Many young people in the northern English cities of Liverpool and Manchester say they feel disillusioned by politics.
Tag: Voting and Voters
South Africa’s Young Democracy Leaves Its Young Voters Disillusioned
We spoke to South Africans who grew up in the three decades since the country overthrew apartheid and held its first free election about their lives and plans to vote — or not — in this week’s pivotal election.
A Global Lesson from Britain’s Crumbling Conservative Party
Sometimes, even as the far right rises, the center holds.
A Global Lesson from Britain’s Crumbling Conservative Party
Sometimes, even as the far right rises, the center holds.
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing party’s dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.
Taiwan Election: Why It Matters, and What It Could Mean for U.S. and China
The vote for a new president could reshape the complicated, risky balance between Taiwan, China and the United States.
Congo Election: Inside the Presidential Race in a Pivotal African Nation
The presidential race in the Democratic Republic of Congo is being closely watched internationally. Congo is rich in the rare minerals needed to make electric cars and solar panels.
The Wild Card in Taiwan’s Election: Frustrated Young Voters
An important bloc for the governing party, the island’s youth are focusing on bread-and-butter issues and have helped propel the rise of an insurgent party.
Will a Bitterly Divided Australia Elevate the Aboriginal Voice?
A referendum to set up an Indigenous advisory body in Parliament was envisioned as uniting the country. The opposite has happened.
What to Know About Zimbabwe’s Presidential Election
The country needs a free and fair election to escape Western sanctions. But voting got off to a rough start, with late openings at polling places and fliers spreading misinformation.