After decades of relative stability, the country has entered a new era of political fragmentation and will hold new elections at a precarious time.
Tag: Polls and Public Opinion
German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy
A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.
India’s Elections Offer Mixed Results for Modi
Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome.
The U.K. Has a More Working-Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.
After Iran’s Missile Attack, Israel May Be Ready to Risk All-Out War
Israel seems ready to respond in a much more forceful and public way with Iran after Tehran launched its second massive missile attack on Israel this year, analysts and officials say.
UK’s Conservatives Are Surprisingly Upbeat at Their Party Conference
At its annual convention in Birmingham, the party is energized by a leadership contest and seems largely undisturbed by broader questions over its electability.
Attitudes About Nasrallah Appear More Positive in Middle East Since His Death
Sentiment about the Hezbollah leader shifted after the Israeli strike that killed him, partly reflecting anger toward Israel, according to an analysis.
‘Nothing Left to Lose’: Why Are Britain’s Conservatives So Upbeat?
At its annual convention in Birmingham, the party is energized by a leadership contest and seems largely undisturbed by broader questions over its electability.
What to Know About Austria’s General Election and the Far-Right Freedom Party
Austrians will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Parliament, with the Freedom Party in position to potentially form a far-right government for the first time since World War II.
U.K.’s Starmer Sprinkles Kamala Harris-style ‘Joy’ Into Conference Speech
After a somewhat bumpy start to his premiership, Keir Starmer tried to reclaim the narrative, acknowledging voters’ desire for hope and promising change was on the way.