A protester holds a sign reading ‘never again is now’ at a rally against the far-right party Alternative for Germany in Berlin.
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As young people despair that established parties can address their many concerns, far-right parties have found fertile political ground.
Emmanuel Macron calls for snap elections at a presidential address on 6 June 2024.
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Julien Robin, a specialist in French parliamentary life, looks at what the surprise dissolution means for French politics.
People walk outside the European Parliament in Brussels in May 2024 prior to a debate with the lead candidates for the European Parliament elections.
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European Parliament elections are held every five years and are often volatile. This week’s should be no exception.
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In 2024, more than 40% of the world’s population is eligible to vote in an election. The scale is unprecedented, but not all elections are made equal. What will it mean for democracy?
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The Treaty of Lisbon celebrates its 15th anniversary on 13 December. Looking back, experts agree that it played a big part in structuring the EU as we know it. It reinforced the role of Commission President…
Emmanuel Macron on his arrival at the Champ de Mars in Paris.
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Emmanuel Macron’s success validates a strategy aimed at making him appear as the champion of the “progressives”, but it has only partially worked.
A demonstrator holds a sign outside the Portuguese parliament in Lisbon during a climate strike of school students as part of the Fridays for Future movements on Friday, May 24, 2019.
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It’s clear that young voters are bringing critical issues to the fore as they did in the recent EU elections. Will they do so in Canada too?
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The ruling party took three of six seats in the European Parliament.
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How the resurgent party can learn from the mistakes of the past to keep growing.
Alliance’s Naomi Long talks to the press after her surprise win.
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For 50 years, the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland has lagged behind the main unionist and nationalist parties. But it left them standing in the European elections.
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Germany’s Green Party were the big story on the night of the European elections. Their strategy has been to expand beyond climate policies to become a true alternative to establishment parties.
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Newcomers took most support from the Conservatives. But survey shows Nigel Farage is not as popular as he likes to think.
I’m just going to stay here on the fence, if that’s ok with you.
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European vote sees electorate again dividing into Leave and Remain, as the Labour leader remained on the fence.
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is hit with a milkshake in Newcastle.
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How dangerous is dairy? Hannah Arendt can help us understand.
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Chronic underfunding has made elections difficult to run in the UK. Yet the government continues to obsess over voter ID.
Voters cast their absentee ballots at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.
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There’s a lot to play for in this sprawling democratic exercise, so here are the most important matters at hand.
Is there such a thing as an European identity?
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Does an “European culture” or a “European identity” actually exist?
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There are lots of options for Brexit supporters, but that won’t make it an easy choice.
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Are Labour MPs overthinking how angry their constituents would be if they took a different stance on Brexit?
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The political consequences of speaking out about Brexit have been overblown, data from the most recent elections suggest.