opposition parties
Coverage of opposition parties in the Nexus archive.
- Calcutta High Court seeks affidavit as State says no decision yet on midday meal contract for ISKCON
The Calcutta High Court has requested an affidavit regarding the state's decision on a midday meal contract with ISKCON. The state government stated no decision has been made yet, despite a budget announcement by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on June 22. Opposition parties criticized the proposal, alleging it reflects a BJP government effort to promote vegetarianism.
- Liberia: Will Liberia's Opposition Finally Unite?
Leaders of several opposition parties in Liberia met in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). The event took place on June 27.
- Meloni redesigns Italy’s election rules to stay in power
Italy's premier, Meloni, is redesigning election rules to favor her political position. Opposition parties criticize this as an authoritarian move to ensure her continued leadership.
- Germany's pension plans draw praise and outrage
A 30-point plan to reform Germany's pension system has drawn praise and criticism in almost equal measure. Centrist politicians have called it a good compromise, while opposition parties on the left and right are unhappy.
- Nigeria’s major opposition parties are in crisis. Can they mount formidable challenge
Nigeria's major opposition parties face crises due to their inability to conduct credible primaries in many states and ongoing court disputes, particularly for the ADC. The article questions whether these parties can mount a formidable challenge.
- EU and Russia clash as Armenians head to the polls, Putin fumes
Armenians are voting in parliamentary elections as the government, under Russian pressure, aims to reduce ties with Russia and strengthen cooperation with the West. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party seeks a mandate for a new geopolitical course, facing opposition from pro-Russian parties.
- Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
Armenia's parliamentary elections will determine its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan aims to strengthen ties with the EU and U.S., contrasting with opposition parties that support the country's longstanding relations with Russia.
- Ed Miliband calls for UK to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 87% by 2040
Ed Miliband proposes a legally binding target to cut UK greenhouse gas emissions by 87% by 2040. The proposal is expected to spark political conflict with opposition parties over net zero policies.
- Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win
Ethiopia is holding elections as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party runs unopposed in several constituencies. Opposition parties have warned that the elections are even less open than previous votes.
- More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
An inquiry in Tanzania found that over 500 people were killed during election violence. Opposition parties accused security forces of responsibility, but the official report did not assign blame to any party.
- More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
An inquiry found that more than 500 people were killed in election-related violence in Tanzania. Opposition parties accused security forces of responsibility, but the official report did not identify specific perpetrators.
- Monday briefing: How is it possible the prime minister didn’t know about Mandelson’s vetting failure?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political backlash after it was revealed Peter Mandelson, appointed as ambassador to the US, failed UK security vetting without his knowledge. Starmer called the situation 'totally unacceptable' and is under pressure to resign, while other news includes a mass shooting in Louisiana and arrests linked to a theft plot targeting high-end stores.