The Walt Disney Company, recently announced that she will no longer fund the Democratic Party until Biden drops out of
In a move to put more pressure on the Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei, the Biden administration has revoked eight licenses this year that had allowed certain companies to ship goods to the company. This action is part of the ongoing efforts to restrict Huawei’s operations and limit its growth in the US market. The
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made headlines this week with his first wartime visit to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict in the region. Orban, known for his close ties to Russia and criticism of NATO, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peace in Europe. The visit was seen as a significant step in
The ongoing parliamentary election in France has taken an intense turn as left-wing and centrist parties are making strategic moves to block the rival National Rally from gaining a majority. The surge in support for the far-right faction in the first round of voting has left analysts and politicians wary of the potential outcome. Figures
The recent snap parliamentary election in France has revealed some surprising results, with a significant surge in votes for the anti-immigrant National Rally party. According to early polling data from national broadcaster France 2, National Rally (RN) secured 34% of the vote, surpassing President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance, which came in third place with 20.3%
After Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance against Donald Trump, the New York Times editorial board issued a scathing critique, urging the President to bow out of the election. The board harshly criticized Biden for appearing as a mere shadow of a capable public servant, unable to effectively articulate his plans for a second term or