In a shocking night on Saturday for the Coalition, it was the Liberals who did worst. Their National Party colleagues performed fairly well, and that won't help the overall task of recovery.
Category: Party matters
The Senate, and other final thoughts
Some thoughts on today's half-Senate election and on the Coalition's collaboration with the far right.
Let’s talk about preferences again
There's been a lot of talk of preference deals on all sides in Australia's election. They do matter, but not always in the way you might think.
Grand coalition again
Germany takes a step towards forming a new government, with the centre-right set to lead, as expected, a coalition with its historic rival.
France’s courts take a hand
France's far-right leader is hoping to emulate Donald Trump in turning a criminal conviction to political advantage.
Manifest destiny, part 2: Canada
Canada is getting a new prime minister just as its southern neighbor is threatening its independence. So far it's doing wonders for his party's fortunes.
The teals and the heartland (WA edition)
The Western Australian opposition goes down to another heavy defeat, with possible implications for the Liberal Party's fight to reclaim its heartland seats.
France’s Socialists come on board – sort of
France's prime minister survives for the time being, but the future prospects of his balancing act remain uncertain.
Autocrats north and south, revisited
An opportune moment to return to the comparison of Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro.
Austria starts the year badly
Coalition talks in Austria break down, opening the way to a far-right prime minister.
The World is Not Enough 