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Over 270 Norwegian local politicians have abandoned their parties since the last municipal elections, with the Conservative Party and Industrial and...
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Finnish MP Timo Vornanen faces multiple criminal charges including assault and firearms offenses following a shooting incident outside a Helsinki...
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A Danish municipality faces deep community divisions over renewable energy projects ahead of local elections. Residents clash over wind turbines and...
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Liberal Party mayoral candidate Christian Hem faces vandalism on campaign banners in Jammerbugt Municipality just days before local elections. The...
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Danish municipalities are experiencing growing female participation in local politics, though significant representation gaps remain. Women often...
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Six political parties in Aarhus want to abolish the city's unique magistrate governance system, claiming it creates unnecessary bureaucracy and costs...
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Norway's Red Party proposes covering 40% of dental costs above 2500 kroner starting next year. The plan includes free orthodontic care for youth...
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Norway's Red Party demands 3.7 billion kroner for dental care reform in ongoing budget talks. The proposal would have the state cover 40% of dental...
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Acko Ankarberg Johansson becomes Västmanland's new governor, bringing extensive political experience from ministerial and local government roles. The...
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Copenhagen's political parties clash over parking policy as the city weighs car access against urban livability. The debate pits parking expansion...
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Local political lists are gaining significant ground in Danish municipal elections, with nearly 50% growth in recent years. Finn Jensen represents...
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Fredensborg Municipality debates building a massive regional wastewater plant serving five communities or opting for local solutions. Residents worry...
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Finland's Parliament approved transferring 1.05 billion euros from the state pension fund to the national budget despite opposition criticism calling...
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Coastal Lapland residents protested in Helsinki against healthcare funding cuts that threaten local hospital services. Minister Kaisa Juuso met with...
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Finland's government is centralizing all ministry communications under the Prime Minister's Office in a major restructuring. The move aims to achieve...
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Young candidates are challenging the aging political landscape in Northern Denmark as statistics show municipal election candidates average nearly 60...
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Finland's Supreme Court overturned a major wind farm approval after finding city officials held improper closed-door meetings with industry...
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A Danish municipality approved a major renewable energy park, sparking political conflict as opposition parties vow to block the project. Local...
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Finland's Parliament debates restoring unemployment benefit protection clauses after a citizens' initiative gathered over 52,000 signatures....
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Finland's government faces crisis talks as the Finns Party pushes to abandon the 2035 carbon neutrality target. Four-hour negotiations reveal deep...
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Finnish Health Minister Kaisa Juuso confronted angry protesters from her home region demanding she save local hospital services. The minister met...
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A Norwegian municipality approved a record 4.5 million kroner severance package for its departing director after a prolonged conflict with political...
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Former Health Minister Acko Ankarberg Johansson becomes Västmanland's new governor, bringing national healthcare experience to regional leadership....
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