Elections and Parties

Brexit marks one of the biggest crises to face the European Union. The outcome of the upcoming elections will be crucial to Europe’s future. On the one hand, this section will analyse the electoral situation in individual countries, including the formation of a government in Sweden and the parliamentary elections in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece and Poland and the local council elections in Germany, Spain and Turkey. On the other hand, the political developments surrounding the European Parliament elections will be a major focus. Social issues in particular will be discussed with respect to the European left from both country-specific and Europe-wide perspectives, and strategies will be developed that the left can use to counter nationalist and right-wing populist movements.

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Denmark’s New “Four-Leaf Clover” Government

Duroyan Fertl
Elections and parties
After a record 69 days of negotiations, Denmark has a new minority coalition government, dependent on the support of the radical left. The 77-page centre-left agreement contains important social and environmental wins for the left but also preserves a neoliberal economic outlook and Denmark’s restrictive... Read More "Denmark’s New “Four-Leaf Clover” Government"
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France’s Municipal Elections: A Warm-Up for 2027?

William Bouchardon
A fragmented local vote is reshaping France’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as traditional parties defend their municipal strongholds while the far right and radical left seek national momentum As the last vote before the presidential race, France’s municipal elections are... Read More "France’s Municipal Elections: A Warm-Up for 2027?"
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The Dutch Left Is Still Adrift

Jouke Huijzer
With general elections only months away, the Left in the Netherlands is stuck in a rut. As the year progresses, political signs are mounting that, 2025 could mark the beginning of a new left-wing momentum, similar to that seen a decade ago. In 2015, a surge of left-wing enthusiasm swept across the West with the election of the... Read More "The Dutch Left Is Still Adrift"
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Greenland: Parliamentary elections deal blow to left wing government

Jonas Neivelt
Tuesday’s election to the Inatsisartut – the parliament of Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) – resulted in resounding defeat for the country’s left wing government parties and a landslide victory for liberal party Demokraatit. At the time of writing, many questions remain unanswered about who... Read More "Greenland: Parliamentary elections deal blow to left wing government"
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Greenland: “It’s the white man—send him home!”

Jonas Neivelt
Caught between a Danish colonial past and threats from Donald Trump’s US, Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat) will hold elections to its parliament, the Inatsisartut, today, on March 11. Greenland’s political status within the Kingdom of Denmark is difficult to explain, especially to those who are not from... Read More "Greenland: “It’s the white man—send him home!”"
MARTIN HEINLEIN

How Die Linke Turned the Tide

Ines Schwerdtner, Jan van Aken
Version française ci-dessous Co-chairs Ines Schwerdtner and Jan van Aken on the party’s remarkable comeback When we announced our candidacy for the chair of Die Linke last summer, the situation seemed hopeless: the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) had split from the party and we were limping into the state elections in eastern... Read More "How Die Linke Turned the Tide"
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The 2025 German Election: First Impressions and Implications

Moritz Warnke
Version française ci-dessous The 2025 German federal election, held some eight months ahead of schedule following the collapse of the governing coalition late last year, largely proceeded as expected, with losses for the coalition partners, gains for the centre-right, and big gains for the far-right... Read More "The 2025 German Election: First Impressions and Implications"
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Scratching the Seven-Year Itch: Iceland votes to change government

Luke Field
Note: This article uses Icelandic naming conventions. Most persons referenced do not have family names and are therefore primarily referred to by their given name. On Saturday 30 November, Icelanders went to the polls to elect a new Althing (parliament). The second election to be held this... Read More "Scratching the Seven-Year Itch: Iceland votes to change government"
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