Ireland gets a far-left president, in a further sign of voter disenchantment with its two traditional parties.
Category: British Isles
Why proportionality matters
Elon Musk plans to start a third party, but the system is stacked against him – just as to a lesser extent it is in Britain and Australia.
Ireland gets a new government
After scenes of chaos on Wednesday, Ireland ultimately succeeds in confirming its new government in office.
Ireland & Iceland
It's a big weekend in the North Atlantic, with parliamentary elections in Ireland today and Iceland tomorrow.
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.
Who lost the Chagos?
Britain agrees to yield its Indian Ocean territory to Mauritius, but the Conservatives aren't happy about it.
Tory Party veers back to the right
Britain's Conservative Party is set to choose a new leader, but both candidates are on the hard right after moderate MPs screwed up their tactical voting.
Britain’s Tories confront Faragism
Fresh off a massive election loss, Britain's Conservative Party needs to make some decisions about its future.
Disproportionality part III: Comparisons
Wrapping up our statistical treatment of the British and French elections with some comparative thoughts.
Disproportionality part I: Britain
The shape of Britain's new parliament is very much dictated by the electoral system, but it does reflect the voters' intentions in a fashion.
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