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Far-left fights for working-class vote
27/01/2012 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

Far-left fights for working-class vote

Far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon (pictured) battles the far-right for the working-class vote. Meanwhile, Socialist hopeful François Hollande has rolled out his manifesto, but does it prove he's got the stature to be the next president? And with jobless numbers rising, we meet a woman who works at a French job centre.
Foreigners' voting rights: this year's hot topic?
02/12/2011 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

Foreigners' voting rights: this year's hot topic?

When is a candidate not a candidate...and when should he pay for his campaign costs? Nicolas Sarkozy is under fire. Meanwhile, right and left cross swords over voting rights for non-EU foreigners, but are they both playing to the gallery? And we find out that life's not easy for entrepreneurs going solo, despite changes to the labour market.
Beyond Tahrir Square: a historic vote for Egypt
28/11/2011 - THE DEBATE

Beyond Tahrir Square: a historic vote for Egypt

Egyptians surprise even themselves by turning out in record numbers to vote. François Picard’s panel argues over whether the long electoral process will pressure the military into handing over power, or seal their place at the top.
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Beyond Tahrir Square: a historic vote for Egypt
28/11/2011 - THE DEBATE

Beyond Tahrir Square: a historic vote for Egypt

Egyptians surprise even themselves by turning out in record numbers to vote. François Picard’s panel argues over whether the long electoral process will pressure the military into handing over power, or seal their place at the top.
Spain downgraded as Slovakia ratifies bailout fund
14/10/2011 - EUROZONE

Spain downgraded as Slovakia ratifies bailout fund

There was no respite for the eurozone's struggling economies on Friday as Standard & Poor's cut Spain's long-term credit rating by one notch just hours after Slovakia became the last eurozone country to ratify the bloc's revamped bailout fund.
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Slovakia approves revamped eurozone bailout fund
13/10/2011 - SLOVAKIA

Slovakia approves revamped eurozone bailout fund

Slovakia's parliament approved a revamped EU rescue package on Thursday, becoming the last eurozone nation to vote for expanding the fund. The government of outgoing PM Iveta Radicova (pictured) collapsed after the vote failed to pass on Tuesday.
Ruling centrists come out on top in general election
10/10/2011 - POLAND

Ruling centrists come out on top in general election

Initial results show Prime Minister Donald Tusk's centrist Civic Platform winning 37.21 percent of the vote in Sunday's general election.
Presidential poll voters complain of disorganisation
10/10/2011 - CAMEROON

Presidential poll voters complain of disorganisation

Cameroonian voters complained of delays and general disorganisation in Sunday's election, where incumbent President Paul Biya is expected to win a fourth term and extend his 29-year rule.
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Poland’s centrist PM seeks second term in general election
09/10/2011 - POLAND

Poland’s centrist PM seeks second term in general election

Poland took to the polls Sunday, with incumbent centrist Prime Minister Donald Tusk (pictured) of the pro-european Civic Platform party seeking re-election after four years in power.
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Cameroon to vote in presidential elections
09/10/2011 - CAMEROON

Cameroon to vote in presidential elections

Security forces across Cameroon stepped up their presence Sunday ahead of presidential elections, which incumbent Paul Biya looks likely to win. The opposition claims Biya's control over the electoral system has pushed the election in his favour.
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