Mayors

The presidential election day is almost upon us. This is what you need to know.

Swot up on the local votes that could have massive ramifications in Westminster — and deal a boost to right-wing populist Nigel Farage.

Residents are demanding a role in the reconstruction of their cities.

The populist party could hold its first reins of power after Thursday’s local elections. So what will it actually do? POLITICO went on a mission to find out.

George Simion, the candidate tipped to win the first round of the presidential election, publicly aligns himself with Donald Trump.

Pierre-Édouard Stérin is hoping to use his financial firepower to remold French politics in line with his conservative ideals.

Top politician says losing territory is “not fair” but “can be a solution” for reaching peace as the White House puts the squeeze on.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen tells POLITICO a “coming together in some form” would be “best thing for the country” if the two parties keep splitting the right.

Losing €4 million a day and without a government, Belgium’s capital is in desperate need of leadership.

The journalist’s incarceration comes in the context of huge protests in Istanbul against the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu.

Brussels this week urged Ankara to ‘uphold democratic values.’

Elon Musk and JD Vance don’t know enough to judge the country’s election crisis, and Trump should be tougher on Putin, says Bucharest Mayor and presidential candidate Nicușor Dan.

“And against this backdrop, speaking about easing pressure on Russia, lifting sanctions, and so on, is definitely inappropriate and unhelpful,” says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Emergency measures as Ankara tries to stave off yet another financial crisis.

Protests erupt across Turkey after Istanbul’s popular mayor is jailed.

Charges of corruption and terrorism against Ekrem İmamoğlu have sparked widespread protests.

Armed with tech billions, Jan Sramek has dreams of creating a new, affordable, walkable city. If, that is, California lets him.

Suspensions affect accounts spreading information about the widespread demonstrations.

Arrested mayor of Istanbul accuses authorities of blow “against the will of the people.”

The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and earlier annulment of his diploma are seen as a bid by Turkey’s president to prevent his main challenger from running against him.

A flurry of crucial policy reviews on areas that could define the U.K. prime minister’s government are coming due. POLITICO has you covered.