Analysis: Morningstar DBRS Just a day to the UK general election on 4th July and a change in government looks imminent. The Labour party has continued to lead in the voting intention polls and if polls prove right, Labour will form the next government. After 14 years of a Conservative-led government, a change to Labour … Read more
Stocks in certain sectors are likely to see notable benefits if Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour party wins in the July 4 elections, as anticipated, according to the CEO of a leading advisory and asset management group. Three in particular stand out as key winners of a Labour win, said Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. “While … Read more
Nearly one hundred million voters in Mexico are preparing to elect the first female president in the country’s history. The UN reports nine to ten femicides per day in Mexico. 25 candidates have been murdered in the pre-election campaign, showcasing the violence from drug cartels in the country. The favorite in the election is Claudia Seinbaum of the center-left coalition, with a 17-point lead in the polls. The election will be the largest ever organized in Mexico, with 99 million registered voters. Over 20,000 positions are at stake in the elections, including the president, governors, and local representatives. Strict security measures, including 27,000 military personnel and National Guard members, will be enforced on election day.
Two different elections will be held simultaneously in Cyprus on June 9, 2024, with voters having to choose between 61 candidates for the European Parliament and 3,232 candidates for various local government positions.
Parties and candidates are intensifying their efforts as the pre-election period nears its end. A significant portion of the electorate has already decided on the elections, while others are undecided or considering not voting. Parties are focusing on convincing undecided voters, those who may not vote but have a history of voting, and dissatisfied voters looking to switch parties. Party organizers are fully mobilized, with leaders reaching out to target voters. Major parties face the challenge of retaining their percentages and limiting defections in the final stretch of the pre-election period. Communication efforts are being made to resonate with partisan audiences, with several parties holding final rallies. The tone of the campaign is expected to escalate, with attempts to create a polarized scenario with intense party confrontations.
Donald Trump was found guilty on 35 charges of falsifying business records to conceal his relationship with Stormy Daniels. Despite the conviction, he can still run for president and avoid imprisonment due to his clean criminal record and age. Trump continues to campaign, portraying himself as a political prisoner and rallying his supporters. Moderate Republican voters may reconsider their support, but his loyal followers remain steadfast, even willing to resort to violence in his defense. Trump’s conviction is expected to strengthen his appeal to his base.
Interest in Larnaca’s marina and port remains high despite the divorce between the Government and Kition Ocean Holdings. The Emir of Qatar has shown interest in the project, along with other suitors within the country. The proposal to separate the project and focus on the marina has gained ground, with the Government open to discussions and forming a working group to expedite the process. The Larnaca Municipality demands greater involvement in the project’s future, with plans for a committee to conduct a techno-economic study. The matter will be discussed in the House Transport Committee, and the Ministry of Transport will take over the management of the marina.
Elam, an extreme right nationalist party in Cyprus, has become a central focus in the election campaign for the European Parliament. Opinion polls suggest that Elam could finish third in the elections, leading other parties to turn against it due to its links with Greece’s neo-fascist Golden Dawn party. Migration has emerged as a major political issue in the campaign, with Elam being known for its xenophobic rhetoric and anti-migrant stance. Other parties, such as Diko and Edek, have directed attacks at Elam in an attempt to prevent losing votes to the far-right party. Despite efforts from various parties to discredit Elam, they have inadvertently given the party free publicity.