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Jamaica government ousted in election; Austerity policies blamed

March 2, 2016 By Emile Schepers

Jamaica has been experiencing economic decline, sky-high unemployment, and a seemingly intractable crime rate for years.

Irish voters to grade austerity

February 23, 2016 By Conn Hallinan

What looked like a smooth path to electoral victory for the Irish government has suddenly turned rocky.

Are Europe’s left victories a triumph or a trap?

February 17, 2016 By Conn Hallinan

Over the past year, left and center-left parties have taken control of two European countries and hold the balance of power in a third.

Portugal: the left takes charge

December 9, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

Instead of head-on confrontation, the left is trying to maneuver while strengthening its base by improving people's lives.

Ultra-right makes worrisome advances in French regional elections

December 8, 2015 By Emile Schepers

In France, as in other European countries, the most common interpretation of the right's surge is hostility toward immigrants, refugees and foreigners in general.