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Bulgaria makes a decision

Bulgarian voters end their long period of instability by choosing an anti-corruption but pro-Russian prime minister.

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Hungary and Victoria

Victoria's attempt to shut out independents fares badly in court, just as the Hungarian election shows the danger of trying to rig election rules.

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Landslide in Hungary

A stunning opposition victory in Hungary gives hope to the democratic world and tells us that authoritarians are not invincible.

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All eyes on Hungary

Hungary's future is on the line on Sunday, and with it a certain model for right-wing politics around the world.

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Bumper European roundup

News from elections in Denmark, Slovenia, Spain and Germany, plus a referendum in Italy.

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France’s mainstream holds on

France's municipal elections wind up, with not much change and a continued strong showing from the mainstream parties.

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Slovenia & Denmark

Slovenia and Denmark are both going to the polls, with both sets of incumbents in some difficulty.

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France votes locally

Municipal election results in France show surprising strength for the mainstream parties.

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Greens win big in Manchester

Keir Starmer's Labour Party loses badly in a by-election, and the far right's supposed surge comes to very little.

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How not to report a change of government

The Netherlands gets a new government, but media coverage risks giving a misleading impression of its position.

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