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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Mobile voting is here and it is transforming democracy

Healthy democracies require active citizen participation. Mobile voting can energise the electorate and create a virtuous cycle of greater voter participation, greater electoral accountability, and better policies and outcomes, Remi Meehan and Bradley Tusk write.

Green News

French Green leader emerges as key figure against far-right

Green Party leader Marine Tondelier has been one of the stand-out voices in the leftwing election campaign.

Europe News

France’s dissolution of parliament is ‘return to normal,’ expert says

Analysts have been trying to speculate as to why President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election.

Culture news

B(ard)ella Ciao, Ciao, Ciao: The story of a global resistance anthem

A poster for the upcoming French elections has got us thinking about the resistance anthem 'Bella ciao' - its history, its versatility, its borderless influence.

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Iranian exiles in London protest as elections take place

Iranians in London gathered Friday in front of the Iranian consulate and embassy as the country held elections to choose a successor to the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.

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Ramaphosa's coalition presidency

Various African heads of state gathered in Pretoria for the swearing-in of Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa's president for a second term.

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Sunak announces surprise election on 4 July

In a speech that followed much speculation, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the national election will be held on 4 July.

Green News

‘I am so poor I have to work’: Delhi hit by red alert heatwave

With India midway through its general election, there are concerns about the impact of the ongoing extreme heat on voters.

Green News

Scotland's government collapses in clash over climate policies

A three-year coalition between the SNP and Scottish Green Party has broken down after emissions targets were dropped.

Europe News

Hungarian government targets former Fidesz ally in elections campaign

Following his divorce with Fidesz' former justice minister, Péter Magyar emerged as a key opposition figure of Viktor Orban's government.

Croatia

Croatia’s parliament dissolves, paying way for election this year

The country's capital Zagreb was hit by huge anti-government protests last month.

Tech News

Google restricts election-related queries put to Gemini AI chatbot

Google said it would roll out the restrictions "out of an abundance of caution" ahead of elections in 2024.

Portugal

Centre-right and centre-left neck and neck in Portugal's tight election

Meanwhile in third place the far-right Chega (Enough) party surged in popularity. It's on course to get 18% - 11% more than in the previous election in 2022.

Finland

Finns vote in tight presidential race amid 'hybrid operation' claims

The two leading candidates represent the left and right-wings of Finnish politics, but the far-right candidate has made progress in recent polls.

Serbia

Protests against 'fraudulent' elections continue in Belgrade

Opponents of Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić rallied outside the Constitutional Court building on Friday to press their demand that last month's election be annulled and held again over reported widespread irregularities.

Green News

‘An existential threat’: Will climate change sway Pakistan’s election?

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari says that Pakistan must adapt to climate change to survive.