France's government falls on a vote of no confidence, putting the onus back on president Macron to somehow find a path to co-operation with the left.
Things fall apart
South Korea's president is defeated in his attempt to impose military rule, but some in his party are still defending him against impeachment.
Ireland & Iceland
It's a big weekend in the North Atlantic, with parliamentary elections in Ireland today and Iceland tomorrow.
An earthquake in Romania
A shock result in Romania puts a Putinist newcomer in pole position for the second round of the presidential election. The intervening parliamentary election may (or may not) clarify the situation.
Talking to the other side
Rebecca Solnit explains the fallacy involved in much post-election advice to the Democrats.
Dictatorship in the U.S.A.?
The risks of dictatorship in America are real, but shouldn't be overstated.
Still counting, still close
We now have more comprehensive figures from the United States. They show some interesting things about Trump's victory.
Germany’s political failure
While the world's attention has been distracted, Germany's governing coalition has fallen apart. An election early in 2025 is likely.
Trump’s numbers are not what you think
Commentary on Donald Trump almost always assumes that he has created major electoral waves. It's not true. Let's look at some figures.
Welcome to Munich
America's voters decide that standing up to tyranny would be more trouble than it's worth. We've seen this before, and it doesn't end well.
The World is Not Enough 