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Internal Party Conflicts

Leadership Challenges Public Statements Mélenchon Criticism Liberal Democratic Party Criticism Saskia Esken Sarah-Lee Heinrich Canan Bayram Criticism of Leadership Resignation Calls Merit vs. Ideology

Senior GOP Staff Warn MAGA‑Aligned Recruiting Is Hollowing Out Party Talent

They say think tanks and right‑wing media have reshaped who gets hired and that the shift could weaken the party’s ability to govern over time.

Appendino Quits as M5S Vice President, Challenging Party's Line on PD Alliances

Ishiba Resists Calls to Quit as LDP No. 2 Offers to Resign and Push Builds for Early Leadership Vote