AfD wins 44.4% in Saxony-Anhalt state election as CDU drops to 18.4%
Alternative for Germany secured 44.4% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's state election on Sunday, pushing the CDU to 18.4% and complicating coalition negotiations.
AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt state election with over 44% in exit polls
Exit polls in Saxony-Anhalt show the Alternative for Germany party winning over 44% of the vote on Sunday, falling one seat short of an absolute majority in the Magdeburg state parliament.
Thousands protest in Magdeburg as far-right AfD leads polls on eve of Saxony-Anhalt election
Demonstrators gathered in Magdeburg on 5 September 2026 to defend democracy as the Alternative for Germany entered the state election leading in polls, aiming for a post-1945 governing majority in Saxony-Anhalt.
Reform UK Suspends Senior Officials Following Foreign Donation Sting at Annual Conference
Reform UK removed two top aides after undercover footage captured discussions on routing foreign donations, disrupting the party's annual conference in Birmingham.
Éric Ciotti proposes 2027 presidential alliance pact to Marine Le Pen
UDR leader Éric Ciotti offered a presidential alliance pact and fifteen policy proposals to Marine Le Pen at a rally of 6,000 supporters in Levens on 5 September 2026.
French presidential contenders clash over economy and borders at Braderie de Lille
Gabriel Attal, Marine Tondelier, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon campaigned among 5,000 stands at the Braderie de Lille on Saturday, presenting competing visions on debt, purchasing power, and unity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. launches $10 million ad buy for Ken Paxton in Texas
The pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. has launched a $10 million ad buy backing Ken Paxton in Texas, marking its first general election expenditure of 2026 to counter James Talarico's fundraising lead.
Darline Graham wins South Carolina Republican Senate runoff with Trump endorsement
Darline Graham secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by her late brother Lindsey Graham on Tuesday, defeating Representative Ralph Norman after an endorsement and campaign push from President Donald Trump.
French Socialists set October primary rules as Hollande and Bouamrane bypass internal vote
The French Socialist Party and Place Publique scheduled candidate registration for 1 to 15 September ahead of an October primary, while François Hollande and Karim Bouamrane announced separate plans.
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis pledges 13th salary restoration at Heraklion rally
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis marked the party's 52nd anniversary in Heraklion by announcing commitments to restore public sector benefits and initiate a campaign for national political change.
Xavier Bertrand confirms 2027 French presidential bid as an independent candidate
Hauts-de-France regional president Xavier Bertrand confirmed his plans to contest the 2027 French presidential election during the Medef business conference, ruling out any participation in a centre-right primary.
Supreme Court permits political parties to access discounted television ad rates for midterms
The Supreme Court halted a 4th Circuit ruling on 4 September 2026, allowing political parties to buy broadcast advertising at candidate-level rates 60 days before the midterm elections.
Kraków electoral commission registers Łukasz Gibała for snap mayoral election after signature dispute
The Kraków municipal electoral commission approved Łukasz Gibała's mayoral candidacy after his team filed replacement signatures, alongside four other certified contenders for the 27 September vote.
Former Anchorage mayor Dan Sullivan backs incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska race
Former Anchorage mayor Dan A. Sullivan has endorsed incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan against namesake challenger Dan J. Sullivan ahead of Alaska's November general election.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow USPS mail-in voting curbs after Boston judge's block
The Justice Department filed an emergency appeal asking the Supreme Court to lift a federal judge's order that blocked new Postal Service rules requiring voter list submissions ahead of the November midterms.
Wahl-O-Mat launches with 38 theses ahead of Berlin state election on 20 September
The Federal Agency for Civic Education has activated its comparison tool for 2.5 million voters across Berlin, where 17 parties contest the Abgeordnetenhaus on 20 September.
Missouri Supreme Court blocks Republican congressional map, restoring previous lines for November
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled unanimously to halt a Republican-drawn congressional map, restoring earlier district boundaries for the November midterm elections until voters decide the issue in a referendum.
Berlin Green candidate Werner Graf rejects CDU coalition and backs housing socialization
Ahead of the 20 September state election, Green lead candidate Werner Graf announced his preference for a three-way coalition with the SPD and Die Linke while demanding large-scale housing socialization in Berlin.
Marine Le Pen proposes referendum to ban and fine Islamic veil in French public spaces
National Rally lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy and party leader Marine Le Pen announced plans to fine women wearing headscarves in public spaces through a national referendum if elected in 2027, drawing widespread criticism from rivals.
Netanyahus face backlash over claims that rivals and defense chiefs concealed 7 October raid
Ahead of the 27 October elections, Sara and Benjamin Netanyahu face defamation threats after alleging that opposition leader Yair Golan and security chiefs withheld warnings of the 2023 Hamas attack.
Missouri candidate Thomas Ross faces federal charge for plotting to plant drugs on primary rival
Federal prosecutors charged Missouri legislative candidate Thomas Ross with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance after he allegedly directed a staffer to plant cocaine and Adderall on Republican primary opponent Louise Secker.
Mario Calabresi steps down from Chora Media ahead of expected 2027 Milan mayoral bid
Former newspaper editor Mario Calabresi has resigned from Chora Media and sold his equity stake, clearing the path to seek the Milan mayoralty in spring 2027 as center-left parties weigh primary elections.
Poll gives AfD 40% lead ahead of Saxony-Anhalt regional election
A ZDF Politbarometer poll places the AfD at 40% ahead of the 6 September regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, seventeen points clear of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU.
Trump administration appeals court order halting Postal Service restrictions on mail voting
The Trump administration appealed a federal judge's temporary freeze on new Postal Service mail-in voting rules ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
Angela Merkel urges Germans to defend democracy ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel called on citizens to actively support democratic institutions as Alternative for Germany led polls ahead of the 6 September vote in Saxony-Anhalt.
Ed Markey defeats Seth Moulton as older incumbents win Massachusetts primaries
Senator Ed Markey, 80, defeated Representative Seth Moulton on Tuesday, leading a sweep of victories for veteran Massachusetts Democratic lawmakers against younger challengers.
Italy's coalition shelves runoff proposal in electoral reform bill
Italian ruling parties dropped plans for a two-round electoral system following Lega's opposition, leaving 697 amendments in the Senate before debates begin on September 9.
Seven French presidential candidates clash over wages, debt and pensions at MEDEF debate
Seven contenders for the 2027 French presidential election debated wages, public debt and pensions before 6,000 business leaders at Roland-Garros on Thursday.
Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks with 52.5% voting against in national referendum
Icelanders voted 52.5% to 47.5% against resuming European Union accession talks, with turnout exceeding 80% and support concentrated exclusively in Reykjavík.
Guinea-Bissau prepares for constitutional referendum to expand presidential power
Voters in Guinea-Bissau head to the polls on August 30 to decide on a new constitution that would strengthen executive authority and cut parliamentary seats from 102 to 65.