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Tuesday briefing: Why Ireland bucked the trend for punishing incumbent governments

In today’s newsletter: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look set to retain power after the general election – how have two main, centre-right parties avoided the kicking seen elsewhere?

The Guardian - UK

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael eye independent TDs as option to secure Dail majority

The two parties that have dominated Irish politics for a century have fallen just short of the combined number of TDs required for a Dail majority.

Evening Standard

Centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to retain power in Ireland

Parties expected to hold talks as election results show incumbents closing in on majority needed to govern

The Guardian - UK

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Ireland’s Minister for Health fails to be re-elected and loses long-held seat

He lost out to the Irish premier’s running mate Richard Timmins, who secured the second seat for Fine Gael in the consistency.

Evening Standard

Martin hails ‘good day’ for Fianna Fail but urges patience on coalition make-up

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail leader hails a ‘good day’ for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

The Independent UK

Irish Greens virtually wiped out in general election rout

Junior coalition partner loses all but one of 12 seats, while gangland figure Gerry Hutch loses election bid

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‘Difficult’ for Fine Gael to join coalition without rotating taoiseach – Coveney

Simon Coveney said a smaller party would be a better coalition partner than a smattering of independents.

The Independent UK

Fianna Fail set for most seats amid uncertainty over rotating taoiseach re-run

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael look well placed to return to power with Sinn Fein’s vote share well down on 2020.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein actively pursuing route into government, insists leader McDonald

Outgoing coalition partners Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, however, claim they are well placed to return to power following Ireland’s General Election.

The Independent UK

‘A positive day for us’ – Social Democrats look set to make gains in Dail

The party, founded in 2015, look like they could be possible kingmakers in the next government.

Evening Standard

Ireland goes to polls with three parties neck and neck

Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin all on about 20% in opinion polls after short, sharp campaign

The Guardian - UK

Germany's defense minister clears the way for Scholz to seek a second term as chancellor

The Independent UK

Germany to hold snap election on 23 February

President approves date agreed by leading Social Democrats and opposition conservatives

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The Guardian - UK

European voters – even some on far-right – want Harris victory, poll finds

YouGov survey suggests fewer are confident that Harris will win and most expect violence if Trump is not elected

The Guardian - UK

Lithuanian election winner promises to bolster defence to counter Russia threat

Social Democrat leader says spending should be no less than party’s election manifesto pledge of 3.5% of GDP

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Lithuania's Center-Left Opposition Celebrates Victory In National Elections

Lithuania's center-left opposition parties win elections, signaling a shift in government leadership. High voter turnout reflects desire for change.

The Independent UK

Social Democrats win Lithuania's election, overcoming center-right government

Lithuania’s center-left opposition parties celebrated victory after prevailing over the center-right ruling coalition in the final round of national elections

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The Independent UK

Lithuanians vote in the final round of parliamentary election

Lithuanians are voting in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains two weeks ago for the left-leaning opposition

International Business Times

Lithuanians Vote In Runoff As Centre-left Tipped To Take Power

Lithuania votes in the second round of its general elections on Sunday, likely to replace the ruling conservatives with a centre-left coalition amid security concerns about neighbouring Russia.

The Independent UK

Lithuania votes in the 2nd round of its parliamentary election, with change uncertain

Lithuanians will vote Sunday in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains for the left-leaning opposition

The Independent UK

Social Democrats win round 1 of Lithuania's election and aim to oust the conservative leader

The opposition Social Democratic Party has emerged as the leader after the first round of national elections in Lithuania and says it will start negotiations to form a new government with left-leaning parties

International Business Times

Centre-left Set To Win As Pro-Ukraine Lithuania Votes

Lithuanians vote Sunday in elections likely to deliver a change of government but keep much else the same, including the NATO and EU member's strong support for Ukraine and moves to bolster defence policy.

The Independent UK

German leader Scholz's party moves fast to replace an official in a key campaign post

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party has moved quickly to replace a top official who stepped down less than a year ahead of a challenging national election

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German Social Democrats Face Challenges Ahead Of 2025 Election

Kevin Kühnert resigns as Social Democrats' general secretary citing health problems before the upcoming election, highlighting challenges faced by the party.

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