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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.

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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.

Peru

Leftist teacher Pedro Castillo named Peru's president-elect

Castillo catapulted from unknown to president-elect with the support of the country's poor and rural citizens, many of whom identify with the struggles the teacher has faced.

Europe Decoded

Fake Euronews video circulates online ahead of Iran election

The fake clip appears to show a woman calling on people not to vote in the election and boycott the ballots.

Israel

Isaac Herzog, son of former president, elected president of Israel

Isaac Herzog has been elected as the new President of Israel, as opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu try to reach a last-ditch agreement on a new coalition government.

Republic of Ecuador

Ecuador picks conservative Guillermo Lasso for president

Ex-banker Guillermo Lasso defeated left-wing economist Andrés Arauz in Ecuador's presidential runoff.

Republic of the Congo

Republic of Congo: Opponent dies of COVID-19 on election day

Guy-Brice Parfait Kolelas was the main challenger of longstanding president Denis Sassou N'guesso.

Portugal

Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa re-elected

The record low turnout of 39.5% is believed to be due to voters avoiding the ballot boxes for fear of COVID-19.