Political parties
PP wins Extremadura elections without absolute majority
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María Guardiola's Partido Popular has won the Extremadura regional elections with 29 seats, but falls four short of an absolute majority and will depend on Vox for investiture. The PSOE suffers its worst historical result with just 18 deputies, while Vox surges to 11 seats and Unidas por Extremadura rises to 7. Turnout was 62%, the lowest in the region's history.
Japan's opposition Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) and Komeito are considering forming a new party ahead of a likely February snap election, according to multiple media reports. This development could dramatically alter the country's political landscape. Party leaders are set to meet Thursday evening to refine electoral coordination and draft a manifesto.
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After months of indecision, União Brasil decided to expel Tourism Minister Celso Sabino for failing to follow the party's directive to leave Lula's government. Meanwhile, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro scheduled a meeting with party leaders to discuss his pre-candidacy for the presidency.