Articles tagged with: democracy
The Parliament's July print edition is out now
04 Jul Member States
The Parliament's July print edition is out now
Europe's NATO members have bowed to Donald Trump's demands to significantly increase defence spending. But will it be enough to cure the continent's military woes?
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
12 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: Concrete action needed to stop Orbán’s EU abuse
On a recent visit to Hungary, members of the European Parliament’s LIBE committee observed worrying rule of law backsliding. Here is their report.
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
09 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe can defend its liberal democracy if it reclaims common ground
Europeans have come to terms with a generational crisis, but not with how much worse it could get. More radical political change is necessary.
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
05 May Foreign & Security Policy
EU risks over-reliance on Turkey for defence
Member states are striking more deals with Turkey's booming defence industry. That could jumpstart the EU's own — or create a strategic dependency.
Presidential rerun to test Romania’s democracy
02 May EU Institutions
Presidential rerun to test Romania’s democracy
In a tumultuous period that saw the first election annulled, a far-right candidate leads as Romanians try again to pick their president. Distrust in the political establishment spells trouble for the EU and NATO.
Lost in the post: Cutting letter delivery could isolate Denmark's most vulnerable
17 Apr Economics
Lost in the post: Cutting letter delivery could isolate Denmark's most vulnerable
The Danish post will deal only in parcels starting next year, but not everyone can go paperless.
Le Pen ruling reflects growing challenges to judicial independence 
03 Apr EU Institutions
Le Pen ruling reflects growing challenges to judicial independence 
Across Europe, right-wing politicians are clashing with courts over allegations of political bias. That bodes poorly for the rule of law.
Portugal’s government collapse leaves opening for ultranationalist party
14 Mar Member States
Portugal’s government collapse leaves opening for ultranationalist party
Three elections in three years is a bad look for Portugal’s democratic stability. As seen elsewhere in the EU, it’s stirring up anti-establishment sentiment.
US aid cuts leave EU member hopefuls in the lurch
13 Mar Foreign & Security Policy
US aid cuts leave EU member hopefuls in the lurch
The Trump administration's move against USAID undermines democratic reforms and civil society across eastern Europe. If the EU can't fill the gap, Russian influence likely will.
Q&A: Merz’s conservatives take first in German election
24 Feb Member States
Q&A: Merz’s conservatives take first in German election
The Left and far-right AfD did well, too, marking trouble for centrist governing. The CDU and SPD may be heading for another grand coalition.
Coming for Europe: What Musk’s growing political influence means for the EU
10 Jan Foreign & Security Policy
Coming for Europe: What Musk’s growing political influence means for the EU
Operating in a grey zone between public and private figure, Trump’s sidekick Elon Musk can largely say what he wants – even as he complains about censorship. The EU sees a growing danger.
Georgian protesters stand up to increasingly authoritarian crackdown
27 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Georgian protesters stand up to increasingly authoritarian crackdown
As the contested government of the Georgian Dream party digs in against protesters, the spiral of violence is growing.
Georgia's crisis deepens as presidential power in dispute
18 Dec Foreign & Security Policy
Georgia's crisis deepens as presidential power in dispute
Georgian Dream lawmakers have elected hardliner ally Mikheil Kavelashvili president, as the party expands its control of the country. The pro-European incumbent, however, is refusing to leave the office.
Crisis causes EU power balance to tilt towards the Commission, but can they cling on?
28 Nov EU Institutions
Crisis causes EU power balance to tilt towards the Commission, but can they cling on?
Von der Leyen’s leadership reshaped the European Commission during an era of pandemic, war, and energy instability, but at what cost to democratic balance and the role of the European Parliament?
How sexually explicit deepfakes undermine democracy and women’s role in the EU
02 Oct EU Institutions
How sexually explicit deepfakes undermine democracy and women’s role in the EU
Female politicians have been disproportionately impacted by AI-generated pornographic content.
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
01 Oct Member States
Austrian election ‘another piece of the mosaic’ in far-right surge across the EU
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) took the top spot in Sunday's general election. Here's a look at how they did it and what it means for the EU.
Poland’s Tusk faces rule-of-law paradox
20 Sep Member States
Poland’s Tusk faces rule-of-law paradox
The Polish prime minister's plans to restore the rule of law may need to wait for a new president next year. But by then, it could be too late.
Opposition advisor calls on EU to recognise González winner of Venezuelan election
05 Sep Foreign & Security Policy
Opposition advisor calls on EU to recognise González winner of Venezuelan election
The EU has rejected strongman Maduro's claim to Venezuela's presidency. But the bloc did not explicitly recognise his opponent, either. In a Q+A, an opposition advisor says he wants that to change.
Romania's joint electoral list: Strategic move or threat to democracy?
18 Apr EU Institutions
Romania's joint electoral list: Strategic move or threat to democracy?
The country’s largest political parties – the Social Democrats and the Liberals – have formed an alliance to run in the European Parliament elections as part of a bid to allegedly fend off the far right.
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
04 May
It is possible for MEPs to successfully engage in non-EU countries’ domestic affairs – here’s how
We need to improve the public’s understanding of the role of MEPs and their political groups in the Eastern Partnership countries
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
11 Apr
Sandra Kalniete on Latvian independence, her time as foreign minister and battling foreign interference in democratic processes
With the war in Ukraine recalibrating practically every policy field, it has become paramount to identify and counter disinformation and foreign malign influence in Europe, Sandra Kalniete tells Parliament Magazine
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy Partner Content
07 Dec
Civil society’s crucial role in defending European democracy
Natacha Kazatchkine, Head of Internal EU Policy at the Open Society European Policy Institute, speaks to Parliament Magazine about the state of fundamental rights, rule of law, and democracy in the European Union
The impact of COVID-19 on European democracy
26 May
The impact of COVID-19 on European democracy
One far-reaching and lasting shift as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic is on how our elections are conducted, writes Pierre Peytier.