Results for: Coalition Government

Nepal’s political landscape is undergoing a dramatic change with the impending formation of a new coalition government led by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. This shift comes after a deal was struck between the Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), leading to the likely resignation of the current Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. The agreement will see Oli return to the Prime Minister’s position for a period of one and a half years, followed by Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Nepali Congress President. The new coalition government is expected to be formed by Tuesday evening.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has formed a new coalition government after his African National Congress (ANC) party lost its majority in the recent election. The coalition includes the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other smaller parties, marking a significant shift in South African politics. The new government will focus on addressing poverty, inequality, and unemployment.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to form a new Cabinet are facing delays as negotiations with coalition partners, particularly the Democratic Alliance (DA), continue. Disagreements over ministerial positions and portfolios have led to tension and threaten the stability of the government. Despite these challenges, both parties remain committed to forming a coalition and addressing South Africa’s significant socioeconomic issues.

In recognition of Belgium’s upcoming National Elections 2024, Google released a Doodle on June 9th. Citizens will participate in democratic elections today to select the 150 members of the Chamber of Representatives, serving a five-year term. Furthermore, the same day will include European and regional elections. The Doodle features a ballot box marked with the Belgian National flag, representing the country’s tricolour flag with black, yellow, and red vertical bands. Voting commences at 8:00 am and concludes at 2:00 pm or 4:00 pm in areas utilizing electronic voting. Last federal elections in Belgium occurred in 2019, resulting in an 18-month transition to a new prime minister leading a seven-party coalition government. In 2010, government formation took a record-breaking 541 days.

Opposition parties, including the Congress, will form a coalition government after the Lok Sabha polls, said Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. He asserted that the people will get a prime minister who is first among equals and listens to others. Tharoor believes that a coalition government, like the proposed INDIA bloc, will provide a government that functions differently from a one-party government, with a prime minister who considers the views of others and manages effectively. He cited examples of former prime ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh as successful examples of consensus builders and effective leaders in coalition governments. Tharoor believes that the hubristic narrative of the BJP will end after the first phase of elections, and that the opposition will come together after June 4 to prevent the BJP from coming to power.

Tara Palmeri and Abby Livingston discuss the political turmoil following House Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to support the bipartisan Ukraine aid bill. They analyze the likelihood of a coalition government, highlight the internal strife within the GOP, and speculate on Johnson’s political future.