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⭐️QUOTE OF THE WEEK⭐️ Every five years, EU leaders agree on the EU’s political priorities for the future. This takes place in the context of the European Parliament elections and ahead of the appointment of each European Commission. European Council sets its goal to strengthen EU competitiveness and become the first climate-neutral continent, making a success of the #climate and digital transitions, leaving no one behind. ➡️Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dHNeW_yZ

📣 Publication Alert!!! 📣 The Populist Radical-right Freedom Party in the Austrian 2024 EU elections Author: Eric Miklin In #Austria's 2024 EU elections, the Freedom Party of Austria (#FPÖ) emerged as the top performer by championing its established radical-right #platform. Known for its #populist stance over the last 30 years, the FPÖ pushed for a major reduction in the #EU's size, #powers, and #budget. It fiercely opposed EU policies on #migration, #Ukraine, #climate action, and COVID-19, using #alarmist #language to label #opponents as #corrupt or #extreme. Despite heavy #criticism from other Austrian parties and much of the media, the FPÖ framed itself as the only defender of Austrian interests against a supposedly unified #establishment. This #strategy succeeded, securing FPÖ its first national victory in an EU #election. Read or Download here: https://lnkd.in/gfzb2V4X

#EUElections #Democracy@Work #FutureofEurope This fascinating article describes the structure of the European Parliamentary elections for EU27 member states, which will be held from this Thursday through Sunday. It also covers: * How do these elections work (as to opposed to elections in a single country) * What's the point of the European Parliament and what does it do? * What are the biggest issues on European Union citizens' minds & what ramifications will this election have on Global Trade, Relations with the US, with China, towards Russia, with the rest of the world, on Climate change policy, migration polices, etc.? * What are the current political groupings in the EU parliament which groups currently make up the majority. * What is likely to happen in this election? Read on for the details! Let me know your questions, thoughts and comments!

In our latest #infographic, we visualize how June’s European Parliament election results would impact the EU’s front-running on the Green Deal | https://okt.to/GralBm #EU #EuropeanUnion

In our latest #infographic, we visualize how June’s European Parliament election results would impact the EU’s front-running on the Green Deal | https://okt.to/8vhql7 #EU #EuropeanUnion

High energy prices and ambitious #energytransition goals have taken center stage in #European #politics. An expected swing to the right in June’s European Parliament #elections has already sparked heated debates on #EU #climate #policy. Right-of-center MEPs want to slow down the EU’s front-running on the #GreenDeal, with cost-of-living warnings about the proposed 2040 targets playing well with voters. #spgci #spglobal #EU #elections

Why the European elections matter? Swipe the slides At a time when crucial issues for business in Europe are under discussion - in areas ranging from the Green Deal to the Common Agricultural Policy, Mobility and the Health of European citizens - where is the next European Parliament leaning?     Doru Peter Frantescu, founder of EU Matrix, presentation shared by PACE - Public Affairs Community of Europe provides an in-depth look at the upcoming EU 2024 elections and their potential impact.   From the different insights, we found very interesting: . The mood of EU society . How do citizens feel about European political leaders . The main themes for the next legislative term   For more information >> https://lnkd.in/dcsedMcK   #EuropeanElections #policy #EU

In our latest #infographic, we visualize how June’s European Parliament election results would impact the EU’s front-running on the Green Deal | https://okt.to/YuQTMb #EU #EuropeanUnion

In our latest #infographic, we visualize how June’s European Parliament election results would impact the EU’s front-running on the Green Deal | https://okt.to/9f0wuQ #EU #EuropeanUnion

📣 Publication Alert!!! 📣 The Populist Radical-right Freedom Party in the Austrian 2024 EU elections Author: Eric Miklin In #Austria's 2024 EU elections, the Freedom Party of Austria (#FPÖ) emerged as the top performer by championing its established radical-right #platform. Known for its #populist stance over the last 30 years, the FPÖ pushed for a major reduction in the #EU's size, #powers, and #budget. It fiercely opposed EU policies on #migration, #Ukraine, #climate action, and COVID-19, using #alarmist #language to label #opponents as #corrupt or #extreme. Despite heavy #criticism from other Austrian parties and much of the media, the FPÖ framed itself as the only defender of Austrian interests against a supposedly unified #establishment. This #strategy succeeded, securing FPÖ its first national victory in an EU #election. Read or Download here: https://lnkd.in/g-NikMfY