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Politics news, grouped by event. Each story links to its original reporting and update history.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded a four-day Asia tour focusing on free trade and international rules. Merz emphasized opposition to unilateralism and the politicization of supply chains. The search for Germany's next president is intensifying, with speculation regarding the first female head of state.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and EU leaders discuss a new partnership, with 'associate membership' being debated. Canada announces a $1.6 billion investment in Cohere for AI development. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre criticizes the summit as theatrical and meaningless.
The Israeli Elections Committee is counting absentee ballots from military, diplomats, and others. Projections suggest no clear majority for Netanyahu's bloc or the opposition. The President will task a leader with forming a government next week; failure could lead to new elections.
Garda Representative Association (GRA) announced a five-day work-to-rule action from November 10 to 14, 2026. The action coincides with major EU Presidency meetings in Dublin, including the EU Heads of State summit. The union cites dissatisfaction with working conditions and alleged breaches of working time agreements. Management warns of overtime reductions, while the government expresses concern over security for the summits.
