2025 Election Showdown: Leaders to Watch from Canada to Australia

Dec 29, 2024 Komal Das

In 2024, PM Modi secured a third term, and Trump made a major political comeback. These elections raise questions about 2025’s political landscape

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While 2024 saw 80 elections, 2025 will have fewer but still significant races. Political turbulence in countries like Israel, France, and South Korea could lead to surprise polls

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Here are key geopolitical battles that could make the new year exciting

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Belarus Presidential Elections - January 26, 2025: Lukashenko, Europe's "last dictator," seeks a seventh term with Putin's backing and laws blocking exiled candidates like Tsikhanouskaya

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Kosovo Parliamentary Election - February 9, 2025: Kosovo votes amid tensions with Serbia. Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s LVV, set to complete a full term, faces opposition from both Russia and the West

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Germany Bundestag Election - February 23, 2025: Early elections follow the collapse of the ruling coalition. Christian Democrats lead, AfD is second, and Scholz’s Social Democrats are third. A coalition government is likely, but unstable

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Australian Elections - May 17 & September 27, 2025: PM Albanese's popularity has dipped, while Peter Dutton rises. Albanese focuses on social spending, Dutton on energy and housing costs

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Bolivia General Elections - August 17, 2025: A political rivalry between Evo Morales, barred from running, and unpopular President Luis Arce may spark the rise of a new political force

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Canadian Elections - October 20, 2025: PM Trudeau faces low approval and internal pressure, with Conservative Pierre Poilievre as his main rival. The election could be delayed to October 27 due to Diwali

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