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Greece

Greek prime minister announces candidates for EU elections

Mitsotakis is asking voters to look beyond the appeal of famous names on the ballot, but everyday problems like rising prices are more of a concern.

Europe News

Survey rates parties on Green Deal - from 'pro' to 'prehistoric'

As European elections loom, a survey has revealed the extent to which the flagship Green Deal agenda of the von der Leyen Commission has divided even the centre ground in EU politics.

Economy

Leaders urged to impose progressive taxes for green transition

Mammoth sums needed to deliver EU’s green transition put prosperity at risk, claim NGOs and academics.

Hungary

Hungarian opposition demands early election at campaign launch

If by 9 June, the majority of the country declares they do not want to be governed by the Orbán regime, they will fight for early elections, says the Hungarian opposition party.

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France

French right-wing candidate for EU elections campaigns on immigration

At the French border city of Menton, François-Xavier Bellamy has decided to focus his campaign for the EU elections on immigration. On Friday, the candidate met with police at the French border city Menton near Italy - a flashpoint of the migration debate between both countries.

Culture news

Getting Gen Z to vote in Europe through creative workshops

How the Changemakers initiative is getting Gen Z to engage in voting ahead of the European Parliament elections this year.

Climate

Climate activists share their take on the last 5 years of EU politics

This Europe Day, are the EU’s climate policies at odds with ‘peace and unity’? Climate activists reflect ahead of next month’s elections.

Europe Decoded

Von der Leyen: Too right for the left and too left for the right?

Ursula von der Leyen has presided over the most transformative years of the European Union in recent memory. But after weathering a string of extraordinary crises, her ideology might have gotten lost along the way.

Europe News

Belgium probing Russian influence network suspected of paying MEPs

The Belgian federal prosecutor has opened an investigation into EU lawmakers accused of receiving payments for spreading pro-Russian propaganda.

Europe News

Greek voters worry about skyrocketing prices ahead of EU elections

Polls offer picture of voters' most important issues as parties position themselves for the summer's contest.

Health news

Political party websites freezing out voters with disabilities - report

Severe flaws in access to websites and digital channels of the major European political families make it difficult for people with disabilities to cast an informed vote.

Europe News

EU elections: Climate among top concerns for younger voters

What does the ideal candidate look like? Euronews interviewed members of the European Youth Parliament who will be voting in the EU elections for the first time in June.

Germany

Far-right AfD shrugs off Putin-propaganda allegations

AfD candidate Petr Bystron has denied receiving money from a pro-Russian website.

Bulgaria

How the Bulgarian election will play a part in the Ukraine war

Bulgarians will cast their votes for a national snap election as well as EU parliament, as corruption scandals and Russia propaganda flood the country.

Europe News

New code of conduct aims to ensure 'transparent and fair' EU elections

Under the aegis of the Vice-President of the European Commission, almost all the political parties in Parliament signed a code of conduct for the EU elections.

Europe News

Central and Eastern Europe increasingly under-represented in EU jobs

Central and Eastern Europeans are increasingly excluded from EU leadership positions while Western Europeans are entrenching their dominance in the bloc's institutions, new research shows.

Europe News

Volt presents 'symbolic' transnational list for Europeans

In the EU elections, the citizens of the 27 member states will only choose candidates in their own country. Some parties would like to change this rule.

Earth News

Did Commission's Green Deal fulfil expectations?

The Green Deal shaped Ursula von der Leyen's mandate in hopes of establishing the bloc as a pioneer in the fight against climate change. With the European Commission President's mandate drawing to a close, what were the main green achievements and which laws were held back by MEPs?

Europe News

European defence spending needs to speed up, says Von der Leyen

Europe is being targeted both from within and from outside, Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.

Europe News

Volt party elects Sophie IN ‘T Veld and the German Damian Boeselager

The Netherlands' Sophie IN ‘T Veld and Germany's Damian Boeselager were chosen by Volt in Brussels as lead candidates for the European Parliament election.