Ukraine and other former Soviet republics are celebrating 30 years of independence, but their place in the world still has elements of uncertainty.
Category: Europe
France’s contested middle ground
France's two traditional parties are both struggling for relevance as they try to settle on a candidate in advance of next year's presidential election.
Germany, one month out
The political landscape in Germany has shifted quite a bit in the last four months. With a month to go until the election, there could still be more twists in the tale.
August electoral roundup
A regular feature with election news from around the world. This month, Zambia, Bulgaria, Canada and Scotland.
Polish government in crisis
Poland's government is teetering after the loss of a key coalition partner. Will its divided opposition finally get its chance?
Brisbane and Budapest
Self-described lovers of freedom seem to have a weak spot for authoritarians. Compare and contrast Queensland and Hungary.
What’s happening in Italy?
Italy's broad-based government has shifted the balance of power within the country's right, in a way that may have much broader consequences.
Balkan landslide and Balkan cliffhanger
Contrasting election results from Sunday, with a big win for the pro-Europeans in Moldova and a tight contest for first place in Bulgaria.
Centre-left back in Sweden
Sweden's centre-left prime minister returns to office following a narrow escape, but his coalition has been badly weakened in advance of next year's election.
Election previews: Bulgaria and Moldova
Early parliamentary elections are being held in both Bulgaria and Moldova in an effort to resolve political deadlocks.
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