Ten priorities for Juncker’s Europe
Jean-Claude Juncker will have considerable authority as new European Commission president, and he must use it to embody a new vision for the European Union
European Elections
Five lessons from the “Spitzenkandidaten” European Parliament campaign
Jean-Claude Juncker’s nomination is part of a “silent revolution” in European governance that will transform power within the EU
It’s the Socialists, not Cameron, who could block a Juncker Presidency
Cameron might not be able to stop a Juncker presidency, but the European Socialists might.
Seeking a High Representative
Josef Janning on the key characteristics a High Representative should have
Rage against the machine: the rise of anti-politics across Europe
Can politicians ever win back the trust of the Eurosceptic voters who turned out in disproportionate numbers?
Does Europe have a hero waiting in the wings?
One political figure emerged through the European elections with his reputation enhanced rather than diminished
Explaining the EP election results – A 7-country cheat sheet
From Eurosceptic “earthquakes” in the UK and France to a surprising establishment win in Italy and increased turnout in Germany and France – the most notable results of the EP vote in 7 member states
Explaining the EP election results: Italy
Matteo Renzi triumphs in Italy beyond all expectations
Explaining the EP election result: Poland
EP election results in Poland proved to be both predictable and paradoxical
Explaining the EP election results: UK
UKIP’s win puts even more pressure on Cameron