There's a lot happening in the electoral world. Today Romania, France, Iceland and Ghana; part II to follow tomorrow.
Author: Charles Richardson
Election previews: Macedonia and Romania
Two almost-neighboring countries in south-eastern Europe go to the polls tonight, in the last major elections of 2016.
America keeps counting
Hillary Clinton's victory keeps getting bigger in terms of votes. But America seems stuck with a system where votes don't matter.
Italy, Austria and the authoritarian dilemma
A referendum in Italy and a runoff election are both tests of Europe's political future.
So, farewell then, François Hollande
France's president decides to bow out of a contest that seemed hopeless. But it's not clear that his party will do any better in his absence.
Fillon’s triumph sets up a centre-left dilemma
No surprises in the second round of France's Republican primary, but it foreshadows a fascinating presidential election in five months' time.
Death of a dictator
The death of Fidel Castro would be a good opportunity for reflection on some serious issues. Instead, many on both sides have embarrassed themselves.
Two million and still counting
Not only did Hillary Clinton clearly win the popular vote, her margin is still growing. That marks a problem that America really needs to address.
Republicans opt for Fillon
François Fillon, whether you think of him as a liberal or conservative, is now the odds-on favorite to be the next president of France.
Another Republican primary, this time in France
France's centre-right opposition is voting to select a presidential candidate, amid differing views on how to deal with the threat from the far right.
The World is Not Enough 