India News : The year 2025 has emerged as a defining period for global politics, marked by elections, public protests, regime changes, and political instability across multiple countries. While some nations witnessed peaceful democratic transitions, others experienced violence, unrest, and the collapse of governments following polls.
In Tanzania, general elections were held on October 20, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a second term. However, post-election violence reportedly claimed nearly 700 lives, casting a shadow over the democratic process.
Cameroon went to polls on October 12, resulting in the return of long-serving President Paul Biya to power.
In Canada, federal elections held on April 28 saw the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, retain power following the resignation of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Australia conducted elections on May 3, where the Labor Party won again, allowing Anthony Albanese to continue as Prime Minister.
In Germany, elections on February 23 brought victory to Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which secured 20.8% of the vote.
Belarus held elections on January 26, with President Alexander Lukashenko winning for the seventh consecutive term with 86.8% votes, though the credibility of the election was widely questioned.
Egypt conducted parliamentary elections in two phases—November 10–11 and November 24–25—with final results still awaited.
The Philippines held midterm elections on May 12, while its general elections are scheduled for 2028.
In Argentina, midterm elections resulted in a major win for President Javier Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza.
Japan witnessed a political shake-up after the ruling LDP lost the July lower house elections, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the appointment of Sanae Takaichi as the new leader.
In Nepal, violent protests led by Gen Z activists forced the fall of KP Sharma Oli’s government, paving the way for an interim government under Sushila Karki, with general elections expected in March 2026.
Although the United States held presidential elections in 2024, Donald Trump officially assumed office again in January 2025.
In Bangladesh, speculation of elections in 2025 was dismissed, with general elections now scheduled for February 2026.
Overall, 2025 highlighted the fragile nature of democracy in many regions, showing how elections can either ensure stability or trigger large-scale unrest. The year underscored the growing role of public participation, political accountability, and the evolving global democratic landscape.
