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06.10.2026 - 15:33 [ France24.com ]

Live: Thousands of students march across France as clashes reported in Lyon and Strasbourg

Yesterday‘s key developments:

• More than 5,000 people have been detained since student protests erupted in France last month, 87 percent of whom are minors, the French justice ministry said.

• At least 589 schools throughout France have been disrupted, and more than 215 students have been injured as protests against underfunding and overcrowding continue.

• A 15-year-old student protesting in the northern French town of Lens had ‌his hand blown ‌off after he picked up a ‌police grenade.

05.10.2026 - 18:31 [ El Pais ]

Spain calls snap election as housing protests spread nationwide

“More than three years ago, voters chose to place their trust once again in a progressive coalition government,” he said in the address on Monday. “We have had to deal with unprecedented emergencies and navigate an extremely difficult international environment. We have had to work with a highly confrontational Congress. We have had to take on very powerful elites that do not stand for election but want to control our country. And we have faced the worst opposition in history, one that blocks policies that are good for the country and sabotages them from the regions.”

20.09.2026 - 18:39 [ Netzpolitik.org ]

Rede zur Lage der Union: „Wir wollen Künstliche Intelligenz“

In ihrer Rede zur Lage der Union räumte EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen sogenannter Künstlicher Intelligenz viel Platz ein. Dabei stellte sie klar: KI soll sich überall in der Gesellschaft breitmachen.

02.09.2026 - 17:37 [ Nachdenkseiten ]

Island hat zu Recht „Nein“ zur EU gesagt

War der Beitritt zur EU vor zwanzig oder dreißig Jahren schon eine schlechte Idee, so ist er heute eine unendlich viel schlechtere. Denn die EU von 2026 ist nicht einmal mehr die EU von 2008. Die oligarchische Maschinerie des Blocks – die Sparpolitik, die Technokratie, die Verachtung der Demokratie – hat sich zu etwas weitaus Monströserem gewandelt: zu einer voll entwickelten Kriegsmaschine. Eine Einschätzung von Thomas Fazi zum Ausgang des Referendums in Island zur EU.

31.08.2026 - 21:58 [ Iceland Review ]

Government Confirms Iceland Will Not Restart EU Accession Talks

Iceland’s government has confirmed that it will not continue accession negotiations with the European Union following Saturday’s referendum.

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir said the result would be respected and that the issue would not move forward during the current government’s term.

31.08.2026 - 21:53 [ TKP.at ]

Der Lack ist ab: Island sagt NEIN zur EU

Die Frage war nicht einmal, ob Island der EU beitreten sollte, sondern ob die Beitrittsverhandlungen überhaupt wieder aufgenommen werden sollten. Ein „Ja“ hätte die Verhandlungen ermächtigt; ein eventueller Beitrittsvertrag hätte ein zweites Referendum erfordert. Die isländische Ministerpräsidentin Kristrún Frostadóttir hatte das Referendum versprochen und erklärt, dass die Beitrittsverhandlungen unter ihrer Regierung, die bis 2028 im Amt bleibt, nicht vorankommen würden. Darüber hinaus wird das Parlament unter ihrer Mitte-Links-Regierung prüfen, ob der Beitrittsantrag Islands formell ganz zurückgezogen werden soll.

20.07.2026 - 18:32 [ Associated Press ]

Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham took office Monday as Britain’s new prime minister, promising a 10-year plan to restore political stability and revive the economy while acknowledging that six other U.K. leaders have tried and failed to do so in the past decade.

Speaking outside 10 Downing St. minutes after being formally appointed by King Charles III, Burnham pledged to ease the cost of living for ordinary people, decentralize political power, revitalize industry and end street sleeping by homeless people.

03.07.2026 - 01:10 [ Melenchon2027.fr ]

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Soutenez la candidature  de Jean‑Luc Mélenchon

03.07.2026 - 00:50 [ JEAN-LUC MÉLENCHON / Youtube ]

Jean-Luc Mélenchon rally in Saint-Denis

Streamed live on Jun 7, 2026
Jean-Luc Mélenchon spoke at the national rally launching the 2027 presidential campaign in Saint-Denis on June 7, 2026.

03.07.2026 - 00:36 [ Jacobin ]

Seine Gegner haben ihn abgeschrieben – doch Jean-Luc Mélenchon gibt nicht auf

(June 29, 2026)

»Meine Damen und Herren, Genossinnen und Genossen – hier ist Ihr Kandidat für die Präsidentschaftswahl 2027: Jean-Luc Mélenchon!,« schallte es über die Straßen von Saint-Denis. Anfang des Monats trafen Zehntausende in der Stadt nordöstlich von Paris zusammen. Trotz der brennenden Sonne waren sie gekommen, um den Linken Mélenchon beim Start seines Wahlkampfs für die Präsidentschaftswahl 2027 zu erleben.

Es war eine eindrucksvolle Demonstration der Wahlkampfmaschinerie, die Mélenchon seit seiner ersten Kandidatur 2012 aufgebaut hat. Damals hatte er die Parti Socialiste (PS) verlassen, um links von ihr seinen eigenen Weg zu gehen.

03.07.2026 - 00:32 [ Bloomberg ]

French Elites Face a Mamdani Moment of Their Own

(July 1, 2026)

France’s 2027 presidential election is increasingly looking like a shoo-in for the far right, or at least a hard-fought scrape by the center. But what if something closer to a “Mamdani moment” is in store?

15.05.2026 - 20:48 [ OpenDemocracy.net ]

Beyond Westminster’s chaos, a new grassroots left is taking shape

A flavour of what may be its future was seen in a Your Party meeting I attended in Dewsbury, in West Yorkshire, three weeks ago. As Your Party-leaning candidates reported on their experience and intentions, one theme emerged clearly: the centrality of community-level organising and support, like that Corbyn’s community-skills programme advocated for seven years ago.

Could this grow into something substantial? Ordinarily, maybe not, but there are three years to the next general election, and it is obvious that Your Party is playing it long. The Labour Party is unlikely to seriously challenge neoliberal economics within that time, but Your Party most certainly will.

12.05.2026 - 06:26 [ New York Times ]

Pressure on Starmer Mounts as Dozens of Labour Lawmakers Call on Him to Quit

Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign on Monday, effectively rejecting their leader’s efforts to quell a mutiny in the party ranks and raising the likelihood of a bruising leadership battle.

Mr. Starmer began the day with a speech he hoped would quiet the brewing rebellion, acknowledging the anger expressed by voters last week when they overwhelmingly rejected Labour Party candidates in elections across England, Scotland and Wales.

09.05.2026 - 01:05 [ BBC ]

Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy elections losses

The results in England, Scotland and Wales have piled pressure on Sir Keir, with some Labour MPs calling for him to set a timetable for his departure, although his cabinet allies have backed him for now.

Labour has lost power in Wales, ending its 27 year-long rule, while the SNP appears likely to remain the largest party in Scotland.

Reform UK has been the big winner in England, picking up more than 1,400 seats and taking control of councils in areas where Labour and the Conservatives have been historically dominant.

09.05.2026 - 00:53 [ theGuardian.com ]

2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes

From devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties in England, find out what happened in your area

28.04.2026 - 15:11 [ ZDF Heute ]

Terror mit Sprengstoff oder Waffen: Verfassungsschutz warnt vor Anschlägen pro-iranischer Gruppe

Die Behörde erklärte auf Anfrage des „Handelsblatts“ (Dienstagsausgabe):

„Neu ist die Warnung HAYIs, sich nunmehr nicht mehr nur auf ‚einfache‘ Angriffe zu beschränken, sondern langfristig auch gefährlichere Tatmittel einzubeziehen.“

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Bei dem jüngsten Angriff am Samstag war eine Flasche mit einem Brandbeschleuniger durch das Fenster einer Synagoge in Harrow vor den Toren von London geworfen worden.

Nach Angaben der Organisation SITE Intelligence Group übernahm die bislang wenig in Erscheinung getretene Gruppe HAYI die Verantwortung für einen Teil der Angriffe. Die Organisation unterhält demnach enge Verbindungen zu Iran.

Quelle: AFP

17.04.2026 - 21:27 [ YourParty.uk ]

Independent candidates Supported by Your Party

Your Party is proud to support the community and independent candidates across the country in the upcoming elections. Electing these members of your community is the first step in building a real alternative, a politics rooted in and accountable to our communities, not billionaires and the professional political class. Together, we will campaign against cuts, stand up for public services and council housing and advocate for full divestment from Israeli apartheid.

These local elections are a huge opportunity to elect socialist councillors, build our bases and make change happen – please support and vote for them on May 7th!

12.04.2026 - 22:48 [ Ungarn Heute ]

Viktor Orbán gesteht Wahlniederlage gegen Rivalen Péter Magyar ein

Péter Magyar, Vorsitzender der TISZA-Partei, teilte in einem Beitrag auf seiner Social-Media-Seite mit, dass der amtierende Ministerpräsident Viktor Orbán ihn angerufen habe, um ihm zu seinem Sieg bei den ungarischen Parlamentswahlen 2026 zu gratulieren.

Den ersten Ergebnissen zufolge hat die TISZA-Partei landesweit mit einem Erdrutschsieg gewonnen. Nach vier aufeinanderfolgenden Amtszeiten in der Regierung und nach 16 Jahren werden Fidesz und ihr Koalitionspartner, die KDNP, in die Opposition gehen.

10.04.2026 - 19:07 [ Cratus.co.uk ]

Political Earthquake in East London: New Polling Reveals Collapse in Labour Trust Ahead of 2026 Elections

(page source date: March 30, 2026)

New research published by Cratus Group reveals a seismic shift in political allegiances across East London, with the Labour Party’s traditional “safe territory” under threat from unprecedented voter volatility and a deepening trust deficit.

The report, The Battle for the East End, based on bespoke polling by Focaldata, examines voter sentiment in Newham, Redbridge, and Barking & Dagenham. The findings paint a stark picture of an electorate increasingly disillusioned with political institutions.

10.04.2026 - 19:00 [ ConservativePost.co.uk ]

Starmer Faces Voter Revolt as Poll Signals Deep Trouble for Labour

Keir Starmer is facing a surge of public discontent, with a new poll indicating that a clear majority of voters believe he should step down, while many are also calling for a fresh general election.

The findings point to a sharp collapse in support, not only among the wider electorate but within Labour’s own ranks. A significant share of those who backed the party in the 2024 general election now say the Prime Minister should resign.

27.02.2026 - 13:16 [ YourParty.uk ]

The following MEMBERS have been elected to the Your Party Central Executive Committee.

Public Office Holders
CORBYN, Jeremy
SULTANA, Zarah
SMITH, Laura
LEWIS, Grace

North West
GORST, Sam
ASPINALL, Dawn

North East
DAVIS, Catherine
HAWKINS, Hannah

Yorkshire & The Humber
MOSLEY, Monique
WILSON, Sophie

London
MULLINGS, Melecia
BEGUM, Noor Jahan

East of England
AHMED, Solma
RUST, Jo

West Midlands
CLARKE, Megan
MOFFAT, Sue

East Midlands
REGAN, Louise
KHAN, Riaz

South East
WIMBORNE-IDRISSI, Naomi
BELLINGHAM, Cassandra

South West
WILLIAMS, Candi
FORBES, Jennifer

Wales
DONNELLAN, Maria

Scotland
CHRISTIE, Niall

27.02.2026 - 13:13 [ MorningStarOnline.co.uk ]

Corbyn set to lead Your Party in Commons after executive vote win

(February 26, 2026)

JEREMY CORBYN is set to be named parliamentary leader of Your Party after the election of its first central executive, with a mission to get the troubled party “back on track.”

Candidates endorsed by the For the Many slate, backed by Mr Corbyn, won 14 of the 24 seats on the executive.

The party’s other co-founder, Zarah Sultana, was herself elected, but the Grassroots Left slate she endorsed had only seven candidates elected, all of them women.

27.02.2026 - 13:02 [ BBC ]

New Green MP says ‚we can win anywhere‘ after by-election victory as Starmer vows to ‚keep fighting‘

New Green MP Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, says „we can win anywhere“ – read her profile here

Labour hasn‘t lost in this area since 1931, and the Greens significantly outperformed expectations – read polling expert John Curtice‘s analysis on how this leaves British politics more uncertain than ever

10.02.2026 - 18:43 [ theCanary.co ]

Your Party leadership elections now open

In the ‘endorsements’ phase, during which Your Party members could endorse candidates they wished to see on the ballot, Jeremy Corbyn’s ‘The Many’ was leading in 12 seats, while Zarah Sultana’s ‘Grassroots Left’ led in another 10, alongside two Independent candidates.

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11,414 members took part. Over 350 members put themselves forward as candidates. More than 80 progressed to the next stage, the majority of which are Independents.

10.02.2026 - 18:22 [ theMany.uk ]

The Many On Tour: Middlesbrough

Join Jeremy Corbyn and The Many’s candidate for the North East region, Hannah Hawkins in Middlesbrough this Wednesday 11th of February.

An evening of discussion on the crises facing the country and the role Your Party can play in addressing them!

10.02.2026 - 18:16 [ BBC ]

Chris Mason: Labour sticks with Starmer for now but this is not over

If Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar‘s desire to dislodge Sir Keir Starmer had had public accomplices, that could have been it.

There was a crucial pivot point on Monday afternoon when things could have gone in one of two ways.

If others had said Sir Keir should go, he might not have got to the end of the day without announcing his departure.

But instead, there was a rallying of support from the cabinet and from various wings of the Labour Party.

10.02.2026 - 08:22 [ theIndependent.co.uk ]

Starmer latest: Streeting accused of orchestrating No 10 coup as embattled PM vows to fight on

Wes Streeting has been accused of orchestrating a coup against Sir Keir Starmer after claims emerged he talked to Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar two days before Mr Sarwar called on the prime minister to resign.

Sources said the pair are thought to have discussed the current political situation in the Labour party, with many blaming the health secretary for Mr Sarwar’s intervention, according to the Telegraph.

09.02.2026 - 19:01 [ theMany.uk ]

Getting Your Party Back on Track

Getting Your Party back on track means campaigning tirelessly on the issues that matter most to people, from the cost-of-living to opposing racism and war.

But it also means empowering Your Party members to organise most effectively and make decisions collectively. For that, we need iron-clad democratic commitments that ensure all members can play their full part — not democratic posturing behind which small sects seek outsized influence.

So here are The Many’s six priorities to build a truly member-led party:

1. Set Up Official Branches — so all members can get organised.

2. Defend OMOV — so all members get to decide, not the sects.

3. Establish Members’ Policy Commissions — so policies are shaped by the people they will affect.

4. Review the Finances and Data — so all members can have trust, nothing off limits.

5. Organise the Liberation Sections — so members from every background are empowered.

6. Report Back Monthly — so the collective leadership is accountable to all members, not just itself.

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