Government spokesman hints at spring election A Government spokesperson has said that the election, whenever it is called, will be at a time that is in the best interests of the country. Business • 09 Oct 15
Government spokesman hints at spring election A Government spokesperson has said that the election, whenever it is called, will be at a time that is in the best interests of the country. Business • 09 Oct 15
No decision from Kathleen Lynch on election bid Minister of State Kathleen Lynch has not yet made a decision on whether she will contest the next general election, a Labour Party spokesperson has said. News • 05 Sep 15
No decision from Kathleen Lynch on election bid Minister of State Kathleen Lynch has not yet made a decision on whether she will contest the next general election, a Labour Party spokesperson has said. News • 05 Sep 15
Eurogroup election delayed to July by Greek crisis The election of the next president of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers has been delayed until July because of the Greek crisis, current head Jeroen Dijsselbloem said. Business • 17 Jun 15
Eurogroup election delayed to July by Greek crisis The election of the next president of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers has been delayed until July because of the Greek crisis, current head Jeroen Dijsselbloem said. Business • 17 Jun 15
Millions of Italians vote in local elections Italians are voting in regional elections seen as a key measure of the fading fortunes of ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi, as well as an important test for centre-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. News • 31 May 15
Millions of Italians vote in local elections Italians are voting in regional elections seen as a key measure of the fading fortunes of ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi, as well as an important test for centre-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. News • 31 May 15
Kenny: No vote on Eighth Amendment before election Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Dáil that "there are great sensitivities that need to be carefully considered and there will not be a repeal of the Eighth Amendment in the lifetime of this Government". News • 27 May 15
Kenny: No vote on Eighth Amendment before election Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Dáil that "there are great sensitivities that need to be carefully considered and there will not be a repeal of the Eighth Amendment in the lifetime of this Government". News • 27 May 15
Exit poll suggests Andrzej Duda leads in Poland Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski was pushed into a surprise second place spot by a conservative challenger in the presidential election. News • 11 May 15
Exit poll suggests Andrzej Duda leads in Poland Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski was pushed into a surprise second place spot by a conservative challenger in the presidential election. News • 11 May 15
BoE will look past election to inflation risks As people in the UK go to the polls today, the Bank of England is considering whether markets are too relaxed about the prospect of higher interest rates. Business • 07 May 15
BoE will look past election to inflation risks As people in the UK go to the polls today, the Bank of England is considering whether markets are too relaxed about the prospect of higher interest rates. Business • 07 May 15
UK leaders pursue last bid for votes The final day of the campaign for tomorrow's British General Election is under way. News • 06 May 15
UK leaders pursue last bid for votes The final day of the campaign for tomorrow's British General Election is under way. News • 06 May 15
Britain's Labour Party leads in opinion poll An opinion poll suggests that Britain's opposition Labour Party has taken a three percentage point lead over Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative party. News • 02 May 15
Britain's Labour Party leads in opinion poll An opinion poll suggests that Britain's opposition Labour Party has taken a three percentage point lead over Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative party. News • 02 May 15
Poll suggests SNP to win all 59 Scottish seats The SNP could win all 59 Scottish seats in the British General Election, new polling data has suggested. News • 29 Apr 15
Poll suggests SNP to win all 59 Scottish seats The SNP could win all 59 Scottish seats in the British General Election, new polling data has suggested. News • 29 Apr 15
British economy growth slows sharply in Q1 Britain's economy grew far slower than expected in the first quarter of 2015, official data showed today. Business • 28 Apr 15
British economy growth slows sharply in Q1 Britain's economy grew far slower than expected in the first quarter of 2015, official data showed today. Business • 28 Apr 15
Fianna Fáil promises tax credits for childcare Fianna Fáil has said it would give tax credits to working parents for childcare if was in government after the next election. News • 19 Apr 15
Fianna Fáil promises tax credits for childcare Fianna Fáil has said it would give tax credits to working parents for childcare if was in government after the next election. News • 19 Apr 15
Nigeria's Jonathan calls rival to concede defeat Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan has publicly conceded defeat in the presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the nation. News • 31 Mar 15
Nigeria's Jonathan calls rival to concede defeat Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan has publicly conceded defeat in the presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the nation. News • 31 Mar 15
US remands Netanyahu over Palestinian state The United States has remanded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his re-election victory for abandoning his commitment to negotiate for a Palestinian state and for what it called "divisive" campaign rhetoric toward Israel's minority Arab voters. News • 18 Mar 15
US remands Netanyahu over Palestinian state The United States has remanded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his re-election victory for abandoning his commitment to negotiate for a Palestinian state and for what it called "divisive" campaign rhetoric toward Israel's minority Arab voters. News • 18 Mar 15
Netanyahu claims 'major victory' in election Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a "major victory" after exit polls showed his right-wing Likud neck-and-neck with the centre-left Zionist Union in the country’s general election. News • 18 Mar 15
Netanyahu claims 'major victory' in election Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a "major victory" after exit polls showed his right-wing Likud neck-and-neck with the centre-left Zionist Union in the country’s general election. News • 18 Mar 15
Nigeria postpones presidential election Nigeria's electoral commission has announced a six-week postponement to the 14 February presidential election, citing fears over security and the Boko Haram insurgency. News • 08 Feb 15
Nigeria postpones presidential election Nigeria's electoral commission has announced a six-week postponement to the 14 February presidential election, citing fears over security and the Boko Haram insurgency. News • 08 Feb 15
Romney will not run in 2016 Presidential election Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said he will not run in the 2016 presidential election. News • 31 Jan 15
Romney will not run in 2016 Presidential election Former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said he will not run in the 2016 presidential election. News • 31 Jan 15
Key points about the Greek election After six years of recession, mass unemployment and collapsing living standards, Greek voters have finally had enough. News • 26 Jan 15
Key points about the Greek election After six years of recession, mass unemployment and collapsing living standards, Greek voters have finally had enough. News • 26 Jan 15
Anti-austerity Syriza party wins Greek election Greece will work with its EU-IMF creditors for a "viable" debt deal but is determined to leave behind "disastrous austerity," Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras said after his party won the general election. News • 26 Jan 15
Anti-austerity Syriza party wins Greek election Greece will work with its EU-IMF creditors for a "viable" debt deal but is determined to leave behind "disastrous austerity," Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras said after his party won the general election. News • 26 Jan 15
Broadcasters publish new plans for UK debates British broadcasters have threatened to "empty chair" any political party leader who refuses to take part in live televised debates planned for the general election campaign. News • 23 Jan 15
Broadcasters publish new plans for UK debates British broadcasters have threatened to "empty chair" any political party leader who refuses to take part in live televised debates planned for the general election campaign. News • 23 Jan 15
White denies early election reports Minister for Communications Alex White has denied the Government is preparing for an early general election. News • 30 Nov 14
White denies early election reports Minister for Communications Alex White has denied the Government is preparing for an early general election. News • 30 Nov 14
Japan PM to seek new mandate for economic policies Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today he would call an early election to seek a fresh mandate for his economic policies, and postpone an unpopular sales tax rise. Business • 18 Nov 14
Japan PM to seek new mandate for economic policies Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today he would call an early election to seek a fresh mandate for his economic policies, and postpone an unpopular sales tax rise. Business • 18 Nov 14
Dilma Rousseff re-elected Brazil's president Brazil's leftist President Dilma Rousseff narrowly won re-election after convincing voters that her party's strong record of reducing poverty over the last 12 years was more important than a recent economic slump. News • 28 Oct 14
Dilma Rousseff re-elected Brazil's president Brazil's leftist President Dilma Rousseff narrowly won re-election after convincing voters that her party's strong record of reducing poverty over the last 12 years was more important than a recent economic slump. News • 28 Oct 14
Afghan govt signs power sharing agreement Former finance minister Ashraf Ghani has been named Afghanistan's president-elect. News • 21 Sep 14
Afghan govt signs power sharing agreement Former finance minister Ashraf Ghani has been named Afghanistan's president-elect. News • 21 Sep 14
Afghan coalition deal to be signed Afghanistan's two rival presidential candidates are due to sign a power-sharing agreement tomorrow. News • 20 Sep 14
Afghan coalition deal to be signed Afghanistan's two rival presidential candidates are due to sign a power-sharing agreement tomorrow. News • 20 Sep 14
