Elections
Our coverage of major elections around the world this year, in countries including America, India and Britain
The Americas
Canada’s Trumpian nightmare is the Liberal Party’s dream
As the Liberals choose a leader, American aggression vaults them into contention
Asia
The election in Tajikistan is unlikely to be democratic
Instead it will be a way for Emomali Rahmon, the president, to cement his rule
Leaders
Germany’s election victor must ditch its debt rules—immediately
Friedrich Merz has weeks to shore up his country’s defences
Europe
Merz wins a messy election then calls for independence from America
First he must build a coalition in Germany
Europe
Amid turmoil, a fearful Germany goes to the polls
Friedrich Merz looks certain to win. But will he be able to govern?
Europe
Germany’s mind-bending electoral maths
The more parties qualify for parliament, the harder for Friedrich Merz to form a coalition
Graphic detail
How will the German election be decided?
Five charts show the trends that will drive voting this year
Leaders
Can Friedrich Merz save Germany—and Europe?
He is on track to win the election, but to fix Europe he will have to fix his country first
Europe
Germany’s “business model is gone”, warns Friedrich Merz
Germany’s probable next leader talks about Ukraine, saving the economy and beating the AfD in an exclusive interview
The Americas
Ecuador chooses a leader amid murder, blackouts and stagnation
The front-runner, Daniel Noboa, is a billionaire heir with links to Donald Trump’s circle
Europe
Germany’s election campaign is creating a security risk
Voters are not being prepared for the difficult decisions ahead