An update on recent electoral news, featuring Latvia, Antigua, Vietnam, Czechia and New Zealand.
Category: Europe
Czech & Slovak news
Czechia holds the second round of its presidential election, while Slovakia is set for an early election of uncertain date.
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.
Socialists disunited
France's Socialists again find themselves split down the middle over their leadership and the direction it should take.
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.
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.
The World is Not Enough 