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Slovenia's parliamentary elections concluded with a marginal outcome, showing a dead heat between Robert Golob's Freedom Movement and Janez Janša's SDS, though Golob has declared victory despite neither party being able to govern alone.
China's parliamentary "two sessions" concluded with the approval of the 2026 government work report and 15th five-year plan, signaling a pursuit of steady development. Following a record surplus, China has also pledged to promote more balanced trade and further open its economy.
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has criticized the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) decision to clear Senator Rodante Marcoleta regarding his Statement of Contributions and Expenditure (SOCE). The lawyer questioned the inconsistency in Comelec's ruling.
APC chieftain Abraham Jimawo has announced his intention to contest the Etsako Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria's 2027 general election, citing grassroots support.
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, has secured a decisive victory in the Rhineland-Palatinate state elections, ending the SPD's long dominance. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) also made significant gains in the closely watched state election.
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire has won the Paris mayoral race, with the results providing insight into the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.
Following the conclusion of China’s parliamentary “two sessions,” the approval of the 2026 government work report and 15th five-year plan signals China's pursuit of steady and quality development.
Following the Slovenian elections, political analysts agree no clear winner emerged, leading to expectations of complex coalition talks. President Nataša Pirc Musar has stated she anticipates political calculations and will strive for a swift government formation, with official results due by April 7.
Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has announced its entry into the West Bengal election fray, forming an alliance with Humayun Kabir's party.
Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire is on track to be elected mayor of Paris, projected to defeat rightwinger Rachida Dati, with Marseille's leftist incumbent also leading.