A German election draws closer, with some hopes of a recovery by the centre-left incumbents.
Category: Europe
Bayrou gets his chance
France has another new prime minister, one with a long history. Perhaps he will be the one to get the country's finances back into some sort of order.
Barnier goes down
France's government falls on a vote of no confidence, putting the onus back on president Macron to somehow find a path to co-operation with the left.
Ireland & Iceland
It's a big weekend in the North Atlantic, with parliamentary elections in Ireland today and Iceland tomorrow.
An earthquake in Romania
A shock result in Romania puts a Putinist newcomer in pole position for the second round of the presidential election. The intervening parliamentary election may (or may not) clarify the situation.
Dictatorship in the U.S.A.?
The risks of dictatorship in America are real, but shouldn't be overstated.
Germany’s political failure
While the world's attention has been distracted, Germany's governing coalition has fallen apart. An election early in 2025 is likely.
Moldova & other updates
A big win for the pro-Europeans in Moldova after their close shave a fortnight ago. Also updates from Britain, Austria and Georgia.
Results from the borderlands
Checking on the weekend's election results from Georgia, Lithuania and Bulgaria.
Big test on the Russian borderlands, part 2
Another three former Russian dependencies go to the polls at the weekend, with varying democratic prospects.
The World is Not Enough 