Podcasts about parliamentary elections

Iraq Elections and Yemen's Houthi Crackdown Guest: Bridget Toomey Bridget Toomey discussed recent developments in Iraq and Yemen, noting that Iraqi parliamentary elections saw a higher-than-expected 56% voter turnout, with preliminary results suggesting Shiite parties close to Tehran performed well and might secure enough seats to form the next government, despite internal infighting and votes remaining largely sectarian, while Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received credit for stability and his party performed strongly, though many Iraqis doubt the elections affect real change, believing critical decisions are made via elite backroom deals, and turning to Yemen, the Houthis announced the arrest of a purported Saudi-American-Israeli spy ring, a paranoid crackdown following Israel's successful targeting of Houthi government and military leaders in August, with arrests including 59 UN workers and prosecutors requesting the death sentence for 21, aiming to intimidate domestic dissent and signal resolve to Western and regional adversaries, especially in sensitive Houthi locations in Sana'a. 1939

Murad Ismael, a prominent Yazidi activist who has worked tirelessly to draw attention to his people's ongoing plight following one of the first genocides of the 21st century, is vowing to change the way politics are practiced in Iraq.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iraq holds parliamentary elections plagued by political boycotts and voter disillusionment. Can they buck the trend? Then: will a new EU intelligence community secure the bloc’s international standing? Plus: the latest aviation news and Abu Dhabi’s cultural offerings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chatham House senior fellow Renad Mansour explains why Iraq remains even more vital for Iran in the wake of its humiliating 12-day conflict with Israel, and how renewed US interest in Iraq with the appointment of a new envoy is adding to the heat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max and Maria spoke with Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan about the outcomes of the recent Moldovan parliamentary elections at the end of September, and why they're significant for both Moldova, and the broader region. This conversation was recorded on October 14, 2025.

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Will parliamentary elections in Syria lead to a democratic transition? The country has held its first indirect vote since the overthrow of the al-Assad regime. The new parliament is due to pass a new constitution. But with Syria still facing challenges and some minorities excluded, will this poll serve any purpose? In this episode: Celine Kasem, Human Rights Activist. Omer Ozkizilcik, Non-Resident Fellow, Atlantic Council. Heiko Wimmen, Project Director for Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, International Crisis Group. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Moldovans head to the polls for parliamentary elections on Sunday September 28, less than a year after a presidential race marred by accusations of Russian interference and a closely contested referendum on EU membership. Sunday's vote could reshape Moldova's geopolitical future, as President Maia Sandu's pro-European PAS party risks losing its majority to populist or pro-Kremlin forces. Across Moldova, Moscow's propaganda continues to shape public opinion – especially in the Russian-speaking autonomous region of Gagauzia. FRANCE 24's Maria Gerth-Niculescu reports.

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On October 26, the Republic of Georgia held parliamentary elections with immense geopolitical stakes. The former Soviet republic was once staunchly pro-Western and pro-European. But over the last several years, the country has drifted closer to Russia's orbit, largely due to one man: the oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili. His Georgia Dream party has dominated Georgian politics for nearly a decade, and this rule has brought some democratic backsliding, including a new NGO law, modeled after a similar law in Russia, aimed at undermining civil society. However, the people of Georgia remain overwhelmingly pro-West and pro-European. So, this election was seen as a reckoning: would the ruling Georgian Dream Party be voted out, halting the country's drift towards Russia? Despite some reports of election irregularities, Georgia Dream declared victory, claiming 54% of the vote. The opposition rejects this outcome, leaving the country in an uneasy post-election period. Joining me from Tbilisi, Georgia, is Andres Ilves, Regional Director for the Near East and Eastern Europe for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. We discuss what happened in these elections, what accounts for Georgia's drift towards Russia, and some of the key geopolitical implications of these results. Sign up for our new show about the UN: https://www.globaldispatches.org/s/to-save-us-from-hell     

Political parties in Senegal are campaigning in a parliamentary race that will decide the extent to which the new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be able to implement his agenda. Campaigning officially kicked off on Sunday. President Faye's Pastef party is competing for a majority that would secure his mandate, but former ruling parties have formed a rival coalition, including the country's influential ex-presidents Macky Sall and Abdoulaye Wade. Khaita Sylla, an independent civil society actor, tells VOA's Douglas Mpuga, there has been some violence since the start of the campaign.

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on parliamentary elections in Japan.

Sopo Japaridze - Georgian Parliamentary Elections, October 2024 | Ep 377 - Oct 25, 2024Conversations on Groong - Oct 25, 2024Topics:  - Georgian Elections in 2024  - Election Landscape  - Themes of the Campaigns  - Comparison with Moldova 2024  - Outcomes and ExpectationsGuest: Sopo JaparidzeHosts:  - Hovik Manucharyan  - Asbed BedrossianShow notes: https://podcasts.groong.org/377Episode 375 | Recorded: October 23, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

With Georgia's parliamentary elections inching closer, both the ruling Georgian Dream party and the many groups representing the opposition are scrambling to prepare for the critical vote on 26 October. This week, OC Media's Robin Fabbro, Mariam Nikuradze, and Shota Kincha discuss how the pre-election campaign period has been going, claims of electoral violations by Georgian Dream, and the atmosphere in Georgia ahead of the vote. Read more: Who's who in Georgia's parliamentary elections? Ranking Georgia's political parties by gender balance in the 2024 elections Opinion | Georgia's new electronic voting system comes with risks Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today. …or donate to the collective Georgian media security fund.

Daoud Kuttab, director general of the Amman-based Balad Radio discusses the new election law for the September 10 parliamentary race. Kuttab, a veteran Al-Monitor columnist, explains which political parties are expected to do well in the race. He details the key domestic policy issues being raised in the campaign along with how the Gaza war will impact the elections. Finally, Kuttab addresses expected voter turnout during the upcoming election.

France's far-right National Rally has failed to win a majority in parliamentary elections with official results show a victory for the left-wing New Popular Front alliance. We get the latest from Journalist John Lichfield, who is based in France.

Professor Stephen Chan from the School of Oriental and African Studies Faculty of Law and Social Sciences at London University, speaks to Bongani Bingwa about the France election developments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tilt to the right in European politics has markets taking notice. Confluence Chief Market Strategist Patrick Fearon-Hernandez joins Phil Adler to give an overview and discuss investment opportunities that may have been created as a result.

As predicted, the French president's election gamble is paying off — for his political rivals. Emmanuel Macron called for early elections and over the weekend, his centrist alliance came in third, while the far-right party of Marine Le Pen won the first round of voting with 33%. What it means for France, and for Europe. Also, he is on his way out as Mexico's president, but Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador still wants to complete a radical reform of the country's judiciary. And celebrations in Brazil called the June Festivals -or Festas Juninas run well into the month of July. These local events are held across the country, with each region doing so in its own different way, at schools, churches and town halls. 

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party has been declared the winner of the first round of votes in France's parliamentary elections. Dr Romain Fathi is a Senior Lecturer in History at the Australian National University and an affiliated researcher at the Centre for History at Sciences Po in Paris. He spoke to SBS's Penry Buckley from Paris about what the results mean for the government of President Emmanuel Macron after his early election gamble.

① Xi Jinping is to attend a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and pay state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Why does the SCO summit matter to China? And what is China bringing to the two Central Asian nations? (00:56)② In France, far-right National Rally party has won a resounding victory in the first round of the country's snap parliamentary elections. We explore the possible scenarios of the elections' final result. (13:14) ③ 27 years after Hong Kong's return to China, how can the city increase its competitiveness? (24:43) ④ A China-Serbia free trade agreement has taken effect. We look at the momentum of the two-way trade. (34:46)⑤ Why has Japan's currency fallen to 38-year low? (42:04)

We look ahead to the first round of France's parliamentary elections with journalist and writer Christine Ockrent. Plus: Japan's efforts to curb tourism on Mount Fuji, the first US presidential debate of the 2024 election season and a sneak peek into our new Paris bureau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aram Orbelyan - Legality of Armenian Territorial Handovers to Azerbaijan, Triggering Parliamentary Elections Through Opposition ResignationsConversations on GroongTopics:Unconstitutional “Delimitation” ProcessCould the Opposition Trigger New Elections?Guest:Aram OrbelyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 340 | Recorded: June 21, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Parliamentary elections were held in the European Union last week. It did not go well. Check that. It went very well for the right-wing movement in Europe. Most Americans caught wind of some kind of election in the EU but it's fair to say that few really understand what it was all about. And with good reason. This stuff is really confusing. Scores of parties under the umbrella of seven coalition parties, 720 members representing 27 nations, two councils, one commission, a bank and court. No one is in charge and everyone is in charge. In this episode we break down the governing structure of the EU and lay out what was at stake in this election. Chapters Intro: 00:01:07 Chapter One: 00:01:42 Chapter Two: 00:05:29 Sponsors: 00:16:51 Chapter Three: 00:17:40 Skit: 00:25:59 Post Show Musings: 00:30:24 Outro: 00:43:31 Resources Organisation of the European Commission Jacobin: In France, the Far Right Is Beating a Divided Left  The New York Times: In E.U. Elections, the Center Holds, but the Far Right Still Wreaks Havoc The Guardian: Ursula von der Leyen in pole position as she tries to build majority to keep job | European parliamentary elections 2024 European Parliament: MEPs World Socialist Web Site: Why is the far-right vote surging in the European elections? Reuters: EU's bid to save bees stings sugar beet farmers -- If you like the pod version of #UNFTR, make sure to check out the video version on YouTube where Max shows his beautiful face! www.youtube.com/@UNFTR Please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join the Unf*cker-run Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/2051537518349565 Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee® at shop.unftr.com. Subscribe to Unf*cking The Republic® at unftr.com/blog to get the essays these episode are framed around sent to your inbox every week. Check out the UNFTR Pod Love playlist on Spotify: spoti.fi/3yzIlUP. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic® is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com) and Hold Fast (holdfastband.com). The show is written and hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Podcast art description: Image of the US Constitution ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic®."Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of the EU's 370 million eligible voters from 27 countries went to the voting booths between 6 and 9 June 2024 in order to cast their votes for the European Parliament. In this episode, Andrew Sola and our resident EU expert Günter Danner discuss the EU Parliament, its powers, its role in the constellation of EU institutions, and its inner workings. Furthermore, they discuss the results of the election and their significance for France, Germany, and Europe as a whole.

As the dust settles following the outcome of the European parliamentary elections, what will the right-ward shift in the legislative body mean for the EU policy moving forward? We discuss the implications with Dr. Benjamin Barton of the University of Nottingham Malaysia.Image Credit: shutterstock.com

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that legislative elections will take place with two rounds on June 30 and July 7. This followed the conclusion of European Parliamentary elections with far-right parties advancing in France, Germany and Italy. Prof. Peter McPhee at the University of Melbourne analyses why this is happening at this time and what the outcome might be.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

A sell-off in French stocks and bonds dragged down European-wide indices as investors reacted to political instability and the possibility of a far-right government.In this breaking news episode, we step back and break down 6 reasons why financial markets react negatively to this type of information.Tune in now to understand the forces driving market behaviour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Between June 6–9, voters across the EU's member states will go to the polls to select members of the European Parliament. For today's episode, Brookings Senior Fellow and Lawfare Senior Editor Molly Reynolds chatted with Tara Varma, Visiting Fellow, and Sophie Roehse, Senior Research Assistant, both of the Center for the United States and Europe at Brookings, to discuss these elections, what they mean for European politics, and how they might affect key issues also facing the U.S., including the war in Ukraine, relations with China, and how to handle asylum seekers.For further reading and listening on topics discussed, see:· Why should Americans care about the European Parliament election?, Tara Varma and Sophie Roehse, May 17, 2024· Ukraine Index: Tracking developments in the Ukraine war, April 15, 2024· The Lawfare Podcast: Asylum-Seekers and the EU Migration Pact, April 1, 2024To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do election campaigns in South Korea look like? Why have satellite parties become an important instrument of power politics? What do the election results mean for the Yoon government's ability to implement its policy agenda? In April 2024, South Koreans went to the polls to elect a new parliament but many regarded the elections also as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol and opposition leader Lee Jae-myung. In this episode, Outi Luova talks to Sabine Burghart about her observations during the election campaign in Seoul and Jeonju, the government's controversial medical reform plans, new political actors and gender differences in voting behavior. Sabine Burghart is University Lecturer and Academic Director of the Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies at the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), University of Turku, Finland. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Asianettverket, University of Oslo (Norway), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland) and Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How do election campaigns in South Korea look like? Why have satellite parties become an important instrument of power politics? What do the election results mean for the Yoon government's ability to implement its policy agenda? In April 2024, South Koreans went to the polls to elect a new parliament but many regarded the elections also as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol and opposition leader Lee Jae-myung. In this episode, Outi Luova talks to Sabine Burghart about her observations during the election campaign in Seoul and Jeonju, the government's controversial medical reform plans, new political actors and gender differences in voting behavior. Sabine Burghart is University Lecturer and Academic Director of the Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies at the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), University of Turku, Finland. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Asianettverket, University of Oslo (Norway), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland) and Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

How do election campaigns in South Korea look like? Why have satellite parties become an important instrument of power politics? What do the election results mean for the Yoon government's ability to implement its policy agenda? In April 2024, South Koreans went to the polls to elect a new parliament but many regarded the elections also as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol and opposition leader Lee Jae-myung. In this episode, Outi Luova talks to Sabine Burghart about her observations during the election campaign in Seoul and Jeonju, the government's controversial medical reform plans, new political actors and gender differences in voting behavior. Sabine Burghart is University Lecturer and Academic Director of the Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies at the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), University of Turku, Finland. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Asianettverket, University of Oslo (Norway), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland) and Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

How do election campaigns in South Korea look like? Why have satellite parties become an important instrument of power politics? What do the election results mean for the Yoon government's ability to implement its policy agenda? In April 2024, South Koreans went to the polls to elect a new parliament but many regarded the elections also as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol and opposition leader Lee Jae-myung. In this episode, Outi Luova talks to Sabine Burghart about her observations during the election campaign in Seoul and Jeonju, the government's controversial medical reform plans, new political actors and gender differences in voting behavior. Sabine Burghart is University Lecturer and Academic Director of the Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies at the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), University of Turku, Finland. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the following academic partners: Asia Centre, University of Tartu (Estonia), Asian studies, University of Helsinki (Finland), Asianettverket, University of Oslo (Norway), Centre for Asian Studies, Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania), Centre for East Asian Studies, University of Turku (Finland) and Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University (Sweden).

South Koreans are voting in the country's legislative elections to choose the next 300-seat parliament.

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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his last State of the Union address before elections to a polarized Congress; Iran holds its first parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections since the 2022 protests sparked by the death of activist Mahsa Amini; Bosnia and Herzegovina marks independence as ethnic divisions fester; and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) welcomes Sweden as its newest member state.   Mentioned on the Podcast   Arash Ghafouri and Alex Vatanka, “Five Key Takeaways From New Poll Ahead of Iran's Parliamentary Elections,” Middle East Institute   Andrew Higgins, “A Land Once Emptied by War Now Faces a Peacetime Exodus,” New York Times   Andrew Osborn and Vladimir Soldatkin, “Putin Warns West of Risk of Nuclear War, Says Moscow can Strike Western Targets,” Reuters For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/biden-addresses-sotu-iran-holds-elections-bosnias-pipeline-feud-and-more 

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Bhutan, under the leadership of Tshering Tobgay, secured victory with 30 seats in the 47-member parliament during the National Assembly elections. This marked Tobgay's return to the position of Prime Minister for the second time. In light of these political developments, individuals with Bhutanese refugee backgrounds residing in Australia spoke to SBS Nepali about their expectations from the government in the upcoming days. Listen to the conversation with Om Dhungel from Sydney and Tejman Rayaka from Cairns. - भुटानको संसद् निर्वाचनबाट पिपल्स डेमोक्रेटिक पार्टी (पीडीपी) का उम्मेदवार छिरिङ तोब्गे दोस्रो कार्यकालका लागि देशको प्रधानमन्त्री बनेका छन्। कुल ४७ सिटको नेसनल एसेम्बलीमा ३० सिट जित्दै पीडीपीका संस्थापक समेत रहेका र सन् २०१३ देखि १८ सम्म प्रधानमन्त्री बनिसकेका तोब्गे दोस्रो कार्यकालका लागि सरकार प्रमुख बन्न सफल भएका हुन्। सन् २००८ देखि परम्परागत राजतन्त्रबाट प्रजातान्त्रिक व्यवस्थामा परिणत भएको भुटानमा पछिल्लो निर्वाचन पश्चात् शरणार्थी पृष्ठभूमिका नेपाली भाषीहरूलाई कस्तो आशा दिएको छ त? सिड्नीबाट ओम ढुङ्गेल र कैन्स निवासी तेजमान रायकाले एसबीएस नेपालीसँग आफ्नो विचार राखेका छन्।

In Taiwan, voters head to the polls on Saturday for presidential and parliamentary elections. The results will be as closely watched in Beijing and Washington as they will be in Taipei. China considers Taiwan a breakaway republic, and President Xi Jinping often speaks of reunification with the island. Nick Schifrin looks at the candidates and the stakes for the vote. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Taiwan, voters head to the polls on Saturday for presidential and parliamentary elections. The results will be as closely watched in Beijing and Washington as they will be in Taipei. China considers Taiwan a breakaway republic, and President Xi Jinping often speaks of reunification with the island. Nick Schifrin looks at the candidates and the stakes for the vote. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: What do the Polish 2023 parliamentary elections mean for animals?, published by Pawel Rawicki on December 28, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. On October 15, Polish citizens headed to the polling stations to elect their representatives for the next four years. The coalition of opposition parties which secured the majority in Parliament has turned the tide of political force in the country. The upcoming parliamentary term brings opportunities, as well as numerous challenges for animal welfare in Poland and beyond. What are the potential implications for animals of the election results? Summary: The size of agricultural production in Poland makes the country an important player influencing European Union policies. The Law and Justice party governed Poland for eight years, shaping conservative policies. In 2020, the party proposed the so-called 'five for animals' bill. The bill, aiming to improve animal welfare, faced challenges and eventual failure, leading Law and Justice to abandon the animal protection topic. Controversy over ritual slaughter and farmer protests influenced Law and Justice to backtrack on the proposed reforms, hindering animal welfare initiatives. Collaborative efforts by animal advocacy groups before the 2023 elections pressured political parties on key issues like a fur farming ban and phasing out cages for farmed animals. The election results placed Law and Justice in the lead but lacking a majority, resulting in several former opposition parties forming the new government. Despite challenges, optimism exists for future animal welfare policies in Poland, including a fur farming ban, phasing out cages, and addressing fast-growing chicken breeds. A brief overview of the farmed animal situation in Poland Animal production and exports landscape Poland is one of the biggest net meat exporters in the world. According to the Polish Development Fund, in 2021 the country was the fourth-largest net exporter of processed meat, fish, or shellfish in the world and the eighth-largest net exporter of meat and edible offal. The poultry industry is of particular significance with 1,451,000,000 broiler chickens hatched in 2022 and more than half of the poultry meat being exported. Currently, there are over 52,800,000 egg-laying hens in Poland, and 72% of them are still kept in cages. There are also 3,430,000 animals (mostly mink) killed for fur every year in Poland (in 2015, the yearly export of fur skins from the country increased to over 10 million, but since then, the number of fur animals has been in decline). Poland's position in the European Union Due to its size and economy - Poland is the fifth-largest European Union Member State by population - Poland plays an important role in Europe. For these reasons, Polish internal politics significantly impact the direction of the EU as a whole, especially in the agricultural sector. One example of this was the attempt of the Polish government to block the EU's Green Deal. Animal welfare in conservative Poland For the past eight years (2015-2023), Poland was ruled by a government formed by the majority party Law and Justice (Prawo i Sprawiedliwość), a national-conservative party with an interventionist approach to the economy. The party belongs to the European Conservatives and Reformists Party in the EU. Animal welfare is not part of Law and Justice's political program, however, a significant number of their MPs and MEPs[1] have been involved in animal welfare initiatives, like the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals in the European Parliament. Between 2015 and 2020, Anima International had relatively good relations with some of the party's MPs and MEPs as a result of several instances of cooperation. In 2018, Law and Justice MEPs co-organized with Eurogroup for Animals (and with the help of A...

Bangladesh's parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held on 7 January. In the run up to the elections, there have been escalating protests led by the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party calling for Bangladesh's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, to resign and transfer power to a non-partisan caretaker government to ensure a free and fair election. Historically, Bangladesh's elections have been marred by violence and crackdowns on political opposition. This election has already seen a number of BNP party members and supporters being arrested by the Awami League government, and there are now calls from political opposition to boycott the election altogether. In this edition of Himal Interviews, Assistant Editor Nayantara Narayanan interviews Himal Southasian contributor Anupam Debashis Roy on Bangladesh's elections, the crackdown on political opposition and the impact of US-imposed visa restrictions. What is the atmosphere in Bangladesh like in the run-up to parliamentary elections? Anupam Debashis Roy's reading list: Bangladesh's blueprint for engineering an election - Ali Riaz Is Awami League heading towards a Pyrrhic victory? - Mahfuz Anam The Election Commission's credibility problem - Badiul Alam Majumdar We are heading towards another one-sided election - Badiul Alam Majumdar Has BNP served its supporters well? - Mahfuz Anam More than meets the eye: Essays on Bangladeshi politics - Ali Riaz

The only thing more explosive than a Middle Eastern conflict is this Israeli-Hamas focused episode of MMO. We examine the prevailing media narratives and the beating drums of an expanded war in the Middle East. Our Media fans the flames of outrage and ensures everyone toes the line. Free yourself from this madness and listen right now.   Huge Thank you to Dirty Jersey Whore for pumping out the art for MMO #91. The topic really tipped the scale in his favor! If you think you can beat him, send your art to dan@mmo.show & john@mmo.show   Fiat Producers for #92 Sam S. ColoradoCareBear Hempress Emily M.   Brave Bits of Bitcoin Boosters wiirdo piranesi clip_custodian sirseatsitter dirty_jersey_whore ditchingdollars dame of the absurd lavish jasper89 boolysteed jeromy73 trailchicken badcareeradvicechad billybon3s   Shownotes Episode 92   Tuesday, October 17, 2023   TITLES No Children for Old Men Terror Tunnels Getty Image Terrorist Floor to Floor Door to Door Boot Du Juor AirPnP   OPENINGS   Israel             Aljazeera Al Aqsa Flood***             Ann Marie Green CBS Salma Abdelaziz CNN             Shapiro on FOX w/ Mark Levin             Ch 4 Matt Frei Evacuation Airstrikes             MSNBC Richard Engle on Hostage Release Statement   ***Palestine includes the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Palestinian elections in 2006 elected Hamas to form a coalition govt with Fatah. Gov collapsed in 2007 with conflict between Hamas and Fatah. No elections since then***   Europe                         Turkey Takes Control of KFOR For 1 Year                         Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan on Israel, Hamas                         Right Wing Polish Party Defeated in Parliamentary Elections   Domestic             Chicago Stabbing                         AP Article               Pepper X   Green             ChargeScape                         Investopedia Article   Russia             Earthworms More Valuable Than Russia   ISS “NASA officially released a proposal request for the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle (USDV), a spacecraft that will safely deorbit the ISS. As per the plan, the ISS will gradually decrease in altitude, and once it reaches the final deorbit phase, the USDV will carry the space station to burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere. Any debris will fall into an unpopulated ocean area.”               Serena Aunon-Chancellor Allegations   OTO and Stay Frosty!

The three-hundred seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Poland election turns Germany into punchbag, straining Western alliance What is at stake in Poland's election? Vote to oust McCarthy is a warning sign for democracy, scholars say Russia launches more drone attacks as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy travels to a European forum Ukraine is ‘freaking out' as McCarthy chaos threatens US aid Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise UK warns of Russia laying ‘sea mines' to deter Black Sea cargo ships Dog caught behind the wheel of speeding car in Slovakia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Poland election turns Germany into punchbag, straining Western alliance What is at stake in Poland's election? Vote to oust McCarthy is a warning sign for democracy, scholars say Russia launches more drone attacks as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy travels to a European forum Ukraine is ‘freaking out' as McCarthy chaos threatens US aid Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise UK warns of Russia laying ‘sea mines' to deter Black Sea cargo ships Dog caught behind the wheel of speeding car in Slovakia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this episode: Poland election turns Germany into punchbag, straining Western alliance What is at stake in Poland's election? Vote to oust McCarthy is a warning sign for democracy, scholars say Russia launches more drone attacks as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy travels to a European forum Ukraine is ‘freaking out' as McCarthy chaos threatens US aid Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise UK warns of Russia laying ‘sea mines' to deter Black Sea cargo ships Dog caught behind the wheel of speeding car in Slovakia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices