Poland, Hungary, and the slipping façade of democracy
The EU has thus far been unable to prevent democratic backsliding – what will it do in Hungary and Poland?
The EU has thus far been unable to prevent democratic backsliding – what will it do in Hungary and Poland?
Emmanuel Macron’s attempts to block accession of Macedonia and Albania to the EU have nothing to do with the Western Balkans, and everything to do with the European elections
Viktor Orbán’s post-victory intentions are clear: to extend Fidesz control over civil society and remaining independent media outlets. The stage is now set for the EU – with European People’s Party MEPs holding the balance – to take action on further violations of democratic principles and values
A convincing victory for Victor Orban will reinforce the Hungarian veto role in the EU. However, the country has only marginal influence beyond its neighbourhood on EU policies
The primary European issues in the Italian election debate are migration, the future of the eurozone, and security/defence.
The grand coalition treaty is strongly pro-European in tone, but the devil is in the details – and it could yet be rejected by SPD members
The days of a towering role for Germany in Europe seem behind us
The indications are this new German government will struggle to take advantage of the foreign policy opportunities presented by this election
The Catalan government is depriving over 45 million Spaniards of their democratic right to decide on the future of their own country
All you need to know to follow the German election unfold on Sunday night