insert_link World Germany’s CDU Wins Most Votes, Merz Likely Next Chancellor Exit polls indicate that Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union won the most votes in the general elections, with Friedrich Merz most likely to be the next chancellor. The party claimed 28.8-percent of the vote in Sunday’s election, which is not a majority, meaning a coalition government will need to be formed. The far-right Alternative for Germany came in second, with a record 20.2-percent of the vote, and Chancellor Olaf […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Almost sixty million voters head to the polls Sunday in Germany Almost sixty million voters head to the polls Sunday as Germany elects a new Chancellor and Government. The early election in Europe's biggest economy comes following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's former three-party coalition back in November - the Chancellor now in a fight to try and secure a second term. Trent Murray has more from Berlin. today22 February, 2025
insert_link World French President due to address the nation later today on no-confidence vote French President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation later today after the country's government lost a no-confidence vote. Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted as far-right and left-wing legislators joined forces to support the motion against him. Barnier had tried to push through a contentious budget without parliamentary approval. France24 reporter in Paris - Catherine Norris-Trent - says it's an uncertain time for France and its president. […] today5 December, 2024
insert_link World Hungary cracks down on illegal immigration Hungary has announced its priorities for its upcoming presidency of the European Council including plans to crack down on illegal immigration. And its slogan has drawn strong parallels to the one used by Donald Trump on the campaign trail. William Denselow reports from Brussels. today19 June, 2024
insert_link World Hungary opposes EU sanctions on Russian LNG European Union Ambassadors Wednesday are discussing sanctions that would target Russia's liquified natural gas sector for the first time. But the move has received pushback from Hungary which remains reliant on Russian LNG. today9 May, 2024
