Portugal election: who are the Socialists’ potential allies?
Portugal's Socialist party have won the general election but without an outright majority. Who are their potential allies in the new parliament?
Centre parties post losses in EU elections, coalition jostling begins
The European Parliament elections resulted in a loss for the main centre-left and centre-right political parties in several countries across the bloc. On the contrary, the liberals and the Greens have experienced a boost.
European elections: The EU’s Trump moment or business as usual?
EU officials worry that the European elections in a month's time could open the door to a new wave of populist, anti-EU politicians hell-bent on wrecking the bloc's modus operandi. But the populists' success will depend on their ability to work together.
Distribution of seats in the European Parliament
This graphic shows the status quo of the distribution of seats in the European Parliament as well as the distribution of seats by country after the elections in may 2019.
Nocturnal financial talks in Berlin
Germany's would-be coalition partners agree on the fiscal priorities of a possible new government.
Public support for the untried coalition
According to a public survey, 59 per cent of Germans are in favour of a partnership between Merkel's conservative bloc, the Greens and the pro-business Free Democratic Party (FDP).