Elections
Zelensky has intensified contacts with potential rivals amid possible elections
The President of Ukraine is holding a series of meetings with popular public figures who are considered likely participants in the upcoming presidential campaign, in an attempt to strengthen his position after a corruption scandal.
Presidential elections in Portugal could strengthen the position of right-wing populists in Europe
None of the 11 candidates is likely to win an absolute majority in the first round, and Chega party leader André Ventura has a chance to take the country's far-right forces to a new level.
The 2026 elections in Hungary: why they are important for Ukraine and the EU
The parliamentary elections on 12 April could be Viktor Orbán's most serious challenge in 15 years. The opposition, led by Péter Magyar, is leading in the polls, and the outcome of the vote will directly affect support for Ukraine and the unity of the European Union.
Opposition in Hungary increases lead over Orbán`s party ahead of elections
Two independent polls show growing support for the opposition Tisza party, which is ahead of the ruling Fidesz party a few months before the parliamentary elections.
Le Pen's appeal will decide whether she can run for president of France
The trial in Paris could dramatically change the balance of power for the 2027 French elections and determine the political future of the far-right leader.
CEC: about six months needed to prepare presidential elections after war
The Central Election Commission said that there is an agreement between the parliamentary factions on a six-month period for organising presidential elections after the end of martial law.
The rating of the ruling coalition in Germany remains below the election result
The first poll of 2026 showed a slight increase in support for the CDU/CSU bloc, but the ruling coalition in Germany is still significantly behind the result of the 2025 elections.
Zelensky reaffirms support for Syrsky, explains staff rotations and outlines security plans
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he did not plan to dismiss the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, explained the logic of personnel changes and announced that he was preparing security guarantees for Ukraine together with partners.
The law on elections in a special or post-war period is to be prepared by the end of February
The Verkhovna Rada plans to prepare a draft law on elections in a special or post-war period by the end of February. The elections themselves will be held no earlier than 90 days after the law is passed and subject to a ceasefire.
Students in Serbia rally support for early elections, hoping to unseat Vucic
In Serbia, students across the country collected signatures in support of early parliamentary elections. The action was the next stage of pressure on President Aleksandar Vucic amid ongoing protests and corruption allegations.
Preparing elections in time of war: positions of the working group speakers
The working group on the preparation of laws on elections in times of war will hold its next meeting by 9 January 2026. Speakers spoke about destroyed polling stations, the risks of online voting and the constitutional ban on martial law elections
Zelenskyy estimates Ukraine's losses from the war at $800bn and outlines approach to recovery
The President spoke about the scale of economic losses, sources of funding for reconstruction, the cost of restoring the Kakhovka dam, the return of abducted children and the principle of allocating funds only to the controlled territories
