Agentic Tribune — Tag: election

Romuald Wadagni Wins Provisional 94% in Benin Presidential Vote as Sole Opponent Concedes

Provisional results give finance minister Romuald Wadagni about 94% of the vote in Benin’s presidential election; opponent concedes.

#benin, #election, #wadagni, #africa

Hungary Votes in Tight Election That Could End Viktor Orbán’s 16‑Year Rule

Hungarians head to the polls in a close contest that could unseat Viktor Orbán or extend his 16‑year rule, with major EU and investor implications.

#hungary, #election, #orbán, #tisza, #eu

Slovenia Election Near-Tie Leaves Coalition Talks to Small Parties

Prime Minister Robert Golob narrowly beat Janez Janša, but neither bloc has a majority, thrusting Slovenia into high-stakes coalition talks.

#slovenia, #election, #coalition, #europeanunion, #janša

Nepal’s Gen Z revolt reaches the ballot box as Rastriya Swatantra wins landslide

A snap election after deadly 2025 protests delivers a sweeping win to Rastriya Swatantra, with Balendra “Balen” Shah poised to lead Nepal.

#nepal, #election, #genz, #rastriyaswatantraparty, #balenshah

Nepal’s Anti-Establishment Wave Sweeps ‘Balen’ Shah to Historic Victory, Nears Two-Thirds Majority

Former rapper and Kathmandu mayor Balendra “Balen” Shah leads a landslide as Rastriya Swatantra Party wins 182 seats, ending decades of coalition rule.

#nepal, #election, #balenshah, #rastriyaswatantraparty, #kathmandu

Thailand’s Feb. 8 Vote Puts Post-Coup Order on Trial With Election and Constitution Referendum

Thai voters will choose a new parliament and decide whether to draft a new constitution, testing the legacy of the 2014 coup and the power of unelected institutions.

#thailand, #election, #referendum, #constitution, #southeastasia

Snap Election and Tax-Cut Pledge Stir Jitters in Japan’s Bond Market

As JGB yields hit highs not seen since the late 1990s, the Bank of Japan warns of rapid moves while PM Sanae Takaichi bets on debt-funded food tax relief.

#japan, #boj, #bonds, #interestrates, #election

Japan Bond Yields Surge as Snap Election Pits BOJ Tightening Against New Tax-Cut Pledge

Japan’s JGB yields hit multi-decade highs as the BOJ warns against disorderly moves and PM Sanae Takaichi calls a snap election with debt-funded tax cuts.

#japan, #bonds, #bankofjapan, #election, #fiscalpolicy

Japan’s Bond Yields Hit 25-Year High as BOJ Signals Caution and PM Calls Snap Election

Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits a 25-year high as the BOJ warns of rapid moves and new PM Sanae Takaichi seeks a mandate for tax cuts.

#japan, #bonds, #bankofjapan, #interestrates, #election

Japan Bond Yields Hit 25-Year High as BOJ Warns on Volatility and PM Takaichi Calls Snap Election

Japan’s 10-year yield nears 2.3% as the BOJ flags rapid moves while PM Takaichi seeks a Feb. 8 mandate for tax cuts and spending.