WION reports live from the capital as Lebanon will go to the polls today. Independent candidates are taking on the ruling elite. Watch this report.

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WION reporting live from the capital as Lebanon polls have opened today. Independent candidates are taking on the ruling elite. Watch this report to know who are the key players in Lebanese elections & decode Lebanon's complex political system.

Lebanon Elections 2022: Decoding Lebanon's complex political system

WION reports live from the capital as Lebanon will go to the polls today. Independent candidates are taking on the ruling elite. Watch this report to know who are the key players in Lebanese elections.

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WION reports live from the capital as Lebanon will go to the polls on May 15. Watch this report where we decode Lebanon's complex political system.

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In a major setback for chancellor Olaf Scholz, his party is projected to lose provincial elections in northern state of Schleswig-Holstein just five months after he was elected to power. According to projections, Germany's center-right Christian Democrats Union or the CDU is later to win the elections with exit polls predicting it could secure 41 to 42 percent of the votes.

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In a boost to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, the Christian Democrats (CDU) have taken big lead in regional election in north German state of Schelswig Holstein on Sunday. Merkel's party was ousted in federal elections last year.

One survey published by ZDF Politbarometer on Thursday put support for the CDU at 38% in Schleswig-Holstein, widening the gap with the Social Democrats (SPD) and the environmentalist Greens, which both stood at 18%.

Analysts say that CDU's strong lead in Schleswig-Holstein is due to popularity of state premier Daniel Guenther

Another term for 48-year-old Guenther, who polls show is the most popular state premier in Germany, could strengthen the role of moderates within the CDU, in a counterpoint to their more right-wing leader Friedrich Merz, CDU sources told Reuters.

After casting his vote in a polling station in Eckernfoerde, a relaxed-looking Guenther told TV reporters he hoped the sunny weather on voting day would bring a high turnout.

More significant will be elections next week in Germany's most populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), where the SPD and CDU are running neck and neck.

A loss by the conservatives in NRW, after losing in March in the tiny western state of Saarland, would be a significant blow to the party.

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In a boost to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, the Christian Democrats (CDU) have taken big lead in regional election in north German state of Schelswig Holstein on Sunday.

In a boost to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, the Christian Democrats (CDU) have taken big lead in regional election in north German state of Schelswig Holstein on Sunday. Merkel's party was ousted in federal elections last year. One survey published by ZDF Politbarometer on Thursday put support for the CDU at 38% in Schleswig-Holstein, widening the gap with the Social Democrats (SPD) and the environmentalist Greens, which both stood at 18%. Analysts say that CDU's strong lead in Schleswig-Holstein is due to popularity of state premier Daniel Guenther Another term for 48-year-old Guenther, who polls show is the most popular state premier in Germany, could strengthen the role of moderates within the CDU, in a counterpoint to their more right-wing leader Friedrich Merz, CDU sources told Reuters. After casting his vote in a polling station in Eckernfoerde, a relaxed-looking Guenther told TV reporters he hoped the sunny weather on voting day would bring a high turnout. More significant will be elections next week in Germany's most populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), where the SPD and CDU are running neck and neck. A loss by the conservatives in NRW, after losing in March in the tiny western state of Saarland, would be a significant blow to the party. Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Merkel's party on track to win regional elections in North Germany

Northern Ireland is at the cusp of a new beginning. In a historic election, the region just elected a Nationalist leader for the first time. The Sinn Fein party has bagged the maximum number of seats.

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The Lebanon elections are just less than 2 weeks away. As WION tracks an election that could determine the future of the crisis-hit nation, Ghadi Francis spoke to Dr. Sofia Saadeh who tells us what this means for the social structure of Lebanon.

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Counting is underway in UK local polls and Labour poised to remain the largest party in Wales. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Ben Page, Global Chief Executive of Ipsos.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson's party has lost control of key councils of London. Will PM Boris Johnson fail the crucial public test? For more perspective on this, we're joined by Scott Lucas, Professor Emeritus of International Politics, University of Birmingham.

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Emmanuel Macron may have defeated Marine Le Pen in the 2022 French presidential elections, but he is not sitting on his laurels as preparations are underway for the parliamentary elections.

Macron’s party - La Republique en Marche – has decided to change its name to Renaissance ahead of the parliamentary elections which will take place in June. This is part of the party’s rebranding process as Macron look to secure a parliamentary majority in his second term in office.

The name Renaissance meant “always choosing enlightenment over obscurantism”, its secretary general, Stanislas Guérini, told a press conference in Paris according to a Reuters report.

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“Political parties have to reinvent themselves in order to continue to exist,” he added.

This will not be the first time when Macron’s party will use the name Renaissance as it was a major campaign tool for the party during the European elections in 2019. However, this time, Macron will face a tough challenge against the newly-formed alliance of Jean-Luc Melenchon and Marine Le Pen.

According to a report in The Guardian, the change of name can also be a show of intent from Macron’s party to regain lost ground in local government – where they have not done much.

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&nbsp;“It will be a party of the people, open to citizens,” Guérini said.

The previous name ‘La Republique en Marche’ came from the political movement created by Macron back in 2016 known as En Marche! (On the Move). While serving as the economic minister, he launched his presidential bid in 2017 and the unconventional name added to his appeal.

Emmanuel Macron may have defeated Marine Le Pen in the 2022 French presidential elections, but he is not sitting on his laurels as preparations are underway for the parliamentary elections.

Emmanuel Macron may have defeated Marine Le Pen in the 2022 French presidential elections, but he is not sitting on his laurels as preparations are underway for the parliamentary elections. Macron’s party - La Republique en Marche – has decided to change its name to Renaissance ahead of the parliamentary elections which will take place in June. This is part of the party’s rebranding process as Macron look to secure a parliamentary majority in his second term in office. The name Renaissance meant “always choosing enlightenment over obscurantism”, its secretary general, Stanislas Guérini, told a press conference in Paris according to a Reuters report. Also read | Trump wanted to launch missiles on Mexico drug lords, labs: Ex-defence secy “Political parties have to reinvent themselves in order to continue to exist,” he added. This will not be the first time when Macron’s party will use the name Renaissance as it was a major campaign tool for the party during the European elections in 2019. However, this time, Macron will face a tough challenge against the newly-formed alliance of Jean-Luc Melenchon and Marine Le Pen. According to a report in The Guardian, the change of name can also be a show of intent from Macron’s party to regain lost ground in local government – where they have not done much. Also read | If Roe vs Wade is overturned, abortion pills may become the new debate “It will be a party of the people, open to citizens,” Guérini said. The previous name ‘La Republique en Marche’ came from the political movement created by Macron back in 2016 known as En Marche! (On the Move). While serving as the economic minister, he launched his presidential bid in 2017 and the unconventional name added to his appeal.

Emmanuel Macron’s party changes name to ‘Renaissance’ ahead of parliamentary elections

Voting is underway in the United Kingdom where millions are casting their ballots in local elections. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also cast his vote at a polling station.

United Kingdom: PM Boris Johnson casts his vote in the UK local elections

Australia is heading to the polls on May 21, 2022. Opinion polls indicate that Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to be defeated by the Labor party. What will a new government in Canberra mean for the Indo-Pacific? Will Labor reset ties with China? Palki Sharma tells you.

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France has elected a new leader and once again it is centrist Emmanuel Macron, he is the first French president to serve a second term in 20 years. The 44-year-old who came to power as France's youngest-ever president has comfortably defeated far-right rival Marine Le Pen. Watch this report to know about the challenges ahead for newly-elected President.

French Presidential election 2022: Challenges ahead for French President Emmanuel Macron

France has elected a new leader and once again it is centrist Emmanuel Macron, he is the first French president to serve a second term in 20 years. The 44-year-old who came to power as France's youngest-ever president has comfortably defeated far-right rival Marine Le Pen.

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French Presidential election 2022: Centrist Emmanuel Macron bags a second term as President

In France, ballets have opened across the nation and people will soon decide who will be the next French President. The choices between two leaders with starkly different ideologies, incumbent president and centrist leader, Emmanuel Macron and on the other hand, far-right leader, Marine Le Pen.

The battle for French Presidency: French line-up at polling booths to elect the next President

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