Elections in Europe
Malta heads to the polls in March
The prime minister’s Labour Party is expected to win a third term in office.
Facebook’s parent company launches tools to combat disinfo in French election
Far-right National Rally suspends MEP Nicolas Bay from party roles
Waiting for Sarko
Rule of law: Viktor Orbán should brace for impact
Trump encouraged French presidential candidate Eric Zemmour in phone call, campaign says
France’s Pécresse blasts Berlin and Brussels in presidential bid
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Slovenia to hold general election on April 24
Prime Minister Janez Janša’s party is being pushed in the polls.
Macron’s man in Brussels plots to kill EU carbon price on cars and homes
Pascal Canfin is placing himself between the Commission and Emmanuel Macron.
Meet the French MEPs who shape the presidential race
Every contender for the Elysée has gone to the European Parliament for help.
Macron heads east on risky peacemaker mission
The French president wants a big breakthrough with Putin ahead of April’s election, but the mission to Moscow could easily backfire.
Macron courts working class in French rust belt
French president touted new investments in far-right stronghold.
António Costa’s against-the-odds election triumph
How the Portuguese Socialist leader upset the odds to win a rare majority government.
António Costa wins big in Portugal’s general election
Socialist Party wins absolute majority, but far right makes gains.
Exit polls show Socialist victory in Portuguese general election
António Costa looks set for third term.
Christiane Taubira ahead in French left’s unofficial primary
None of her rivals intend on dropping out.
Macron’s party launches campaign efforts … without Macron
La République en Marche plans to distribute leaflets over the weekend.
France’s top court says no to vaccine pass at political rallies
However the pass will be required to access a wide range of public venues.
Marine Le Pen’s top MEP defects to Eric Zemmour’s campaign
Poaching suggests Zemmour could attract more figures from established parties.
Heartlands key as António Costa seeks majority in Portugal’s early election
Socialists lead in polls, but struggle to find allies in fractured political landscape.
Macron’s EU speech descends into French campaign brawl
The sparring illustrates how much France’s presidential election is looming over the country’s rotating EU presidency.
Marine Le Pen bangs the drum on Europe but has lost her edge
The far-right candidate risks being outflanked on anti-EU rethoric by her rival Eric Zemmour.
French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour convicted of hate speech
The nationalist firebrand says he will appeal the court’s decision.
The end of the French left
Christiane Taubira wants to reinvigorate progressive politics. She risks splitting it even further.
France’s Christiane Taubira backs leftwing primary, enters race
Darling of French left calls on candidates to submit to primary ahead of presidential election.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier set for second term as German president
Green leaders say incumbent is ‘very good and highly respected,’ ahead of February 13 parliamentary vote.
European elections to watch in 2022
Incumbent leaders in France, Hungary, Slovenia and more face hurdles ahead.
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