Venezuela's government and opposition have made progress in negotiating terms on which a fair election could be held next year.
Category: Elections
Spring electoral roundup (II)
Another roundup of electoral news: this week, Ecuador, Spain, Switzerland and Argentina.
Two previews
The month's big round of elections continues, with Switzerland and Argentina both voting on Sunday.
New Zealand swings right
New Zealand sees the expected swing to the centre-right and the defeat of its Labour government, but the exact shape of the new coalition is unclear.
Big win in Poland
Poland's opposition wins a big victory against the odds to unseat autocrat Jarosław Kaczyński.
Election preview: Poland
Poland goes to the polls on Sunday with the future of its democracy at stake.
Australia & New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand both go to the polls on Saturday: one for a referendum that is set for certain defeat, and the other to pass judgement on its Labor government, whose prospects are not a lot better.
Spring electoral roundup (I)
Our semi-regular review of world electoral news covers the Maldives, Liberia, Scotland and Bolivia.
Germany & Luxembourg
Three elections in or near Germany on Sunday produced good results for the right and very poor results for the Greens.
Election preview: Luxembourg
Luxembourg's governing coalition seems well placed going into Sunday's election, with not much change expected even if it loses its majority.
The World is Not Enough 