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Manifest destiny, part 1: Greenland

An election takes place in Greenland, in the shadow of an American territorial claim that no-one really knows whether or not to take seriously.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Europe, North America (ex-US), Political issues, United States, War and peace 2 Comments 12 March 202513 March 2025

The teals and the heartland (WA edition)

The Western Australian opposition goes down to another heavy defeat, with possible implications for the Liberal Party's fight to reclaim its heartland seats.

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Election preview: Western Australia

Western Australia is set for a swing back towards the Coalition parties tomorrow, but not of the size that might win them government.

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A recount in Bulgaria

Bulgaria finally has a new government, but its prospects of survival don't look good.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Electoral law, Europe 3 Comments 5 March 2025

End-of-summer update

Our regular look at election news from around the world, covering Belgium, Ecuador, Abkhazia and Austria.

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Germany’s unexpected cliffhanger

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.

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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.

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Ireland gets a new government

After scenes of chaos on Wednesday, Ireland ultimately succeeds in confirming its new government in office.

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Autocrats north and south, revisited

An opportune moment to return to the comparison of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro.

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Charles Richardson Constitutional law, Elections, Latin America, Party matters, Personalities, United States 1 Comment 21 January 20253 April 2025

January electoral roundup

Your monthly (at best) roundup of election news, featuring Vanuatu, Ghana, Mozambique and Croatia.

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