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Lithuanian Centre-Right Opposition Wins Parliamentary Vote
Second round of voting gives win to Lithuanian centre-right grouping of the Peasants and Greens Union
Bernie Sanders’ Brother Running For British Parliament
With support from across the pond, Bernie Sanders’ brother Larry hopes to enter Parliament with Green Party
Nuclear Plant Construction is Uniting the Belarusian Opposition
Corruption fueled fears of nuclear disaster have stirred the passions and unity of the Belarusian opposition
Another Montenegro Vote Leaves Political Divide Unsettled
Inconclusive results from latest Montenegro vote means more unstable coalitions likely
On the Numerous Crises Affecting World’s Economies
Major world economies should come up with a plan to stabilize the developed economies first and then shift their attention to coming up with policies that would be able to promote economic growth
Campaigns Target Eastern European Voters in Swing States
Clinton campaign in particular views Eastern European voters as key block in close state elections
Why British Televised Political Debates Were Resisted for So Long
The first high level British televised political debates were only started in 2010 as incumbent politicians resisted
Major Changes Proposed in Italian Constitutional Reform
Among other aspects, the Italian Constitutional reform would boost power of the lower assembly and the PM
Expert Warns of Vulnerability to a German Election Hack
Munich-based security expert warns that a German election hack is within the realm of possibility