Olaf Scholz Recommends “Go Vote” in Response to Recent Assaults on German Politicians EUToday CorrespondentsMay 9, 2024068 views German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged citizens to respond to attacks against politicians by casting their votes in the upcoming elections. “Attacks on our democracy concern us all,” said Scholz… Read more
Denis MacShane: “Don’t Expect any Dramatic Breakthroughs in this European Parliament Election.” gary cartwrightApril 25, 20240217 views Denis MacShane, a former Europe Minister in in Tony Blair’s premiership says “no dramatic breakthroughs” should be expected in the upcoming EU elections, which take place from 6 to 9th June.… Read more
Eurobarometer Survey Shows Citizens Growing Concerns Over Geopolitical Tensions EUToday CorrespondentsApril 17, 20240173 views The European Parliament’s last Eurobarometer survey before the elections in June reveals awareness among citizens and concern for the current geopolitical context. Today’s pre-electoral publication reveals a positive, upward trend… Read more
From Athens to Brussels: Ursula von der Leyen’s Campaign to Safeguard Europe’s Values EUToday CorrespondentsApril 7, 20240215 views EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, representing the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP) in the upcoming European Elections, has pledged to confront the rise of far-right elements she identifies… Read more
German Far-Right AfD Loses Ground in Wake of Russia Scandal EUToday CorrespondentsApril 7, 20240224 views Recent weeks have seen the German Far-Right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) grappling with the fallout from a significant scandal, which is reflected in the latest polling data. The revelation that the Czech secret… Read more
European Elections 2024: Voting Compulsory for 16-17 Year Olds in Belgium EUToday CorrespondentsMarch 23, 20240269 views Belgium’s Constitutional Court recently issued a ruling mandating that 16 and 17-year-olds in the country must participate in the upcoming European elections scheduled for June 9th. This decision expands the… Read more
Should people in Northern Ireland have a vote in 2024 European Parliament elections? asks Else Kvist, of New Europeans UK EUToday CorrespondentsMarch 13, 20240247 views “It does seem a bit odd that if you are a French citizen living in Bali, then you can vote in the European Parliament elections, yet if you are an… Read more
Petras Auštrevičius MEP: exclusive interview with EU Today gary cartwrightFebruary 2, 20240536 views During an extremely busy week in the European Parliament in Brussels, EU Today was able to interview prominent MEP Mr. Petras Auštrevičius. This week saw not only Parliamentary Committees sitting , but there… Read more