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UK election could be existential for ruling party

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UK

It is trailing the opposition Labour Party by an average of 20 percentage points (pp) and its prospects have been further damaged by the decision of Nigel Farage to contest the…

Radical parties look set for vote boosts in Belgium

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BELGIUM

This would be the first victory for the party in Flanders and at the national level. The party has pledged to impose a much stricter immigration policy and push for Flemish…

Norway election is unlikely to alter energy policy

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NORWAY

Polls suggest that Conservative Party, which has led government for eight years, will not be re-elected. The smaller parties which the Conservatives usually rely on for…

Portugal may look to Greece on debt renegotiation

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PORTUGAL

Political forces have emerged seeking to emulate anti-austerity parties in Greece and Spain, but Portugal's party system has so far proved resilient. Still, Portugal is not…

Far-left divisions could alter German politics

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GERMANY

The resignation of Bartsch followed Amira Mohamed Ali’s decision to resign as co-chair. The Left is deeply divided, especially over the war in Ukraine, which triggered several…

Italy’s new party dynamics are here to stay

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ITALY

Italy's party system.

Sweden’s new government sparks political realignment

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SWEDEN

Sweden's new government.

Slovak parties may draw lessons from election upset

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SLOVAKIA

Liberal and centre-right parties supported the civic activist Caputova, who gained 58.4% of the vote. European Commissioner Sefcovic, who had been nominated by Direction-Social…

Spain’s far right will hold the balance of power

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SPAIN

Spain's far-right party.

Spain election fragmentation may require fresh polls

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SPAIN

A fragmented parliament and party policy divisions mean there are no straightforward government coalition options. Some of the six parties with fewer than ten seats are likely to…