JAPAN: Suga, under fire as Diet reopens, seeks new powers to combat pandemic
The ordinary session of the Diet opened on Monday, 18 January, as the Suga administration tries to contain the still-widening third wave of Covid-19. His approval ratings plummeting, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is trying to reverse the impression that his response to t… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, the public health situation in Brazil’s Amazonas state will remain a sensitive issue, while upcoming congressional leadership elections are stoking another debate about President Jair Bolsonaro’s possible impeachment. In Mexico, the fallout from the exoneration of a fo… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
China is fighting the worst Covid-19 outbreak since March 2020. Italy’s Prime Minister faces a tougher test in the Senate after winning a confidence vote in the lower house. In Germany, Armin Laschet is expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the Christian Democrats. Mean… Become a member to read the rest […]
CHILE: Latest developments in presidential race
There have been some important developments in the race for the presidency over the past month. The first round of the presidential election takes place on 21 November, with a run-off vote scheduled for 19 December. Before then, in April, there will be an election for the constit… Become a member to read the […]
VIETNAM: Central Committee has chosen the next set of leaders
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) ‘s central committee ended its meeting Sunday with reports that the leadership composition for the next five years has been decided. The initial — but unofficial — news from Hanoi is that CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will retain his … Become a member to read the […]
ITALY: Conte likely to battle on
Abstentions (including from Italia Viva’s senators) in today’s crucial vote in the Senate will likely mean that Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will secure enough support (157-158 votes) to stay in power. However, the government will fall short of an absolute majority (161 votes)… Become a member to read the rest of this article