Interview with Angelo Bolaffi, philosopher and political scientist, a great expert on Germany. The origins of the electoral exploit of the pro-Nazis of Afd which however cannot be projected at a national level. The inequalities between East and West matter but the real weakness of…
Stefano Luconi, a professor of American history in Padua who is closely following the American elections, highlights the importance of a statement by Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party's candidate for the White House. Here's why
The elections in Thuringia and Saxony mark the first victory of the AfD in a German state since the Second World War. The parties of the governing coalition suffer a heavy defeat, only the CDU holds on while the far right and the new party of…
It is impossible to make reliable predictions today on the outcome of the American elections in November, but one thing is certain: the vote for the White House concerns Europe very, very closely and it is time for the Old Continent to wake up. Here…
More unrest in Caracas and throughout the country, where deaths and hundreds of arrests have been recorded, including that of an opposition leader. Maduro denounces an attempted coup against him. Peru considers the challenger Gonzalez the winner. They monitor…
Nicolas Maduro was reconfirmed president of Venezuela with 51,2% of the votes, but the elections were accompanied by accusations of irregularities and opposition protests. Tajani: "Perplexities about the regular conduct of the vote"
Presidential elections in Venezuela, voting on Sunday 28 July. In office since 2013, the leader sees his parable coming to an end: the challenger Gonzalez Urrutia is ahead by more than 20 points in the polls. He supervises the regularity of the vote…
Under house arrest since May 7, Giovanni Toti resigns as governor of Liguria, paving the way for a new electoral campaign to elect his successor. He can now ask for the arrests to be revoked, while the investigation is nearing its conclusion
Joe Biden's rapid gaffe at the NATO summit: first he introduces Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky as Vladimir Putin, then he refers to Kamala Harris as Trump. But from the stage he assures that he is determined to run for president. Interview…
Following a report from the National Commission for Election Campaign Accounts, the Paris Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation into alleged illicit financing dating back to the (lost) 2022 presidential elections. The showdown continues in the Rassemblement National…
The victory of the Popular Front with the recovery of Macron's group in France and the triumph of the Labor Party in Great Britain offer very interesting food for thought in Italy too. Here are the ones
Markets prefer a divided parliament to a national assembly led by Le Pen. Paris rises slightly but analysts are looking to the next budget law. The stock markets rise, with Milan on top, driven by the rush of the banks. In…
Without the lightning-fast decisions of President Macron, who is the moral winner of the French elections, Marine Le Pen's black wave would not have stopped, but now the second half begins to form a majority that does not exist after…
The French ballot is a key event for the whole of Europe. When do you vote and when do the results arrive? What happens after the resistance? What are the forecasts? Here's everything you need to know about voting in France
Iran, the results of the ballot: wall against the conservatives, the reformist deputy and heart surgeon Pezeshkian defeats the intransigent Jalili and becomes the new president of the country: "We will extend the hand of friendship to everyone". How will he behave now with the West between war and…
Second round of elections in France: if the polls are right again, the right of Le Pen and Bardella will not have an absolute majority in the runoffs. So here are the possible scenarios after the vote on 7 July and all…
The European stock markets are about to close the week on a positive note and while they look at the results of the UK vote they are preparing for the run-off in France. Spreads and yields are falling
The elections push London and Paris higher after the records on Wall Street the day before. Milan goes up with Finecobank, Leonardo and banks
The calls for desistance were accepted. The number of triangular candidates in the July 7 ballot drops and the anti-Le Pen Republican Front gets back on its feet. Controversy between the right-wing leader and Macron
United Kingdom to vote on July 4th. The early elections called by Sunak could cost the Conservatives dearly, more than 20 points behind in the polls. Farage decisive. Here's everything you need to know
If you can't immediately defeat Le Pen's far right, at least try to deflate its electoral bubble in view of the 2027 presidential elections. This is what the republican alliance of Macron and the Popular Front is for: to prevent the Lepenists from conquering...
Legislative elections in France, towards the second round: Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella chasing the absolute majority worth 289 seats. But the game is played in the constituencies where the candidates of the New Popular Front and those of…
After last week's TV disaster, Biden met with his family to decide on his future. His wife Jill and son Biden invite him to stay, but according to a CBS poll, 72% of…
The results of the elections in France give victory to the Rassemblement national of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella who thus dominate the first round of the legislative elections. Seats and projections in view of the second round: what can happen between agreements…
The much-feared French early elections have arrived, the repercussions of which could spread to the EU and the markets. Everything you need to know about voting in 8 points
After the defeat on CNN in the debate against Trump, Biden admits the difficulties but announces that he does not intend to withdraw from the race. Dem looking for a plan B: all the names in pole position. Harsh NYT editorial: "Joe, for…
The first round of the very tormented French political elections brought forward by President Macron to challenge Le Pen's far right will be held on Sunday 30 June. Not only the future of France but that of Europe will depend on the vote and will also count a lot for Italy.…
European stock markets positive in view of US inflation and the French vote. Iveco, Unipol, oil companies and banks are rising in Milan. Cucinelli, Terna and Prysmian are in red
"A disaster, a shock" is the comment that leaked from the Democratic Party after a debate in which Biden appeared confused, uncertain and weak. Trump more disciplined, but dozens of fake news and little substance
After the morning's rises, European stock markets are proceeding nervously in view of the French vote and the EU nominations. In Milan, oil companies are doing well, banks are volatile. Oil on the rise
Anti-Semitism is visibly present in the French electoral campaign and exposes the responsibilities of Le Pen's far right and those of Mélenchon of the Popular Front of the Left. An illuminating investigation by "Le Monde"
The political chaos in France is having repercussions on European markets which fear governments' propensity to increase deficits. What to do? Here are the tips from Alessandro Fugnoli, strategist at Kairos Partners Sgr
French President Macron's surprise move to dissolve Parliament and call early general elections is anything but a stroke of madness and may expose the contradictions of the populist and pro-Putin strategy of the party of...
French right and left in full fibrillation. What do we do if the union of the left is not enough to defeat Le Pen's far right? Bolloré definitively throws away the mask and sponsors the wedding between the Gaullists of Ciotti and Le Pen
With a right-wing bloc reinforced by the Républicains-Rassemblement National alliance and a left united in the Nouveau Front Populaire, the electoral competition becomes extremely uncertain. Macron calls together those who say No to the extremes, presenting himself as the leader of the bloc…
Among the main cities, Cagliari and Bergamo go to the center-left in the first round, Pescara and Ferrara to the center-right. Here are the final results
The young progressive MEP is the real novelty of the French left but his reluctance to challenge the far right in national elections is incomprehensible
Sensational announcement by the historic founder of the League, Umberto Bossi: "My League has been betrayed. I vote Forza Italia". It is a real torpedo to the current leader Matteo Salvini who has moved the League to the far right and transferred the center of gravity from the North...
Not only European, but also regional in Piedmont and above all municipal in 3.715 Italian municipalities. Here's everything you need to know about June's major elections
On Saturday 8th starting from 15pm and Sunday 9th we will vote throughout the day to elect the representatives of the European Parliament. Here is all the information to prepare for the continental elections
The vote for the European elections could mark a turning point for the green transition. The right looks to the past, the left is further forward. Why was the right information missing?
The new farmers' protests in France and Spain lead us to an examination of the European Commission's agricultural policies. There is also a vote to modernize the second sector of the EU
The Mumbai Stock Exchange has moved between a historic high and low in the last few hours. With a slim majority there are fears for the expected reforms
Claudia Sheinbaum, of the center-left Morena party, is the first female president of the Central American country: she has trailed her conservative opponent by more than 30 points. Latin American political allies are rejoicing, but the markets are wary: here's why
For the European elections there are discounts on transport for those who have to return to vote in their municipality of residence. Here are the discounts (and conditions) established by Trenitalia, Italo, Ita Airways, maritime transport companies and motorways
Interview with Ambassador Giampiero Massolo, former secretary general of the Farnesina and today president of Mundy's. "Popular, socialists and liberals are destined to remain the backbone of the new European legislature. For the positions at the top of the EU, the Governments' guidelines...
The Pavia Observatory monitored the interventions of Italian leaders on environmental issues. There is practically no difference between the government and the opposition
Sudden about-face by the prime minister on the income meter. The stop after protests from the allies of the League and Forza Italia. At the origin of Palazzo Chigi's move was the concern of losing votes in the European elections
Lopez Obrador, known as Amlo, has been president of Mexico since 2018. Now for the first time it could be a woman who takes on the role: Claudia Scheinbaum and Xochitl Galvez are competing. Voting takes place on June 2nd
Socialists triumph in Catalonia, breaking independence rule for the first time in 13 years. But the lack of an absolute majority raises questions about government alliances, with possible impacts on the balance of power in Madrid
The 2024 European elections are approaching, but the debate on European policies is lacking. Among the EU's successes are the Next Generation EU and immigration policy, but challenges emerge such as the single market, still behind in services, the transition…
Meloni and Calenda are on the field like Schlein, Salvini and Tajani but none of them will ever go to the European Parliament: this is how the all-Italian scandal of flirtatious candidatures spreads
Interview with Piervirgilio Dastoli, President of the European Movement and former secretary of Altiero Spinelli. New reform treaties for the enlargement of the EU to the Balkans and Ukraine, strategic defense autonomy and greater investments are indispensable. The anomaly of Tajani's "owl" candidacies,…
After Abruzzo, the centre-right, with the support of Renzi and Calenda, confirms its leadership of Basilicata. FdI first party. The League brings up the rear of the centre-right, the M5S has 7,66%
The Green Deal has caused divisions among all the political forces of the EU. A poll based on 30 points gave the outgoing Parliament a bad report. A shadow on the June elections
Regional elections, the counting is still at the beginning, but the advantage of the outgoing president Vito Bardi over the centre-left challenger Piero Marrese is very large. The coalition that governs the country towards a new victory after Abruzzo. Attendance is down sharply:…
As per tradition, there will be an independent candidate in the next US presidential elections. It is an illustrious name: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Professor Stefano Luconi explains who he is and how many chances of victory he has
Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd April new electoral test for majority and opposition in view of the European elections. Everything you need to know about the elections in Basilicata
Ukraine's decision not to hold presidential elections amid the war with Russia has raised questions about Zelensky's position. What can happen: political-military cabinet or national unity government?
High tension in Caracas: Nicolas Maduro's veto of the opposition's candidacy has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Argentina and raises strong doubts about the regularity of the elections. The country has been experiencing a deep crisis for over 10 years
Erdogan beaten in big cities. The re-elected mayor of Istanbul Imamoglu becomes the main opposition leader: "You have opened the door for the future. He has won democracy"
Putin will rule until 2030, making him the longest-serving leader in Russia since Catherine the Great. The turnout reached 77%. At 12 rows at the polling stations as a sign of protest, over 70 arrests. The West in…
Polls open for three days in Russia for 112 million inhabitants. Voting continues until Sunday evening at 20pm. There are few doubts: Putin will confirm himself as President for the fifth time. The only unknown is any protests against him with…
After the first green light from the House, the amnesty law passes to the Senate, where the right promises battle. Former leader Puigdemont could become a protagonist again
The conservatives of the Democratic Alliance obtain 29,5% of the preferences, the socialists concede defeat with 28,7%; the far right flies to 18%
The center-right clearly wins the Abruzzo regional elections and Meloni's government is also breathing. No luck for the centre-left wide field which did not replicate the Sardinian miracle
Chinese Prime Minister Li Qing's message to the National People's Congress disappoints operators, but Asian stock markets go up. in Ny Nvidia doesn't stop anymore, the spread drops again
The Sardinian elections do not have a national significance but they make us reflect: Meloni has lost his magic touch but the left will only be able to undermine her by allying itself with the center and adopting a realistic, reformist and anti-populist policy
Thanks to the vote of the major cities, the centre-left candidate Todde is back ahead of her centre-right rival Truzzu. Pd first party followed by FdI. The League is bad
The vote in the Senate commission divides the majority, triggers bipartisan protest from the governors and causes revolt among the Democrats. Thus Bonaccini's current comes to speak of "units at risk"
The Senate Constitutional Affairs Committee has given the green light to the amendment that gives non-resident students the opportunity to vote in the European elections in June - Here's how it will work
The Israeli prime minister replies to Biden and knows no reason: "Whoever asks us to stop is telling the country to lose the war against Hamas. For now, no elections"
While Putin invades the US elections with a public endorsement in favor of the current President Biden, the country is moving towards what will be the decisive day for its allies too: November 5th
Riots and violence occurred in the African country after the presidential elections were postponed in December. Risk of coup d'état or dictatorship? Senegal is one of the most mature states on the continent and an economic model for Africa. Enough…
In this interview, Professor Stefano Lucoli, professor of History and institutions of the Americas at the University of Padua, explains how campaign financing for candidates in the US elections works
This year, around 4 billion people, around half of the human race, will vote in 62 countries. The Economist Intelligent Unit's annual Democracy Index takes stock. What role will Artificial Intelligence have?
Argentina turns to the right with the victory of the hyper-liberalist Javier Milei who defeated the moderate Peronist and Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, in the presidential run-off - Milei's extravagant recipes alarm the markets and the path looms for Argentina...
Sunday 19 November the run-off between the outgoing Economy Minister, a Peronist and advised by the Brazilian president's team of communicators, and the super-liberal Milei, who despite his extravagant recipes is slightly ahead in the polls
The result of the by-elections in Monza which confirmed the victory of Galliani for the centre-right in the name of Berlusconi give rise to reflection for two reasons: the boom in abstentions and the inability of the left, which preferred a local candidate, to…
In the first round of the presidential elections, the Peronist Minister of Economy Massa received 36% against 30% for the ultra-liberal Milei. But in the runoff, who will receive the votes of the moderate right candidate Bullrich who took 24%?
The winner of the presidential elections will decide the country's position in foreign policy and above all how to deal with inflation and poverty – The Milei unknown is worrying, as public opinion increasingly likes it but not the markets
Interview with the Argentine writer Nicolas Goszi, former ghostwriter of the Peronist campaign in 2015: "The country cannot afford the recipes proposed by Milei, who in fact does not even have the trust of the financial community". "Giving up the weight and privatizing everything would help…
In the South American country the center-right wins for the third time in a row, this time it does so with the son of the "banana magnate" Alvaro Noboa, from whom he inherited two businesses in Panama (Ecuadorian law prohibits this). He will have to face two emergencies:…
In the elections in Poland the populist party of Kaczynski and Prime Minister Morawiecki wins but does not obtain the majority prize. And so the opposition of the former president of the European Council Donald Tusk has the numbers to govern, who would bring back Warsaw...
Countdown to one of the most important elections in the history of South America: on 22 October Argentina votes to elect the new president and the favorite is the sovereignist hawk Javier Milei. According to some, his profile doesn't displease…
Taxis have become a very rare commodity but their lack is irrefutable proof that they are few and that it is time to multiply licenses with adequate compensation or to recognize full rights for Uber and NCC
The publisher GoWare offers for reading an essay on the politician of the moment, the economist Javier Milei who is running for the Argentine presidential elections: here are his thoughts
Sensational result of the primaries in Argentina where the local Trump, the sovereignist Javier Milei, collects 32% and clearly detaches his opponents with an incredible flop by the Peronists
The arrest warrant for the Catalan pro-independence leader jeopardizes any agreement between pro-independence activists and socialists after the elections. And the scenario of a new return to the polls is strengthened
No majority emerges from the Spanish polls but incredibly Sanchez's socialists, although outnumbered by the popular ones, have a few more chances of forming the new government: the Catalan independence activists will be decisive
Argentina, grappling with one of the worst financial crises in its history, is heading for elections - Peronisms choose Massa, Larreta and Bullriich as challengers - Businesses choose the yuan
Roberto Gravina admits defeat and congratulates the winner. The M5S collapses with 7% of the votes. Pd at 12% like Forza Italia
The debacle in Molise is yet another confirmation that for the Democratic Party, the pursuit of the Five Stars only leads to distortion and defeat. If the Democratic Party does not decide to clearly say what it wants and only then to look for…
The candidate of the center-right Francesco Roberti is over 60%, the challenger of the center-left Gravina stops at 35%. - Brothers of Italy almost 20%, M5S and Lega debacle at 5%
Thanks to the new electoral system, the conservative leader gets the seats needed to govern without alliances. Mitsotakis: "I will be prime minister of all Greeks. Now the reforms." The far right is strengthened with various parties in Parliament. Tsipras and the…
The big names of the main parties have all flocked to Molise where on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 there will be votes for the regional ones, which have turned into a testing ground on a national scale
In autumn, Europe could be shaken by a violent earthquake. The epicenter could be Poland, where citizens will be called to vote. The EU has repeatedly condemned the illiberal laws of Warsaw which aims to become the hub of a…
Nobody knows exactly where artificial intelligence will take us but one thing is certain: without rules there will be trouble. Especially in view of the upcoming elections in the US, as the financier Soros recalls
Laura Castelletti will have to step into the arena, decide priorities and real benefits for the community, without being torn to pieces in the urban planning cage
Erdogan will remain at the helm of Turkey for another 5 years: this is the result of the ballot in which the Sultan prevailed over his challenger Kilicdaroglu
