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.
Category: Elections
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.
Ireland gets a new government
After scenes of chaos on Wednesday, Ireland ultimately succeeds in confirming its new government in office.
Autocrats north and south, revisited
An opportune moment to return to the comparison of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro.
January electoral roundup
Your monthly (at best) roundup of election news, featuring Vanuatu, Ghana, Mozambique and Croatia.
Insurrection then and now
Peaceful presidential transition in the United States throws Donald Trump's subversion in 2021 into sharper relief – as do current proceedings in South Korea.
Austria starts the year badly
Coalition talks in Austria break down, opening the way to a far-right prime minister.
2025 election preview
Make plans for 2025 with the aid of our guide to the year's noteworthy elections.
2024 in review
There have been negatives among the positives, but this has nonetheless been a big year for democracy. A top 15 list of elections, with commentary.
The fall of John Pesutto
The Victorian Liberal Party changes leaders yet again, setting itself up for a strategy to target the outer suburbs.
The World is Not Enough 