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Cyprus

Cyprus elects Nikos Christodoulides as president

Nikos Christodoulides was elected President of Cyprus in a run-off vote on Sunday. His rival, veteran diplomat Andreas Mavroyiannis, conceded defeat.

Cyprus

Ex-foreign minister will face diplomat for Cyprus presidency

Cypriots voted in large numbers on Sunday in a close presidential election between three front-runners.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic casts final ballots in runoff election for president

Voters in the Czech Republic head to the polls in a presidential runoff between retired NATO general Petr Pavel and billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis.

Czech Republic

Czech Presidential elections: Everything you need to know

It's neck and neck for the three main candidates with a chance for last minute surprises before voters go to the polls on Friday and Saturday.

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Slovenia

Slovenia elects its first female president

"Slovenians have shown what kind of a country they want", said Natasa Pirc Musar after she won a presidential election runoff.

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Bolsonaro supporters call for military intervention after election defeat

Bolsonaro supporters call for military intervention after election defeat

Slovenia

No clear winner predicted as Slovenians elect new president

The small Alpine country's 1.7 million eligible voters are choosing a successor to incumbent Borut Pahor on Sunday.

Brazil

Lula and Bolsonaro go to second round in Brazil's polarised election

The much tighter result dashed hopes of a quick resolution to a deeply polarised election in the world's fourth-largest democracy.

Brazil

Lula and Bolsonaro supporters rally on eve of Sunday's election

Rival supporters gathered in Sao Paulo ahead of Sunday's election, with opinion polls suggesting ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leads the right-wing incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro.

Kenya

Kenya's William Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos

Deputy President William Ruto received 50.5% of the vote to nearly 49% for his rival Raila Odinga in last Tuesday's ballot, the election commission said, but a chaotic announcement could herald a legal challenge.

France

French election: Five takeaways as Macron re-elected president

There was relief among EU leaders but concern about the rise of support for the far-right. Here are five takeaways from France's election night.

France

Emmanuel Macron pledges to be 'the president of all' in France

The French President delivered his victory speech from the Champ de Mars in Paris.

My Europe Series

'Politicians don't help us': The young French people who're abstaining

From disliking the candidates to a lack of trust in France's system, four young people explain their decision not to go to the polls.

France

Macron debates angry voters as campaign intensifies ahead of runoff

He debated several angry voters in the north and east of the country.

France

Who will these voters back in France's presidential election?

"For me, politics isn't a career, it's your beliefs."

South Korea

Ex-prosecutor and foreign policy neophyte wins South Korea presidency

Yoon is to take office in May and serve a single five-year term as leader of the world’s 10th largest economy.

Italy

Italian President Sergio Mattarella sworn in for a second term

The 80-year-old agreed to remain in office after Italy’s fractious parliament failed to agree on a successor.

My Europe Series

Explained: The mystery and quirks of Italy's presidential election

Anyone over the age of 50 with "full civil rights" is eligible to be Italy's president.

Cyprus

Cyprus foreign minister quits amid presidential run tussle

Nikos Christodoulides has consistently ranked as one the most popular politicians in the country in numerous public opinion polls.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria to hold presidential election in November amid crisis

Bulgarians will vote for their President on November 14, while political parties have still failed to form a government after two parliamentary elections in 2021.