Nigeria elects another former military ruler, but this time by beating the incumbent in a fair election. It represents a huge step forward.
Category: Elections
France keeps out the fascists, but at what cost?
Departmental elections in France show that its electoral system, being very like Australia's, is stacked against third parties in much the same way. This time it was the National Front that missed out.
France’s far right eyes a new milestone
Departmental elections in France see the National Front running neck and neck with the major parties. How they respond to the threat may determine the shape of the next presidential election.
Yet another Israeli election
Don't expect much in the way of dramatic change either way from Israel's early election.
Election preview: Estonia
Estonia provides another example of co-operation between centre-left and free marketeers, but this time security issues seem to be uppermost in the voters' minds.
A free-marketeer beats the right in Hungary
Hungary's opposition wins a key by-election, with a message that says something important about European party systems.
Is Queensland different?
Queensland swings dramatically back to Labor: will other states follow suit?
Greece’s new government with an uphill task
Greek voters have put their trust in the radical left, but the new government will have to convince Europe's power-brokers that it's worth cutting a deal.
Election preview: Greece
Greece looks like electing a radical left government tomorrow. The uncertainty is over just how radical it will be, and what that will mean for Greece's future in Europe.
Close elections start the year
The psephological year kicks off with presidential elections in Sri Lanka and Croatia, both upset victories by narrow margins.
The World is Not Enough 