Labour falling short in New Zealand

New Zealand's National Party government appears to have been returned, but it will have to deal with the populists to be sure of a majority.

Election preview: Germany

Germans look set to vote their chancellor a fourth term, but the shape of her next government remains unclear.

Tomorrow's New Zealand election is too close to call, but the centre-right government looks to have its nose in front.

Some thoughts on the problem of political extremism, from the birthplace of German republicanism.

New Zealand votes on the same weekend as Germany, with some interesting similarities and contrasts.

Norway's government is returned, partly due to the electoral system. Next stop, New Zealand and Germany.

The non-rise of European populism continues, with Norway's establishment parties facing off in a close election.

Germany votes in a month's time, and the polls are giving plenty of encouragement to Angela Merkel.

Another disputed presidential election shows Kenyan democracy to be somewhat shaky but still functional.

With Germany's election looming, chancellor Angela Merkel is being challenged on her response to the 2015 refugee crisis.