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Azeris hoping for peace after election

The current president Ilham Aliyev is widely expected to win another term after taking over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh enclave.

El Salvador

El Salvador's Nayib Bukele heads for reelection as president

For many the election hinged on the tradeoff of curtailed civil liberties for security in a country once terrorized by gangs.

Senegal

Opposition leaders reject Senegal election delays

Opposition parties have called on supporters to "defend democracy" as analysts say the crisis is putting one of Africa's most stable democracies to to the test.

Pakistan

Pakistan sentences Imran Khan and wife to 14 years in prison

Pakistan's former prime minister is already serving a three-year jail term for corruption.

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Finland

Ex PM projected to win first round of Finland's presidential election

Alexander Stubb, who likely gained 27.3%, will now face runner-up Pekka Haavisto, who likely gained 25.8%, in a runoff next month.

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Russians queue to support Putin opponent in presidential election race

Several Russian opposition figures have vowed to put up a fight against President Vladimir Putin as he seeks yet another term in office.

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European elections: How engaged are young people?

In a few months, it will be time to vote and elect our representatives to the European Parliament. Do young French voters feel invested in this democratic process?

Taiwan

Ruling-party candidate emerges victorious in Taiwan's presidential election

Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election and his opponents have conceded. Beijing strongly opposed the current Vice President Lai Ching-te, calling the poll a choice between war and peace.

Serbia

Serbian opposition leaders and protesters rally in Belgrade claiming election was rigged

Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party won the parliamentary vote, however, in the Belgrade local election, an opposition group said it was robbed, and demanded a rerun of the ballot.

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Kyiv: Russian presidential voting in occupied regions would be ‘void’

Ukraine on Saturday condemned Russia’s intention to organise presidential election voting in occupied Ukrainian territory next year.

Portugal

Exclusive poll shows Portuguese voters in favour of early elections

Portuguese voters will head to the polls on 10 March to vote in early elections triggered by a government corruption scandal.

Russia

Putin says he had 'no other choice' than to run for president

An announcement on whether he would run in upcoming elections had long been expected from Russia's leader.

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Euroviews. In 2024 elections, we have to act against AI-aggravated bias

Journalists must give a voice to the underrepresented and underprivileged communities at the receiving end of much of the misinformation that drives polarising narratives and undermines trust in democracy itself, Meera Selva writes.

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Netherlands' ruling party rules out coalition pact with far-right

Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) won 37 seats in the 150-seat lower house on Thursday.

Europe News

Housing crisis biggest concern for voters at Dutch election

As voters head to the polls in the Netherlands on Wednesday, housing, in particular a lack of affordable homes, has become the key issue for a majority of voters.

Europe News

State of the Union: Ukraine ammo failure as Israel-Hamas war rages on

European Union countries acknowledged this week that they are well on their way to failing Ukraine when it comes to providing military support.

Moldova

Moldova counts local election votes as authorities accuse Russia of meddling

Moldovans will elect nearly 900 mayors and 11,000 local councilors for four-year terms, including top positions like the mayor of the nation's capital, Chisinau.

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State of democracy: How do European countries compare?

Europe keeps its status as the world’s highest-performing region in democratic performance, but declines have been seen in many countries, according to the Global State of Democracy 2023 Report.

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Poland in the process of forming a new government

With no party winning an overall majority in a poll that saw a record turnout, the shape of the next government could come down to negotiatons.

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How a power tool took centre stage in Argentina's presidential race

Argentina's economy has been engulfed in crisis for years, but lately, people feel they are being pushed to the brink: Inflation has rocketed into the triple digits, poverty is soaring and a rapidly depreciating currency is decimating the purchasing power of salaries.