Peoples Party

Spain approves record $509B budget for 2022

Parliament approves landmark budget which includes labour reform and a new spending programme boosted by $80 billion from EU's coronavirus funds.

Austria's Kurz steps down as chancellor amid graft claims

Austria's conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has resigned to end a government crisis after his coalition partner said he was unfit to lead the country because he has been placed under investigation on suspicion of corruption.

Austria’s far-right party FPOe withdraws support from government coalition

The alleged video scandal puts the government in crisis, with Chancellor Kurz dismissing the far-right interior minister. Now the far-right wants to vote against their former partner. Can the ruling party survive the backlash?

Erdogan denounces assault on CHP leader

The leader of Turkey's main opposition party, Republican People's Party (CHP), was confronted and assaulted when he attended a soldier's funeral in Ankara on Sunday. President Erdogan has described it as "an unwelcome act of violence."

Spain's Socialists, far-right increase their support ahead of election

Spain's Socialists led in a poll published on Saturday with 30.3 percent of votes, equivalent to between 122 and 133 seats in the 350-seat parliament.

European parties meet to decide future presidential nominees for EU

European parliamentary parties are meeting ahead of the May 2019 elections to decide who their candidates will be to lead the EU.

Spanish prime minister's future shaky as no-confidence debate starts

Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy could be toppled by Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez who needs an absolute majority of 176 votes to become the new prime minister.

Sierra Leone picks new president with hopes of economic turnaround

The country's voters are choosing a new president from among 16 candidates in a race that has sparked debate over dual nationality and eligibility for the country's highest office.

Secessionist struggles in Spain are not the only battles being fought

The future of Spain hangs in the balance with old parties failing and secessionist movements seeking freedom from Spain's iron grip. Can Spanish politicians find a way out?

Turkey's opposition parties say national security comes before everything

The US call for the formation of a 30,000-strong "Border Security Force" composed of YPG/SDF militants near its border with Syria alarmed Turkey, leading to the Afrin operation.

Turkish Cypriots vote in snap legislative polls

At least 400 candidates from eight parties and nine independent candidates are competing for the 50 seats in the parliament in Sunday's election.

Austrian far-right sworn into coalition government

Sebastian Kurz was sworn as Austria's new chancellor, making him Europe's youngest leader at age 31, after his Austrian People's Party formed a coalition with the nationalist Freedom Party that is expected to move the country's politics to the right.