Kamala Harris has improved the Democrats' position in the opinion polls, although the betting markets seem to be lagging behind.
Category: Party matters
Still no French government
France's left has advanced as far as settling on a candidate for prime minister, but the hard part is yet to come.
Harris gets her chance
Kamala Harris is given her big opportunity at a time when her country and her party are facing disaster.
The centre holds, twice
The EU's prime minister and the French parliament's speaker both keep their jobs, showing that mainstream parties can sometimes stick together.
Britain’s Tories confront Faragism
Fresh off a massive election loss, Britain's Conservative Party needs to make some decisions about its future.
Two new parliaments
The results of the French and European elections will be tested tomorrow at legislative sessions in Paris and Strasbourg.
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.
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.
Ukraine or Trump?
Most Republicans in Congress want to help Ukraine, but their presidential candidate doesn't. It's the sort of conflict that the American system is ill-equipped to deal with.
More about Peter Dutton
Peter Dutton is in trouble again, partly because his media allies do not entirely share his objectives.
The World is Not Enough 