An occasional feature. This week, France, Germany, Canada, the Bahamas and Austria.
Category: Party matters
Choosing democracy – or not
The French left faces its moment of truth on whether to make a broad front against Marine Le Pen. The arguments for doing so seem overwhelming.
Macron will win, but can he govern?
France's politicians are looking ahead to the aftermath of Sunday's runoff election, and trying to work out how the new president will put together a parliamentary majority.
It’s not all bad news on European fascism
Germany's far-right party deals itself out of political relevance, at least for the time being. Europe's leaders have some breathing space, if they know what to do with it.
The republic and the Republicans (French version)
The leaders of France's main centre-right party have almost all endorsed Emmanuel Macron for his second round battle against Marine Le Pen. Their voters, however, are not so sure.
An anti-Trump landslide in WA
Western Australia delivers a powerful lesson to centre-right parties about dalliance with extremists.
Neo-fascism, here and there: part II
Like the Western Australians, the Dutch are fending off the far right. Having a democratic electoral system helps.
Neo-fascism, here and there: part I
Western Australia will be the first test of One Nation's support since its triumphant return to prominence last year. The Liberal Party appears to have learned nothing, either from the European parallels or from its own experience.
Macron on a roll
It's a time of trauma for France's Socialist Party, as its leading figures start giving up on their own candidate and shift towards the centrist Emmanuel Macron.
Deep trouble for the French right
France's Republican presidential candidate is now formally under investigation, and his centrist allies have jumped ship. Emmanuel Macron still looks like the luckiest man in Europe.
The World is Not Enough 