Skateboards, Climate Change and Freedom: Germany’s Next-Generation Parliament

A new generation of lawmakers is entering Germany’s Parliament. They felt ignored by the previous government, so they set out to change that by winning elections.

Japan’s Likely Next Prime Minister Tries to Set Himself Apart

Though Fumio Kishida, a ruling-party stalwart, has sought to distinguish himself from the unpopular departing prime minister, he’s struggled to connect with the public.

Australia Took On China. Did It Get It Right?

The country is wrestling with the political and economic consequences of its sharp turn in policy and tone — including an erosion of tolerance.

Italy Frees Catalan Separatist Leader From Jail. Here’s How the Case Has Gone.

Carles Puigdemont, a former leader of Catalonia, faces trial in Spain and was detained briefly in Italy. It is not clear if he will appear when the court considers whether to return him to Spain.

Affluent, Anxious and Almost Normal: A Journey Through Merkel’s Germany

As Angela Merkel prepares to step down after 16 years as chancellor of Germany, she leaves behind a country profoundly changed — and anxious about changing more.

An Experiment to Stop Online Abuse Falls Short in Germany

Despite having one of the world’s toughest laws against online hate speech and harassment, Germany has struggled to contain toxic content ahead of its Sept. 26 election.

Trudeau Wins, but Is Diminished by a Futile Election

The prime minister struggled to find a campaign issue that could distinguish his party and expand its power in Parliament.

Russian Election Shows Declining Support for Putin’s Party

With voting in the country neither free nor fair, United Russia is still expected to retain power easily even if its seats in Parliament slip.

Germany’s Election Was His to Lose, and He Might Just Do That

Armin Laschet, Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union party’s candidate for chancellor, is flagging in the polls, and he seems to be dragging the party down with him.

Germany Investigates Russia Over Pre-Election Hacking

Berlin has protested to Moscow after identifying repeated attempts to steal politicians’ private information before the election this month that will decide Angela Merkel’s successor.

Lebanon Gets New Prime Minister Amid Economic Meltdown

The billionaire Najib Mikati’s new cabinet is Lebanon’s first empowered government in more than a year. It faces the immediate challenge of a collapsing economy.

Johnson, Inviting Battle, Prepares to Break Vow on Raising Taxes

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to propose increasing the National Insurance tax to bolster social care services.

It’s Election Season in Germany. No Charisma, Please!

The race to replace Chancellor Angela Merkel after 16 years in office is the tightest in years. But the two leading candidates are anything but exciting, and that’s how Germans like it.

Australian Man to Be Charged in Parliament House Rape Case

Brittany Higgins had sent shock waves through the country when she said she was attacked by a co-worker in 2019.

Ohio House Expels Ex-Speaker Charged in $60 Million Corruption Scheme

The 75-to-21 vote to expel Representative Larry Householder came nearly a year after he was charged in a wide-ranging conspiracy to bail out a foundering energy company.

Netanyahu Ousted as Israeli Parliament Votes in New Government

An unlikely coalition prevailed against the country’s longest-serving leader. Now it must get its disparate factions to work together.

A Fragile Israeli Coalition, With Some Underlying Glue

An agreement to return to democratic norms might be the one thing that holds together the disparate coalition facing a confidence vote on Sunday.

German Parliament Backs ‘Milestone’ Gender Quota for Company Boards

The legislation requires many public companies in Germany to have at least one woman on the supervisory board.

Israel’s Parliament to Vote on New Government on Sunday

If lawmakers approve a fragile new coalition government, Israel will be led by someone other than Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time in 12 years.

Mexico President’s Grip on Congress Slips, Showing Limits of His Mandate

Early results of midterm elections suggested that Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s coalition would not obtain the supermajority needed to push through his ambitious agenda.