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Bulgaria makes a decision

Bulgarian voters end their long period of instability by choosing an anti-corruption but pro-Russian prime minister.

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Hungary and Victoria

Victoria's attempt to shut out independents fares badly in court, just as the Hungarian election shows the danger of trying to rig election rules.

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Blog highlights, week 19

Another selection of past blog posts that present continuing issues.

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Landslide in Hungary

A stunning opposition victory in Hungary gives hope to the democratic world and tells us that authoritarians are not invincible.

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All eyes on Hungary

Hungary's future is on the line on Sunday, and with it a certain model for right-wing politics around the world.

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Blog highlights, week 18

More highlights from blogging in recent years.

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Peace on Earth?

War with Iran has laid bare the conflict between the two wings of the Trump movement. Each is deranged in its own particular way.

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More about third parties

South Australia represents a new low point for the major parties' share of the vote, making our electoral system increasingly unfit for purpose.

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South Australia wraps up

South Australia wraps up. Despite all the angst about the preferential system, preferences didn't make a lot of difference.

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Blog highlights, week 17

More highlights from the last six years or so of world politics blogging.

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