Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to avoid snap elections by securing passage of the national budget, as recent polls show no clear gain from the Iran war for his coalition.

Israel Election: Netanyahu Seeks to Avoid Snap Vote as Iran War Fails to Boost Polls

Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

Germany heads for snap elections on February 23 after collapse of coalition

Japan's incoming Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Monday he will call a general election for October 27 following his victory in one of the closest-ever leadership races for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Japan: Shigeru Ishiba Calls For Snap Elections on October 27

Japan's Incoming PM Ishiba Calls Snap Elections for October 27

The four major left-wing parties in France have decided to create the "Popular Front" (NPF) to run in the election and turn this into a "new chapter in the history of France.

Major left-wing parties in France form 'Popular Front' to challenge Macron in snap polls

Portuguese people will cast their ballots on Sunday in a snap election. The new vote was triggered by socialist leader António Costa's resignation last November as prime minister over a corruption probe. The incumbent socialist party has been in power since 2015.

Portugal to hold snap national polls on March 10

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is likely to call a snap election, perhaps within days. Despite low public support for a prompt election, Kishida eyes consolidating power amid surging popularity and a booming economy.

Japanese PM Kishida likely to call for Snap elections

The Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called for a snap general election on the 23rd of July. This comes the day after his left-wing coalition government suffered heavy losses in the Regional ballots.

Spain PM calls Snap general election after local poll losses

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Thursday (January 19) dissolved the country's Parliament and called for a snap election on March 19. President Tokayev, 69, also dissolved the country's local legislatures.

Kazakhstan President dissolves parliament, calls for snap election on March 19

A tax hike aimed at paying for the nation's defence budget is scheduled to go into effect "sometime after 2024," according to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who on Tuesday suggested that a quick election may be called instead.

Japanese PM suggests holding early election prior to raising taxes to fund defence budget

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a snap election for Sept. 20 to seek voter approval for the government's costly plans to combat COVID-19, four sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Canada PM Trudeau planning snap election, seeks approval for COVID response: Sources

Austrians vote Sunday in snap elections, in which the conservatives look set to triumph but will have difficulties finding a partner to govern after a corruption scandal brought down their last coalition with the far-right.

Austrians vote in snap election with conservatives in lead

The snap election would be an attempt to break the deadlock with Madrid over independence

Catalan secessionists mull snap election

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