Russia’s “election” results bring no surprises: United Russia in the lead
The ruling United Russia party has “won” Russia’s so-called parliamentary election, receiving more than half of the votes. According to results announced after…
Category: Politics
BNN IN FOCUS | Political scientist’s view: Should officials start their working day by taking a breathalyser test?
Reinis Uzulnieks’ journey from a pre-election debate in Īslīce parish and a visit to the ZZS campaign tent in Bauska to Stopiņi parish,…
From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election
Latvia’s political parties are far from unanimous on how much funding should be allocated to national defence, according to a study commissioned by…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: New Unity – from election winner to fighting for survival in the Saeima
Author: Ilona Bērziņa New Unity (JV) is very fond of playing the role of the “adult in the room”. But when that “adult”…
BNN IN FOCUS | Political party review: A new face, old baggage and a fresh scandal – what is ZZS taking into the election?
Ilona Bērziņa/BNN With less than three weeks to go until the 15th Saeima election on the 3rd of October, BNN is taking a…
Far-right could join government in Sweden after elections
On the 13th of September, Swedes will head to the polls for a parliamentary election that will, in a sense, serve as a…
Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the state of Saxony-Anhalt marks both a setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and…
German far-right scores big win in regional elections
Germany’s far-right has scored its biggest regional victory since World War II, bringing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) closer to a realistic chance…
BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
One of the most prominent events in Latvia’s domestic politics this week was the clash between Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) and Interior…
