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Manifest destiny, part 1: Greenland

An election takes place in Greenland, in the shadow of an American territorial claim that no-one really knows whether or not to take seriously.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Europe, North America (ex-US), Political issues, United States, War and peace 2 Comments 12 March 202513 March 2025

The teals and the heartland (WA edition)

The Western Australian opposition goes down to another heavy defeat, with possible implications for the Liberal Party's fight to reclaim its heartland seats.

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Election preview: Western Australia

Western Australia is set for a swing back towards the Coalition parties tomorrow, but not of the size that might win them government.

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A recount in Bulgaria

Bulgaria finally has a new government, but its prospects of survival don't look good.

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Whither Turkey?

With a diplomatic revolution apparently in progress, Turkey's position has become pivotal. Reconciliation with the western democracies may be on the cards.

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End-of-summer update

Our regular look at election news from around the world, covering Belgium, Ecuador, Abkhazia and Austria.

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A new world order

The Trumpian reversal of alliances gathers pace, with the US voting against Ukraine and alongside Russia at the United Nations.

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Germany’s unexpected cliffhanger

It was a nail-biting count, but Germany's Christian Democrats and Social Democrats have won a majority between them. Now they need to agree on a government: it won't be easy, but there is no alternative.

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Election preview: Germany

Germany goes to the polls on Sunday, with up to seven parties set to win representation and a difficult task of coalition-building ahead.

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Trump, Putin and Ukraine

Contrary to some optimistic forecasts, Donald Trump seems set to sell out Ukraine, but the deal is not yet done.

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