A German election draws closer, with some hopes of a recovery by the centre-left incumbents.
Category: Elections
Ireland & Iceland
It's a big weekend in the North Atlantic, with parliamentary elections in Ireland today and Iceland tomorrow.
An earthquake in Romania
A shock result in Romania puts a Putinist newcomer in pole position for the second round of the presidential election. The intervening parliamentary election may (or may not) clarify the situation.
Talking to the other side
Rebecca Solnit explains the fallacy involved in much post-election advice to the Democrats.
Still counting, still close
We now have more comprehensive figures from the United States. They show some interesting things about Trump's victory.
Germany’s political failure
While the world's attention has been distracted, Germany's governing coalition has fallen apart. An election early in 2025 is likely.
Trump’s numbers are not what you think
Commentary on Donald Trump almost always assumes that he has created major electoral waves. It's not true. Let's look at some figures.
Welcome to Munich
America's voters decide that standing up to tyranny would be more trouble than it's worth. We've seen this before, and it doesn't end well.
Election preview: United States
Tomorrow's presidential election is critical for the future of America and the world, but only a handful of voters are likely to determine the result.
Moldova & other updates
A big win for the pro-Europeans in Moldova after their close shave a fortnight ago. Also updates from Britain, Austria and Georgia.
The World is Not Enough 