Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
27 May
Voter turnout in EU elections up nine per cent on previous vote
However big differences in participation levels across EU still a concern says Margrethe Vestager.
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
26 May
‘Green Wave’ dominates groups’ reactions to preliminary EU election results
The standout messages were the “green wave” propelling the Greens to unprecedented gains, the much-touted overwhelming victory for the extreme right that has largely failed to materialise so far, and the better-than-expected voter turnout.
Representation of people of colour in EU elections is ‘abysmal’, says anti-racism group
26 May
Representation of people of colour in EU elections is ‘abysmal’, says anti-racism group
A new report says that people of colour are “highly underrepresented” in all candidates’ lists for the EU-wide elections.
MEPs up in arms as up to two million EU citizens denied vote in UK
24 May
MEPs up in arms as up to two million EU citizens denied vote in UK
Two UK MEPs have hit out after it emerged that between one and two million EU citizens living in the UK were denied a vote in the European elections on Thursday.
European elections manifesto round-up
24 May
European elections manifesto round-up
The upcoming European elections are the most eagerly awaited for some time. Martin Banks assesses the runners and riders.
Jean Lambert: UK will ‘struggle to have an impact’ post-Brexit
24 May
Jean Lambert: UK will ‘struggle to have an impact’ post-Brexit
Outgoing UK MEP Jean Lambert has warned that Britain will “struggle to have an impact” when it leaves the EU.
Movers and Shakers | 24 May 2019
24 May
Movers and Shakers | 24 May 2019
Professional footballers join campaign to boost EU elections turnout
24 May
Professional footballers join campaign to boost EU elections turnout
Dozens of professional footballers from across Europe have thrown their weight behind a campaign by the European Parliament to promote the European elections this weekend.
Exit polls in Netherlands suggest Eurosceptic gains not as big as expected
24 May
Exit polls in Netherlands suggest Eurosceptic gains not as big as expected
The expected surge in support for Eurosceptic parties in the EU-wide elections appears to have failed to materialise in the Netherlands, according to exit polls.
Big election gains for Eurosceptics could raise prospect of hard Brexit
24 May
Big election gains for Eurosceptics could raise prospect of hard Brexit
Belgium’s Brexit coordinator has warned that significant gains for Eurosceptic parties in the European elections increase the chance of a “hard Brexit.”
Huawei vows to roll out 5G mobile networks in Europe despite Google row Partner Content
22 May
Huawei vows to roll out 5G mobile networks in Europe despite Google row
Huawei, under fire after Google barred the company from some updates to the Android operating system, has moved to reaffirm its commitment to roll out the next generation 5G mobile networks.
UK Electoral Commission under fire as citizens denied vote in EU elections
22 May
UK Electoral Commission under fire as citizens denied vote in EU elections
The UK Electoral Commission has been accused of failing to make timely and adequate preparations for EU citizens to take part in the European elections and not being properly held to account.
Upsurge in antisemitism in Europe in tandem with rise of populism
22 May
Upsurge in antisemitism in Europe in tandem with rise of populism
Antisemitism has returned to become more widespread in Europe than anyone ever predicted, against a backdrop of populism, intolerance and xenophobia, a conference has been told.
‘Record number’ of people with intellectual disabilities casting vote for first time
21 May
‘Record number’ of people with intellectual disabilities casting vote for first time
A “record number” of people with intellectual disabilities will for the first time get the chance to have a say in this week’s European elections.
EU elections can send strong climate change message, says EREF
21 May
EU elections can send strong climate change message, says EREF
The European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF) says the EU-wide elections this week can send a “clear and strong” message about the need for political action against climate change.
Citizens take to the streets to encourage EU election voting
20 May
Citizens take to the streets to encourage EU election voting
Just ahead of elections to the European Parliament, hundreds of thousands of people across Europe took to the streets at the weekend, calling on voters to use their ballot and to “inspire everyone to make the EU a better place for people and planet.”
Youth consider EU as only ‘moderately effective’ in tackling major challenges
20 May
Youth consider EU as only ‘moderately effective’ in tackling major challenges
A new survey says the EU is often perceived by young people as only “moderately effective” in tackling global challenges such as climate change or terrorism.
Media interest in EU elections doubles due to ‘unprecedented’ campaign
17 May
Media interest in EU elections doubles due to ‘unprecedented’ campaign
The European Parliament says its “unprecedented” election campaign has resulted in a doubling of media interest in the EU-wide poll from 23-26 May.
Dan Nica defends Romania’s judicial reform process
17 May
Dan Nica defends Romania’s judicial reform process
Romanian MEP Dan Nica has defended his country’s reform process despite a European Commission warning that the executive may trigger disciplinary action over “major concerns” about the state of rule of law.
Movers and Shakers | 17 May 2019
17 May
Movers and Shakers | 17 May 2019
Spitzenkandidaten lock horns in last debate before elections
17 May
Spitzenkandidaten lock horns in last debate before elections
Leading candidates for the presidency of the European Commission thrashed out the main issues affecting Europe in a lively debate in Parliament, just over one week away from the keenly-awaited EU-wide elections.
European Commission criticised over Euronews performance shortcomings
15 May
European Commission criticised over Euronews performance shortcomings
But the French-based news channel hits back at EU auditors report which says “most citizens” in the EU are unable to access its content.
EU still has a “good story” to tell says European Ombudsman
15 May
EU still has a “good story” to tell says European Ombudsman
But, warns Emily O’Reilly, EU’s “drier” rhetoric is being drowned out by ‘easier to understand’ populist messages.
European Union is at a ‘crossroads’ say leading NGOs
13 May
European Union is at a ‘crossroads’ say leading NGOs
Leading NGOs have put forward their “manifestos” for the upcoming European elections, agreeing that the European Union is at a “crossroads.”