In the 21 November presidential elections, Gabriel Boric, of the left-wing Apruebo Dignidad alliance, and right-wing J.A. Kast, of the...
News Category: Politics
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Chile: Boric and Kast to face off in run-off; political gridlock likely regardless of victor -
Sweden: Sweden elects first female prime minister, twice On 24 November, the Swedish parliament voted for Magdalena Andersson to become the country’s new prime minister, replacing her outgoing... -
Belarus: Belarusian ruble collapses amid fresh round of sanctions The Belarusian ruble suffered significant losses in November, with the depreciation intensifying shortly after the announcement of a new round... -
Romania: Romania’s new coalition government ends political crisis but raises concerns over fiscal consolidation On 25 November, following two failed attempts, Nicolae Ciuca’s new coalition government won more than 70% of the vote in... -
Japan: LDP retains lower house majority and Fumio Kishida reelected as prime minister, announces fresh stimulus package On 31 October, Japan went to the polls to elect all 465 members of the powerful lower house of the... -
Chile: Presidential race grows more polarized; large policy swings are on the horizon On 21 November, Chileans will head to the polls to elect a president, the lower house of parliament and around... -
Japan: What’s at stake in the 31 October general election? On 4 October, Fumio Kishida replaced Yoshihide Suga as prime minister of Japan following his victory in the ruling Liberal... -
Mexico: Government loosens austerity slightly in 2022 budget In early September, the government presented the 2022 budget—the first prepared by the new Finance Minister Rogelio Ramirez de la... -
Israel: Government presents supportive 2021–2022 budget and growth-enhancing reforms, but Knesset approval still not guaranteed In early August, the government presented the 2021–2022 budget, which aims to narrow the fiscal deficit gradually while continuing to... -
Germany: First election without Merkel likely to be followed by lengthy government formation process German voters will head to the ballots on 26 September to elect the members of the Bundestag. Opinion polls are...