#newsonleo #croatia #politics Law and Justice (PiP), party of firebrand MEP Mislav Kolakušić, who has just been elected to Croatian Parliament on the list of right-wing Fatherland Movement (DP), will compete for European Parliament on the separate ticket. 1/
🧵 1. Former President Trump arrived at a Manhattan courthouse today for the start of his 'hush money' trial, facing up to 34 felony counts. #politics
Today in #historyonleo
On April 22, 1994, former President Richard M. Nixon dies after suffering a stroke four days earlier. In a 1978 speech at Oxford University, Nixon admitted he had screwed up during his presidency but predicted that his achievements would be viewed more favorably with time. He told the young audience, “You’ll be here in the year 2000, see how I am regarded then.”
🧵 1. Trump cancels NC rally due to storm, calling into the event to prioritize safety as lightning flashed above. Supporters disheartened, but urged to leave immediately. #politics
#newsonleo #croatia #politics Croatian media report, based on sources within ruling HDZ party, that prime minister Andrej Plenković will be their lead candidate for European Parliament elections, creating speculations about "Plenxit" or an attempt to switch his national premiership for future post in European Commision.
🧵 1. Russia warns of deeper U.S. hybrid war through support for Ukraine, predicts Vietnam-style humiliation and fiasco for the United States in ongoing conflict. #politics
🧵 1. Trump leads Biden on handling inflation per NBC News poll. Focus shifts to jobs, tariffs. Biden targets Chinese imports and taxes in PA speeches. #politics
#newsonleo #croatia #politics There is something like constitutional crisis brewing in Croatia after Constitutional Court ruled that President Zoran Milanović cannot be given mandate to form new government even if he resigns beforehand. 1/
#newsonleo #croatia #politics With all of the votes being tallied in, latest parliamentary election in Croatia appears to be a narrow win for ruling HDZ party, which again came on top with 61 seats out of 151. 1/
🧵 1. Idaho Supreme Court upholds voter ID ban on student IDs, citing legislative authority to set voting conditions. Two advocacy groups' lawsuit dismissed for lack of standing. #politics
🧵 1. Cuban Americans in Miami face threats and intimidation as their names land on Cuba's "terrorist" list. Recent surge in attacks follows regime's crackdown on dissent. #politics
🧵 1. US-led push for 'Middle East NATO' faltered during Iran strikes on Israel. Gulf states wary of direct involvement in coalition effort, leaving heavy lifting to US and allies. #politics
#newsonleo #croatia #politics Exit polls suggest relative victory for ruling HDZ party - 59 seats, SDP 43, right-wing Fatherland Movement (DP) 13, centre-right MOST 11, green We Can! 10, regional Istrian Democratic Assembly (IDS) 2, regional list of Matija Posavec 2, right-wing libertarian Fokus 1 1/
🧵 1. A recent poll reveals Scottish First Minister Yousaf's popularity has plummeted due to the controversial hate crime law, with his approval rating at minus 32. #politics
#newsonleo #croatia #politics There are reports about large number of Croatian citizens being denied right to vote despite having IDs and other valid documents. Authorities claim "glitch" that prevented automatic registration and offer so-called "blue receipts" for voting that could be obtained in administrative offices until polls close today at 19:00 CEST.
Former Senator and Florida Governor Bob Graham dies at 87
"As his family, we will never forget his love for us," the family said.
#newsonleo #croatia #politics State Electoral Commission reports 24.01 pct turnout at parliamentary election until 11:30, which is significantly higher than on 2020 elections and comparable only with 2000 elections. 1/
🧵 1. Recent events in the Middle East have escalated tensions between Iran and Israel, leading to a significant military exchange over the weekend. #politics
