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Portugal's president disbands parliament, calls election on May 18

Austria's new government takes office 5 months after elections

Coalition of conservative, social democratic, and liberal parties prevents far right from governing

Tajikistan holds general elections amid international scrutiny

Over 5.5M voters eligible head to polls, 220 candidates compete for 63 parliamentary seats

Germany votes as conservatives lead, far-right surges

Germans head to the polls in a national election expected to return Friedrich Merz’s conservatives to power while giving the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) its best-ever result, marking a significant rightward shift in Europe’s largest economy.

Thousands protest far-right AfD in Berlin

A week before Germany's general election, thousands of demonstrators gathered in Berlin to rally for democracy and against the far right. With tensions high ahead of the crucial vote, protestors sent a strong message of resistance.

Mass Protests Erupt in Berlin Against Surging Far-Right AfD Ahead of Election

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Berlin to protest the rising popularity of the far-right AfD party, just days ahead of Germany’s general election

Greenland set to ban foreign donations amid Trump-led fears

Greenland wants to ban receiving contributions from foreign or anonymous donors, according to a bill unveiled Monday, amid statements of US President Donald Trump to acquire the autonomous Danish territory.

Macron accuses Musk of "directly intervening" in elections

Emmanuel Macron accuses Elon Musk of election interference, citing his support for Germany's far-right AfD and growing influence on global politics through his platform, X.

Austria's political crisis deepens as Chancellor Nehammer resigns

Austria's political crisis deepened on January 5 when Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned after failed coalition talks. President Alexander Van der Bellen is set to meet far-right leader Herbert Kickl today.

Mike Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker amid Republican divisions

Mike Johnson, a Louisiana lawmaker, has been reelected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives after a closely contested vote. Securing just 218 votes, the minimum needed, Johnson’s victory highlights deep divisions within the Republican Party, set

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election

Elon Musk faces backlash in Germany for endorsing the far-right AfD ahead of February elections, sparking accusations of interference and criticism from top politicians.

Germany Faces Early Elections as Scholz Calls for No-Confidence Vote

Germany’s Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, will face a vote of no confidence in parliament on Monday, taking a step towards early elections. Scholz is expected to lose the vote, with elections likely to be held by February 2025.

Mikheil Kavelashvili Elected President of Georgia Amid Protests

Mikheil Kavelashvili has been elected as the sixth President of Georgia with 224 votes out of 300, amid ongoing protests and controversy over the legitimacy of the elections.

Presidential Elections Begin in Georgia

The Georgian parliamentary elections are underway under heightened security measures

Tajikistan Schedules Parliamentary Elections for March 2025

The next parliamentary elections in Tajikistan, including deputies for the lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon Majlisi Oli) and representatives for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, regions, cities, and districts of Dushanbe, will take place on March 2, 2025, according to the president's press

Ghana's cocoa farmers call for change ahead of elections

Cocoa farmers in Ghana are expressing frustration over low prices and rising costs, with many hoping the upcoming election will bring changes to the sector. Farmers are calling for higher cocoa prices, better access to fertilisers, and improved working conditions.

Romania's Constitutional Court clears way for second-round presidential vote

Romania’s Constitutional Court has approved the continuation of the presidential election process, rejecting a petition to annul the first-round results. The decision paves the way for a potential second-round vote next Sunday amid ongoing political uncertainty.

Romanian leftists ahead of resurgent far right in election

Romania's ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) looked set to win the most votes in a parliamentary election on Sunday, fending off a resurgent far-right movement that challenges the country's pro-Western orientation, partial results showed.

Romanians protest after court orders vote recount

Hundreds of Romanians protested during the night in Bucharest. It's after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly led the first round of the presidential election, sparking political concerns.

Georgian dream mominates Kavelashvili for presidential election

Georgia’s ruling party, "Georgian Dream," has nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili as its presidential candidate for the upcoming election.

Protests in Georgia intensify ahead of controversial parliamentary session

Protests erupted on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi on the evening of November 24 and continued overnight as demonstrators opposed the legitimacy of Georgia's 11th convocation of parliament. The first parliamentary session, scheduled for November 25, has drawn criticism from the opposition.

Uruguay's left returns to presidency

Center-left opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi secured victory in Uruguay's presidential election, official results showed on Sunday, with 99% of votes tallied, in a second-round race that pollsters expected to be closely fought.

Uruguay's Left-Wing Candidate Yamandu Orsi Wins Presidency, Promises Smooth Transition

Yamandu Orsi, the center-left candidate, won Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday with 49.81% of the vote, defeating conservative Alvaro Delgado. Orsi promised a smooth transition and emphasized national unity and economic growth.