Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, has tried and failed three times to become president. Now, even as her popularity rises, she may be barred from taking part in an election to lead France if she is found guilty of embezzlement on Monday. Such a verdict, far from certain, has been equated by Ms. … Read more
Romania hit back, saying that the Russian opposition has no access to legal institutions and “opponents are executed a few meters from the Kremlin.” Georgescu, powered by a successful TikTok campaign, scored a surprise win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election in November — but the vote was later annulled and Georgescu was … Read more
In the final days of Germany’s abbreviated election campaign, the task facing its next chancellor has snapped into focus. It appears far more existential, for the country and for all of Europe, than almost anyone initially imagined. Germany’s coalition government came apart just a day after the U.S. presidential election last November. As a result, … Read more
The far-right party’s candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, tries to woo voters with her extreme views. Since its founding in 2013, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has become a major political force in Germany. The far-right party is polling second ahead of a general election next month. The party’s candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, … Read more
Constitutional Council validates results of the October polls that extended Frelimo party’s half-century grip on power. Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the governing party Frelimo’s victory in an October election which prompted massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged. The Constitutional Council’s Monday ruling is likely to trigger further protests in … Read more
Poll in February triggered after Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote. Germany faces an early election following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government. Europe’s biggest economy is in trouble and there are also deep political divisions. So what is of most concern to voters? And why is the outcome so important internationally? Presenter: … Read more
Europe’s efforts to contain a resurgence of nationalism and Russian interference entered dangerous new territory on Friday when Romania canceled a high-stakes presidential election, just two days before a runoff vote that an ultranationalist candidate had been well positioned to win. The dramatic decision to call off Sunday’s election and annul a first round of … Read more
Polls show centre-right incumbents Fine Gael and Fianna Fail running neck and neck with leftist-nationalist Sinn Fein. Ireland is going to the polls in a tight election race that has two centre-right coalition parties running neck and neck with the former political wing of a republican parliamentary force. Irish voters began casting their ballots on … Read more
The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts. Donald Trump is set to begin his second term with daunting foreign policy challenges, including several wars overseas. He’s said he’ll end the fighting in Ukraine on his first day, but hasn’t explained how. His plans regarding Gaza and Lebanon are just as vague. And the … Read more
Micro-blogging site says it now has more than 15 million users, up from nine million in September. Social media platform Bluesky has gained more than one million new users since the US presidential election, benefitting from an exodus of people unhappy with the direction of X under billionaire owner Elon Musk. The micro-blogging site said … Read more