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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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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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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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Bumper European roundup

News from elections in Denmark, Slovenia, Spain and Germany, plus a referendum in Italy.

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France’s mainstream holds on

France's municipal elections wind up, with not much change and a continued strong showing from the mainstream parties.

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South Australia answers the question

The South Australian election confirms that the surge of the far right is real, and the crisis of the Liberal Party is existential.

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A note about third party votes

A quick refresher on the record of third parties in Australian elections.

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Election preview: South Australia

South Australia votes in an election that could burst the One Nation bubble or could intensify the crisis in the Liberal Party.

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