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SPÖ Retains Vienna Leadership as FPÖ Surges in State Election

The Social Democrats secure 39% of the vote, while the far-right FPÖ triples its support to 21%; coalition talks to include Greens and Neos.

Germany’s Coalition Talks Accelerate as Economic Turmoil Tests Merz’s Leadership

Germany's Election Ushers in Divided Parliament and Economic Challenges

Austria Forms Historic Coalition to Block Far-Right Leadership

Germany Faces Political Shift as CDU Leads Polls Ahead of February Election

Croatian Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as Milanović Falls Short of Majority

Croatia's Presidential Election Highlights Divisive Campaign and Key Contenders

Romanian Elections See Far-Right Surge and Political Fragmentation

Irish Political Leader Holly Cairns Gives Birth on Election Day

Romania's Presidential Election Highlights Rising Far-Right Influence

Romania Prepares for Presidential Election as Nationalist and Progressive Candidates Gain Momentum

German Coalition Collapse Prompts Push for Early Elections

Orbán and Schröder Advocate for Peace Talks with Russia at Vienna Summit

Kevin Kühnert Resigns as SPD General Secretary Citing Health Issues

Germany's SPD Wins Brandenburg Election but Faces Coalition Challenges

Brandenburg State Election: Far-Right AfD Challenges SPD's Longstanding Rule

Germany's Scholz Confident Despite Low Polls, Predicts Harris Win in U.S.

Social Democrats Declare Wrong Winner After Vote Counting Error, Forced to Recount and Admit Mistake