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.
Category: Europe
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.
Czechs choose a new president
The year's first European election will choose a new Czech president, replacing Trumpist incumbent Miloš Zeman.
Loose ends for Christmas
Tying up some electoral loose ends as we head into the holiday season.
November electoral roundup
This month's roundup of world electoral news covers the United States, Slovenia, Kazakhstan and Equatorial Guinea.
Left back in Denmark
Denmark's Social Democrat prime minister has been re-elected for a second term, although it remains to be seen whether she will succeed in building a broader coalition than last time.
Denmark & Israel
Denmark and Israel both go to the polls for early elections, with neither looking set for a clear-cut outcome.
Making parliamentarism work in France
Emmanuel Macron's prime minister survives a vote of no confidence, despite an unusual alliance of left and far right.
October electoral roundup
An update on electoral news, this months featuring Slovenia, Vanuatu, Iraq and Thailand.
Two new prime ministers
Italy gets a new prime minister and Britain is about to do the same. They face very different challenges.
The World is Not Enough 