Elections

Jordan's Islamists, buoyed by anger over Gaza, seek to shake up parliament at polls

In a country where anti-Israel sentiment runs high, the Gaza war is expected to help the electoral fortunes of the Islamic Action Front, which is Jordan's largest opposition party.

By REUTERS
09/09/2024

Haifa University students blocked from registering for student union elections

Shouts can be heard during some videos, asking how this was democratic, followed by calls of "shame" directed toward the university staff.

AfD becomes first far-right party to win state legislature elections since WWII

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the results of two regional elections that saw big wins for the far-right AfD and losses for his coalition "bitter."

By REUTERS
02/09/2024
  Clarens Renois, Haitian presidential candidate.

'We need to create a Middle class': Clarens Renois shares vision to save Haiti from gangs

In an exclusive interview, Clarens Renois about his own life story and his determination to take control of Haiti - which is, by United Nations standards, a failed state.

By MORDECHAI BECK
31/08/2024

Safeguarding global democracy against Iran's machinations

Iran's regime is actively disrupting the US presidential election process through cyber operations and misinformation to sway outcomes and undermine democracy.

25/08/2024

UN officials warn of further instability in Libya without elections soon

The country has long been divided into rival administrations based in the east and west, both of which are backed by varying foreign actors, including governments and militias.  

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
21/08/2024

Naftali Bennett's return to politics could sway next election, poll finds

Although most estimates suggest that the coalition's position has stabilized recently, the likelihood of toppling the government and calling early elections has not been entirely ruled out.

12/08/2024
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