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A big win for France's centrist party in parliamentary elections could push forward labor reform

by Aaron Schrank
Jun 9, 2017
Last month, France elected pro-business political newcomer Emmanuel Macron as president, but the French aren’t done voting. The country’s parliamentary elections kick off Sunday, and the president’s new centrist party is expected to win a large majority. If that happens, Macron could have the support he needs to reform France’s strong labor protection laws, which […]
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The party that could drive a 'radical centrist movement' in Britain

by David Brancaccio
Jun 6, 2017
The Liberal Democrats are going nowhere in the upcoming U.K. election. Here is why The Economist is endorsing them.
An European Union flag and a British flag fly in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
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Why the U.K. election is closer than expected

by Adriene Hill
Jun 5, 2017
Despite recent terror attacks, voting is still about Brexit leadership.
Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at an election campaign event in Basildon, east of London, on June 1.
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UK markets fluctuate days before election

by Marketplace Contributor
Jun 2, 2017
On June 8,  the U.K. goes to the polls, again. This “snap” election is set against the backdrop of last year’s referendum on Britain’s membership to the European Union.  Following the “yes” vote on Brexit, then-Prime Minister, David Cameron stepped down.  Now his successor Theresa May is hoping to shore up her position as the […]
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How effective are networked protests?

by Eliza Mills
May 12, 2017
Demonstrations without infrastructure are less effective, says author Zeynep Tufekci.
Protesters walk up Pennsylvania Avenue on Jan. 21 during the women's march on Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background.
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Macron ahead as France prepares to choose a president

by Stephen Beard
May 5, 2017
The centrist, pro-European Union candidate has a strong lead in the polls.
French presidential election candidate for the Front National (FN) party, Marine Le Pen (L) and French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement, Emmanuel Macron pose prior to the start of a televised debate.
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Political parties spend big in Georgia's special congressional election

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 13, 2017
Republicans and Democrats are testing how far outside money goes in the Trump era.
Jon Ossoff, a 30-year-old former congressional staffer, is the leading Democratic candidate for Georgia's 6th Congressional District.
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Political newcomers eye running for office

by Marielle Segarra
Feb 23, 2017
Groups like She Should Run and Run for Something help potential candidates parlay leadership skills into public service.
Staff members meet at She Should Run, a nonprofit that encourages women to run for office.
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Seattle tries voucher system to reform campaign finance

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 21, 2017
Residents received $100 in taxpayer-supported coupons to give to city candidates of their choice.
Seattle's voucher program encourages residents to donate to city candidates and encourages candidacy by people who couldn’t otherwise afford to run.
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Cable news benefits from a Trump Effect

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jan 25, 2017
Another winner of the 2016 election.
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