Alexander Lukashenko, often called the last dictator in Europe, is up for re-election, and things are not quite as predictable as usual.
Category: Europe
Conflict in the Caucasus
A fresh outbreak of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan threatens the stability of regional alignments and provides another lesson in the need for self-determination.
Still worrying about monarchy
Debate over the "palace letters" in Australia brings some focus back to the debate on monarchy vs republic. So do the woes of the former king of Spain.
Incumbents do well in the Balkans
Elections in Croatia and North Macedonia show good results for incumbent governments, but both will depend on allies to reach a majority.
Close shaves for two autocracies
Results from Singapore and Poland show authoritarian regimes hanging on, but not without difficulty. The big question is how they will react to near-defeat.
Jean who?
Emmanuel Macron chooses a new and little-known prime minister, signaling that he intends to identify the government more closely with himself.
Results from all over
A wrap-up of election results from Malawi, Mongolia, Iceland, Poland and France.
Four presidents at risk: an EOFY election roundup
Our semi-regular election roundup, with news from Malawi, Iceland, Poland and France.
An unsatisfactory Serbian election
An election, or at least "election", in Serbia produces an unsurprising result. It's time for the EU to get serious about both democracy and expansion.
A three-party deal in Ireland
More than four months after the February election, Ireland is heading for a coalition government – provided the Greens membership can be persuaded to go along.
The World is Not Enough 