By Christina Keßler, of the Centre for European Reform The Spitzenkandidat (lead candidate) process has not fulfilled its promise of engaging the average voter. Still, it has helped ‘europeanise’ the European Parliament elections...
The European Parliament is 45 this year. In 1979 the first direct election of MEPs took place. In June 2024 more than 400 million European citizens will elect 705...
A row has flared over a high profile debate between the lead candidates for the European Commission presidency. The showpiece debate took place on Thursday (23 May) in the...
As millions of voters prepare for the European Union (EU) parliamentary elections in June, ActionAid has launched a scorecard, spotlighting the critical issues voters need to...
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has kicked off its first ever Civil Society Week, titled 'Rise Up For Democracy!'. This week-long event brings to...
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya (pictured) told the European Green Party congress today that the courage to fight, to protect freedom and democracy, will be vital...