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Information is power

Posted on 3 October 2024
by Luna Verbaas

How a more democratic media provision gives power back to European citizens. With some 370 million voters, the past European Parliament (EP) elections are one of the world's largest democratic processes. Informing all these voters about the elections, relevant issues and the results is an…

De EP-verkiezingen: de thema’s, uitslag, opkomst en gevolgen - Shaping Europe

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The EP elections: themes, results, turnout and consequences

Posted on 30 July 2024
by Shaping Europe editorial team

A look back at the 2024 European Parliament elections. The new European Parliament was officially installed on 16 July 2024, after the tenth European Parliament elections took place in June. A political landslide was predicted, in which parties on the (extreme) right in particular would…

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Country profile of EU member Ireland: Europe’s least Eurosceptic nation?

Posted on 20 June 2024
by Dalia Michaud

From an occupied territory to one of the EU’s greatest success stories. Famous for its beautiful coasts and mountainous landscapes, being one of the strongest rugby nations in the world, St. Patrick’s Day, and disliking their British neighbours, Ireland remains one of Europe’s most progressive…

Landenprofiel EU-lid Slovenië: Ook een afslag linksaf in Europa? - Shaping Europe

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Country profile of EU member Slovenia: A left turn in Europe too?

Posted on 7 June 2024
by Shaping Europe editorial team

Will Slovenia break the right-populist trend in Europe? Slovenia: the land of spas, mountains and rich history. Where Roman, Italian, Habsburg and Yugoslav cultural features come together in a relatively small but hugely diverse country. In short: Slovenia is definitely the place to be. Since…

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The European Commission: Steering the EU’s Course in a Complex Global Landscape

Posted on 30 May 2024
by Shaping Europe editorial team

How the European Commission navigates policy, governance, and global challenges to unify and lead the EU. As the European Union (EU) gears up for the upcoming European Parliament (EP) elections, the role of the European Commission becomes ever more pivotal. With voters across the continent…

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Country profile of Bulgaria: The never-ending catch-up

Posted on 29 May 2024
by Iva Dzhunova

Turmoil at home stealing the EU’s thunder? In 2007 my home country of Bulgaria joined the EU, right when I was starting 1st grade. In that sense, you could say we have “grown up” together. While I have been dubbed a straight-A student throughout my…

Profiel EU-lid Duitsland: Een verdeelde coalitie tegen extreemrechts - Shaping Europe

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Profile of EU member Germany: A divided coalition against extreme right

Posted on 28 May 2024
by Hanna Krijgsman van Spangenberg

A country that struggles with the influence of extreme right and where the coalition is regularly divided. Germany is the European Union (EU) Member State with the highest population and the most seats in the European Parliament (EP). The country is known for large Christmas…

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Country profile of Greece: Europe’s black sheep and top vacation spot

Posted on 23 May 2024
by Iva Dzhunova

From Democracy's Cradle to Modern Challenges and Controversies. The birthplace of European civilisation, Greece, is like a time machine that takes you back to the days of ancient gods, philosophers, and epic battles. Famous for its stunning landscapes, excessive coffee consumption and the hospitality of…

Stemopkomst bij Europese Verkiezingen - Shaping Europe

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Turnout in European elections

Posted on 22 May 2024
by Anoek Zijderveld

Improving or decreasing? Without citizen participation, the democratic foundation of a government institution is weak, and this especially applies to parliaments. The importance of having a democratic foundation was also one of the main motivations behind the European Parliament elections that have been held since…

Landenprofiel België: Drie verkiezingen op één dag - Shaping Europe

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Country Profile Belgium: Three Elections in One Day

Posted on 2 May 2024
by Yannick Schimmel

Belgium's willingness to compromise is under pressure in a year full of elections. Ask the average person about their first association with the country of Belgium, and there is a good chance the answer will be chocolate, beer, fries or waffles. Or perhaps the national…