France

Emmanuel Macron unveils policies as he seeks second presidential term

The French President said he would increase the retirement age, cut taxes and further loosen labour market rules if he wins next month's election.

17/03/2022

Portugal

Campaigning gets underway ahead of Portugal election

The vote comes two years ahead of schedule as the country’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa called an early election after the parliament failed to pass the new budget.

16/01/2022

The Cube

German election: Who has spent the most on Facebook advertising?

In the last month, the major political parties have spent a collective €1.5 million to reach voters on Facebook.

25/09/2021

Germany

German court orders removal of 'Hang the Greens' posters

A German court has ordered a small far-right party to take down election posters with the slogan "Hang the Greens".

21/09/2021

USA

Trump's virus stance an 'insult' says Biden as campaign tone heats up

Trump was also criticised by his own infectious diseases expert over mask-wearing. Both candidates head to the key battleground state of Florida on Thursday.

29/10/2020

The Cube

Fact-check: Did Kamala Harris illegally campaign near polling station?

An investigation by The Cube has found no evidence that the Democratic vice presidential nominee broke Ohio county rules during an appearance near a polling station.

27/10/2020

France

Sex tape scandal debate: Is French politics becoming more like the US?

France and the US are not on the same page here.

18/02/2020

USA

Elizabeth Warren's long-awaited plan to finance 'Medicare for All'

The 2020 candidate promises "not one penny" in middle class tax increases.

01/11/2019

USA

Euroviews. This unusual idea could finally fix Facebook's political fake news problem ǀ View

The government can step in and force social media companies to set up some basic protocols to guard against the posting of campaign lies. This would be a whole new frontier for the government, and regulation of online speech is tricky to say the least.

25/10/2019

Albania

Tensions rise in Albania two days before disputed municipal elections

Tensions are rising in Albania two days before municipal elections are due to be held, with President Ilir Meta and Prime Minister Edi Rama at odds over the date

28/06/2019

Ukraine

Ukraine’s would-be leaders are making big promises ahead of elections

The election campaign in Ukraine is in full swing, 44 candidates running for the presidency. Many are trying to win the hearts of the electorate through enormous roadside billboards and often even bigger pledges. Besides marriage, promising peace for the country’s war-torn east, stability, jobs.

26/02/2019

France

Former French President Sarkozy loses campaign financing appeal

A Paris court said on Thursday that it had rejected Sarkozy’s appeal.

25/10/2018

Brazil

Far-right candidate is front-runner in Brazil's election

Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro has widened his lead over leftist Fernando Haddad ahead of Sunday's deeply polarized election.

06/10/2018

Sweden

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

10/09/2018

World

Far-right party poised to play larger role in Swedish politics

Swedes are getting ready to cast their votes in this weekend's general election, and far-right parties are expected to make historic gains in what should be a close contest.

07/09/2018

Sweden

Malmo on the front line of Sweden's election

Sweden's third largest city has had a tumultuous few months of shootings and street violence some are blaming on immigrants, and the far-right hopes to benefit.

06/09/2018

USA

Trump told Cohen to commit a crime, says Cohen's lawyer

An attorney for Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer who pleaded guilty in New York on Tuesday to campaign finance violations and other charges, said Trump directed Cohen to commit a crime.

21/08/2018

United Kingdom

UK election regulator calls for tougher rules on digital campaigning

Britain’s Electoral Commission said “urgent” action is needed to make online political campaigning more transparent and accountable.

26/06/2018

Russia

Russian pop star close to Trump enacts 'pee tape' in latest video

Russian pop star Emin Agalarov, known for arranging a meeting between Donald Trump and a Russian lawyer claiming to have damaging information on Hillary Clinton, releases a music video with Trump and Kim Jong Un lookalikes.

26/06/2018