November 12, 2019

Germany’s Far Right advances in political control of government

November 12, 2019

Sophie Soloway ’23 writes about the political stronghold of far-right parties in Germany after a regional election. The country’s socialist party, Die Linke, won, and the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), came in second place. Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Party (CDU) placed third.

September 27, 2019

Mount Holyoke News

Israeli elections lead to uncertain government future

September 27, 2019

Mount Holyoke News

Israeli elections lead to uncertain government future

Israel held its second general election in five months on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The last general election was scheduled for this past April, but the outcome was too close to call.

February 23, 2017

Mount Holyoke News

Global

2017 French Presidential Elections approaching in April

February 23, 2017

Mount Holyoke News

Global

2017 French Presidential Elections approaching in April

As the first term of French President François Hollande comes to an end, 11 presidential candidates are in the running for the office. The elections will be held on April 23 and will be followed by another round on May 7 featuring the two nominees who receive the most votes.