A review of the year's most interesting elections and whether they show us any general trends.
The last election roundup for 2013
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Holiday reading on Middle East peace
Just as the Palestinians indicate some new flexibility about the direction of Mid-East peace talks, a study on public opinion shows both sides ready for serious compromise.
German election saga finally over
Three months later, Germany has a government again. The outcome was expected, but the Social Democrats must still be feeling apprehensive.
Britain’s coalition brawls on immigration
The fight over EU immigration rules is now happening within Britain's coalition government, pitting the Liberal Democrats against an increasingly anti-Europe Conservative Party.
No surprises in Chile
The roster of big elections for the year comes to an end with a landslide victory in Chile for the centre-left.
Uruguay bows out of the drug war
South America is now in the front line for drug law liberalisation, with Uruguay taking a potentially far-reaching step.
Stalemate in Ukraine
Ukraine's opposition has held its ground in the streets of Kiev; meanwhile, the government and the EU are talking again.
It’s a deal! (US budget edition)
Democrats and Republicans reach agreement on the US budget. It might not be much, but any agreement is an important step away from fiscal and political disaster.
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