Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.

Tasmanian and Australian psephology, opinion poll analysis, election analysis and political commentary by Dr Kevin Bonham.

A survey commissioned by the Austrian People’s Party puts it narrowly ahead of the Freedom Party in Salzburg, while political scientist Armin Mühlböck of the University of Salzburg says the race is currently too close to call, ORF reported. The ÖVP is polling at about 29 percent, compared with 28…

A poll commissioned by Salzburg's ÖVP puts the party at 29 percent, narrowly ahead of the FPÖ at 28 percent, ORF reported. The other parties are close to their results in the previous state election. The survey by Vienna-based institute Demox Research questioned 800 people. In the hypothetical di…

Political parties in Upper Austria are already preparing for the 2027 state election, although no official date has been set, ORF reports. The earliest regular date would be 26 September 2027, a Sunday four weeks before the end of the legislative term. Party-commissioned opinion polls have so far…

One Nation reveals its upper house candidates for Victoria, with army veteran and party state president Warren Pickering set to lead the party to the upcoming state election.

Victoria has undergone a significant political shift with Ben Carroll appointed as the new premier of the state following Jacinta Allan's resignation. The decision came after a chaotic caucus meeting where Carroll, the education minister, was voted in by Labor members. Allan stepped down amid declining poll numbers and challenges from the rising One Nation party ahead of November's state election. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment for Victorian politics, as the new premier faces pressure to stabilize the government and improve Labor's prospects in the upcoming ballot. The transition highlights internal tensions within the party and the broader electoral landscape. Analysts suggest that Carroll's appointment could signal a strategic move to reinvigorate support, though success will depend on addressing key issues like economic management and policy reforms. The situation underscores the volatility of state politics, particularly with major parties vying for voter loyalty in a competitive election cycle. This development is likely to have far-reaching implications for both Labor's future and the balance of power in Victoria.

Alice Weidel is facing an opportunity to expand the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)’s national ambitions after a historic victory...