Elections • Table.Briefings

April 26th, 2026

Parliament-in-exile: Tibetans from 27 countries have voted

Tibetans in 27 countries around the world voted for their parliament-in-exile on Sunday. China has condemned the election. Results are expected on May 13.

By Ning Wang

Feature | Bulgaria

April 20th, 2026

Bulgaria: The significance of former President Rumen Radev’s election win

The country’s eighth parliamentary election in five years has produced a clear winner: Former President Rumen Radev won over voters with his defiant stance against Bulgaria’s “mafia-like oligarchy” and his pro-Moscow positions.

By Frank Stier

Feature | Hungary

April 13th, 2026

Hungary: What Péter Magyar’s landslide victory means for Europe

Péter Magyar wants to lead Hungary back into Europe. The election winner promises that his country will once again be a strong ally in NATO and the European Union. Across Europe, there is widespread relief that the Orbán era has come to an end.

By Stephan Israel

Feature | Elections

April 10th, 2026

Presidential Elections: Benin faces a choice between continuity and a new beginning

On April 12, Benin will elect a new president. Romuald Wadagni is the clear favorite to succeed incumbent Talon. Regional tensions between Benin and its neighboring AES states have recently escalated.

By Lucia Weiß

Feature | Hungary

April 10th, 2026

Hungary: What scenarios does the EU anticipate following the election?

While polls show challenger Péter Magyar as the favorite, these predictions should be taken with a grain of salt. Moreover, even if Viktor Orbán loses, he could still derail the transfer of power.

By Stephan Israel

Feature | Hungary

April 8th, 2026

Hungary: How J.D. Vance is campaigning for Viktor Orbán in Budapest

US Vice President J.D. Vance is backing Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections on Sunday and has accused Brussels of interference. He portrays the Hungarian prime minister as an ally in the defense of Western values and reiterates his criticism of Europe’s social media regulations.

By Stephan Israel

Feature | Hungary

April 7th, 2026

Hungary: Frontrunner Magyar is seeking a complete U-turn in relations with the EU

Orbán’s challenger, Péter Magyar, wants to push for a change in policy toward Brussels following an election victory on April 12. He is also seeking access to the frozen funds.

By Stephan Israel

News | Democracy

March 31st, 2026

Tanzania: German government will not make any new commitments to development cooperation for the time being

At first, the German government had refrained from criticizing the violence that followed the elections in Tanzania. However, the government is currently reviewing its new commitments to development cooperation.

By David Renke

News | Elections

February 15th, 2026

Bangladesh: Historic change of power opens doors for business and foreign trade

After two decades in opposition, the BNP has won Bangladesh’s parliamentary election. The new government under Tarique Rahman faces major challenges in international relations and reform.

By Amelie Richter

News | Japan

February 9th, 2026

Japan: One step closer to revising the pacifist constitution

After Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election win, China is warning of resurgent “militarism.” Takaichi is signaling an intention to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution.

By Leonardo Pape