COTE D’IVOIRE: The opposition gambles with an election boycott
During a joint rally of several opposition parties on 20 September, presidential candidate Henri Konan Bedie (Democratic Party of Cote d’Ivoire, PDCI) called upon his supporters to engage in a civil disobedience campaign to protest President Alassane Ouattara’s intention to run … Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
Latam Pulse
This week should see moves in Brazil’s Congress on a new federative pact and tax reforms. In Peru, executive-congressional relations will remain tense following last week’s failed impeachment vote. Argentina will also see tensions over the government’s ploy to shield VP Cristina … Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
The EU is unlikely to impose economically meaningful sanctions on Turkey. In Peru, political tensions are likely to remain high even after President Vizcarra survived an impeachment vote. Poland’s coalition government has been weakened after a divisive vote in parliament. Meanwhi… Become a member to read the rest of this article
LEBANON: Still stuck
Lebanon’s governance crisis has continued, driven by traditional sectarian parties’ determination to retain control. The French-led effort to guide Lebanon’s politics toward reform remains the principal external driver of events, but internal dynamics continue to dominate. Lebane… Become a member to read the rest of this article
POLAND: Contentious vote pushes United Right coalition to the brink of collapse
A contentious vote on a bill regarding animal rights has triggered the deepest crisis of the United Right coalition government to date. However, since breaking the coalition agreement would leave the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) and its two junior coalition partners more vulnera… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ITALY: Regional elections – what to watch for
Polls closed in Italy late on Sunday (20 September) in the first of two days of voting on a nationwide constitutional referendum and local elections. Voting continues today, with polling stations closing at 3pm local time. Seven of the nation’s 20 regions will choose new legislat… Become a member to read the rest of […]