Snap Elections
- All
- News
- Videos
-
French Government Ousted After Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote
The French parliament ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, with his administration losing the confidence vote he called by a large margin.
-
Explained: What You Need To Know About France's Political Crisis
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is expected to lose, plunging the euro zone's second largest economy deeper into political crisis.
-
'Confused' BJP Snaps At Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' Hydrogen Bomb Remark
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday rolled out a "'vote chori' hydrogen bomb soon" threat as he ramped up pressure on the BJP over the opposition's claims - that the ruling party and EC are conspiring to commit voter fraud before the Bihar poll.
-
"New Wine, Old Bottle": Poll Panel Jabs Rahul Gandhi In Voter Fraud Row
The Election Commission snapped back at Rahul Gandhi Friday evening and called his allegations - about voter fraud in collusion with the BJP - "new wine in an old bottle".
-
'When Amit Shah...': K Annamalai Snaps At AIADMK In Tamil Nadu Pre-Poll Row
Three months (and six days) into the AIADMK-BJP alliance for next year's Tamil Nadu election and there is already a storm brewing, with K Annamalai hitting back at Edappadi Palaniswami's comment about a solo government.
-
South Korean President Takes Over A Country Deeply Split By Gender Politics
Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's snap presidential election with a clear lead. With all of the ballots counted, Lee won almost 50% of the vote, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on 41%.
-
South Korea's Liberal Opposition Candidate Wins Presidential Election
South Korea's liberal party candidate, Lee Jae-myung, was elected president in Tuesday's snap election, six months to the day after he evaded military cordons to vote against a shock martial law decree imposed by his ousted predecessor.
-
10 Years Of Justin Trudeau: How Canada's Former Prime Minister Fell
Canada's Liberal Party has won the federal snap election held on Monday, handing Prime Minister Mark Carney a fresh mandate weeks after he replaced Justin Trudeau.
-
When Canada's Conservative Party Went From A Majority To Just 2 Seats
Canada's political script took a dramatic turn in early 2025, pushing the nation towards an unexpected snap election in April - months ahead of the scheduled October timeline.
-
Mark Carney: Canadian Banker-Turned-PM Betting It All On A Snap Election
Mark Carney was once appointed as governor of the Bank of England - the first time a non-British citizen was chosen for the role
-
Canada PM Calls Snap Election Amid Trade War, Trump's Annexation Threats
Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, who took over after Justin Trudeau's ouster, has called for snap election in the country on April 28.
-
Germans Votes In High-Stakes Election With Economy, Migration In Focus
Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards.
-
"Say No To...": Elon Musk's Message To Germany Before Snap Polls
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to "say no" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections.
-
French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
-
German President Dissolves Parliament For February 23 Snap Elections
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved Germany's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
-
French Government Ousted After Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote
The French parliament ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, with his administration losing the confidence vote he called by a large margin.
-
Explained: What You Need To Know About France's Political Crisis
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is expected to lose, plunging the euro zone's second largest economy deeper into political crisis.
-
'Confused' BJP Snaps At Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' Hydrogen Bomb Remark
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday rolled out a "'vote chori' hydrogen bomb soon" threat as he ramped up pressure on the BJP over the opposition's claims - that the ruling party and EC are conspiring to commit voter fraud before the Bihar poll.
-
"New Wine, Old Bottle": Poll Panel Jabs Rahul Gandhi In Voter Fraud Row
The Election Commission snapped back at Rahul Gandhi Friday evening and called his allegations - about voter fraud in collusion with the BJP - "new wine in an old bottle".
-
'When Amit Shah...': K Annamalai Snaps At AIADMK In Tamil Nadu Pre-Poll Row
Three months (and six days) into the AIADMK-BJP alliance for next year's Tamil Nadu election and there is already a storm brewing, with K Annamalai hitting back at Edappadi Palaniswami's comment about a solo government.
-
South Korean President Takes Over A Country Deeply Split By Gender Politics
Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's snap presidential election with a clear lead. With all of the ballots counted, Lee won almost 50% of the vote, ahead of his conservative rival Kim Moon-soo on 41%.
-
South Korea's Liberal Opposition Candidate Wins Presidential Election
South Korea's liberal party candidate, Lee Jae-myung, was elected president in Tuesday's snap election, six months to the day after he evaded military cordons to vote against a shock martial law decree imposed by his ousted predecessor.
-
10 Years Of Justin Trudeau: How Canada's Former Prime Minister Fell
Canada's Liberal Party has won the federal snap election held on Monday, handing Prime Minister Mark Carney a fresh mandate weeks after he replaced Justin Trudeau.
-
When Canada's Conservative Party Went From A Majority To Just 2 Seats
Canada's political script took a dramatic turn in early 2025, pushing the nation towards an unexpected snap election in April - months ahead of the scheduled October timeline.
-
Mark Carney: Canadian Banker-Turned-PM Betting It All On A Snap Election
Mark Carney was once appointed as governor of the Bank of England - the first time a non-British citizen was chosen for the role
-
Canada PM Calls Snap Election Amid Trade War, Trump's Annexation Threats
Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, who took over after Justin Trudeau's ouster, has called for snap election in the country on April 28.
-
Germans Votes In High-Stakes Election With Economy, Migration In Focus
Polling stations in Germany opened Sunday for pivotal snap national elections, which are expected to see conservatives regain power and the far-right scoring its best-ever result as Europe's ailing economic powerhouse lurches rightwards.
-
"Say No To...": Elon Musk's Message To Germany Before Snap Polls
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has called on the people of Germany to "say no" to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. His statement comes after Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) on Saturday announced Scholz as the party's candidate for federal elections.
-
French President Macron Accuses Elon Musk Of Meddling In Europe Elections
French President Emmanuel Macron has lambasted Elon Musk for his involvement in European politics, accusing the tech mogul of intervening directly in elections across the continent, including next month's snap federal polls in Germany.
-
German President Dissolves Parliament For February 23 Snap Elections
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday dissolved Germany's lower house of parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
