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The leader of the Socialist Democratic Party, Magdalena Anderson, pledged on Thursday to form a " government pushing Sweden forward " following its victory in legislative elections.
The polling stations opened their doors early on Friday in the Far East of the Russian Federation, at the beginning of a three-day electoral process in which winning is considered guaranteed by the Russian common party led by President Vladimir Putin. This is the first parliamentary elections in Russia since Moscow began the invasion of Ukrainian territory in February 2022 and the voting process for the election of the 450 members of the Duma will continue until Sunday.
In France, discussions on the 2027 budget take place. The government is announcing "54 billion efforts on spending that will bring the public deficit to 5% next year," he added, after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced this. This deficit target "is ambitious, but of course it is achievable. We will all have to make efforts," said Roland Lescure, Minister of Economy.
First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.
Fed President Kevin Warsh said the measure was because "inflation is too high."
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty.
The Zagreb demonstrators demanded that the government come up with a plan to clear illegal toxic waste in 20 days. Prime Minister Plenkovic has promised to tackle the issue.
With well over 40% for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), Saxony-Anhalt has witnessed a landmark election night. DW's reporters were on the ground.
A visibly shaken but also determined Friedrich Merz spoke in Berlin about the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt and the CDU's bitter defeat. He insisted on sticking to his reforms.
Following its record election success, the far-right Alternative for Germany aims to form a government. What options does it have without the absolute majority?
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Saxony-Anhalt state election but without an absolute majority in parliament. Other European nations were wrestling with the impact of the results. Follow DW.
Manuela Schwesig has led Germany’s northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania since 2017. Will the center-left premier be able to stop the far-right AfD from emerging as the strongest force in Sunday’s election?
El Nino has put India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has barred both Trinamool factions from using the party's name in by-elections. More with DW.
Germany's coalition government is grappling with record-high fuel prices ahead of two state elections this weekend. Follow DW for more stories making headlines in Germany.
Two donations of £36 million each from two British crypto-billionaires - Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne - have been made to Reform UK.
Lord Watson praises his new employers but says there are "legitimate questions" about big tech firms that "require answers".
The visit came days after US President Donald Trump made comments about supporting a "unified Ireland".
For the oil deal with Venezuela, the US government is working with a little-known company, rather than with energy giants like ExxonMobil. Why is this happening?
Many African leaders were murdered while exercising power. Among the many cases recorded throughout the history of the continent, here is the Top 10 selected by BBC News Africa.
Edgar José Marval was one of 10 Americans arrested in Venezuela who were released in exchange for the release of Alex Saab, the Colombian businessman allied with Nicolás Maduro.
