Grzegorz Braun, a Polish far-right politician known for his anti-Semitic acts, and Daniel Obajtek, a village head-turned-top-CEO, have been listed among the '23 kookiest MEPs heading to the European Parliament' by the news outlet Politico.more
The two main parties in the government coalition, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, won the European Parliament elections in Ireland, winning four of the country's 14 seats each, results announced yesterday morning show.more
EU citizens in the UK took a different position to people in the respective countries when voting in the European Parliament election last weekend. At the EU level, conservative parties came out as the winners, together with the far-right, which made significant gains in several EU member states, while losses were recorded among the Greens and the liberals.
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The Civic Coalition clearly won Sunday's European Parliament elections among Poles voting in Great Britain. Almost one-sixth of all foreign district electoral commissions were established in this country.more
One in four workers employed on agricultural plantations in European Union countries is an immigrant, according to estimates from Madrid's Comillas University, published by Spanish media on Wednesday.more
There are as many as 49 district electoral commissions in Great Britain where Polish citizens can vote in Sunday's elections to the European Parliament. This is almost one sixth of all foreign district electoral commissions.more
Elections to the European Parliament will be held in Poland this Sunday. On the same day, Poles living in Great Britain who registered on the electoral roll by June 4 will be able to cast their votes at 49 polling points designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.more
Alternative for Germany MEP Maximilian Krah is seeking to form his own faction in the European Parliament after his party was excluded from the right-wing group Identity and Democracy, writes Politico. This would be the third group on the right. The Confederation is expected to take part in the talks.more
Even though the UK is no longer an EU member, millions of EU citizens in the country retain the right to vote in the European Parliament elections this week, the first after Brexit. While the elections officially take place between 6 and 9 June, EU citizens in the UK have already started to vote at embassies, consulates or by post. How do they feel about these elections and how many will cast themore
Poles abroad may also vote by placing a ballot in a ballot box - but they must notify the relevant consul by today (4 June) at the latest. They will then be added to the electoral register in the relevant commission abroad.more
Poles living in Great Britain can register for the elections to the European Parliament, which will take place on Sunday, June 9, both in Poland and in the UK until tomorrow (June 4). Registration is possible via the e-Wybory electronic platform.more
In Ireland, European Parliament elections have been held together with local government elections for years, which means that local issues influence the campaign to a greater extent than elsewhere. This year, however, the dominant topic has both a local and pan-European dimension, and it is immigration.more
The European Parliament elections are getting closer. Poles living in the UK can register and elect an electoral commission until June 4. The Polish Union in Great Britain encourages all compatriots in the UK to vote and reminds us that thanks to this we have an influence on the policy of the European Union.more
LGBTI communities are afraid that if the extreme or conservative right wins in the June European elections, their rights will be limited. "In a few weeks, we may wake up in a completely different Europe," warns Chaber (that's how he introduces himself) from ILGA-Europe.more
The greatest number of opponents of Poland's presence in the European Union are among the youngest Poles - according to a survey prepared by Opinia24 commissioned by TOK FM as part of a grant from the European Parliament.more
The European Parliament elections will be held in Poland on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Poles living in Great Britain will also be able to vote on the same day. Just register by June 4 via the e-Wybory platform.more
The situation on the battlefield in Ukraine is entering a critical stage. Russia has opened a new front in the north and is trying to get closer to Kharkov, said EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. He added that at the same time, Russian attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine are ongoing.more
57 percent respondents believe that Poland should not join the euro zone in the next five years. 29% of respondents expressed an affirmative opinion on this matter. respondents - according to a survey by the Pollster Research Institute for "Super Express", published in today's edition of the newspaper.more
The Council of the European Union today adopted a directive that adds forced marriage, illegal adoption and forced surrogacy to the list of offences covered by EU anti-trafficking legislation. These will be punishable by imprisonment.more
More than three quarters of Europeans want a common EU defense and security policy, and seven in ten believe that Europe should intensify the production of military equipment, according to a Eurobarometer survey published yesterday.more
The imminent European elections have been described as a “crucial moment” for Europe, given the widespread economic discontent and international geopolitical tensions. Between 6 and 9 June 2024, EU citizens will go to the polls to elect their representatives to the European Parliament – the world’s only multinational parliament and the only EU institutions directly elected by citizens – for a fimore
According to Viera Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission, the upcoming European elections will be a test of the EU's resistance to disinformation, especially from Russia. "Only after them will we assess whether our measures to fight disinformation have been effective," emphasizes the deputy head of the European Commission.more
On average, 19 candidates are running for one seat in the European Parliament elections in Poland. A total of 1,020 candidates will compete for 53 seats in the European Parliament. 47 percent all candidates are women, most of them are on the Left's lists. This is the only committee with more women than men on its lists.more
64% of people intend to vote in the upcoming European Parliament elections. young Europeans aged 15-30 - according to the latest EU public opinion Eurobarometer survey.more
Poland will not accept any migrants under the migration pact, assured Prime Minister Donald Tusk. He added that Poland accepted hundreds of thousands. migrants in connection with the Russian-Ukrainian war and tens of thousands migrants from Belarus.more