Macron won in France — but Le Pen came closer than before
Marine Le Pen shifted toward a more socialist economic policy and focused less on far-right rhetoric.
Is something wrong with Spain’s political leaders?
Bonnie Field - July 19, 2019
Nearly three months after parliamentary elections, the parties still haven’t formed a government.
Can Spain’s elections on Sunday deliver a functioning government?
Juan Rodríguez Teruel and Bonnie Field - April 25, 2019
Populists, socialists, nationalists, secessionists: The center may not hold.
When left-leaning parties support austerity, their voters start to embrace the far right
Maria Snegovaya - November 20, 2018
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France’s critical election happens in June, not on Sunday
John Carey - May 3, 2017
The second round of France’s presidential election, on Sunday, is
What are the Socialist Party’s chances of winning in France? Very low.
Stefan Wojcik, Ryan Kennedy, and David Lazer - February 5, 2017
[caption id="attachment_53628" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former French education minister Benoît Hamon
Sure, the U.S. and Russia often meddle in foreign elections. Does it matter?
Dov Levin - September 7, 2016
[caption id="attachment_45923" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A voter wears an "I voted"
Here’s everything you need to know about Senegal’s 2016 referendum
Catherine Kelly - April 3, 2016
The referendum brings a shorter presidential term – but could make future elections even less competitive.
Spain’s national election is Sunday. Will it hold back Catalonia’s drive for independence?
David Martí - December 19, 2015
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Five key questions – and answers – about France's election fallout
Henry Farrell - April 1, 2014
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="MAXPPP OUT "] French President Francois