Day 5 April Flashcards
What significant event occurred in Kuwait’s National Assembly elections in April 2024?
Opposition candidates maintained a majority in Kuwait’s National Assembly, but the Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, dissolved parliament in May, suspending parliamentary government for up to four years and consolidating power by arresting former opposition parliamentarians.
What was the outcome of the South Korean legislative elections in April 2024?
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s conservative People Power Party suffered a significant defeat to opposition parties amid a corruption scandal and low approval ratings, exacerbating political stalemate in South Korea.
What were the results of the Croatian legislative elections in April 2024?
The Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) won a plurality of seats and formed a coalition with the far-right Homeland Movement. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković secured a third term, overcoming a challenge from President Zoran Milanović and his Social Democratic Party.
What were the results of India’s legislative elections that took place from April 19 to June 1, 2024?
Narendra Modi secured a third term as India’s Prime Minister. However, his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost its outright majority in the Lok Sabha for the first time in a decade, likely moderating the BJP’s domestic policy goals while maintaining Modi’s foreign policy direction.
