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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.
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Iran
Euroviews. Europe should recall its commitment to the Iran Deal ǀ View
Now, the question is, can the remaining parties to the JCPOA - in practice, the so-called E3 powers (Germany, France and the UK) - trigger the “snapback” mechanism is response to Iran's reaction? The answer - which Europe and hawks in Washington should bear in mind - is a simple “no”.
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.
Hungary
Euroviews. Don’t be fooled: Hungary’s government remains a threat to European values ǀ View
The flouting of European values that led to the Fidesz’s suspension from the European People’s Party in March has not changed.
What has changed is that the outcome of the elections has made Fidesz realize that it needs to stay in the EPP.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. Business owners must show leadership over Brexit - even if Tory leadership hopefuls are not ǀ View
No longer party leader as of 7 June 2019, May will officially step down as prime minister during the week of 22 July. With the leadership candidates all demonstrating vastly different opinions regarding Brexit, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about how the next few months will play out.
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Euroviews. For the sake of security and political stability, parliaments must pursue sound governance ǀ View
As rapporteur of the [OSCE] economic and environmental committee, I have tabled a report and draft resolution under the theme “Advancing Sustainable Development to Promote Security: The Role of Parliaments.”
Poland
Euroviews. No, Mr Kaczyński, I will not be voting for PiS in the October elections. Here's why ǀ View
Responding to an open letter to the Polish people by the president of the ruling Law and Justice Party (PiS), law academic Wojciech Sadurski makes clear why he will not be voting to transform Poland's democratic system into an autocracy.
Libya
Euroviews. Libya’s fragile economic gains thwarted by the unnecessary war ǀ View
When the internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) was formed in Libya in December 2015, it was facing an enormous amount of work to restore the country’s social fabric and rebuild its devastated economic structures.
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Euroviews. How animal health is the forgotten factor in producing affordable, safe food for Europe ǀ View
Animal protein is particularly important in developing countries where undernutrition is high, but widespread access to affordable and safe meat, fish, milk and eggs in Europe has also contributed to our nutrition security – and our freedom to choose a diverse diet.
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.
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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.
Egypt
Euroviews. In Sisi’s Egypt, even teenagers who can’t take their exams get arrested ǀ View
A group of high school students in Egypt can’t take their exams because the system introduced by the Education Minister has failed them. [...] The students, aged 15 to 16 years old, decided to take to the streets to peacefully protest the situation, but they were in turn violently arrested.
Romania
Euroviews. Romania: Where corruption begins before birth. Recent gains are only the beginning ǀ View
Last week, the European Parliament elections saw voter participation exceed 50%, a resounding rejection of the corruption-fueled party in power, the Social Democrats Party (PSD). [But] many challenges remain for the people of Romania, far too many of which are exacerbated by corruption.