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Senator Barack Obama's victory in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination in the US gave many European politicians the opportunity to express their wishes for the post-Bush era, although the candidate's views on trade policy appear to be of some concern to the Commission.
Silvio Berlusconi triumphed in the Italian political elections sealing his third victory in almost 15 years of politics. In the winning right-wing coalition (PDL - Popolo Della Liberta'), the xenophobic Lega Nord also scored highly.
Analysis: Good news from Italy
Conservative leader Nicolas Sarkozy won a clear victory over his Socialist opponent, Ségolčne Royal, in a 6 May run-off which saw French voters turn out in exceptionally high numbers. (read more)
![German elections and the EU [Archived]](/css/LD/3750700_LD2.jpg)
The inconclusive result of the elections in Germany on 18 September has for now left unclear how the country will address the key policy issues ahead. (read more)
![New Parliament [Archived]](/css/LD/3751165_LD3.jpg)
The newly elected post-enlargement Parliament will still be dominated by the two biggest political families. (read more)
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