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Catalan separatists celebrate major win in regional poll

Celebrations in Barcelona as pro-independence parties win a clear majority of seats in Catalonia’s regional parliament. In what was billed as a

Spain

Catalonia: separatist parties on collision course with Madrid after election win

Independence parties gain majority in regional parliament but narrowly fail to secure crucial 50% of popular vote.

World

New Greek parliament bailout battle must be swift

Alexis Tsipras has renewed his mandate as leader of Greece’s left-wing coalition SYRIZA party and Prime Minister for the next four years, without a

Greece

Tsipras says Greeks want stability, Greeks say they want reform

The leftist Syriza’s Party’s election victory sends a clear message to Europe, a euphoric Alexis Tsipras told journalists. Greeks are interested in a

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Economy

Syriza prepares for post-election 'big battle' over Greek debt relief

Reviving Greek banks and the country’s crippled economy will be the government’s priorities – along with demanding debt relief from creditors – so

Greece

Greeks back Tsipras once more as Syriza surges to election victory

Alexis Tsipras defied his critics once again by pulling off a dramatic and conclusive victory in legislative elections. The Syriza leader overcame

United Kingdom

UK Labour Party leadership candidates: what you need to know

Haiti

OAS observers back Haiti poll despite irregularities

International observers have criticised Haiti’s parliamentary election, saying the vote was marred by irregularities, Two people reportedly died on

Denmark

Scandinavian right wing politics winning more and more votes

Another strong showing by the right in northern Europe: the Danish People’s Party is celebrating its victorious result in legislative elections, with

Mexico

Mexico's governing party retains power after mid-term election

The governing party of President Enrique Pena Nieto has held on to power after a mid-term election in Mexico. With an average of 30% support, the Institutional Revolutionary Party has a clear majorit

Turkey

Turkish voters call for change

“Turkey’s voters have spoken and ended the absolute power of the AK Party which had lasted for 13 years,” said euronews reporter Bora Bayraktar who

Turkey

Turkey's PM announces AK Party 'clear winner' in election

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Sunday that the AK Party was the clear winner in the country’s parliamentary election. He vowed to

Mexico

Mexico: Protests and calls for boycott ahead of state elections

Protesting teachers in Mexico's Oaxaca state have set fire to electoral offices and material ahead of the June 7 polls.

Italy

Italy's Renzi vows to push on with reforms despite disappointing election results

It was business as usual for Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on an official visit to Afghanistan, a day after voters delivered a blow to his

Italy

Italy: Renzi's Democratic Party loses ground in regional elections

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has suffered a setback in regional elections. Although his centre-left Democratic Party has won five of seven

World News

Nigeria: Buhari inaugurated in first democratic transfer of power

Nigeria has witnessed an historic presidential inauguration. Former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari has been inaugurated as president, in the

Spain

Podemos and Ciudadanos make gains in Spain's regional elections

Spain’s new parties, the anti-austerity Podemos and market-friendly Ciudadanos have made strong headway in regional elections in another setback for

Poland

Incumbent Polish president admits he needs to listen to the voters

A day after appearing to come second in the first round of Poland’s presidential election, the incumbent has admitted he needs to listen to the

Poland

Poland is set for a presidential run-off

Conservative challenger Andrzej Duda has surprised many by coming top in Sunday’s presidential election in Poland. According to exit polls he

United Kingdom

UK election: what the media are saying

Get the latest election results with real-time updates on key races, detailed vote counts, and expert analysis. Stay informed on how the outcomes will shape the political landscape.