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Andrej Babis's ANO party won the Czech parliamentary election, potentially leading to a government that is more populist and anti-immigration, with Babis seeking support from smaller parties including the far-right SPD, while affirming commitment to EU and NATO.
Andrej Babiš's populist ANO movement won the Czech parliamentary election, signaling a shift away from pro-Western policies towards a more pro-Russian stance, with Babiš's party securing 35% of the vote and potentially forming a government with right-wing allies.
A new populist Democrat, Rodriguez, enters Maine's Senate race, emphasizing issues like military sales to Israel and food insecurity, while assembling experienced campaign staff and competing in a state trending Democratic, with potential support from prominent figures like Bernie Sanders and Gov. Janet Mills.
President Trump's tenure has largely benefited wealthy donors and insiders, with little tangible economic gain for his blue-collar base, despite his promises to prioritize the working class. His administration's policies and financial dealings reveal a focus on enriching the wealthy, while his core supporters remain loyal, driven more by cultural values than economic benefits.
Argentina's President Javier Milei's sweeping economic reform bill, known as the "omnibus" bill, was abruptly withdrawn from the lower house of the country's Congress after being rejected during an article-by-article approval process. The bill, a core part of Milei's push to reform Argentina's economy, includes measures such as privatizing state entities and increasing penalties for social protests. The setback reflects political inexperience and may lead to increased volatility, prompting speculation about a potential "plan B" or a non-binding referendum. Milei, often compared to former U.S. President Donald Trump, is facing challenges in implementing his reform program amidst Argentina's profound economic crisis.
Geert Wilders, a far-right, anti-Islam populist, is projected to win a shocking victory in the Netherlands' parliamentary elections, securing 35 seats in the 150-seat lower house of parliament. This outcome could potentially make him the country's first hard-right prime minister and have significant implications for Europe. Wilders' election program includes calls for a referendum on leaving the European Union, a halt to accepting asylum-seekers, and the "de-Islamization" of the Netherlands. However, forming a coalition government may prove challenging as mainstream parties are reluctant to join forces with him.
Paraguayan police have arrested Paraguayo Cubas, a far-right populist who came in third in Sunday’s presidential election and encouraged his supporters to protest over his unsubstantiated claims that the vote was marred by fraud. Cubas was being held in preventive detention under an order by the Attorney General’s Office that is accusing him of breach of the peace.