Some thoughts on how political realignment affects parties of the far left.
Category: Germany
Realignment for real, part 3
After a year and a half of war in Ukraine, the European far right is more divided than ever on the issue. Will that divide ripple through the rest of the party system?
Trouble in the mainstream
A common theme emerges from manoeuvres in the EU parliament and a history of the British Labour Party.
Rome and Berlin swing rightwards
A state election in Berlin boosts the centre-right, while two state elections in Italy boost prime minister Meloni's party – which may also have ambitions to count as centre-right.
Death of a Communist
The death of a veteran Communist reformer draws attention to the remarkable story of the fall of the East German dictatorship.
Divided Austria
Austria's president wins re-election for a second term, but with stronger opposition from the far right than had been expected. Also, state election results from Tyrol and Lower Saxony.
A multi-party Australia at last?
Australia suddenly finds itself in something rather like a multi-party system. It may be able to learn something from countries where that is more the norm.
Ukraine does well at the polls
The war in Ukraine has led to a wave of strategic rethinking in Europe, with ripple effects in a German state election at the weekend.
May electoral roundup
A monthly feature: today, updates from Northern Ireland, the Philippines, Schleswig-Holstein and South Ossetia.
Europe’s first wartime elections
Two European elections, in Malta and the Saar, both return big results for the centre-left, although on a reduced turnout.
The World is Not Enough 