politics
Factbox-Reform UK's Platform: Deportations, Patriotism and 'save Our Pubs'
Nigel Farage Declares War on the Old Order in His Blueprint for Britain
Spain's King Makes Rare Acknowledgement of Country's Colonial Abuses
Czech President Adds to Criticism of Government's Defence Spending Cuts
Hungary's PM Orban Mobilises Online Backers for Election Challenge
Date: March 16, 2026
By Anita Komuves DEBRECEN, Hungary, March 16 (Reuters) - Istvan Hollo, a 76-year-old supporter of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, spends up to an hour daily on Facebook promoting the right-wing...
Swiss Government Slams 10 Million Population Cap Plan as Threat to Economy
Date: March 16, 2026
ZURICH, March 16 (Reuters) - The Swiss government on Monday pressed the electorate to reject an initiative aimed at restricting the population to 10 million, which it argues will jeopardise...
Five Key Takeaways From France's First-Round Municipal Elections
Date: March 16, 2026
By Michel Rose PARIS, March 16 (Reuters) - France held the first of two rounds of mayoral elections on Sunday, and although the results of local contests do not always offer a reliable preview of...
Former French President Sarkozy's Appeal Against Conspiracy Conviction Opens
Date: March 16, 2026
PARIS, March 16 (Reuters) - Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear in court on Monday to appeal a conviction for criminal conspiracy over attempts to procure campaign funds from...
Fifth Member of Iranian Women's Soccer Team Withdraws Australia Asylum Offer
Date: March 15, 2026
SYDNEY, March 16 (Reuters) - A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team who had sought asylum in Australia has changed her mind and decided to return home to Iran, Australian media reported on...
Leftist, Rn Candidate Virtually Tied in First Round of Marseille Mayoral Election, Exit Polls Show
Date: March 15, 2026
PARIS, March 15 (Reuters) - Leftist incumbent mayor Benoit Payan is virtually tied with National Rally lawmaker Franck Allisio in the first round of the mayoral election in Marseille, France's second-...