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Italy

Italy's Mattarella dissolves parliament, election set for 25 September

The decision came after PM Mario Draghi handed in his resignation as a result of key right-wing coalition allies, the Five-Star Movement, boycotting a confidence vote.

Italy

Italian PM Mario Draghi resigns after his government collapses

A new general election is expected to take place between end of September and beginning of October this year after Draghi handed his resignation to Italy's president.

Italy

Centre-left parties claim victory in Italy's mayoral elections

The votes were seen as the last test ahead of next year's parliamentary elections.

Europe News

Is Macron's influence in the EU weakened following Sunday's elections?

The newly re-elected French president failed to hold on to his absolute majority in the National Assembly.

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Lebanon

Lebanon elections: Hezbollah and allies lose majority in vote

It is the first election in Lebanon since a devastating economic crisis erupted in October 2019.

World News

Lebanon votes amid economic woes and political uncertainty

The Lebanese political system is complex and based on dividing religions. A voter’s choice of candidate is pre-determined based on their religion and there is little motivation for the sides to work together.

World News

Polls open in Hungarian election as Orban seeks another term

Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban is hoping for a fourth consecutive term in office.

Hungary

Russia's invasion of Ukraine casts shadow over Hungary election

A look at how Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed the campaign focus in Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Hungary

Hungarian opposition is struggling to dethrone Orbán

Fidesz has dominated Hungarian politics for 12 years, benefiting from the fragmentation of the opposition. But now a coalition has united in an attempt to break its stronghold.

Hungary

Claims of media bias overshadow Hungarian election campaign

The conditions in which parliamentary elections are being held have attracted increasing international attention. Hungary is the first EU member state to receive a full-scale OSCE observer mission.

Europe News

Euroviews. Hungary election: Watch our special election debate ahead of the vote

Euronews hosted a special show in Brussels' European Parliament to discuss why the poll matters to everyone in Europe.

Hungary

The era of Victor Orban

Hungarian Pm Victor Orban is to seek a fourth term in office on Sunday 3rd April. We look back on his 12 continuous years in power so far

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan to hold snap elections as president broaches succession

Berdymukhamedov’s statement that younger people should direct the country suggested that his son Serdar is in line to succeed him.

Europe Decoded

French voting app Elyze sparks concerns over data protection

France's data privacy watchdog says it's examining the Tinder-style app that helps voters decide what candidate to choose.

Tech News

Tech this week: Drone delivers life saving defibrillator in Sweden

A Swedish man's life is saved with the help of a drone and BMW shows off its new colour-changing car in Las Vegas.

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary vote boosts president's clout

With over 97% of precincts counted, three blocs all supporting Sadyr Zhaparov emerged as the top vote-getters.

Uzbekistan

In Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev heads for a predictable landslide

Mirziyoyev has eased some of the restrictions of his predecessor but made no effort towards political reform.

Czech Republic

Are the Czech Social Democrats locked in a death spiral?

They are the Czech Republic's oldest surviving political party. Is that record in danger?

Italy

Italians go to polls for mayoral elections and all eyes are on Rome

Some 12 million people are eligible to vote on Sunday and Monday, in the first electoral test for Prime Minister Mario Draghi since he took office.

Czech Republic

Will the Czech elections see Prague turn its back on Russia and China?

Relations have already frayed considerably over the past year.