Election

Europe News

Dutch snap election to be held on 29 October after coalition collapse

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet fell apart when far-right Party For Freedom leader Geert Wilders withdrew his ministers over disagreements on migration policy.

06/06/2025

Europe News

Portugal gears up for third national election in three years

Parties and voters alike are gearing up for what promises to be a unique election amid voter discontent and recent controversy.

17/05/2025

Europe News

Romanians to choose Simion or Dan in presidential vote runoff

Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European Nicușor Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight.

16/05/2025

World

Portugal announces expulsion of 18,000 foreigners ahead of snap ballot

The announcement comes in the build-up to the country's early general election scheduled for 18 May.

04/05/2025

Europe News

German chancellor candidates react to exit polls in Sunday's election

German chancellor candidates have spoken publicly to their supporters after exit polls came out indicating the results of the country’s snap federal election.

24/02/2025

Europe News

How does Germany’s electoral system work and what changes this year?

Sunday’s crunch vote is a first test for a recently reformed electoral law.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Polls open in pivotal parliamentary elections in Germany

German are voting for their next parliament and, ultimately, government on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature a high voter turnout.

23/02/2025

Europe News

Germany's Scholz, Merz rally in final days ahead of federal election

As Sunday’s snap federal election nears, political parties are intensifying their efforts in the final stretch to drum up support.

22/02/2025

Europe News

German politicians clash over war and security in last election debate

Top German politicians debated on ZDF ahead of Sunday’s elections, focusing on war threats and European security.

21/02/2025

Europe News

Alpine microstate of Liechtenstein set for first female PM after vote

Brigitte Haas will be the wealthy municipality's first female head of government after her Fatherhood Union party won an election on Sunday.

10/02/2025

Europe News

Pro-Western parties on top despite far-right gains in Romania election

Pro-Western parties in Romania will likely seek to form a coalition following Sunday's parliamentary election, but a surge of support for far-right nationalists looms over the upcoming presidential runoff.

02/12/2024

Georgia

Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right ex-footballer for president

Georgian Dream picks Mikheil Kavelashvili as presidential candidate amid protests and opposition backlash over disputed parliamentary elections.

27/11/2024

Europe News

Thousands protest in Georgia to denounce election results

The election campaign in the nation of 3.7 million people, which borders Russia, was marked by a bitter fight for votes and allegations of a smear campaign.

29/10/2024

Europe News

Georgian Dream in the lead as opposition parties say vote was 'stolen'

Follow our live blog for updates and results as Georgians vote in an election seen as a critical point in shaping the country's future inside, or outside, of the EU.

26/10/2024

Tech News

Deactivating Facebook makes you happier. But there's a catch

People who deactivated their Facebook accounts scored slightly higher when asked about their well-being but knew less about politics.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Moldova begins preparations for upcoming referendum on EU membership

On Sunday, Moldovans will vote on whether EU accession should become a constitutional goal. The country's presidential election will happen on the same day.

16/10/2024

USA

What can Europe tell us about the upcoming US presidential vote?

In 2024, European elections highlighted voter dissatisfaction and a shift towards anti-establishment parties, a trend that could influence the US elections.

14/10/2024

Tunisia

Political crackdowns lead to low turnout in Tunisia's election

With major opponents imprisoned or left off the ballot, Tunisia's incumbent President Kais Saied faces few obstacles to winning re-election.

06/10/2024

Germany

Exit polls indicate narrow lead for SPD in Brandenburg state election

Two exit polls indicated the ruling SPD party had secured a narrow lead in the Brandenburg state election by 6pm on Sunday evening.

22/09/2024

Germany

German 'Grannies against the right' protest ahead of elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party in state parliament if it wins the 1 September elections in Thuringia and Saxony.

06/08/2024