Scholz warns of the rise of right-wing populists ahead of EU elections
Right-wing populists are posing a threat to a united Europe, stirring up sentiment against refugees and minorities.
The upcoming EU elections show a significant shift to the right, with radical right groups gaining seats at the expense of centrist and green parties. [ more ]
Snapchat Announces Voter Awareness Initiatives Ahead of EU Elections
Snapchat is launching new initiatives to encourage civic participation among EU residents ahead of the European General Elections, including a new AR election Lens. [ more ]
EU monitors new Meta measures on tackling disinformation ahead of June elections
Meta Platforms introduced new functionalities and safety features to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections, collaborating with the European Commission. [ more ]
The next Commission will be centre-right, says Nicola Procaccini
The next European Commission is predicted to be more right-wing than the current one, with commissioners expected to be center-right due to government nominations. [ more ]
Young more anti-immigration than old in parts of Europe, polling shows
Young Europeans, especially Gen Z and Millennials, are showing more anti-immigration sentiments in some parts of Europe, ahead of EU elections. [ more ]
Why the Catalan question is affecting the EU Elections in Spain
The ongoing negotiations to form a local government in Catalonia will impact the upcoming EU elections, with the center-right and Socialists having an advantage. [ more ]
Anti-Establishment Pressure Builds as EU Elections Loom
For the first time, the EU's parliamentary elections align with the US presidential election, potentially causing a significant political shift. [ more ]
A Dutch anti-Islam party is on the verge of forming the EU's latest hard-right government
Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders is close to forming a four-party coalition in the Netherlands, pointing towards a rise in hard-right and populist parties across the EU. [ more ]
Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of the bloc's digital rulebook, particularly regarding foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections. [ more ]
EU to investigate Meta over election misinformation ahead of June polls
The European Union has initiated formal procedures against Meta for not doing enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June. [ more ]
European elections: are national issues overshadowing European ones?
EU elections in some countries are being framed as national elections, with parties focusing on internal politics rather than European issues. [ more ]
EU chief bows to protesting farmers over pesticide use
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to withdraw a proposal to halve chemical pesticide use in the EU by the end of the decade, citing polarization and lack of progress in discussions.
Mass protests by EU farmers, who are facing shrinking income and rising production costs, have brought the issue to the forefront and attracted support from far-right and anti-establishment parties. [ more ]