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Iraq's newly elected parliament has elected Haybat al-Halbousi as speaker, marking a key step in forming the government amid ongoing political complexities and factional negotiations, with the process likely to take months due to the muhasasa system and regional influences.
Iraq's political factions are negotiating alliances after a recent election that resulted in a fragmented parliament, with key issues including the future of armed militias, regional influences, and economic challenges, as the country prepares to form a new government.
Iraq's political landscape remains uncertain as factions vie for power following a fragmented election, with key issues including forming a government, managing armed groups, regional influences, and economic challenges.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours amid ongoing political stalemate following the resignation of outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, with no clear consensus on forming a stable government or upcoming elections.
Czech President Petr Pavel emphasized the importance of a pro-Western stance, supporting NATO and EU membership, in the formation of the next government after elections won by right-wing populist Andrej Babiš. Pavel is currently consulting with party leaders and has not yet decided on a government mandate, but he prioritizes safeguarding democratic institutions and maintaining pro-Western policies.
Andrej Babis's party won the Czech parliamentary elections, positioning him to potentially return as prime minister amid economic concerns and debates over Ukraine support, with his future government depending on coalition negotiations and legal considerations.
Chandrababu Naidu has confirmed that his Telugu Desam Party remains part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) amid speculation that opposition leaders are trying to woo him into the INDIA bloc. Naidu, along with other NDA partners, attended a key meeting at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence to discuss government formation, signaling their support for Modi ahead of the upcoming oath ceremony.
The BJP-led NDA has cleared the way for forming the government for a third consecutive term after a meeting of alliance members, including key leaders like N. Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar. Narendra Modi has been unanimously elected as the alliance's leader, with all allies submitting letters of support to initiate the government formation process. The NDA secured a clear majority with 293 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and Modi is set to be sworn in as Prime Minister on June 8.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with allies to discuss forming a government after his BJP lost its outright majority in parliament, winning 240 seats, 32 short of the halfway mark. The NSE Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex fell slightly in early trade following a significant drop due to investor concerns over the election results. Despite the reduced majority, Fitch expects broad policy continuity. The opposition INDIA alliance, led by Rahul Gandhi's Congress party, won 230 seats, with Congress itself securing 99 seats.
The Palestinian Authority is considering changing the composition of its government to include Hamas and other organizations, with conditions including a national agreement among all Palestinian factions and a halt to IDF raids in West Bank cities. However, the PA has also stated that any change in government must be contingent on international guarantees for an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and PPP President Asif Ali Zardari met with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif to discuss political cooperation and government formation, agreeing in principle to work together to bring political stability to the country. The two parties will put forward proposals for cooperation in the Central Executive Committee meeting, and discussions also took place between PML-N and Muttahida Qaumi Movement - Pakistan (MQM-P) leaders regarding political cooperation.
Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI), plans to form a government and demands the release of full election results, urging peaceful protests if the results are not disclosed. Both Khan and his main rival, Nawaz Sharif, have claimed victory, leading to uncertainty over the formation of the next government. The election commission has yet to release results for 10 seats, with independent candidates backed by Khan's party leading the count. The military's role and concerns from international observers add to the complexity of the situation.
Candidates backed by Imran Khan's party aim to form a government in Pakistan, as the country awaits final election results. Imran Khan's aide called for peaceful protests if results are not released promptly. Both Khan and his rival, Nawaz Sharif, have claimed victory, leading to uncertainty over the next government. The election, marred by violence and delays in result release, saw independent candidates backed by Khan winning the most seats. Political negotiations are expected as no party is close to a majority, while concerns about the electoral process have been raised by the US, UK, and EU.
Jharkhand's governor has invited Champai Soren to form a new government following Hemant Soren's resignation and arrest, with the coalition planning to relocate its MLAs to Hyderabad to prevent poaching attempts. Champai claims the support of 47 lawmakers out of 48, with the majority threshold at 41, and is ready for a floor test within 10 days. The delay in government formation prompted the relocation plan, echoing a similar action taken two years ago.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to form a new government with the support of a majority of lawmakers, despite initially being written off as politically finished. However, to secure the backing of the Catalan separatist Junts group, Sánchez's Socialist Party has filed a controversial bill proposing amnesty for those involved in the Catalan separatist movement. The move has sparked protests and social tensions, with the center-right Popular Party vowing to challenge the amnesty in court. Even if the amnesty passes, it remains to be seen if it will prove problematic for Sánchez, as it could allow figures like former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont to return to Spain and exert pressure on the government.