Exit poll suggests centrists win Dutch vote, beating far right
The centrist D66 party led by Rob Jetten was projected to win 27 seats out of 150 in parliament, ahead of Wilders and his far-right PVV Freedom Party with 25...
Immigration, asylum, take center stage in Dutch election
As in many European countries, immigration is the hot political issue in the Netherlands
AMSTERDAM: Orange smoke flares burning and draped in the Dutch red,...
What to know about Ireland’s election as the country votes for a new president
Voters in Ireland went to the polls Friday to elect one of two women as their new president for the next seven years, a largely ceremonial role
Dutch general election focuses on migration and housing crisis as Wilders seeks another win
Wilders’ party leads polls as the voting day nears, but even if he manages to win again, he is unlikely to manage to piece together a coalition, because many other...
Sanae Takaichi picked as Japan’s ruling LDP head, likely to become 1st female PM
TOKYO - Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election on Saturday by defeating farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff vote, paving the way for...
Norway’s Labor Party claims victory in general election
OSLO, Norway — Norway’s Labor Party of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has claimed victory in Monday’s general election with most votes now counted and with a narrow but clear win by the...
Bangladesh leader warns ‘extremely dangerous’ if polls derailed
A key recent source of contention is whether the Jatiya Party, seen as a former ally of Sheikh Hasina, should be allowed to take part in elections
Myanmar junta sets December 28 poll date despite raging civil war
Myanmar has been consumed by conflict since the military deposed the government of democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, making unsubstantiated allegations of electoral fraud
Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election
WARSAW, Poland — Conservative Karol Nawrocki won Poland’s weekend presidential runoff election, according to the final vote count on Monday. Nawrocki won 50.89% of votes in a very tight race against...
Early voting starts for South Korea election triggered by martial law
South Koreans are desperate to draw a line under months of political turmoil
The Asian democracy has been led by a revolving door of lame duck acting...