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Thai constitutional court bans popular politician, dissolves party
Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Thai constitutional court bans popular politician, dissolves party

The ruling means that Pita, 43, who led the reformist Move Forward Party (MFP) to a shock first place in a general election last year, will be barred from taking any role in politics for the next decade.
Megawati laments lack of interest in restoring MPR’s power
Politics 1 year ago

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Megawati laments lack of interest in restoring MPR’s power

Putting the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) back as the country's highest law-making institution should help addressing problems that require a constitutional amendment, PDI-P chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has suggested in her recent speech.
Jokowi’s policies amid regime maneuvers and party paralysis
Academia 1 year ago

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Jokowi’s policies amid regime maneuvers and party paralysis

The root of the unaffordable housing problem is the incredible rate at which house prices have increased over the last decade, which is much faster than the increase in the income of the poor.
Will party cartels prevail under Prabowo’s administration?
Academia 1 year ago

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Will party cartels prevail under Prabowo’s administration?

If the lack of horizontal and vertical checks and balances persists, the consolidation of power under Prabowo could be even more massive with unaccountable governance.
Airlangga garners more support in Golkar leadership contest
Politics 1 year ago

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Airlangga garners more support in Golkar leadership contest

Golkar Party chairman Airlangga Hartarto, who is expected to seek reelection as the party's chief, recently secured the support of the party's young wing, the Indonesian Reform Youth Force (AMPI).
Airlangga loyalists close ranks in contest for Golkar chair
Politics 1 year ago

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Airlangga loyalists close ranks in contest for Golkar chair

Two of Golkar's founding and largest organizations, Kosgoro and the Mutual Assistance Consultative Organization (MKGR), have declared their support for Airlangga’s reelection.
German court cuts funding to radical right party
Europe 2 years ago

German court cuts funding to radical right party

The court in Karlsruhe justified its decision by saying the National Democratic Party (NPD) and its successor, Die Heimat, aimed to undermine or eliminate the country's democratic system. 
2024 election could be nadir of women's representation, say analysts
Legislative Race 2 years ago

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2024 election could be nadir of women's representation, say analysts

Watchdogs, analysts and observers are concerned that next year’s legislative election could result in fewer female lawmakers, as only one political party has met the minimum 30 percent requirement for female candidates across all electoral districts in the country.
Teachers worried about election campaigning at schools
Election Updates 2 years ago

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Teachers worried about election campaigning at schools

Teachers argue that holding electoral campaign events at school is detrimental to the interest of students, teachers and parents and can disrupt day-to-day learning activities.
‘Victory for truth and justice’: Democratic Party survives another leadership challenge
Politics 2 years ago

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‘Victory for truth and justice’: Democratic Party survives another leadership challenge

The Supreme Court decision on Thursday ended a two-year saga of Moeldoko's attempt to take over the Democratic Party leadership from chairman Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono.
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