On Sunday, September 25th, Italians vote in an election where the results seem all but predetermined. An alliance of conservative and far-right parties has a commanding lead in the polls which is likely to give the allied parties a large majority of parliamentary seats. Topping the conservative block for the first time is the ascendent far-right and socially conservative … [Read more...] about Italian Election 2022: Voters Look Towards the Right
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2021 Dutch General Election: Consensus and Continuity
Winning election to the Dutch House of Representatives (the Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal) is simple when compared to almost every other electoral democracy. One can win a parliamentary seat if they convince approximately 62,000 citizens to vote for their ticket. This is the advantage of a near fully Proportional parliamentary system with no percentage threshold … [Read more...] about 2021 Dutch General Election: Consensus and Continuity
Results of the 2021 Catalonian Elections
An understanding of different political systems offers one a different perspective to their own political arena. Last week Decision Desk previewed the Autonomous Community of Catalonia’s regional elections. With the votes now counted, it is time to analyze the results. Turnout This was the lowest turnout regional election in Catalonia’s history. Low turnout was expected given … [Read more...] about Results of the 2021 Catalonian Elections
Love and Separatism: Catalan Politics and the 2021 Catalonia Elections
Catalonia, a Spanish Autonomous Community and subnational Nation home to just under 8 million people (a similar population to Washington State), goes to the polls on Sunday the 14th. If an outsider has a prior image of Catalonian politics, it is likely one of protests, separatism, and the confrontational news stories that emerged from 2017 and 2019. This picture isn't entirely … [Read more...] about Love and Separatism: Catalan Politics and the 2021 Catalonia Elections