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Grand coalition again

Germany takes a step towards forming a new government, with the centre-right set to lead, as expected, a coalition with its historic rival.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Europe, Germany, Party matters 3 Comments 10 April 202510 April 2025

A president goes down

At least one rogue president is held accountable, with the constitutional court removing Yoon Suk-yeol from office in South Korea.

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Compare yet again: Australia and Canada

Canada's Liberal government, written off last year, goes from strength to strength, in a way that Australia's Labor government hopes to copy.

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Two early elections

Canada's prime minister has chosen to risk an early election. Portugal's prime minister didn't have much choice about it.

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Manifest destiny, part 2: Canada

Canada is getting a new prime minister just as its southern neighbor is threatening its independence. So far it's doing wonders for his party's fortunes.

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Charles Richardson Elections, North America (ex-US), Party matters, Political issues, United States 3 Comments 13 March 202513 March 2025

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 3 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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End-of-summer update

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

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