ruling coalition
Coverage of ruling coalition in the Nexus archive.
- Fall in line or resign: Malaysia’s Anwar reins in coalition partners ahead of state poll
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has threatened to remove ministers and federal appointees who use public office to attack government partners, setting a red line ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1. He said officials must resign to campaign for their parties without weaponizing their roles against allies in the ruling coalition.
- Germany news: Tobacco tax to rise more than planned by 2030
Germany's ruling coalition plans to increase tobacco taxes by 2030 to address a budget gap and improve public health. A US national with Ebola is currently receiving treatment in Germany.
- Merz unveils €10bn tax cuts to revive German growth
Merz introduced a €10 billion tax cut plan to stimulate German economic growth. The ruling coalition reached an agreement despite internal disagreements, including extending Sunday opening hours and implementing stricter sick-leave regulations.
- Firebrand general accuses Meloni of betraying far-right ideals
A general named Roberto Vannacci is accusing Meloni of betraying far-right ideals and is gaining support by attracting members from the ruling coalition ahead of Italy’s 2027 election.
- A united front for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh
All three parties in the ruling coalition are likely to target the majority of seats in the local body elections in Andhra Pradesh.