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POLITICSSep 14Germany news: Foreign minister seeks reset with HungaryGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Hungary as Berlin seeks to rebuild relations with Budapest. Meanwhile, Germany's homeownership rate has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years. DW has the latest.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14The National Court judge proposes to take over the investigation from the Ceuta court regarding the actions of the Government delegateLa magistrada pide que se examine si el asunto debe instruirse en Madrid junto a la causa abierta por la entrada masiva, como ya ha pedido la Fiscalía LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 14Marine Le Pen kicks off presidential campaign with focus on housing and 'national priority'From northern France, the candidate for the far-right Rassemblement National sought to set the agenda for her campaign by focusing on housing, recycling familiar themes of xenophobia, climate skepticism and tough-on-crime rhetoric.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 14The PSOE drops two points due to the Ceuta crisis in Tezanos' CIS, which keeps it 5.5 points ahead of the PPPese a la actualidad política, el CIS mantiene al PSOE (31%) por delante del PP (25,5%) LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 14Prosecutors charge German-Ukrainian woman with aiding Russian intelligence - AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 14Berlin businesswoman charged over alleged spying for RussiaProsecutors say the Berlin marketing executive used her political and military contacts to help a Russian intelligence officer gain access to influential circles and seek information on German defense policy.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14French blockade looms over Commission’s plan to fast-track trade deals in EnglishEager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears - AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 14Finland: EU leaders meet to forge new Arctic policyEuropean leaders are meeting over shipping, resources and security in the region amid pressure from the US, China and Russia. The EU sees the Arctic as key to its future security as melting ice makes it more accessible.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14Can Sweden restore welfare system amid increased defense spending?While the results of Sweden's general election remain too close to call, it looks as though the country's center-left opposition may get the chance to form a new government after four years under a right-wing coalition. The runup to the vote was dominated domestic economic issues, including the future of the country's once famously generous welfare state. But Sweden's international financial commitments - notably to increased defense spending following its decision to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine - are likely to limit its options.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Centre-left holds narrow lead in knife-edge Sweden voteSweden's centre-left opposition on ​Monday looked the most likely to form the next government as preliminary election results showed it holding a narrow three-seat lead over the right-wing ruling parties with most of the votes counted after Sunday's vote. Party leaders, however, have been cautious about claiming victory or accepting defeat with 353 election districts still to be counted ‌and overseas votes not likely to be tallied until Wednesday.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Succession row kicks off in Uganda after amateur goalkeeper says no to throneThe committee's first choice — a non-league goalkeeper from south-east London — declined, citing other responsibilities. His replacement was then rejected by the late king's own family, who produced a 2022 will that the committee ignored.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Court rules inner pants 'constitute underwear' in voyeurism case, rejects defendant's claimA court ruled that 'inner pants' constitute underwear in a voyeurism case, rejecting the defendant's claim. This legal decision clarifies a definition relevant to voyeurism laws.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICSSep 142027 presidential election: As France faces populist surge, voters' desire for radical change remains ambiguousFrance appears increasingly permeated by feelings that make it ripe for a populist shift, but such a transformation is not inevitable, writes Brice Teinturier, deputy director general of polling firm Ipsos, drawing on findings from Le Monde's first poll.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 14France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s after failed attemptFrance's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation in mid-August, finding that part of it constituted an unnecessary infringement on the freedom of expression of those affected.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Beijing hails Taiwanese scholar’s rare proposal on reunificationBeijing has hailed a “one country, two systems” proposal by a Taiwanese scholar in a rare official statement on an issue regarded as politically sensitive on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. “We are pleased to see that more and more Taiwan compatriots are facing up to reunification, beginning to understand and discuss the specific content of a one country, two systems plan for Taiwan, and offering suggestions and proposals for such a plan through various means,” Chen Binhua, a spokesman for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Spain says more than 5,300 migrants have left Ceuta for MoroccoMore than 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented and deadly rush, although most returned to Morocco within hours.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Adamawa declares Monday work-free day in honour of Bamanga TukurHe urged the people of the state to use the work-free day to pray for the peaceful repose of Tukur’s soul and seek God’s comfort for his family, friends and the people of Adamawa. The post Adamawa declares Monday work-free day in honour of Bamanga Tukur appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 14Bamanga Tukur: Adamawa governor declares Monday work-free dayThe declaration is part of a three-day state mourning period enacted by the Adamawa State Government as a mark of honour for Mr Tukur The post Bamanga Tukur: Adamawa governor declares Monday work-free day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Army denies abduction of Islamic clerics from Senator Yari’s residenceSenator Yari, who was recently reappointed as the coordinator of Mr Tinubu’s re-election campaign, has not publicly commented on the matter. The post Army denies abduction of Islamic clerics from Senator Yari’s residence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 14Swedish centre-left holds slim election lead, but final result still too close to callMore than 90% of the votes have been counted, but the final total could take several days. All votes are automatically recounted by the country's regions.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14In cosmopolitan Berlin, elections still closed to foreignersA quarter of Berlin residents will have no say in the German capital's city-state election because they lack citizenship. That's the highest proportion of residents excluded from the election yet, and many are unhappy.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 14Sweden elections: Left and right neck-and-neck as far right loses groundAccording to preliminary results of the general election on Sunday, the right-wing bloc trails slightly behind the left-wing opposition led by the Social Democrats, who recorded their own worst result since 1911.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 14Sweden faces ‘very messy’ political situation after election, expert saysLars Trägårdh, Professor of History at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, said Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats would have to rely on “a very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country faces a “very messy” political situation.EuroNews [en]