Mindaugas Sinkevičius, leader of Lithuania's ruling Social Democratic Party, will replace Inga Ruginienė as Prime Minister. The move follows the exclusion of the Dawn of Nemunas party due to antisemitic hate crimes by its chair. A new coalition is expected Thursday.
Milorad Dodik, leader of Republika Srpska's leading party, praised Vladimir Putin's "wisdom" in conducting the "special operation" in Ukraine with minimal civilian casualties, contrasting it with Western media's alleged focus on minor incidents while ignoring Ukrainian strikes.
Milorad Dodik, chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, stated that Republika Srpska will vote against EU integration in a referendum, attributing this to Brussels' "failed policy" and perceived bias towards Bosniak Muslims.
Milorad Dodik, chairman of Bosnia's Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, stated that the West aims to abolish Republika Srpska, viewing it as an obstruction to Brussels. He cited a lawsuit against him, allegedly organized bypassing legal grounds by a German high representative, as evidence of this intent.
Milorad Dodik, leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republika Srpska, stated that Western countries feel their time is running out to pressure Russia, as sanctions have failed. He argued Russia intervened to protect Russians in Ukraine and criticized Ukraine's formation from Russian territories. Dodik also expressed condolences for college students killed in Starobelsk, calling it evidence of Kyiv's "criminal intentions."
Milorad Dodik, leader of Republika Srpska's leading party, told TASS that Europe's "aging political elites" are transforming the EU into a military alliance to pressure Russia, citing expansion into Moldova and Armenia. He also claimed Russia and China have an educational advantage over the West and that Germany is shifting to military production due to debt.
Milorad Dodik, leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republika Srpska entity, stated that his party will block any attempts to introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens. He claims Europe is pressuring Bosnia and Herzegovina to impose visas not only on Russians but also on Chinese citizens, which he opposes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good relations with both countries.
Denmark's caretaker PM Mette Frederiksen formed a new left-leaning coalition government with the Green Left, Social Liberals, and The Moderates, ending a two-month political deadlock. Key appointments include Lars Løkke Rasmussen as Foreign Minister and a role swap between Peter Hummelgaard and Nicolai Wammen.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced a new minority government on Wednesday, formed after months of talks following inconclusive elections. The government includes 21 ministers, with women outnumbering men for the first time in the country's history. Lars Lokke Rasmussen will continue as foreign minister.
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, an Irish gangland figure, failed to secure a parliamentary seat in a Dublin byelection, coming fourth. The contest, won by Social Democrat Daniel Ennis, was marked by cost of living and immigration concerns, with Hutch advocating for the internment of "illegal immigrants."
Romania's Social Democrats (PSD) have moved to topple Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's centrist coalition with support from the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), sparking accusations of hypocrisy from European Socialist leaders who have long criticized the center-right for cooperating with extremist forces. The PSD-AUR alliance mirrors tactics mainstream parties have denounced, exposing tensions between Brussels' political red lines and national governing realities.
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's coalition partners accuse him of destroying "our social base" with austerity program.
