Now playing Next Nigeria Officials begin to count votes in Nigerian presidential election In Africa's most densely populated country with a total of 220 million people, 87 million are eligible to vote. Nigeria's elections are taking place under tight security measures. Armed militias are active in some parts of the country, including the jihadist Boko Haram. 25/02/2023
Now playing Next world news New Cyprus president vows to revive peace talks with Turkey Nikos Christodoulides has become the Mediterranean island's new president on a vow to unite an ethnically divided Cyprus, 13/02/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Retired general Petr Pavel wins election to become Czech president Retired general Petr Pavel wins runoff election to become Czech president, beating billionaire Andrej Babis. 28/01/2023
Now playing Next world news Billionaire Babis vies with ex-general Pavel for top Czech post A retired army general who backs military support for Ukraine and a eurosceptic billionaire who has questioned NATO’s collective defence clause is contesting for the ceremonial but prestigious post of Czech president in a runoff election. 26/01/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Jacinda Ardern 'calls it a day' as New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said 'I think we'll call it a day' as she announced she's quitting as New Zealand's Prime Minister with the support of her family. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech voters head to the polls to choose their next president Three challengers appear to be in serious contention for victory, including former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, retired army chief Petr Pavel and career academic Danuše Nerudová. 13/01/2023
Now playing Next World What international events to expect in 2023 Restoring peace on the continent, helping economies recover, ensuring adequate and affordable energy supplies; these are Europe’s main goals for the year ahead. Now, more than ever, it is necessary to overcome divisions in order to achieve stability and prosperity for citizens. 24/12/2022
Now playing Next World Year in Review: How Europe's far right garnered support in 2022 The 2022 electoral successes of Europe's far-right in Italy, France, Hungary and Sweden have marked a significant shift in mainstream politics. 23/12/2022
Now playing Next USA Will Musk stand down as Twitter CEO? After a poll he ran on Twitter asking users if he should quit called on him to go, Elon Musk's future as CEO of the social media site hangs in the balance. 19/12/2022
Now playing Next Slovakia Vote of no confidence topples Slovakia's government The Slovak government coalition fell on Thursday after narrowly losing a vote of no confidence. 16/12/2022
Now playing Next world news Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro clash with police in Brasilia Many followers of outgoing far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept election results in Brazil set fire to several vehicles and attempted to invade the Federal Police headquarters in the capital Brasilia. They call for military intervention. 13/12/2022
Now playing Next Germany Scholz's Social Democrats projected to win state vote in Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz's centre-left party won a German state election Sunday, projections showed. 09/10/2022
Now playing Next Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik eyes victory in national elections Bosnian Serb political leader Milorad Dodik appeared to be on course for a crucial election victory in the fragile Balkan country, according to early results. 03/10/2022
Now playing Next world news Bosnia, Bulgaria and Latvia: What happened in elections this weekend? Here's everything you need to know - including who won and what that means for the rest of the world. 03/10/2022
Now playing Next Latvia Exit polls put Latvia PM's New Unity party ahead in general election Analysts believe that the New Unity party of PM Krišjānis Kariņš will take the most votes. 30/09/2022
Now playing Next Bosnia and Herzegovina ‘I respect Putin’: Dodik backs 'referendums' in occupied Ukraine “Russia is an undoubted ally that I respect, and I respect President Putin," Bosnian Serb nationalist firebrand Milorad Dodik told Euronews Serbia. 30/09/2022
Now playing Next Italy Matteo Salvini: Former interior minister could be set for a comeback His party is in a right-wing bloc that is leading opinion polls ahead of Italy's snap general election on Sunday. 23/09/2022
Now playing Next Italy Italy divided over PM hopeful Giorgia Meloni ahead of election Meloni heads up the Brothers of Italy party, which is part of a right-wing bloc that is leading opinion polls ahead of Sunday's election. 20/09/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Sweden's left-wing coalition in slight lead, exit polls show Two separate polls showed the ruling left-wing Social Democrats had won the most votes, while populist anti-immigration Sweden Democrats had their best showing yet. 11/09/2022
Now playing Next Sweden Sweden votes on Sunday: Key things to know ahead of general election The main parties are split down the middle of the left-right divide, with four parties each forming the two blocs, making the results difficult to predict. 10/09/2022
