Elections in Europe
Dutch snap election set for Oct. 29
Geert Wilders’ far-right coalition has been in place for less than a year.
What’s in a vote?
Drug dealer bitcoin scandal risks upending Czech election
Right wing toasts Nawrocki while European leaders offer cautious congratulations
Skeletons in Nawrocki’s closet fail to dent his Polish presidential bid
Far-right Chega group confirmed as Portugal’s main opposition party
You can dance, you can jive, having the elections of your life
Romanian court rejects George Simion’s election challenge
Presidential election loser Simion denounced the ruling and called on his supporters to “fight.”
Romanian vote loser Simion claims France interfered in election
Hard-right candidate is challenging the results at Romania’s constitutional court.
Europe’s hard right stronger than ever after mega election weekend
Centrist wins in the triple election did not equal defeat of the right.
Center-right wins Portugal’s election — but not a majority
The country’s parliament will remain fractured, with the far-right Chega party and the Socialists tied for second place.
Pro-EU moderate Nicușor Dan wins Romanian presidential election stunner
Bucharest mayor fends off challenge from hard-right firebrand George Simion, who conceded defeat after initially declaring himself the winner.
Turnout down in tight Portugal election
Sunday’s snap vote is being held two months after Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s government fell as a result of the so-called Spinumviva scandal.
Russian interference claims hit Romania’s critical election on voting day
High numbers of voters are turning out to choose between hard-right candidate George Simion and centrist Nicușor Dan.
In Transylvania, fear haunts Romania’s troubled democracy
The birthplace of modern Romania is losing faith in politics 36 years after Communism fell, amid threats of reprisals at Sunday’s bitterly fought election.
Upset stomach stops Portugal far-right candidate’s campaigning
Esophageal spasms are keeping André Ventura off the campaign trail.
Romanian presidential front-runner accuses Macron of ‘dictatorial tendencies’
George Simion, leader of the right-wing AUR party, criticizes French president for interfering in Romania’s election.
The crown slips: How queen Ursula failed her transparency test
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How to watch Portugal’s election like a pro
Sunday’s snap vote may leave the country in an extended period of political standstill.
Romanian wild card George Simion sets Brussels’ nerves on edge
The presidential front-runner’s hostility to Ukraine is creating a rift with fellow European conservatives.
Albanian election result unclear after broadcasters withhold exit polls
Observers forced to wait for outcome of contest seen as pivotal to the country’s path to EU membership.
Trump’s election maestro works to topple Albanian prime minister
Albania’s embattled opposition party is mounting a dramatic election push after years sidelined by Edi Rama’s ruling Socialists.
Chinese cyber menace exceeds threat from Russia, Dutch spy chief warns
Top intel director tells POLITICO that Moscow’s new military buildup is concerning — and Donald Trump’s election has been a wake-up call for European spies.
Polish presidential candidate in trouble over apartment deal
Karol Nawrocki’s claim to be a man of the people who owns only one flat has landed him in political hot water.
‘Shameful’ socialists attract EU lawmakers’ ire for not backing Romania’s centrist candidate
Hard-right George Simion is heading for power in Bucharest — but the timid socialists aren’t yet supporting independent rival Nicușor Dan. That’s causing a ruckus in Strasbourg.
Romanian election results: Trump fan George Simion wins first round, Nicușor Dan comes second
The far-right chief qualifies for the presidential runoff, in which he will face centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan.
Reform UK snatch Labour safe seat – and terrify Tories
“We are now the opposition party in the U.K. to Labour, and the Tories are a waste of space,” Farage said — as he racked up hundreds of council wins.
French Justice Minister Darmanin lays groundwork for 2027 presidential bid
The field of candidates hoping to succeed Emmanuel Macron is starting to take shape two years ahead of the next election.
Nigel Farage wants to be ‘like Barack Obama’ as he eyes PM job ahead of local elections
Obama formally removed around 3 million noncitizens from the United States while president.