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Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions

Debate on the future of the Green pact reignites deep divisions between right and left-wing candidates in France.

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.

Europe News

Is the credibility of European institutions at stake?

To improve the reputation of European institutions, an inter-institutional ethics body has been set up and Parliament's Rules of Procedure have been amended. However, experts claim this is not enough.

Europe News

What are the European elections and how do they work?

Do you have questions about the upcoming European elections? This explainer is for you.

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Culture news

Comedy against tyranny: Why you should be watching 'The Regime'

Witness the final days of a collapsing modern-day European autocracy – with timely echoes to the rise of nationalism, and Kate Winslet proving there isn’t much she can’t do.

Earth News

Where in Europe do voters think climate change is a priority?

Less than a third of voters think the EU has had a positive impact on environmental protection.

The Big Question

What's the outlook for interest rates? Barclays Europe CEO predictions

Francesco Ceccato, the Chief Executive Officer at Barclays Europe, discusses when he thinks the ECB may begin cutting interest rates - and how the forthcoming elections may impact the markets.

Europe News

Exclusive poll shows which voters favour stronger EU powers

As European voters prepare for elections in June, just over one in five want to see Brussels gain stronger powers, according to a Euronews-Ipsos poll published today.

Tech News

Cybersecurity investment needs to be doubled, EU official says

The commission earmarked €214m for cybersecurity for 2024.

World News

Priorities for the the European People's Party: Stability and security

The Congress of the European People's Party has officially endorsed the candidacy of Ursula von der Leyen. Top party officials spoke to Euronews.

Europe News

EU elections could be major turning point for Europe's far-right

Six months ahead of the EU elections, polls predict strong results for the two most right-leaning groups in the European Parliament.

World News

'All roads lead to Rome' says Spain's right-wing Vox party leader

Vox party leader, Santiago Abascal, was speaking at the Arteju political festival in Rome, organised by Italian leader Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy party.

17 December 2023

Europe News

Interest in EU elections up as polls project shift to the right

Voter interest in the 2024 European elections is on the rise, but projections of a surge in support for far-right parties are sowing doubts over the European Union's future path.

6 December 2023

Europe News

Centre-right EPP group turn focus to agriculture ahead of EU elections

The issue has become a lightning rod for the right as next year's vote approaches.

21 September 2023

European Union

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.

Tech News

French candidates can’t use Twitter Blue amid elections - authorities

French political candidates will not be allowed to have a blue tick on Twitter six months ahead of an election, campaign financing authorities said.

World News

Why Europe's centre parties are being outflanked by extremists

The rise of extremist parties is a sign that the old frameworks for political debate are no longer functioning, academic observers say

Europe

Five elections that changed and shaped Europe in 2022

A look at some of the elections that had wider European implications this year.

27 December 2022

Belgium

Sweet sixteen: Belgium lowers voting age for European elections

It is the fourth EU member state to reduce voting ages for European Parliament elections after Austria, Greece, and Malta.

Europe News

MEPs want to reform how they're elected. Here's how.

EU lawmakers have approved draft legislation to reform the bloc's parliamentary elections which they hope will lead to greater engagement and transparency.