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Two results and a dissolution

Results from the weekend's elections in Cyprus and Monaco, plus yet another early election coming up in Bulgaria.

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Two Mediterranean previews

Cyprus and Monaco vote on Sunday in very different elections, but with a common element of constitutional structure.

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Summer roundup

An update on recent electoral news, featuring Latvia, Antigua, Vietnam, Czechia and New Zealand.

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Czech & Slovak news

Czechia holds the second round of its presidential election, while Slovakia is set for an early election of uncertain date.

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Charles Richardson Constitutional law, Elections, Europe, Referenda 4 Comments 27 January 2023

A Greek lesson for Australia Day

Australia Day reminds us that national unity cannot be manufactured artificially, a lesson also illustrated by the story of the last king of Greece.

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Socialists disunited

France's Socialists again find themselves split down the middle over their leadership and the direction it should take.

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French Socialists seek a direction

The head of France's Socialist Party has been forced to a second round in his quest for re-election, with his policy of co-operation with the far left at issue.

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Poland, Israel and the rule of law

Poland's right-wing government moves towards peace with the European Union over rule-of-law issues. Israel is moving fast in the other direction.

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Charles Richardson Constitutional law, Europe, Middle East, Political issues 8 Comments 18 January 2023

Czechs choose a new president

The year's first European election will choose a new Czech president, replacing Trumpist incumbent Miloš Zeman.

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Loose ends for Christmas

Tying up some electoral loose ends as we head into the holiday season.

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