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Spain

Determined to have their say - protests continue in Catalonia over independence vote

24/09/2017

Germany

German voters 'undecided' hours before polls open

Germany’s candidates campaign for one final time, as polls suggest a third of the electorate is still undecided over who to vote for in Sunday's general election.

23/09/2017

World News

German election rivals battle it out in Street Fighter parody

What is German Chancellor Angela Merkel's special move, and will it be enough to defeat her rivals?

23/09/2017

Germany

What you need to know about the German election

What is an overhang vote? Why do Germans have two votes? Find the answers in our explainer.

22/09/2017

Germany

Young people in Germany back Angela Merkel and lean green

A poll of the under-18s gave Angela Merkel a lead, with 28% of the vote. The greens would poll 17% amongst younger voters, but in some areas, the extreme right would also do well in some parts of the country.

18/09/2017

Germany

Merkel targeted by nationalist right on German campaign trail

The German chancellor runs the gauntlet of jeering opponents ahead of next Sunday's elections.

16/09/2017

Norway

Conservatives declare victory in Norwegian election

Ruling Conservative Party retain power in historic Norwegian election

11/09/2017

Russia

Russia's Yabloko claims huge gains in Moscow local council elections

Russia's Yabloko claims huge gains in Moscow local council elections

11/09/2017

Germany

Martin Schulz: ‘Europe must not be scared of Turkey’

08/09/2017

News

[LIVE] Angola polls final result: ruling MPLA wins by 61%

Angola's elections body has released final results of the August 23 polls. The ruling MPLA won by 61.07% picking 150 seats in the 220 seater parliament. Joao Lourenco was also declared president-elect

07/09/2017

Russia

Is this the secret villa of Russia president Vladimir Putin?

31/08/2017

Germany

Merkel slams German auto execs during election rally

Merkel slams German auto execs during election rally

12/08/2017

Kenya

Two 'shot dead' in Kenya as violence follows claims of electoral fraud

Opposition leader Raila Odinga's claims that Tuesday's general election was rigged has sparked upheaval in Kenya

09/08/2017

Kenya

Opposition protesters tear-gassed in Kenya

Kenyan police have fired tear-gas at a group of 100 chanting supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga, shortly after their political leader claimed "massive" electoral fraud

09/08/2017

Kenya

Kenya vote counting underway after presidential election

Kenya vote counting underway after presidential election

08/08/2017

Rwanda

Rwanda strongman Kagame wins election landslide

The victory gives Kagame, already in power for 17 years, a third term

05/08/2017

Rwanda

Kagame expected to win third term in Rwandan presidentials

Rwandan President Paul Kagame looks set for a third term as the country votes for a new president.

04/08/2017

Venezuela

Turnout figures in Venezuela assembly ballot disputed

There is a claim the turnout figures in Venezuela's recent election for a new assembly were "tampered" with

02/08/2017

Venezuela

Venezuela opposition figures seized in overnight raids

Venezuelan authorities are urged not to use excessive force during an already 'extremely volatile situation,' after two opposition figures are seized from their homes in overnight raids

01/08/2017

New Zealand

Flagging Labour in New Zealand chooses youngest-ever leader weeks ahead of election

Badly trailing in the polls two months ahead of a general election, New Zealand's Labour party hopes its new, youngest-ever leader will revive its fortunes

01/08/2017