Turkey may be set for minority government and political instability, but democracy has again shown how effective it can be in checking over-ambitious rulers.
Category: Europe
Election preview: Turkey
Today's Turkish election is a crucial test for both the country's government and its democratic credentials.
Poll failure in Poland
Just three days after their British debacle, Poland's presidential election produces another embarrassing result for the opinion pollsters. The country's conservative opposition has made a surprisingly strong showing.
Well, that was easy
Contrary to expectation, Britain's Conservative Party wins a parliamentary majority. But the electoral system, very much as expected, failed to give people anything like what they voted for.
What to look for in Britain
Your handy guide to interpreting the British election results.
Family, fascism and respectability
France is spellbound as the National Front's drive for modernisation is embodied in conflict within its first family.
What a dreadful electoral system this is!
For those who wanted a demonstration of the faults of a non-proportional electoral system, Britain is now providing it in spades.
Election (and other news) updates
This week, updates from Israel, Australia, Estonia, Finland and Northern Cyprus.
British may stick with the coalition habit
Last time around, the British electorate returned a hung parliament for the first time since 1974. Next month it looks likely that they'll do it again.
Election preview: Finland
Proportional representation ensures that Finland's next government will be another broad coalition, but its precise shape remains unclear. Major economic and security issues need to be addressed.
The World is Not Enough 