Before entering coalition talks, each party must clarify its S___ on defence spending and immigration policy

The foreign minister’s firm ___NCE on sanctions against the regime drew both praise and criticism from neighbouring states.

The corporation was fined for failing to CONFORM____ international anti-money-laundering regulations.

A long-running trade _______ over tariffs on steel imports threatened to derail the bilateral summit.

The auditor was _____  in examining every line of the defence budget, uncovering several irregularities.

Despite widespread campaigning, ___TURNOUT in the European Parliament elections remained disappointingly low at just 42%.

The new corporate governance policy ensures that minority shareholders __A SAY  in major strategic decisions.

Pollsters use a range of methods to _________ public opinion ahead of a referendum, including focus groups and online surveys.

Critics argued that a catchy ________ alone cannot substitute for a well-developed policy platform in a serious election.

The UN Security Council reached a ___LOCK over the proposed resolution, with two permanent members threatening to use their veto.

Developing nations are demanding to HAVE A _______ in how climate finance is distributed, rather than having decisions imposed by wealthier countries.

The whistleblower who _____THE BRIBERY SCANDAL was placed under a witness protection programme due to threats against her life.

The opposition party launched its campaign with the ______“Time for Change,” which quickly gained traction on social media.