Elections
Our coverage of major elections around the world this year, in countries including America, India and Britain
The Americas
Is Uruguay too stable for its own good?
The new president must deal with serious problems with growth, education and crime
Europe
Once dominant, Germany is now desperate
As an election looms its business model is breaking down
Asia in 2025
Australia is probably headed for a minority government in 2025
A general election will pit two unpopular leaders against each other
The Americas in 2025
Justin Trudeau is unlikely to win the Canadian election
A pugnacious Conservative could win the 2025 election
The Americas in 2025
Will the “iron fist” model spread in Latin America?
Two elections in 2025 could show growing support for tougher security policies
The World Ahead 2025
Poland’s presidential election will be watched all over Europe
It could end the current uneasy cohabitation with a hard-right president
Middle East & Africa
The world’s next country?
New presidents in Somaliland and America could hasten international recognition
Europe
The sun begins to set on Olaf Scholz’s chancellorship
The contours of Germany’s coming election campaign are coming into view
Leaders
After the revolution, Bangladesh is stable. For the moment
Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader, needs to set a date for elections
United States
Hispanic men helped propel Donald Trump back to the White House
Democrats can no longer rely on the Hispanic vote
Finance & economics
Why investors’ “Trump trade” might be flawed
Markets are betting Trump 2.0 would boost the dollar. It could fall instead
United States
Dan Osborn shows some Democratic ideas can outperform the party
A white, working-class independent, he threatens the Republican dominance of Nebraska’s politics