In the run-up to European elections this week, members of the European Parliament have tested their policies in a rap battle and joined in with the latest Internet craze—creating their own version of Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” music video. The politicians’ …
Elections Special – 5 MEPs answer: “What are the biggest challenges for the new Parliament?”
Jennifer Baker is joined by 5 MEPs – Amelia Andersdotter (Greens/EFA), Corina Creţu (S&D), Ashley Fox (ECR), Gesine Meissner (ALDE) and Andrey Kovatchev (EPP) – to discuss the biggest challenges for the new European Parliament, at the debate “How will the new European Parliament make a difference?” jointly organised by viEUws, EU40 & …
The EU’s Tower of Babel: break it down or build it up?
One cup of coffee per EU citizen. This is a rough estimate of the translation costs of the European Parliament on a yearly basis. A small price to safeguard an important feature of democracy you might argue. The EU has …
Far-right group in European Parliament no longer possible – but likely
Over the past few months I have been evaluating the rise of far-right political parties across Europe and their potential impact upon the post-2014 European Parliament. To form a political group in the European Parliament – a mechanism that unlocks …