Zuzana Caputova, a campaigning lawyer making her first run for office, is leading in the polls while espousing liberal attitudes long considered politically toxic.
Tag: Elections
As Elections Near, Duterte Adds Dozens Seeking Office to His Deadly Drug List
Just two months ahead of voting across the Philippines, the president is accused of using his drug war to terrorize political opponents.
U.K. Lawmakers Reject ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, and Defy Theresa May Yet Again
Parliament’s actions undercut the prime minister, worsening the power vacuum in British politics and making an extension of the Brexit deadline more likely.
The Interpreter: Algeria Tests Path Toward Democracy in an Era of Authoritarianism
Flickers of progress highlight how much the world has changed in recent years, and how uncertain democracy’s global future remains.
Algeria’s President Yields to Protests, Saying He Won’t Pursue Fifth Term
Abdelaziz Bouteflika, however, said he would remain in power until a successor was found, raising questions about when or whether he would actually step down.
In India’s Election Season, an Explosion Interrupts Modi’s Slump
After a militant attack, more Indians are rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi again, including some independent and undecided voters.
In India’s Election Season, a Bombing Interrupts Modi’s Slump
After a suicide bombing in Kashmir and brinkmanship with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is finding some undecided voters rallying to him.
India Elections Begin on April 11. They’re a Crucial Test for Modi.
The prime minister’s image has been dented by a slowing economy, but he seems well positioned to win a second term when voters begin casting ballots.
Thai Political Party That Nominated King’s Sister Is Dissolved
The constitutional court said the Thai Raksa Chart Party had committed “hostile acts” toward the monarchy by nominating a member of the royal family as a candidate for prime minister.
How Justin Trudeau Was Ensnared by Scandal: A Corruption Case and ‘Veiled Threats’
The Canadian prime minister is enmeshed in a case involving a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who says his office improperly pressured her.