Bavaria's highest administrative court ruled that the state's intelligence agency can continue to surveil the AfD party. The court stated that the AfD's objections were addressed in prior rulings and cited federal court decisions on surveillance legality.
South Korea's main opposition People Power Party (PPP) has demanded the immediate dismissal of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) chief, accusing a senior police official of physically assaulting a legislative aide during a lawmakers' visit.
Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin and his supporters have joined the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant political shift and continuing exodus from the opposition party. The move occurred in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.
Armenia's Prosperous Armenia party may enter the National Assembly after a recount added 140 votes, potentially crossing the 4% threshold. The party's press secretary stated cooperation with the Central Election Commission continues.
South Korea's main opposition PPP is demanding a parliamentary investigation into a ballot paper shortage that disrupted local elections, causing public outrage and temporary voting suspensions. The ruling DP criticized the PPP for dropping its revote calls after favorable results.
Taiwan's opposition party has filed a complaint with the Control Yuan, accusing former Premier Su Tseng-chang's daughter, Su Chiao-chun, and her company of receiving government funding and subsidies despite poor performance and alleged investment fraud. The party also alleges a conflict of interest involving Su Chiao-chun's sister, legislator Su Chiao-hui, and their father, Su Tseng-chang.
Thousands protested in Ankara against the court-ordered removal of Ozgur Ozel as CHP leader, citing political motivation to weaken opposition ahead of 2028 elections.
Speculation is rife about Teal independents forming a new progressive political party. New polling suggests One Nation may overtake the Coalition as the leading opposition.
Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) following a court ruling that reinstated former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The current leader, Özgür Özel, and his supporters resisted the entry, leading to clashes.
Turkish riot police used tear gas to evict ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel from the CHP headquarters. A court had annulled Ozel's election, reinstating Kemal Kilicdaroglu. The move fuels a crisis and raises concerns about democracy in Turkey.
Turkish riot police used tear gas to evict ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel from the Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters after a court annulled his election. Ozel vowed to continue the struggle from the streets.
Turkish riot police used tear gas and rubber bullets to evict ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and his allies from the Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters in Ankara following a court ruling nullifying Ozel's 2023 election as chairperson.
Sinn Féin, Ireland's main opposition, lost a Dublin by-election to the Social Democrats, a smaller left-wing party. Leader Mary Lou McDonald faces scrutiny after the defeat and another loss in Galway West, raising questions about her leadership.
Sinn Féin, Ireland's main opposition, lost a key by-election in Dublin Central to the Social Democrats, intensifying pressure on leader Mary Lou McDonald. A second loss in Galway West further fueled questions about her leadership.
US President Donald Trump announced significant progress on a peace deal with Iran, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Turkey's main opposition party, CHP, is embroiled in a leadership crisis following a court ruling invalidating its recent congress.
Turkey's main opposition party, CHP, faces a deepening crisis after a court nullified its 2023 congress results, potentially reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The party vows to challenge the unprecedented ruling, while international bodies express concern over the rule of law.
Turkey's main opposition CHP faces a deepening crisis after a court invalidated its 38th Ordinary General Congress, potentially reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The party vows to challenge the ruling, while the EU expresses concern over the rule of law.
A Turkish court has invalidated the results of the main opposition party's 2023 congress, potentially reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Party leader Özgür Özel vows to challenge the ruling, calling it a "judicial coup" amid broader concerns about the rule of law in Turkey.
The People Power Party's floor leader urged voters to support the party in the upcoming June 3 elections, stating it's the only way to counter the current administration's policies, which he claims endanger the nation and aim to shield President Lee Jae Myung from criminal charges.
Democratic Party leader Rep. Jung Chung-rae urges voters to judge the People Power Party harshly in upcoming local elections, citing their ties to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid.
The relationship between mainland China and Taiwan is not one of state-to-state relations, Chang Rong-kung, vice-chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), the island’s main opposition party, told Beijing’s top official on Taiwan affairs on Monday. Chang met Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the Communist Party’s No 4 official, at the opening day of the third annual Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit. Wang said the summit showed people on both sides of...
Cheng Li-wun is the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). In this far-ranging interview, she discusses her vision for peace and cooperation between Taiwan and mainland China, her meeting in April with Communist Party chief Xi Jinping and her coming trip to the United States in June. Cross-strait relations have been increasingly tense for more than 10 years. What approach can change this situation? As long as both sides of the strait accept the 1992 consensus and...
Cheng Li-wun is the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). In this far-ranging interview, she discusses her vision for peace and cooperation between Taiwan and mainland China, her meeting in April with Communist Party chief Xi Jinping and her coming trip to the United States in June. The original interview was conducted in Chinese. SCMP Plus members can read a Chinese version of the transcript here. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click...
Cheng Li-wun is the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). In this wide-ranging interview, she discusses her vision for peace and cooperation between Taiwan and mainland China, her meeting in April with Communist Party chief Xi Jinping and her upcoming trip to the United States in June. The original interview was conducted in Chinese. SCMP Plus members can access the Chinese transcript. Chinese transcript: interview with KMT’s Cheng Li-wun by scmp
