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European Politics: National parties, European parties, political groups

Posted on 30 January 2024
by Iva Dzhunova

How do they work? Who are we going to vote for in June this year (2024)? European political party, Europarty, a political group in the European Parliament? Faithful to its tradition of giving greatly similar names to its structures, like the eternal dilemma of the…

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The EU legislative process

Posted on 30 January 2024
by Thomas van der Valk

European law in six easy steps! You probably already know that the European Union (EU) is a group of 27 European countries that work together on various issues, like trade, sustainability, product standards, and more. To do this, the EU adopts rules that support the…

De Europese Parlementsverkiezingen: wat kunnen we verwachten?

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The European Parliament elections: what can we expect?

Posted on 30 January 2024
by Hanna Krijgsman van Spangenberg

A look ahead to the European Parliament elections on 6 – 9 June. In June 2024, the European Parliament elections will be held again. For the tenth time, citizens of the European Union Member States will elect the members of the European Parliament (EP). Although…

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The history of the European Parliament

Posted on 30 January 2024
by Anoek Zijderveld

All you need to know about the history of this 55-year-old parliament. Every five years, we get to vote for the European Parliament, and Europeans will have this opportunity again in June 2024 for the ninth time. After India, the Parliament has the largest electorate…

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The European Parliament: what functions does it have?

Posted on 12 December 2023
by Sabine Herder

Everything you need to know about the European Parliament. In June 2024, we can go to the polls again to vote for the European Parliamentary elections, but what are we actually voting for? In recent years, the European Union (EU) has gained the reputation of…

Democracy and Rule of Law

It’s time to update the EU’s Regulation on Access to EU documents

Posted on 17 March 2022
by Ornella Rodriguez Lafuente

Concerns that the European Union lacks transparency have increased among civil society groups, journalists, and EU citizens in recent years. Access to European Union documents is and has always been a fundamental tool for ensuring transparency and increasing the accountability of EU public officials.…

Animal Welfare

The European Parliament wants an end to animal testing

Posted on 9 February 2022
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An end to scientific experimentation on animals In September 2021, the European Parliament asked the European Commission to initiate legislative proceedings to end scientific experimentation on animals and to replace it with less cruel techniques. Specifically, it wants to reduce the amount of animal testing…

Consumer Protection

Christmas Shoppers Must be Vigilant: Counterfeiters are Coming to Town

Posted on 23 December 2021
by Madalina Nicolai

Tis' the season The digital commerce sector in Europe has significantly expanded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, safely providing consumers access to goods in times when severe restrictions are in place to protect people’s health. In 2020, 73% of the EU-27’s population shopped…