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European Political Parties and Foundations: The ’tissue’ that connects?
To the average European citizen, the political groups in the European Parliament, which help shape EU-wide legislation, are a vaguely familiar concept. But there is much less knowledge of the European political parties (as opposed to groups) and the think-tanks...
After successes in Germany and Belgium, Greens set eyes on Italy
After Green parties unexpectedly surged in Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium last month, the movement is now preparing a bid to fill the political vacuum surrounding environmental issues in Italy. But their electoral ambitions are modest, European Greens co-chair Monica Frassoni told EURACTIV in an interview.
Greens turning into the new political centre force, says European Greens co-chair
The rise of the Greens is not to be confused with a shifting majority within the left-wing political spectrum. Instead, it shows that the traditional left-right political divide is getting outdated, European Greens co-chair Reinhard Bütikofer told EURACTIV.com in an exclusive interview.
Commission: Selmayr was ‘obvious choice’
The European Commission has this week published 84 pages of replies to MEPs’ questions about Martin Selmayr’s controversial promotion to the top civil servant post in the Commission. EURACTIV.fr reports.
Macron’s plans for a party in the European Parliament
Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his goal of overhauling the European political landscape. Whether this involves creating a new party or joining forces with the liberals, a lot of obstacles lie in his way. EURACTIV.fr reports Macron has his eye on...
Why we should talk more about Europe and less about the crisis
Why are the irregularities of the financial markets and immigration being grouped together as a solidarity crisis in Europe? Dr. Senka Neuman Stanivukovic and Jesse van Amelsvoort argue that the time is ripe for a more sober problematisation of current European politics.![Daniel Hannan and Syed Kamall, leading Conservative MEPs [European Parliament]](https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/06/daniel_hannan_syed_kamall_ecr_mep-credit-european-parliament.jpeg)
Cameron’s group challenges liberals as kingmakers in new Parliament
The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) this week welcomed several new member parties that could make it the European Parliament's third largest group while weakening its rivals. But what will the group look like?
EU elections: Latest across Europe
Nationals of the UK and the Netherlands stated voting today (22nd May) in the European elections. The UK holds combined local and European elections. On 23 May, EU elections will be held in Ireland and will also hold local elections. On Saturday, Latvians, Maltese and Slovaks will vote, as well as the French citizens from overseas territories. VideoPromoted content
Linder: Facebook can help politicians understand citizens better
Elizabeth Linder is Facebook’s Government & Politics Specialist for Europe, Middle East and Africa. She spoke to EURACTIV’s James Crisp about the impact of social media on the EU elections and politics. VideoPromoted content
