House Clears $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown
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Greece heading to the polls in 2023
Greece will elect a new national parliament by July 2023. Polls suggest Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ centre-right New Democracy party (EPP Group) is set to defend its position as the strongest party. However, different from 20
Belgium court denies Eva Kaili’s pre-trial release
The Greek MEP at the centre of a scandal over corruption allegations linked to Qatar that have rocked the European Parliament was denied release from pre-trial detention on Thursday (22 December), prosecutors said. Eva Kaili, 44, was one of four…
Anti-Muslim racism often overlooked in Germany
Many Germans do not consider instances of racism against Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim as such, with experts cautioning that more public awareness is needed and yawning data gaps must be closed to tackle the problem. Muslims in…
France heading to the polls in 2023?
No elections are expected for 2023 in France at the moment. However, the risk of an early legislative election cannot be totally ruled out. In June, voters denied President Emmanuel Macron, re-elected in April 20
Slovakia heading to the polls in 2023?
In Slovakia, the right-of-centre minority government of Prime Minister and European Council member Eduard Heger was brought down by a vote of no confidence on 15 October, meaning a snap election in the spring or fall of 2023 seems increasingly…
Bulgaria heading to the polls in 2023?
Likely in spring, Bulgarians may need to vote in general elections, again. This would be the fifth general election in the last two years, since the main political forces in the poorest EU country still cannot form a stable parliamentary…
Finland heading to the polls in 2023
On 2 April, Finland will elect a new parliament, which will determine the fate of European Council member and centre-left Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Current polls suggest that Marin’s government coalition of the Social Democratic party, the Centre party, the…
Spain heading to the polls in 2023
Municipal elections will be held in May, while national parliamentary elections will be held on 10
Cyprus heading to the polls in 2023
The presidential election in Cyprus will take place on 5 February. The president of Cyprus is not only the head of state but also represents the country in the European Council. Centre-right Nicos Anastasiades (DISY-EPP) currently holds the position but…