Tag: Social Democrats
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TDs Call Out Dáil Stunt as Children in Homelessness Highlighted in Christmas Art
Raising the Issue in the Dáil In a session marked by procedural debates and party point-scoring, Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne drew attention to the country’s child homelessness crisis by presenting a striking piece of art in the Dáil chamber. The artwork, created to spotlight the record number of children without stable housing this Christmas,…
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TD Chastised in Dáil for Stunt Highlighting Children in Homelessness
Background to the Dáil Row The Irish Dáil chamber was recently the stage for a contentious moment when Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne drew attention to the country’s child homelessness crisis with a provocative art display. Critics say the move was a calculated stunt; supporters argue it was a vital reminder of a pressing social…
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TD Chastised Over Dáil Stunt Highlighting Children in Homelessness
Overview: A Politically Charged Moment in the Dáil In a session that focused on housing and social welfare, a routine Dáil question quickly escalated into a contentious moment when a Social Democrats member drew attention to the plight of children experiencing homelessness. TD Rory Hearne held up a piece of art intended to illustrate the…
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Momentum Grows for Ireland’s Social Democrats as Holly Cairns Signals Bold Change
Holly Cairns Signals a Turning Point for the Social Democrats In Irish politics, momentum can hinge on a single moment or a single vote. Holly Cairns, the rising figure within the Social Democrats party, has been signaling that a new wave of energy and intent is sweeping through the party ranks. From comments about “changing…
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Momentum Grows for Social Democrats as Holly Cairns Signals Change
New Momentum for the Social Democrats The Social Democrats appear to be gathering steam as party members and supporters rally around Holly Cairns, a figure who has both sparked controversy and drawn attention for her approach to policy and electoral strategy. As Cairns publicly discusses a more aggressive push to alter the political landscape, analysts…
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Holly Cairns Signals Momentum as Social Democrats Rally for Change
Momentum on the Move: What Cairns Is Saying The Social Democrats appear to be riding a wave of renewed energy, according to Holly Cairns, the party’s rising figure who helped deliver a narrow victory in a closely watched election. Cairns herself has a history that underscores the fine margins in Irish politics: she won by…
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LO backs S proposal to scrap karensavdrag in shadow budget
Overview: A shadow budget with a broad fairness agenda In a Friday press conference, Sweden’s Social Democrats outlined a shadow budget that aligns with the Confederation of Swedish Trade Unions (LO). The plan centers on scrapping the karensavdrag, a waiting-day deduction that penalizes workers taking sick leave, and pairs it with stepwise tax relief for…
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LO backs S plan to scrap the karensavdrag in shadow budget
What the plan includes The Social Democrats announced key elements of their shadow budget on Friday, presenting a package designed to ease cost‑of‑living pressures on Swedish families while redefining fairness on the labor market. Central to the proposal is scrapping the karensavdrag, the sickness‑absence deduction, a reform they argue will reduce penalties on ordinary workers.…
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Crisis Meeting at the Embassy: Dousa Called to Committee
Allegations of a secret deal spark turmoil in Swedish politics A swirl of rumor and political tension has emerged over claims that the Swedish government may have entered into a secret agreement with the Somali government. The gist of the controversy centers on whether aid funds were intended to influence migration decisions, potentially pressuring people…
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Political Landscape Shift: A Look at Tidöpartierna’s Decline
Introduction Recent polling data from DN/Ipsos indicates a dramatic shift in the political landscape of Sweden, particularly concerning Tidöpartierna, the coalition of right-wing parties. If an election were held today, Tidöpartierna could find themselves significantly outnumbered in the Riksdag, with opposition parties gaining a substantial majority. Current Polling Overview The latest survey reveals that the…