France's two traditional parties are both struggling for relevance as they try to settle on a candidate in advance of next year's presidential election.
Category: Party matters
Fiddling the rules again
Australia's electoral system is set for a much more modest overhaul than was originally proposed. Things may, however, become more difficult for minor parties.
A new leader for Malaysia
Muhyiddin Yassin never succeeded in defining himself as more than a stopgap leader, demonstrating again that the benefit incumbents get from Covid-19 is real but limited.
Polish government in crisis
Poland's government is teetering after the loss of a key coalition partner. Will its divided opposition finally get its chance?
Brisbane and Budapest
Self-described lovers of freedom seem to have a weak spot for authoritarians. Compare and contrast Queensland and Hungary.
Two Ohio primaries
Two safe Congressional districts in Ohio produce interesting results in their primary elections, with quite different lessons for the losers.
What’s happening in Italy?
Italy's broad-based government has shifted the balance of power within the country's right, in a way that may have much broader consequences.
Why Arizona matters
As the Trumpists continue their campaign on "election fraud", politicians from both sides are in denial about the seriousness of the threat to American democracy.
Trump vs Trumpy in Texas
Donald Trump's preferred candidate loses a by-election in Texas, but that doesn't necessarily tell us anything about his influence in the Republican Party.
Centre-left back in Sweden
Sweden's centre-left prime minister returns to office following a narrow escape, but his coalition has been badly weakened in advance of next year's election.
The World is Not Enough 