New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern 'calls it a day' as New Zealand's Prime Minister

Jacinda Ardern said 'I think we'll call it a day' as she announced she's quitting as New Zealand's Prime Minister with the support of her family.

19 January 2023

Czech Republic

Czech voters head to the polls to choose their next president

Three challengers appear to be in serious contention for victory, including former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, retired army chief Petr Pavel and career academic Danuše Nerudová.

13 January 2023

World

What international events to expect in 2023

Restoring peace on the continent, helping economies recover, ensuring adequate and affordable energy supplies; these are Europe’s main goals for the year ahead. Now, more than ever, it is necessary to overcome divisions in order to achieve stability and prosperity for citizens.

24 December 2022

World

Year in Review: How Europe's far right garnered support in 2022

The 2022 electoral successes of Europe's far-right in Italy, France, Hungary and Sweden have marked a significant shift in mainstream politics.

23 December 2022

USA

Will Musk stand down as Twitter CEO?

After a poll he ran on Twitter asking users if he should quit called on him to go, Elon Musk's future as CEO of the social media site hangs in the balance.

19 December 2022

Slovakia

Vote of no confidence topples Slovakia's government

The Slovak government coalition fell on Thursday after narrowly losing a vote of no confidence.

16 December 2022

World News

Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro clash with police in Brasilia

Many followers of outgoing far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept election results in Brazil set fire to several vehicles and attempted to invade the Federal Police headquarters in the capital Brasilia. They call for military intervention.

13 December 2022

Germany

Scholz's Social Democrats projected to win state vote in Germany

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's centre-left party won a German state election Sunday, projections showed.

9 October 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik eyes victory in national elections

Bosnian Serb political leader Milorad Dodik appeared to be on course for a crucial election victory in the fragile Balkan country, according to early results.

3 October 2022

World News

Bosnia, Bulgaria and Latvia: What happened in elections this weekend?

Here's everything you need to know - including who won and what that means for the rest of the world.

3 October 2022

Latvia

Exit polls put Latvia PM's New Unity party ahead in general election

Analysts believe that the New Unity party of PM Krišjānis Kariņš will take the most votes.

30 September 2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

‘I respect Putin’: Dodik backs 'referendums' in occupied Ukraine

“Russia is an undoubted ally that I respect, and I respect President Putin," Bosnian Serb nationalist firebrand Milorad Dodik told Euronews Serbia.

30 September 2022

Italy

Matteo Salvini: Former interior minister could be set for a comeback

His party is in a right-wing bloc that is leading opinion polls ahead of Italy's snap general election on Sunday.

23 September 2022

Italy

Italy divided over PM hopeful Giorgia Meloni ahead of election

Meloni heads up the Brothers of Italy party, which is part of a right-wing bloc that is leading opinion polls ahead of Sunday's election.

20 September 2022

Europe News

Sweden's left-wing coalition in slight lead, exit polls show

Two separate polls showed the ruling left-wing Social Democrats had won the most votes, while populist anti-immigration Sweden Democrats had their best showing yet.

11 September 2022

Sweden

Sweden votes on Sunday: Key things to know ahead of general election

The main parties are split down the middle of the left-right divide, with four parties each forming the two blocs, making the results difficult to predict.

10 September 2022

Sweden

Russia's actions in Ukraine see Sweden beef up disinformation fight

The national agency tasked with vigilance over external threats to Swedish society says they've been in demand from political parties and civil society for more information, ahead of the general election.

7 September 2022

Sweden

Why this viral image is not proof of 'climate hysteria' in Sweden

The post has been reshared online ahead of Sunday's general election.

6 September 2022

Italy

Fears grow over Russian interference in Italy's election

Medvedev had called on Europeans to "punish" their "stupid" governments for opposing Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

19 August 2022

Kenya

Kenya's William Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos

Deputy President William Ruto received 50.5% of the vote to nearly 49% for his rival Raila Odinga in last Tuesday's ballot, the election commission said, but a chaotic announcement could herald a legal challenge.

15 August 2022