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A child walks among blooming trees in a peach orchard in Aitona in Catalonia, Spain. March 5, 2021
The waning gibbous moon appears in the sky following the weekend's full "Snow Moon", near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. February 28, 2021
Smoke billows from a crater of Mount Etna volcano behind the dome of the Catania Saint Agatha cathedral in Catania, southern Italy. March 4, 2021
A couple poses for photographs in front of the Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai. March 4, 2021
A giant land art fresco by French-Swiss artist Saype, painted for his worldwide 'Beyond Walls' project in Ganvie, village on stilts, Benin. March 3, 2021
Indonesian youths watch Mount Sinabung erupting in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia. March 11, 2021
A glowing river of lava gushes from the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, Sicily, Italy. March 10, 2021
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Belgium
EU elections poll: Conservatives top, far-right surge, liberals down
According to the polls conducted in eight representative EU countries, the next European Parliament will shift to the right. Yet, the moderate forces will have their say in crafting coalitions and temporary alliances to make the parliament functional.
Europe Decoded
Who is Roberto Vannacci, Italy's favourite far-right general?
When Roberto Vannacci's controversial book came out last August, he was widely mocked and criticised for his extreme views – yet now he's the lead candidate for Matteo Salvini's far-right Lega party in the European elections.
Europe News
Radio Schuman: Your daily EU podcast
EU politics and news from Brussels and beyond. Radio Schuman is your new daily European podcast, covering the latest stories from Brussels and beyond with EU correspondent Maïa de La Baume. The podcast is available from the 28th of May on your favourite platforms.
World News
EPP leads European polls while far right makes dramatic gains
An abrupt shift to the political right is likely to mean the next head of the European Commission will be a conservative — but the right-wing camp is affected by many political rifts, some, almost insurmountable, exclusive Euronews superpoll shows.
My Europe Series
State of the Union: Spanish stalemate, Frontex scrutiny & heatwaves
With summer well under way around Europe, the sun has started to set on the political season at large. Yet, we still have Spain, after the country’s politics was paralysed following the results of snap parliamentary elections last weekend.
Romania
Euroviews. Romanian civil society has proved its strength. Now it can help nurture a fragile democracy ǀ View
This is the moment to either complete the post-communist democratic transition or become further mired in the culture of corruption and impunity that has threatened to strangle Romania's fledgling democracy.
Europe News
First EU Parliament plenary session taking place today since elections
It's back to school at the European Parliament as the first plenary session takes place today since the EU May's elections. Old faces are returning to the corridors of power and new ones are trying to find their way around. Some who never thought they'd be back, have unexpectedly returned.
My Europe Series
How has the result of the European election affected Italy and Germany
Months after the European Elections, we’re back to talk about its main takeaways, namely gains for the greens and the strengthening of anti-immigrant far-right parties. We bring you two reports on Insiders Unreported Europe – Euronews’ current affairs magazine. One from Italy and one from Germany.
My Europe Series
Lampedusa divided over migrants
Lampedusa, one of the centres of the migrant crisis, is divided in opinion. A doctor has been helping, he says, around 300,000 people for the last 30 years, as they dock on the island's shores. Others, who support Matteo Salvini’s League Party, want better jobs and more help from the government.
Europe News
EU summit top jobs race round two
EU leaders meet on Sunday to thrash out a deal over the team that will guide the bloc for the next five years. The power game between the French and German leaders will be key to breakthroughs. Paris is pushing for French Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, while Berlin is sticking to Manfred Weber.
My Europe Series
New far-right alliance in European Parliament
Before the European elections there was a lot of talk about a nationalist wave – well, that didn't quite materialize, but the far-right parties see themselves as a force to be reckoned with. This week they gave birth to a new parliamentary group.
World News
Euroviews. The curious case of Carles Puigdemont ǀ View
Free to travel around Europe but persecuted in Spain. Accused of rebellion in Madrid but acquitted of it in Germany. [...] An MEP-elect thanks to the votes of one million people, but dependent on European courts in order to fulfill his mandate.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. What next for the Liberal Democrats? ǀ View
I am a non-tribal Remainer, so I drew considerable consolation from the great leap forward made by the unashamedly pro-EU Liberal Democrats, who went from their one MEP, Catherine Bearder in SE England, to 16 MEPs and a fifth of the vote.
Europe News
The Brief: Puigdemont refused EU accreditation, causing controversy
Charles Puigdemont declared independence from Catalonia and came to Belgium, where he was elected as an MEP. Now, he is being denied temporary EU accreditation. The decision was extended to all Spanish MEPs. Read more about why that was the resolution here.
Ireland
Euroviews. When it comes to democracy, the world could learn vital lessons from Ireland ǀ View
The recent European elections show that many countries in Europe are struggling to contain the rise of far-right populist parties antagonistic towards democracy. In Ireland, however, democracy has a spring in its step.
World News
Euroviews. Why we should feel hopeful after the EU elections ǀ View
Despite all the challenges facing our newly elected MEPs, I am hopeful that a freer, fairer Europe is in reach. In last week’s elections, Europeans came out and voted in greater numbers than at any time in the last 20 years, and many campaigns were driven by young people who made their voices heard.
United Kingdom
Citizens' rights groups to sue UK after thousands denied right to vote
Citizens' rights groups the3million and British in Europe say they are exploring a legal challenge after thousands of EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens abroad say they were denied the right to vote in the EU elections Thursday.
World News
Euroviews. The surge of populists in the EU elections is being greatly exaggerated ǀ View
The prospects of a populist, Far Right takeover in the European Parliament have been overhyped in the media. They are going to remain internally divided. They are going to remain in the minority and they are going to be increasingly marginalised.
World News
Watch: Europeans share what they think of the EU — do you agree?
Voters across the European Union are going to the polls to select the 705 MEPs to serve in the European Parliament for the next five years. While citizens from the UK and the Netherlands cast their votes this Thursday, most countries will vote on Sunday
World News
European Parliament election 2019: Is politics in Europe fragmenting?
"What we're seeing is that people are no longer kind of characterised so much by strict party loyalty but they're willing to try out different things because of the level of disillusionment with the political system," an expert told Euronews as EU voters started casting their ballot.
Europe News
The Brief: Eurostars set their sights on Brussels
Actors, singers and weather presenters are all among the candidates hoping to turn down glamour for a life in politics. We look at some of the famous faces on the European elections campaign trail, you might recognise a few from stage and screen.
United Kingdom
European Parliament to investigate Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts
The European Parliament is to open an investigation on British Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage following allegations that the lawmaker has received £450,000 (€510,000) in undeclared donations by millionnaire Arron Banks.
World
Corruption probe a blow for far-right parties ahead of EU elections
Austria is bracing itself for fresh elections after a corruption scandal embroiling the far right brought down the coalition government. Secretly-filmed footage emerged over the weekend appearing to show the vice-chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache dealing in corruption.
Italy
Salvini and Le Pen rally to unite European nationalists in Milan
Headlining the event was Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Marine Le Pen of France's National Rally (RN). The two populists are eager for their Europe of Nations and Freedom (ENF) group to become the third largest party in Brussels.
United Kingdom
May: Labour lacks common Brexit position
UK Prime Minister Theresa May was in Bristol Friday, campaigning for her Conservative Party ahead of next weekend's European Parliament elections. It comes after the Labour Party announced that talks with the Conservatives to end the Brexit stalemate had collapsed.
World
Road Trip Day 44 Wroclaw: We meet Poland's only openly gay politician
Poland is generally perceived as one of Europe's more socially conservative countries, but European Parliamentary candidate and former city mayor Robert Biedroń, the country’s only openly gay politician, is hoping to change that.
World
How influencers in Romania are trying to get the young out to vote
Romanian video bloggers (vloggers), internet influencers and students are fiercely campaigning for the European Parliament elections next week — each using their best techniques to reach as many followers and supporters as they possibly can.
Europe News
Meet the politicians crossing borders to take part in EU elections
In this edition we look at the wannabe MEPs who are standing for office in a foreign country. Greek former finance minister Yannis Varoufakis is campaigning in Germany, while Michel Barnier's son, Nicolas, is standing across the border from France in neighbouring Belgium.
Belgium
European elections 2019: What happened this week?
With two weeks to go, the home straight has been handily soudtracked by Spotify, who have released a political playlist. Plus we hear from an activist who argues that Muslims feel dangerously excluded from EU politics and examine the latest projections from Europe Elects.
Netherlands
Low turnout at the European Elections: what's wrong with EU?
During the recent Democracy Alive festival in Texel, the Netherlands, we had the opportunity to ask some candidates to the European Commission Presidency, MEP's, activists and volunteers about their views on why the EU Elections turnout is traditionally so low.
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