Spain falls in political uncertainty after mixed election result

Dec 21, 2015 07:54 am UTC| Commentary Politics

Spain has plunged into fresh political uncertainty after Sundays election, in which no single party has attained majority and ideological difference sets them far apart. Major opposition party, Socialists have won 22%...

Forming a government will not be easy in Spain

Dec 21, 2015 02:00 am UTC| Commentary Politics

With over 99% of the vote counted, the results of the general election delivered neither an absolute majority for a single party (as was widely expected) nor any clear government coalition. Therefore, a minority government...

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Congress in recess while situation keeps deteriorating in Brazil

Dec 20, 2015 23:14 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

Congress is in recess until February, giving Brazilian assets a temporary break from the political turmoil, as there will be no further progress in President Rousseffs impeachment process, House Speaker Cunhas corruption...

David Cameron has begun a 'battle for Britain' in the EU – but how can he possibly win?

Dec 18, 2015 22:38 pm UTC| Politics Law

David Cameron has called his four key demands for reforming the EUs relationship with the UK a battle for Britain. And at last he has been able to fight it in person albeit over a dinner of chicken terrine and venison,...

New Polish government tightens grip on power

Dec 18, 2015 12:44 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

New polish government, which came to power after winning 235 seats (closest opposition ruling PO party with 138 seats) in October election has raided NATO-affiliated facility in a Midnight raid and replaced the...

Democracy is due for an overhaul – could lawmaking-by-jury be the answer?

Dec 18, 2015 01:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Many will agree that, in practice, democracy leaves a lot to be desired. The system often falls short of its ideals: whether its the US congress causing a total government shutdown; Australian prime ministers being ousted...

Spain heads to the polls this weekend for general elections

Dec 17, 2015 23:14 pm UTC| Commentary Politics

This is likely to mark the end of the two-party system that has prevailed for nearly four decades. The outcome of the vote nevertheless remains highly uncertain. At the very least, the status quo is unlikely to persist....