Elections
Elections underway in Slovenia
The Slovenian Democratic Party looks set to win the most votes in the election taking place today. The party let by Led…
Carlo Cottarelli given mandate to form new technocratic government in Italy
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella has appointed former International Monetary Fund official Carlo Cottarelli as interim prime minster despite demands for him to…
Disagreement with Mattarella on the appointment of Minister of Finance lead to tensions and increases the risk of new elections in Italy.
Italy risks to go back to vote. 82 days since the last Italian election, the country is still without a government. Although…
“I will be the defence lawyer of the Italians” – Giuseppe Conte accepts official mandate to form government
The President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella gave Professor Giuseppe Conte the task of forming the new Italian government. The decision…
Agreement on the contract for Italy’s new Government. Last hurdle is naming the Prime Minister
After hours of negotiations and discussions on the formation of the new government in Italy, M5s and La Lega has found enough…
Italy : The long obstacle race for government formation is still on
There was no agreement on who will be the next Prime Minister of Italy and both M5s and Lega asked Italian President…
Tunisia fragmented political spectrum after local elections – Analysis
A highly fragmented political scene emerged from Tunisia's municipal elections. The surprise victory of independent candidates may challenge the longstanding Ennahda-Nidaa Tounes…
81 year old President Bouteflika urged to consider re-running for election
Earlier this week, Algeria 's biggest union Algeria’s urged President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Tuesday to seek a fifth term in office in…
Iraqis vote since country declared victory over IS
Iraqis have voted in the first parliamentary election since the country declared victory over the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant…
Agreement on key issues for government formation in Italy
5-Star Movement (M5S) leader Luigi Di Maio said that a fresh meeting with League chief Matteo Salvini on the formation of a…
Italy: Race to reach government agreement by Sunday
Italy may be edging towards forming a new government after Luigi di Maio and Matteo Salvini indicate “significant steps forward” have been…
Malaysia : World oldest Prime Minister sworn in at 92
Mahathir Mohamad took his oath of office as Malaysia’s prime minister in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. The 92-year old won a surprising…