French democracy faces its most severe test since the 1960s, or perhaps earlier.
Category: Europe
EOFY election roundup
A quick roundup of recent election news that you might have missed, including Iceland, North Macedonia, Panama and Iran.
Tory Party stares into the abyss
Next week's British election is mainly interesting not for the result, but for what defeat is likely to do to the Conservative Party.
Oh no, it’s Bulgaria again
Bulgaria's unprecedented run of elections have resulted in its old oligarchs being poised to return to power.
No joy for the far right in Belgium
The incumbent coalition in Belgium has suffered fatal losses, but there's no certainty yet about what will replace it.
Macron’s surprise
France goes to the polls unexpectedly at the end of the month, with the far right eyeing power but facing a difficult task.
Understanding the European parliament, again
Elections for the European parliament have produced another shift towards the far right. How worried should we be?
Annual holiday
I'm going on holiday, but here are a few of the issues to watch for while I'm away.
Kosovo’s Serbs still not happy
There's more trouble in northern Kosovo, as a referendum that was supposed to undo farcical elections turns out to be equally farcical in its turn.
Not much change in Croatia
Croatian voters turn out to vote in large numbers, but the opposition makes only minor gains.