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.
Category: Europe
France, live
Follow the French legislative results as they happen.
Numbers on both sides of the Channel
Britain's electoral system lives up to its low expectations. France's may do a little better.
Election preview: United Kingdom
Britain heads to the polls tonight to elect a new Labour government, possibly with a majority of historic proportions.
France on the brink
Contrary to what you might read, France's legislative election has not left the far right poised to win a majority. The republic will not fall this time, but its defences have been badly compromised.
Election preview: France
French democracy faces its most severe test since the 1960s, or perhaps earlier.
EOFY election roundup
A quick roundup of recent election news that you might have missed, including Iceland, North Macedonia, Panama and Iran.
Tory Party stares into the abyss
Next week's British election is mainly interesting not for the result, but for what defeat is likely to do to the Conservative Party.
Oh no, it’s Bulgaria again
Bulgaria's unprecedented run of elections have resulted in its old oligarchs being poised to return to power.
No joy for the far right in Belgium
The incumbent coalition in Belgium has suffered fatal losses, but there's no certainty yet about what will replace it.
