Ministers in Britain have to hold a seat in Parliament, but the government can create a place in the House of Lords to satisfy that requirement.
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U.K. Cabinet Moves Signal a Swerve Toward the Political Center
After embracing several right-wing dividing lines, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now promoting more conciliatory figures.
Sánchez’s Deal With Catalonia Separatists Creates Turmoil in Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s agreement with Catalan separatists will likely keep him in power, but it has provoked an upheaval.
Germany’s Far-Left Wagenknecht Forms New Populist Party
Sahra Wagenknecht has announced a new party, which could become another populist force scrambling German politics.
Turkey’s Erdogan Sends Sweden’s NATO Bid to Parliament for Ratification
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had been holding out on approval of Sweden’s application. It’s unclear why he is now moving it forward.
Another Setback for Rishi Sunak As Labour Snatch Two Seats
Britain’s main opposition party overturned large majorities in two parliamentary elections, in a stinging blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
New Zealand’s Maori Party Uses Fashion as a Political Weapon
Politicians typically swat away questions about their appearance, but Te Pati Maori has wielded fashion as a political weapon.
UK’s Labour Holds Party Conference After a Big Win
Just ask Britain’s opposition Labour party.
A Wartime Election in Ukraine? It’s a Political Hot Potato.
In normal circumstances, Ukraine’s president would face voters next spring. Analysts say a wartime election is unlikely, but the prospect is causing some anxiety in Kyiv.
Slovakia Appears Set to Join the Putin Sympathizers After Election
The front-runner in the parliamentary vote has pledged “not to send a single cartridge” to neighboring Ukraine, a sign of the flagging European support for a victim of Russian aggression.