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Election preview: United Kingdom

Britain heads to the polls tonight to elect a new Labour government, possibly with a majority of historic proportions.

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France on the brink

Contrary to what you might read, France's legislative election has not left the far right poised to win a majority. The republic will not fall this time, but its defences have been badly compromised.

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A runoff in Iran

Iran's presidential race goes to a second round for the first time in almost twenty years.

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Election preview: France

French democracy faces its most severe test since the 1960s, or perhaps earlier.

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Democracy wins another one

A coup attempt fails in Bolivia.

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EOFY election roundup

A quick roundup of recent election news that you might have missed, including Iceland, North Macedonia, Panama and Iran.

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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.

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Oh no, it’s Bulgaria again

Bulgaria's unprecedented run of elections have resulted in its old oligarchs being poised to return to power.

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No joy for the far right in Belgium

The incumbent coalition in Belgium has suffered fatal losses, but there's no certainty yet about what will replace it.

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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.

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