Netherlands: General Election, November 2023
On 22 November, the Netherlands went to the polls for a snap general election which was called after the collapse of the outgoing coalition in July 2023. With 26 parties…
From Tan to Toothpaste: How the EU Regulates Cosmetics
From toothpaste to make-up, the European cosmetics industry affects the lives of consumers almost every day. Why can the EU ban ‘ultra-dark’ fake tan? Is glitter leaving the European market?…
Poland: General Election, October 2023
On Sunday 15 October, Polish voters went to the polls in record numbers to elect their lower and upper houses of Parliament. The election had a turnout rate of nearly…
Luxembourg: General Election, October 2023
On Sunday 8 October, voters in Luxembourg went to the polls to elect 60 representatives to the Chamber of Deputies in the nation’s latest general election. The last election took…
Slovakia: General Election, September 2023
On Saturday 30 September, Slovakian voters went to the polls to elect 150 representatives to the National Council of the Slovak Republic in the country’s latest general election. Direction: Social…
What is the digital euro?
Digitalisation and new technologies are increasingly shaping people’s lives and how people pay for goods and services right across the EU. The European Central Bank is examining how a potential…
What is the EU Artificial Intelligence Act?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly impacting every aspect of our lives, from self-driving cars to cybersecurity. It is seen as central to the current digital transformation of society, and it…
The State of the European Union Address 2023
From Russia’s continuing invasion and occupation of Ukraine, the deepening challenges of climate change, to changing geopolitical relations such as with China, the EU faces challenges on many fronts. These…
Spain: General Election, July 2023
On Sunday 23 July, Spain went to the polls in a general election and, mirroring regional election results in May, right-wing parties gained seats at the expense of left-wing parties.…
Greece: General Election, June 2023
On Sunday 25 June, Greece went to the polls for the second time this year. Despite taking place during a cost-of-living crisis, the country’s own Watergate scandal of secret surveillance…