A sweeping election result signals a deeper transformation beyond a simple transfer of power, raising questions about whether a new model of governance can restore institutions without breaking with Hungary’s political and social foundations.
Reform UK surges as Labour faces a punishing verdict in elections that could shake Westminster to its core
Former president Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party secures a commanding win, raising questions over the country’s political direction and its future ties with the EU and NATO.
Government insiders are weighing early election scenarios as scandals, economic pressures, and political tensions shape the debate over the timing of Greece’s next vote
As Hungary heads to the polls, Europe holds its breath. Paolo Gentiloni, former Italian Prime Minister and European Commissioner, breaks down why the import of this “small” country for the EU belies its small size.
The ballot box thus appears almost like an air freshener. You spray it, and the smell of every scandal—and anything else not related to our wallets—is covered by the heavy scent of the electoral result
Despite firm denials from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his government, early election speculation refuses to fade. A cocktail of scandals, surging prices and tourism anxiety is fueling the chatter while some MPs are starting to ask uncomfortable questions
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis dismissed snap election scenarios, stressing stability amid regional turmoil and signaling the government’s intent to complete its full term.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeks a third term as voters head to the polls with no clear majority expected, while domestic issues and past U.S. pressure over Greenland shape the political landscape
As scandals resurface and public trust erodes, a weary electorate, a struggling government, and a fragmented opposition converge in a political climate thick with fatigue and uncertainty ahead of the 2027 elections.
New GPO poll finds most voters favor a different government after the next elections, yet opposition parties remain fragmented as public opinion splits over foreign policy and constitutional reform.
With April elections approaching, Prime Minister Orbán doubles down on anti-Ukraine rhetoric and EU criticism, while challenger Péter Magyar pledges tax relief, anti-corruption measures, and closer EU ties
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic victory strengthens her hawkish security agenda, paving the way for increased defence spending, arms expansion, and potential constitutional changes, which Beijing has sharply condemned
There is something dangerously seductive about exit. Protest is noisy, exhausting, and uncertain. Withdrawal is quiet, elegant, almost aristocratic. It denies the system the one thing it requires above all else: participation
Statements about “nationalizing” elections, FBI investigations and fears of defeat
A new nationwide survey finds strong backing among supporters of Greece’s main opposition party for dialogue across the fragmented center-left, alongside firm resistance to any governing alliance with the ruling conservatives
Recognition, Accountability, and the Limits of Party Democracy in Greece
A new government proposal would allow Greeks living abroad to vote by mail in national elections and create a dedicated three-seat constituency for the diaspora, aiming to boost participation and representation
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that Israeli political consultants held discreet contacts linked to Greece’s ruling party ahead of parliamentary elections. It also describes an alleged behind-the-scenes role by Israeli President Herzog, which his office denies
The prime minister’s party leads with nearly half the vote in a snap election, raising hopes of ending a year-long political stalemate that has stalled parliament, delayed international loans and put key decisions for 2026 at risk