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Germany's Scholz Loses Confidence Vote, Triggering Early Elections

This is Beirut, 16/12 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Germany's centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote on Monday after weeks of turmoil, setting Europe's biggest economy on the path to early elections on February 23. The Bundestag vote, which Scholz had expected to lose, allows President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to dissolve the legislature and formally order an election. The ...

Romania's Top Court Scraps Presidential Election

This is Beirut, 06/12 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Romania's constitutional court announced on Friday that it had annulled the presidential election following allegations of Russian interference, effectively cancelling the second-round run-off that had been due to take place this weekend. Romanian authorities had cried foul after far-right outsider Calin Georgescu topped the first round of ...

Scholz Says Open to Discussions on Election Date

This is Beirut, 08/11 18:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, mired in crisis after his three-party coalition collapsed this week, said Friday he is open to talks on whether to move forward snap elections. The embattled chancellor has signalled new polls by March, half a year earlier than scheduled, but all opposition parties have urgently demanded they be held as early as ...

USA: President-Elect Trump at 301 Electoral Votes, Harris at 226

This is Beirut, 08/11 18:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The final state calls are coming in for the US presidential election, with President-elect Donald Trump at 301 electoral votes, well past the 270 needed for victory, and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris at 226, US networks said. Nevada was the latest to be called Friday, with six electoral votes going to Trump, yet another flip of a swing ...

Biden Urges Americans to 'Bring Down Temperature' after Trump Win

This is Beirut, 07/11 19:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump's crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power. In a solemn speech from the White House, Biden also said the result should "lay to rest" ...

Democracy as It Should Be!

Johnny Kortbawi, 05/11 11:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For anyone involved in US politics, either directly or indirectly, the nation's democracy stands out as one of the most dynamic globally. Its freedoms extend far and wide, allowing for robust criticism of presidential candidates and the president himself. American elections carry substantial weight and serve as a profound lesson in democracy for ...

New Hampshire Hamlet Tied in Election Vote

This is Beirut, 05/11 09:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Voters in the US hamlet of Dixville Notch launched Election Day in the first minutes of Tuesday with a tied vote, mirroring the incredibly close national polls in the White House race. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump each got three ballots in the tiny community in the northeastern state of New Hampshire which for decades has kicked off Election ...

The Media Glossary: Overton Window

Lyne Sammouri, 17/07 14:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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A window that contains a range of ideas acceptable in public discourse at a given time. What is the Overton Window? What is its significance in politics and elections? How does it work?

The Media Glossary: Digital Diplomacy

Lyne Sammouri, 03/07 12:28 - Reading : less than a minute

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Using the internet to achieve political aims. What is digital diplomacy? How is this term relevant in the context of elections? What are some examples of its use in this realm? Are there any risks and opportunities?

Trump Beats Haley in South Carolina’s Republican Primary

This Is Beirut, 25/02 16:07 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Donald Trump cruised to a lightning victory Saturday in South Carolina's Republican primary, blitzing rival Nikki Haley in her home state and continuing his march to the nomination and a White House rematch with Joe Biden in November. Trump completed a sweep of the first four major nominating contests, converting a year of blockbuster polls into ...

Campaigning Begins for Iran’s Parliamentary Elections

This Is Beirut, 22/02 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Thursday, February 22, Iran entered a short campaign for the March 1 legislative elections. According to the few polls published, Iranians remain largely indifferent to the vote, more than a year after the protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Candidates running for seats in Iran's legislature launched their election campaigns on ...

An Overview of Lebanon’s Political Landscape in 2023

Alissar Boulos, 2023-12-31 09:42 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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On a political level, 2023 has been overall a year of stagnation for Lebanon. It was marked by significant setbacks, such as the failure to elect a President of the Republic and establish State sovereignty. This is Beirut compiled a summary of the key political events that have shaped Lebanon's landscape throughout 2023. The Investigation into ...

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