Estonia’s Riigikogu passed a constitutional amendment, with 93 votes in favor and 7 against, revoking voting rights in local elections for Russian and Belarusian citizens. While stateless residents may vote in this year’s October elections, this privilege will be removed after the next election cycle. The amendment, passed via an expedited process, also removes voting rights for citizens of NATO member states, leaving only Estonian and EU citizens eligible to vote in future local elections. This change follows a proposed amendment to limit voting rights for third-country nationals, passed with 55 votes.
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Well, it’s about time. The Conservatives in the UK have finally faced the music with what has been deemed their ‘worst local election result’ in years. And honestly, it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving bunch. The days of their political grandeur and illusions of righteousness seem to have come crashing down around them, revealing them for what they truly are – a group of self-serving individuals out for their own interests, hell-bent on destroying the country in the process.
For far too long, the British populace has been subjected to the antics of these Conservative politicians, who have shown time and time again that they are utterly incompetent at governance.… Continue reading
As Turkey’s President Erdogan concedes defeat in local elections nationwide, the repercussions of this surprising turn of events are reverberating both within the country and around the world. After over 20 years in power, it’s truly a momentous upset for Erdogan to acknowledge his party’s failure to achieve the desired results in these elections. The main opposition Republican People’s Party has secured significant wins, leading in mayoral elections in major cities and marking a significant shift in the Turkish political landscape.
Erdogan’s decision to address his party’s shortcomings and carry out self-criticism is a rare display of humility from a leader who has often been characterized as authoritarian and uncompromising.… Continue reading
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