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Poland remains divided on issues from social benefits to its place within the EU

Two Polands to fight for presidency in run-off

Two Polands will battle it out in a presidential run-off next month - the often rural, older voters of the conservative incumbent against the younger city dwellers who mostly support Warsaw's liberal mayor.

Europe • 29 Jun 20

The Government believes it will not have enough time to focus on the referendum due to the uncertainty over Brexit

Referendum on voting rights for citizens abroad delayed

A referendum that was set to ask the public if they wanted to extend voting rights in Presidential Elections to Irish citizens abroad has been postponed until the autumn.

Ireland • 05 Feb 19

Voters will cast their ballots on 26 October

Poll suggests Higgins holds lead in Presidential race

The latest opinion poll in the Presidential Election suggests that Michael D Higgins has a significant lead over the other candidates in the race.

Presidential Elections • 21 Oct 18

The referendums to be held in October 2018 could be held on the same date as a presidential election

Vote on abortion laws among seven planned referendums

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the Government has agreed an "indicative timeline" for a standalone referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution next May or June.

Politics • 26 Sep 17

Brazil goes to polls in presidential election

More than 142 million Brazilians are going to the polls in presidential and legislative elections to cap a dramatic campaign.

News • 05 Oct 14

Smoke billows from the airport in Donetsk

Heavy fighting at airport in Ukraine

Three Ukrainian helicopter gunships have mounted a heavy attack on the rebel-held international airport terminal at Donetsk.

News • 26 May 14

More than 120 countries have provisions allowing emigrants to cast a ballot in national elections

Convention backs overseas presidential vote

The Constitutional Convention has recommended that Irish people living abroad and in Northern Ireland should be eligible to vote in presidential elections.

News • 30 Sep 13

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