#callEurope
Every election seems to highlight what divides us. But what do we know about the local, regional and national elections, opinions and issues? What do we know about the opinions of young people? #callEurope and find out!
Voting4Europe: “I Feel More European than German”
What current and future challenges is the European Parliament facing? And how did the elected body develop in the first place? Gregor spoke with Mechthild Roos, who is doing research on exactly these questions.
Voting4Europe: This Time I’m Voting for a European Slovakia!
With the unexpected victory of Zuzana Čaputová in presidential elections Slovakia got into the focus of European public. Even so the success of the environmental lawyer is considerd as sign against politival apathy, vote... (more)
Abortion in Ireland: the Upcoming Referendum
Pro-Choice or Pro-Life? This divisive question concerning women’s reproductive rights is taking centre-stage in Europe: In March 2018, ten thousands took to the streets in Poland protesting against the toughening of the ... (more)
Catalonia: Outbreak of Illegal Nationalism or Oppression of a Democratic Movement?
People being beaten up by the police just for trying to vote, a government which declares a referendum binding even though parts of the electorate where not able to vote and a large number of ballots where confiscated, a... (more)
Coalition for Some Brighter Future?!
Losses for both governing parties, right-wing-populists for the first time in the Bundestag (parliament) – the results of German elections some weeks ago remained issue of many debates. But what about the future governme... (more)
Stuck in the “Brussels Bubble”?
Brexit, Orbán and Le Pen. European right wing populism and state egotism is on the rise, the EU threatened by dissolution and there is no end in sight. What has gone wrong in the last years? How can the European Union ge... (more)
Division can be as Dangerous as Terror – Fresh Thoughts after UK Terroristic Attacks
“Deport all Muslims”, “Stop letting refugees and foreigners into the country” “There is no longer a ‘Great’ in Great Britain”, and “I’m not a racist but…” social media is covered with comments like these after the suicid... (more)
The Ungovernables? An Outsider’s Opinion on the French Elections
Milan Vukašinović’s life is stretched between Belgrade and Paris for a PhD in Byzantine history. Read how his experiences from Serbia stamped his perspectives on the contradictory situation right before the run-off of th... (more)
#callFrance: Whom to Vote for? Vote at all?
We asked two French women on their perspectives towards the French elections of 2017.
#CallSerbia: Presidential Elections: A »White Knight« Challenging the System?
Milena from Serbia asked three young voters to explain their choice in the Serbian elections.
#CallBulgaria: Backwards to the Future or On the Train of Unkept Promises
On 26th March, Bulgarians are electing their parliament members. Convened earlier than originally scheduled, as a consequence of prime minister Boyko Borisov’s resignation, the elections are preceded by a campaign that h... (more)
The Making-of: Bulgaria’s Populist Revolt
Following the trend-setters in form of Hungary, Poland and the USA, there is a growing fear that Bulgaria might be the next populist trend-victim. Martin from Bulgaria takes a look at how the fear of "the Other", combine... (more)
#CallNetherlands: Elections in the Netherlands – end of EU as we Know it?
2016 saw the rise of populist leaders in Europe and beyond. Can this year be worse? The elections in the Netherlands might be a first thumbnail on Europe’s future. Two Dutch women share their political perspectives with ... (more)
#callItaly: Constitutional Referendum – Shifting Power and Supporting a Gang of Mayors and Regional Presidents?
Voters in Italy will have to decide about a constitutional reform on December 4th. The referendum, strongly supported by Italian PM Renzi, results in heated debates, also in our #callItaly, where our young voters share t... (more)
#callGreece: Dignity for Citizens and Refugees?!
In the last months it has become quite silent on Greece media-wise. But is the less coverage also connected to the most urging issues in the last years – debt and refugees? We decided to activate our European netwo... (more)