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Briefing: The end of Meloni's invincibility? Italian papers react to her failed referendum

Strategic angle: Italian media reflects on the implications of Meloni's recent referendum defeat.

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Briefing: DCCC launches geotargeted digital ad campaign hitting GOP for gas prices

Strategic angle: Democrats have seized on the economic disruption of the Iran war to hammer Republicans over high costs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Concerns raised over the economic implications of not advancing the trade agreement.

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Briefing: France's traditional parties dream of a return to the classic left-right contest

Strategic angle: The Socialists and right-wing Les Républicains find hope in recent municipal election successes despite ongoing challenges.

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Briefing: Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

Strategic angle: America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.

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Italy's Meloni seeks new momentum with a referendum on judiciary

Italian voters will head to the polls Sunday and Monday to decide on a reform of the judiciary, a pivotal moment for Prime Minister Meloni.

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EU speeds up free trade with Mercosur treaty and new Australia agreement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlights a 'trade trilogy' to enhance EU's global exchanges.

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Briefing: Mette Frederiksen heads into Danish elections as a global figure, but a divisive one domestically

Strategic angle: The leader of the Social Democrats seeks reelection amid mixed domestic support and international recognition.

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Briefing: Whose war is it? Trump eyes Iran talks as Israel hints at long campaign

Strategic angle: Another deadline day, another ultimatum, another surprise turn from the US president.

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Briefing: One Nation’s Surge, Liberal Party’s Collapse: SA Election Reveals Tectonic Shifts in Australian Politics

Strategic angle: The conservative and right side of Australian politics has fractured completely.

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Briefing: Dr. Andrew Smith: Elections are won by 'constructing a vision that articulates political values'

Strategic angle: Stuart Norval welcomes Dr. Andrew Smith to discuss the significance of political vision in elections.

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Le Pen's far right suffers setbacks in French mayoral elections, ex-PM Philippe wins key race

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally fell short in key municipal elections, while former prime minister Édouard Philippe solidifies his political standing.

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Briefing: 'A big confusion': All sides claim victory after French municipal elections

Strategic angle: France's municipal elections spark claims of victory from all parties, leaving analysts puzzled.

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Briefing: French left wins over country's largest cities in municipal election

Strategic angle: The left secures major victories in key cities, shaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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Macron's role in Paris mayor election comes under scrutiny

Socialist frontrunner Emmanuel Grégoire accused President Emmanuel Macron of intervening in the election process.

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Slovenia election: a battle for the soul of the country?

Sunday's parliamentary election in Slovenia is shaping up to be a tight race between the governing center-left GS and the right-wing SDS.

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Briefing: France local elections: Paris stays left as far-right makes mixed gains

Strategic angle: The results offered an early snapshot of France’s political balance before 2027. Here are the main takeaways.

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Briefing: Slovenia election too close to call as PM claims victory in neck-and-neck race

Strategic angle: Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob declares victory in a tightly contested parliamentary election.

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Briefing: France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream

Strategic angle: Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.

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Slovenia votes: Liberals face right-wing populist challenge

Slovenia is taking to the polls Sunday in parliamentary elections that pit the governing liberal party and PM Robert Golob against former-PM Janez Jansa and his right-wing SDS party.