Lithuania: Updated Nov 26th 2008

The conservative opposition Homeland Union-Lithuanian Christian Democrats will head the new government ... more

Cyprus: Updated Nov 26th 2008

Prospects for a solution to the division of Cyprus have improved ... more

Czech Republic: Updated Nov 26th 2008

Proposals for radical reform will be met with strengthening opposition from within the ruling coalition ... more

Switzerland: Updated Nov 26th 2008

With the Swiss People's Party likely to return to government, the political scene should become calmer ... more

Belgium: Updated Nov 26th 2008

The government is likely to serve its full term until 2011 ... more

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