Europe Decoded
Euroviews. The year of wars and elections revealed this about European sentiment
The currently self-absorbed Brussels would better get the message. If we postpone honest conclusions to the next elections in 2029, the European drama may indeed enact its final act, André Wilkens and Pawel Zerka write.
EU elections explainers
Pictures of the Month
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
EU road trip
Radio Schuman
Lift EU sanctions on Syria for 'a very good start', says Syria expert
In ten days, EU foreign affairs ministers will gather in Brussels to discuss relaxing the bloc’s sanctions against Syria. The lifting of sanctions was under consideration since the Islamic militia faction HTS toppled Syria’ former president Bashar al-Assad.
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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.
Radio Schuman
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.
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