An increased Conservative majority is the most likely outcome from Britain's general election, but unreliable polling and unstable party dynamics make prediction hazardous.
Category: Europe
An unenviable choice
Britain goes to the polls this week, in the shadow of terrorism, to choose between unreconstructed socialism and resurgent nationalism. It's an ugly situation to be in.
Election preview: Malta
Malta's very stable political system shows no sign of changing in tomorrow's election.
Macron and the debate on neoliberalism
Debate continues on what it means to be a "neoliberal", but more people seem willing to accept that it's not always a bad thing.
May election roundup
An occasional feature. This week, France, Germany, Canada, the Bahamas and Austria.
Today in Eurosceptic hypocrisy
A report on "nanny state" policies in Europe doesn't send quite the message you might expect.
Macron takes the prize
A big victory overnight for the luckiest man in Europe. But the hard work is only just beginning.
Choosing democracy – or not
The French left faces its moment of truth on whether to make a broad front against Marine Le Pen. The arguments for doing so seem overwhelming.
Macron will win, but can he govern?
France's politicians are looking ahead to the aftermath of Sunday's runoff election, and trying to work out how the new president will put together a parliamentary majority.
It’s not all bad news on European fascism
Germany's far-right party deals itself out of political relevance, at least for the time being. Europe's leaders have some breathing space, if they know what to do with it.
The World is Not Enough 