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Portugal’s government loses confidence vote, setting stage for new election

Portugal could be heading to the polls for a third time in three years as minority government loses vote in parliament.

Al Jazeera

PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

Radio France Internationale

French PM Bayrou to push budget through without vote and face confidence vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he is ready to force his government’s budget through without a vote in parliament using a controversial constitutional mechanism, which would trigger a motion of no-confidence from the left. The Socialists and the far-right National Rally have not yet indicated whether or not they…

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French PM Set To Force Budget Through Parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will Monday force through France's budget without a vote, a move set to prompt a no-confidence motion from the left that could topple his government after less than two months in office.

International Business Times

French PM survives first no-confidence vote in parliament

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Thursday survived his first vote of no confidence in parliament after the motion, brought by the leftist opposition, failed to gain traction with the far right.

Radio France Internationale

France's New PM Faces Budget Crisis Amid Political Instability

France's new PM François Bayrou faces challenges passing budget bill amidst political turmoil and parliamentary alliances.

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Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's Socialists win regional elections

Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election.

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Far Right Seen Making Gains In EU Elections

Surveys predict Europe's far right will surge in EU elections next month, giving it more influence in Brussels politics even if mainstream players will still have greater weight.

The Guardian - UK

Portugal’s new prime minister promises to bring stability after narrow win

Luís Montenegro must now try to form government but has vowed not to do any deal with far-right Chega party

International Business Times

Portugal Swings To The Right In Election Marked By Populist Surge

Portugal's main centre-right party narrowly defeated the incumbent Socialists but fell well short of a majority in a general election that saw far-right Chega surge to become a potential kingmaker.

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Portugal Votes With Centre-right Poised To Oust Socialists

Voters in Portugal go to the polls Sunday in an early election that could see the country join a shift to the right seen across Europe after eight years of Socialist rule.

International Business Times

Campaigning Wraps Up In Portugal Snap Vote With Right Ahead

Waving colourful flags, hundreds of campaigners took to Lisbon's streets on Friday ahead of Portugal's weekend snap election, with polls giving the opposition centre-right an edge after eight years of Socialist rule.

The Independent UK

The Albanian opposition disrupts a Parliament vote on the budget with flares and piled-up chairs

Albanian opposition lawmakers have disrupted the Parliament’s session again to protest against what they say is increasingly authoritarian rule by the governing Socialists

Al Jazeera

Spain in ‘political limbo’ after election yields no clear winner

Conservative People’s Party wins most seats in Sunday’s vote but may fail to force removal of Socialist Pedro Sanchez.

France 24

Spain’s PM calls snap election after his Socialist party takes a beating in regional vote

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday he would dissolve parliament and the country would hold an early general election on July 23 following the results of Sunday’s local elections.

Reuters

Spain's Sanchez gambles on snap election after regional ballot rout

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election on Monday, in an apparent attempt to wrong-foot his conservative opponents and give his flagging Socialist party the best chance of retaining power before its support weakens further.

Reuters

Spain's Socialists deepen rift with coalition partner over sexual consent law reform

Spain's ruling Socialist party deepened a rift with junior coalition partner Unidas Podemos on Tuesday by seeking to close a loophole in a new sexual violence law that convicted rapists have used to reduce their sentences or win early release.

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