GED elections
Elections are always potential game changers with different implications for Europe. All our election articles can be found here at a glance.
Infelix Austria? The Complex Realities Behind the Upcoming Austrian Elections
The concept of “tu felix Austria” or “happy Austria” was coined by Emperor Maximilian I during his 16th century reign when he expanded the Habsburg territories through marriages, rather than…
The Youth Vote: How Young Europeans Could Shape Europe’s Future
Can the EU be too much of a given? eupinions survey data indicates that young people are more pro-European, but less likely to vote than the rest of the population…
India at a Crossroads: The Largest Elections in Human History and the Future of Democracy
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) look set to win the third parliamentary elections in a row. This probable election result will almost certainly exacerbate…
We Are Europe! Why the EU Must Risk More Citizen Participation
Democracy in Europe must be given new momentum. That was one of the six strategic priorities set out by the von der Leyen Commission. Almost five years later, it must…
No Plan for Beijing: The Need for a Coordinated EU China Policy
Brussels is primarily focussed on reactive and protective measures towards China. What is missing is the active, coordinated shaping of relations under the new geopolitical conditions. The European Union and…
The Von der Leyen Effect: High Visibility, Low Accountability
Europeans know who their European Commission president is, but they don’t feel sufficiently informed about her political work. There is a very fundamental problem behind this. European voters are set…
