The announcement comes after almost three years of trying and failing to lead Britain out of the European Union.
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A Guide to Our Coverage of the European Parliament Elections
Citizens of the European Union’s 28 member nations go to the polls this week to elect their next transnational Parliament. Here’s a guide to our coverage.
May Faces Calls to Quit Amid Fresh Brexit Revolt and a Resignation
Britain’s prime minister is confronting a ferocious backlash over her latest proposals for leaving the European Union, including the resignation of a key cabinet member.
South Africa’s Deputy President, Accused of Corruption, Faces Uncertain Future
David Mabuza postponed his swearing-in to the National Assembly to address allegations of graft, leaving it unclear whether he could continue in his post.
No Policies? No Problem. The Patchwork Brexit Party Is Crushing Its Opponents.
Its candidates’ politics have little in common beyond gunning for a quick, hard Brexit, but that hardly matters. For now, anyway.
Austria Chancellor Faces Prospect of No-Confidence Vote as Coalition Unravels
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has called for an early election to recover from the scandal that struck his far-right coalition partners. But the situation may now be out of his control.
In India’s Election, Ailing Congress Party Is Unlikely to Find Its Miracle
After being crushed in 2014, the Congress party, India’s old powerhouse, appears to have made few gains this year. The road to recovery may be longer yet.
E.U. Elections 2019: How the System Works and Why It Matters
With Brexit looming and nationalism on the rise, Europe goes to the polls this week to elect the European Parliament.
Ukraine’s New President Dissolves Parliament and Calls a Snap Election
Volodymyr Zelensky wants to consolidate power with a Parliament led by his new political party. He said his first priority is ending a prolonged separatist conflict.
The Choice in India: ‘Our Trump’ or a Messier Democracy
The results of India’s parliamentary election will reveal not just a decision on Narendra Modi, but a deeper decision on what kind of government Indians want.