Greek political leaders on Friday appeared unable to break a deadlock left by inconclusive general elections last Sunday, suggesting that a second round of polls may be inevitable.

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Impasse in Greece Could Force New Vote

Two of the leading candidates to become Egypt’s next president traded barbs about their political histories and arguments about the role of religion in public life.

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Egyptian Candidates Clash in TV Debate, an Arab First

Polls open in Algeria for parliamentary elections billed by the authorities as historically transparent but analysts say voter apathy is widespread.

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Polls open in Algerian elections

The Pirate Party has built its success on little more than a vague platform of greater openness in government, using technology.

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Upstart Pirate Party Continues to Hijack Votes in Germany

Democrats cast ballots on Tuesday in a primary election to decide who will face Gov. Scott Walker.

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Wisconsin Democrats Vote for Challenger to Scott Walker

Two European elections, in France and Greece, have thrust the radical fringe into the spotlight.

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Far right on the rise in Europe

Parliament is expected to dissolve itself on Monday, with the popular vote scheduled for Sept. 4, rather than October 2013.

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Netanyahu Calls for Early Israeli Elections

In an address to his supporters in Tulle, France, François Hollande said that the French people voted for “change.”

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The Lede Blog: Updates on Voting in France, Greece, Germany, Serbia and Armenia

The rise of the Socialist François Hollande, who is slightly favored to win the French presidency on Sunday, is still a surprise to many in the country.

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In Race to French Presidency, Hollande Sets His Own Pace

The pro-business Free Democrats, also known as the F.D.P., have failed to even reach the 5 percent threshold for representation in five out of the last six state elections.

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German Party, Partner to Merkel, Faces Electoral Test

First Minister Carwyn Jones says Labour can build on big gains at the council elections and win an outright majority in the Welsh assembly.

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Jones targets more Labour success

Along with French elections, and with a rising tide of anti-austerity sentiment across Europe, Greece’s vote is expected to have a clear impact on the future of the euro.

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Greeks Expected to Make Old Guard Pay for Turmoil

Greek socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos says his country faces a choice between austerity and “mass poverty” in elections on Sunday.

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‘Mass poverty’ warning for Greeks

First Minister Carwyn Jones says voters are “coming home” to Labour and sending a message to the UK government as his party makes big gains in the local elections.

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Labour retake council strongholds

The SNP and Labour have claimed victory in the Scottish council elections, while the Liberal Democrat vote collapsed.

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SNP and Labour gain in elections