Poland's local election results preview tight EU elections

An exit poll released after Poland's local and regional elections on Sunday ... the right-wing parties in Europe are gaining strength and popularity. Poland could exemplify this trend. Read More

Poland's local elections test Tusk's government after 4 months in power

Voters across Poland ... That's why the importance of this election is absolutely crucial," he told reporters after voting. He is favored to win, but it is not clear whether he could win outright ... Read More

Poland Local Elections

Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who belongs to Prime Minister Donald Tusk's ruling party, votes during local elections in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Voters across Poland are casting ... Read More

What’s in the foreign aid package?

TIMELY INFUSION — Earlier today the Senate voted 80-19 to advance a $95 billion foreign aid package that will dole out cash to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, putting the initiative — which was held up ... Read More

EU’s forgotten top job: Ireland, Poland and Slovenia eye EU military body chair

The EU’s 27 Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) are expected to elect the future ... June’s elections, the race will likely influence the assigning of Commissioner portfolios. This time around, Russia ... Read More

Why Poland's farmers oppose the Green Deal

Protests by farmers have taken place in a number of EU countries this year against the bloc's proposed Green Deal, which aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Some of the strongest opposition ... Read More

What Surging Numbers of Independent Voters Could Mean for This Fall’s Election

Older conservative retirees are moving in, though California’s liberal still ... In any given election, independents might lean to one party, but over time, they really are free agents. Read More

N. Macedonia Votes In Crucial Elections For Stalled EU Talks

North Macedonia heads to the polls Wednesday for the first in a series of elections that could decide whether the diverse Balkan country will ever join the European Union. Read More

Wider Europe Briefing: Why Doesn't The EU Sanction Corrupt Politicians?

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on two issues related to sanctions: Will Russia be hit by another round? And will the EU ever sanction people or entities for ... Read More

EU enlargement: What does the future hold?

All EU expansions involve renegotiating voting rules, as well as a shift in the influence held by different countries in EU institutions. Since its inception, the EU has expanded eastward, and ... Read More

Europe’s first e-park is at the heart of Moldova’s emergence as an IT powerhouse

A major new study offers a complete guide to navigating Moldova’s IT sector, and the advantages offered by its unique IT park—a key feature in the country’s development as a booming IT hub. With few ... Read More

EXPLAINER | Five things to know about Turkey's momentous election

Turkey's local elections ... time mayor" consumed by presidential ambitions. The same charge has been levelled by his opponents within his own CHP party. But since his first victory in 2019, he has ... Read More