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EU leaders to decide on top jobs, agenda for next term
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels as of Thursday (26 June) for the last summit under the current mandate, to seal the deal on the distribution of the bloc's top job...
Hungary’s plan to 'make Europe great again' begins
"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" is a saying that feels particularly relevant in Brussels as Hungary prepares to take over the presidency of the Euro...
Everything we know about the Draghi report
The forthcoming report by former Italian prime minister and former European central bank president, Mario Draghi, on the future of European competitiveness is a valuab...
Why EU countries are flirting with Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda migration model
The promise of halting migration to Europe has been at the heart of centre-right and far-right parties' election campaigns across the EU for June's elections. While th...
Are national conservatives in ECR aiming for a top job or political power play?
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) announced on Wednesday they've overtaken the liberal Renew group to become the third-largest political group in the Eur...
From political woes to economic ones: The first roaring week of France's election campaign
France's budget has breached EU fiscal rules, according to the European Commission’s latest report. In response, the Elysée has until September to present a plan to qu...
EU political groups play high-stakes game of musical chairs
The work of the new EU legislature unofficially kicks off in Brussels as per the post-election choreography. Freshly elected members of the European Parliament are now...
Disputed Nature Restoration Law finally gets approved in Council
Members of the EU now have to respect legally binding targets, regarding national efforts to restore degraded land and sea ecosystems, compiling with the newly endorse...
What leaders will discuss at European Council's dinner
Today, the heads of state and government of the 27 European Union member states will meet at an informal European Council dinner, and one of the topics on the agenda w...
Europe’s new tariffs against China: If you want peace, prepare for trade war
The European Commission announced new trade tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles on Wednesday (12 June), in the hope of opening negotiations with China. So far, the an...
Who will show up for the farmers?
Farmers and the agricultural sector were one of the key issues in the political debate before the European elections. With the vote now behind us, we’re looking into w...
Will German far right AfD drop scandal-plagued leader in bid to rejoin ID?
Despite a series of recent scandals, Germany's far-right AfD party achieved its best national result in history in the European elections on Sunday (9 June). However,...
Navigating through France’s political storm
On Sunday night, Emmanuel Macron called for snap elections. The decision follows the European election results, which confirmed the victory of Rassemblement National a...
All that changed on election night
More than 360 million European citizens had the right to vote in this weekend's European Parliament elections. Across Europe, the overall turnout was around 51%, and t...
How national concerns drive European elections in Slovakia, Czechia, Latvia and Malta
European elections often reflect national concerns. Slovakia, Czechia, Latvia and Malta are no exception. In this episode, journalists Aneta Zachova, Liene Lusite and ...
Ireland heads to the polls and achieves a relatively high turnout
On the second day of the European elections, the Irish and the Czech went to the polls to decide who they want to represent them in the upcoming European Parliament. A...
The Netherlands kicks off the European elections
The European elections have officially started. Yesterday, around 44 percent of Dutch citizens went to the ballot to cast their vote. We're here with the latest polls,...
EU elections: Final projections before the vote
Today is the first day of the European elections, with citizens heading to the polls to determine who will sit in the new European Parliament, starting in the Netherla...
The challenges each party faces ahead of the EU elections
This week, EU citizens will decide who will sit in the European Parliament for the next five years. Continuing our election coverage, today we’re focusing on the EU pa...
Breaking down the obscure jargon of EU institutions
If 'Bad English' has become the unofficial language of the European Union, it is in large part because its building blocks are acronyms, abbreviations, and insider ref...
The EU Commissioners guessing game
With the EU elections just days away, speculations about the EU Commissioners are growing louder. If the new European Commission president is selected by July, they'll...
How close is Ukraine to joining the EU?
Diplomats are racing against time to open negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union before Hungary takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of...
On the campaign trail with socialist frontrunner Nicolas Schmit
The current EU Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Luxembourg's Nicolas Schmit, is touring EU member states to rally support for socialist parties and strengthen ...
The future of the far right in Europe, viewed from France
In the face of a deeply divided left, the French National Rally's grab for power is easier than many might expect. How is the party reshaping the influence of the far-...
Greens position themselves as alternative to far-right, focus on security and defence
As the European Parliament elections approach, the Greens are broadening their focus beyond environmental policies to address issues that resonate more with the genera...
Why authoritarian leaders are on the rise, according to the latest UN report
Around the globe, the number of citizens who show unwavering support for democracy is on the rise but there are also more and more of those voting for leaders who may ...
Will the new Dutch coalition fight the EU or seek solutions?
Four Dutch parties, including Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom, have agreed on a government programme emphasising nationalism and a tougher stance on Europe....
EU elections candidates clash over what’s best for European economy
Candidates across the political spectrum are meeting twice this week to confront their adversaries and share on a public stage,their vision for Europe.So, what did the...
How Fico’s assassination attempt sparked debate on political violence
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times on 15 May in an assassination attempt that shocked Europe.The attack has brought the issue of violence agains...
Which European states stand with Palestine?
As Israel widens the scope of its invasion of Gaza to the southern city of Rafah, four EU countries might soon officially recognize the state of Palestine, in line wit...