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Misinformation buffets Portugal ahead of snap elections

The country has set up a rapid response system to help monitor and report dubious claims and trends linked to the elections.

Euronews

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

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French government faces no confidence vote as Socialists mull allegiance

France's government faces a another critical challenge as lawmakers debate a censure motion that will shed light on the Socialist Party's stance among the alliances within a fragmented French parliament.

Radio France Internationale

François Bayrou named by Emmanuel Macron as France's new prime minister

The veteran Macron ally is tasked with steering France of its second major political crisis in six months

Evening Standard

Spain’s prime minister is battling legal cases he calls a smear campaign. Here's what to know

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been reelected as secretary-general of his Socialist Party over the weekend despite corruption probes besetting his inner circle

The Independent UK

Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s parliamentary election

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Former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier named France’s new prime minister

Barnier negotiated Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union between 2016 and 2019

The Independent UK

French Socialists refuse to endorse left bloc candidate Bello as PM, call for further debate

The Socialist Party within the New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Saturday refused to endorse Huguette Bello for the French prime minister’s position following the alliance's electoral gains in the snap French legislative polls, and called for further discussions to find the best candidate for the role.

France 24

AP PHOTOS: France celebrates after coalition of leftist parties thwarts far-right's push for power

The unexpected fireworks lit up Paris's Place de la Republique.

The Independent UK

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.

Al Jazeera

French say ‘non’ to Le Pen’s National Rally – but a messy coalition government looks likely

The French election results are everything except what predictions had forecast.

The Conversation

French Leftist Leader Melenchon Says Left 'Ready To Govern'

The French left is "ready to govern", divisive hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon said Sunday, after predictions showed a broad left-wing alliance could be the largest group in parliament ahead of the far right.

International Business Times

How France’s far-right National Rally plans to secure its absolute majority in parliament

Buoyed by its resounding success in the first round of the snap legislative elections, France’s far-right National Rally party (RN) is hoping to secure an absolute majority in the second round on July 7. Before it can achieve this however, NR’s President Jordan Bardella will have to fend off both…

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French MEP Glucksmann joins left-wing union New Popular Front, vows clear stance on Gaza, Ukraine

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann on Friday said he was joining the left-wing union, the New Popular Front, in a bid to stop the far-right from winning a parliamentary majority in France's snap elections later this month.

WEKU

In Portugal, an election results in uncertainty and the rise of the far right

A lightly regarded Portuguese political party finds itself in a position to play kingmaker in the wake of national elections that failed to propel either of the two establishment parties into power.

The Guardian - UK

Portugal’s far-right Chega party eyes kingmaker role as country goes to polls

Election triggered by resignation of PM António Costa could see scandal-hit Socialist party ousted by rightwing coalition

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Portugal's Election Campaign Begins Amid Corruption Scandals

Portugal's early general election is marked by corruption scandals, mainstream party dominance, and a rising populist party.

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International Business Times

Who's Who In Portugal's Elections

The head of the centre-right opposition, the new leader of the Socialist Party, and the founder of an extreme far-right formation are the main candidates in Portugal's March 10 legislative elections.

Radio France Internationale

Who is France's youngest ever prime minister Gabriel Attal?

Aged just 34, Gabriel Attal has become the youngest prime minister in French history – a strong symbol as President Emmanuel Macron looks to revitalise his weakened government for the second half of his final term. He's also facing off challenges from the equally young far-right leader Jordan Bardella, a…

France 24

How Gabriel Attal became France’s youngest-ever prime minister

After a swift rise up the ranks, 34-year-old Gabriel Attal took the reins as France’s new prime minister on Tuesday. With a background steeped in privilege, the first openly gay head of government is expected to bring new energy to President Emmanuel Macron’s government, which has been weakened by months…

The Guardian - UK

Spain is becoming harder to govern. Is this the future of our divided politics?

Three months after a general election, attempts to form a government have so far failed – and hostility between parties is mounting, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

Zenger

Expulsions, Censures, Vacancies: A Look At State Legislatures’ Internal Dynamics

From expelled officials to censured lawmakers and legislative vacancies, an overview of state legislative dynamics.

Ballotpedia

15 stories for Ballotpedia’s 15th Anniversary – Day 2

Welcome to the Thursday, July 27, Brew.

The Conversation

What's happening in Spain after the general election (and what it means for the presidency of the Council of the EU)

Spaniards voted in a general election on 23 July. The election was called early. Pedro Sánchez, the current acting prime minister, brought it forward after the Socialist Party (PSOE) polled poorly in municipal and regional elections on 28 May, and the prospect of an internal rebellion within the party loomed.

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