August 2, 2023
A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Europe, usually posted on Wednesdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.
The Alcalá Gate in Madrid, Spain. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Upcoming Europe Elections
Germany, Hesse and Bavaria State Elections: October 8, 2023 (next federal election by October 2025)
Ben Knight, DW (July 31, 2023): German intel: AfD taken over by extremist factions
Hans von der Burchard, Politico (July 30, 2023): German far right picks EU lead candidate, wants European anti-migrant ‘fortress’
Reuters (July 29, 2023): Thousands protest against Germany’s far-right AfD party
DW (July 28, 2023 – video): Germany’s far-right AfD expected to make gains in Bavaria
Bulgaria Local Elections: October 29, 2023
Sofia Globe (July 29, 2023): Bulgaria to hold 2023 municipal and mayoral elections on October 29
Poland Parliamentary and Local Elections: November 11, 2023 (due – earlier elections possible)
DW (August 1, 2023): Poland’s far-right Confederation party set to be kingmaker
Wojciech Kośč, Politico (July 27, 2023): Outcry in Poland after claims that prosecutors drained cesspit in abortion probe: Reproductive rights dominate pre-election debate in Poland after reports of law enforcement targeting women for suspected abortions.
Finland Presidential Election: January 28, 2024
YLE News (July 28, 2023): Presidential election campaign period officially begins; Aaltola to announce decision next week
European Union, European Parliament Elections: June 6-9, 2024
Nicholas Vinocur and Suzanne Lynch, Politico (August 2, 2023): The Schemer: Macron’s man is plotting to run the EU
Eddy Wax, Politico (July 28, 2023): European Parliament set to grow by 15 MEPs in 2024: France, Spain and the Netherlands set to get two more seats each in next mandate.
North Macedonia General Elections: Due in 2024 (early elections possible)
Reuters (July 30, 2023): Ethnic Albanian party in North Macedonia offers deal to clear the way to join EU
Past Europe Elections
Spain General Elections: July 23, 2023
Joan Faus, Reuters (August 2, 2023): Catalan kingmaker tells Spain’s Sanchez not to take support for granted
David Cutts and Paul Kennedy, London School of Economics (July 31, 2023): Is Spain heading for another general election?
Barney Jopson, Financial Times (July 31, 2023): Madrid’s Isabel Díaz Ayuso boosted as leader-in-waiting by right’s election setback
Aitor Hernández-Morales, Politico (July 29, 2023): Spain election repeat more likely after expat vote count: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s already narrow path to a new administration just became trickier.
Italy General Elections: September 25, 2023
James Rothwell, The Telegraph (July 30, 2023): Italy intends to leave ‘atrocious’ partnership with China
China’s Malign Influence
Shannon Thaler, New York Post (July 27, 2023): TikTok has been pushing Chinese propaganda to millions of users in Europe: analysis
Europe Elections Coming Up in 2023
Latvia Indirect Presidential Election (by parliament): May 31, 2023
Norway Local Elections: September 11, 2023
Slovakia Snap Parliamentary Elections: September 30, 2023 (proposed – requires parliament to change constitution to allow)
Germany, Hesse and Bavaria State Elections: October 8, 2023
Luxembourg General Elections: October 8, 2023
Switzerland Federal Parliamentary Elections: October 22, 2023
Bulgaria Local Elections: October 29, 2023
Finland, Åland Elections: October 2023 (due)
Portugal, Regional Elections in Madeira: October 2023 (due)
Poland Parliamentary and Local Elections (due – earlier elections possible): November 11, 2023
Spain General Elections: December 10, 2023 (due – early elections possible)
Switzerland Indirect Presidential Election (by parliament): December 12, 2023
Andorra Local Elections: December 2023 (due)
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August 2, 2023
A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Europe, usually posted on Wednesdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.
Upcoming Europe Elections
Germany, Hesse and Bavaria State Elections: October 8, 2023 (next federal election by October 2025)
Ben Knight, DW (July 31, 2023): German intel: AfD taken over by extremist factions
Hans von der Burchard, Politico (July 30, 2023): German far right picks EU lead candidate, wants European anti-migrant ‘fortress’
Reuters (July 29, 2023): Thousands protest against Germany’s far-right AfD party
DW (July 28, 2023 – video): Germany’s far-right AfD expected to make gains in Bavaria
Bulgaria Local Elections: October 29, 2023
Sofia Globe (July 29, 2023): Bulgaria to hold 2023 municipal and mayoral elections on October 29
Poland Parliamentary and Local Elections: November 11, 2023 (due – earlier elections possible)
DW (August 1, 2023): Poland’s far-right Confederation party set to be kingmaker
Wojciech Kośč, Politico (July 27, 2023): Outcry in Poland after claims that prosecutors drained cesspit in abortion probe: Reproductive rights dominate pre-election debate in Poland after reports of law enforcement targeting women for suspected abortions.
Finland Presidential Election: January 28, 2024
YLE News (July 28, 2023): Presidential election campaign period officially begins; Aaltola to announce decision next week
European Union, European Parliament Elections: June 6-9, 2024
Nicholas Vinocur and Suzanne Lynch, Politico (August 2, 2023): The Schemer: Macron’s man is plotting to run the EU
Eddy Wax, Politico (July 28, 2023): European Parliament set to grow by 15 MEPs in 2024: France, Spain and the Netherlands set to get two more seats each in next mandate.
North Macedonia General Elections: Due in 2024 (early elections possible)
Reuters (July 30, 2023): Ethnic Albanian party in North Macedonia offers deal to clear the way to join EU
Past Europe Elections
Spain General Elections: July 23, 2023
Joan Faus, Reuters (August 2, 2023): Catalan kingmaker tells Spain’s Sanchez not to take support for granted
David Cutts and Paul Kennedy, London School of Economics (July 31, 2023): Is Spain heading for another general election?
Barney Jopson, Financial Times (July 31, 2023): Madrid’s Isabel Díaz Ayuso boosted as leader-in-waiting by right’s election setback
Aitor Hernández-Morales, Politico (July 29, 2023): Spain election repeat more likely after expat vote count: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s already narrow path to a new administration just became trickier.
Italy General Elections: September 25, 2023
James Rothwell, The Telegraph (July 30, 2023): Italy intends to leave ‘atrocious’ partnership with China
China’s Malign Influence
Shannon Thaler, New York Post (July 27, 2023): TikTok has been pushing Chinese propaganda to millions of users in Europe: analysis
Europe Elections Coming Up in 2023
Latvia Indirect Presidential Election (by parliament): May 31, 2023
Norway Local Elections: September 11, 2023
Slovakia Snap Parliamentary Elections: September 30, 2023 (proposed – requires parliament to change constitution to allow)
Germany, Hesse and Bavaria State Elections: October 8, 2023
Luxembourg General Elections: October 8, 2023
Switzerland Federal Parliamentary Elections: October 22, 2023
Bulgaria Local Elections: October 29, 2023
Finland, Åland Elections: October 2023 (due)
Portugal, Regional Elections in Madeira: October 2023 (due)
Poland Parliamentary and Local Elections (due – earlier elections possible): November 11, 2023
Spain General Elections: December 10, 2023 (due – early elections possible)
Switzerland Indirect Presidential Election (by parliament): December 12, 2023
Andorra Local Elections: December 2023 (due)
21votes does not necessarily agree with all of the opinions expressed in the linked articles; rather, our goal is to curate a wide range of voices. Furthermore, none of the individuals or organizations referenced have reviewed 21votes’ content. That is to say, their inclusion should not be taken to imply that they endorse us in any way. More on our approach here.
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