Despite refugees, debt crisis and a snap election, Greek voters have basically stuck with their verdict from January, and Syriza's Alexis Tsipras is back for another term.
Category: Elections
Election preview: Greece
Greece's radical prime minister, now somewhat leashed by the country's creditors, is seeking a fresh mandate. The voters, in tandem with a favorable election system, may just give it to him.
We warn the Turks
Turkey is headed back to the polls, in an election that's unlikely to solve anything but may give the country's fractious opposition parties another opportunity.
Sri Lanka completes its upheaval
Sri Lanka's new president succeeds in getting a parliament that's less likely to show loyalty to his discredited predecessor.
Canada’s opposition needs to beat the system
Canadians keep voting for a centre-left government, but they're having an inordinate amount of trouble getting one.
Denmark swings rightwards
Danes appear to have voted by a narrow majority for a coalition in which the far right will have the largest voice, but the forces of moderation remain strong.
Democratic surprise in Turkey
Turkey may be set for minority government and political instability, but democracy has again shown how effective it can be in checking over-ambitious rulers.
Election preview: Turkey
Today's Turkish election is a crucial test for both the country's government and its democratic credentials.
Poll failure in Poland
Just three days after their British debacle, Poland's presidential election produces another embarrassing result for the opinion pollsters. The country's conservative opposition has made a surprisingly strong showing.
Well, that was easy
Contrary to expectation, Britain's Conservative Party wins a parliamentary majority. But the electoral system, very much as expected, failed to give people anything like what they voted for.
The World is Not Enough 