France's notoriously fractious left-of-centre parties have found a new unity to contest the legislative election, but there are some disturbing implications.
Category: Europe
Britain votes locally
Elections in Britain overnight will be watched for their broader political implications, especially in Brexit-plagued Northern Ireland.
Peace or victory?
The only route to a sustainable peace in Ukraine is Ukrainian military victory.
France readies for the third round
France re-elects its centrist president with a comfortable majority, but still has to decide how much legislative power to entrust him with.
A landslide in Slovenia
A big defeat for Slovenia's Trumpist prime minister provides a remarkable contrast to neighboring Hungary.
Three wins for democracy
Election results and a preview of future blogging on East Timor, Slovenia and France.
France’s left on the spot
The re-election of Emmanuel Macron will not solve the problems of France's political system, but it is a necessary first step.
A look at the French numbers
Incumbent Emmanuel Macron did well in France's first round, but a shift towards the extremes spells danger for the country's political system.
France goes to a rematch
Emmanuel Macron recovers some ground to record a clear win in the first round of the presidential election. He will again face Marine Le Pen in the second in two weeks' time.
Round one in France
It's a mild sunny day in the south of France, and the country's voters are starting the process of choosing a president.
The World is Not Enough 