Corruption scandals put Spain’s Sánchez under pressure to call snap elections
The country's local and regional Socialist leaders fear the politically compromised prime minister could harm their electoral prospects.
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Spanish PM sorry after top official resigns in corruption scandal
Pedro Sánchez speaks after an escalating corruption scandal brought down a senior Socialist party colleague.
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French Socialist leader scores razor-thin reelection, exposing deep party divisions
Olivier Faure won the contest with just 50.9 percent of the vote.
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‘Nothing will be the same again’: Portugal’s Chega may be spot on
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The far-right party is now the main opposition – proof that the country’s era of political exceptionalism is over
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Far-right Chega party becomes main opposition in Portugal’s parliament
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Party takes second place in election after overseas votes counted, overturning decades of bipartisan politics
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has courage. Pope Francis had it too. Why are there so many cowards? | Alexander Hurst
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Corruption and greed have eroded morality in public life. Powerful people who do what is right are in short supply
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Centre-right party wins Portuguese election as far right makes record gains
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Incumbent Democratic Alliance, led by caretaker prime minister Luís Montenegro, falls well short of majority
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Socialist billionaire is accused of forcing his California winery employees into orgies and threesomes
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Paris races to top of European rankings of cycling-friendly cities for children
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French capital overtakes Amsterdam, where there are concerns about rising road speeds under rightwing government
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French politician demands the US return the Statue of Liberty because Trump has 'chosen to side with the tyrants'
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French Socialist MEP Raphaël Glucksmann said President Trump's decision to 'side with the tyrants' warranted his request.