Danes appear to have voted by a narrow majority for a coalition in which the far right will have the largest voice, but the forces of moderation remain strong.
Category: Europe
The limits of Europe, part I
So is Azerbaijan in Europe or not? What about Turkey? Iceland? Morocco? The questions are never purely geographical, but they raise some difficult political problems.
Democratic surprise in Turkey
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.
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.
