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Netherlands head to the polls

Another early election in Europe, this time in the Netherlands due to intractable differences on immigration policy.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Europe 1 Comment 14 August 2023

Trouble in the mainstream

A common theme emerges from manoeuvres in the EU parliament and a history of the British Labour Party.

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Charles Richardson British Isles, Europe, Germany, Ideas, Party matters 1 Comment 8 August 2023

A Croatian anniversary

Ten years on, Croatia has made a great success of EU membership. But its example is not being followed.

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Charles Richardson Europe, Political issues, War and peace 4 Comments 26 July 2023

A Spanish gamble pays off

Another fascinating Spanish election, with prime minister Sánchez still in the hunt to retain office.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Europe, Spain 9 Comments 24 July 2023

Two kept promises

A peaceful transfer of office happens in Romania, and Senegal's president promises the same for next year.

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Charles Richardson Africa, Constitutional law, Elections, Europe 3 Comments 6 July 20236 July 2023

UK Labour fights over pluralism

The ALP's reluctance to co-operate with the Greens finds a stronger echo in the UK, where the electoral system makes cut-throat competition even more deadly.

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Charles Richardson Australia, British Isles, Electoral law, Europe, Party matters 2 Comments 4 July 2023

Three continents, three elections

Reports from the weekend's three elections in West Africa, Southern Europe and Central America.

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Charles Richardson Africa, Elections, Electoral law, Europe, Latin America, Media 2 Comments 28 June 202329 June 2023

Finland & Greece

Finland has a new government with a prominent role for the far right, while Greece's failure to form a new government has led it to a dubious second election.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Electoral law, Europe, Party matters, Scandinavia 1 Comment 23 June 2023

Movement in the Balkans

Montenegro's voters return a new pro-European party in first place, while Bulgaria's fractious politicians finally agree on a new government.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Europe, Political issues 3 Comments 19 June 2023

Two showmen depart

An adverse report to the House of Commons claims Boris Johnson, while death claims Silvio Berlusconi. Compare and contrast.

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Charles Richardson British Isles, Europe, Italy, Personalities, Referenda 4 Comments 13 June 202313 June 2023

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