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Voting4Europe: Will the Superhero of Democracy Return?

Jonas from Denmark is excited to  go to the ballot boxes for the first time and shares his thoughts on the election campaign and young voters in Denmark.

Voting4Europe: No One Left to Believe It? Serbia Between EU-Euphoria and Disillusionment

“EU report on Serbia likely after European election” – these headlines turned the spotlight once again to the debate of Serbia’s access to the EU. Divided between Europe where it belongs to geographical... (more)

A Spanish Surprise? How the Right-Wing Vox Catches the Youth

Miguel from Andalusia, Spain, looks at the reasons for the rise of the extrem right-wing party Vox and reactions to last year's unexpected victory – bearing in mind that European elections are just around the corner.

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)

A Memory you can Wear

Jonas from Denmark ponderes the question which item carries the most meaning and memories of his own story.

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)

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)

#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)

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