Herbert Kickl, head of the far-right FPร, is facing difficult coalition negotiations as the SPร, Green Party, and NEOS have dismissed collaboration, with the OVP agreeing to join only if Kickl is excluded.
Berlin’s change in stance could draw EU members to follow its lead, but Germany is still a long way from overturning the Commission’s tariff decision.
A decade-old environmental dispute in Limassol, Cyprus, is raising questions over Costas Kadis’ run for EU commissioner.
Though the Freedom party has won the biggest share of the vote, other parties can and should form alliances to sideline itFor the last few years the radical right Freedom party of Austria (FPร) has dominated opinion polls, outpacing historically mainst…
Two new factions found creating a European political party an arduous process.
In the June European elections, the Green Party’s vote share was cut in half compared with 2019. In September’s local elections, the party lost its seats in the parliaments of Thuringia and Brandenburg.
Human rights organizations called for thorough independent investigation.
The German vote was key to secure the adoption of a proposal to make it easier to kill threatening wolves in Europe.
A win for the Freedom Party Sunday would expand Central Europe’s Putin-friendly bloc.
Britain’s new prime minister has suffered a turbulent start to his premiership.
Neither candidate has broken away with less than two months to go.
In todayโs newsletter: Alternative fรผr Deutschland have deployed Nazi rhetoric throughout their rise โ and they are pulling the mainstream further to the rightโข Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning. For the first time since …
The Reform UK leader has sought to distance himself from Tommy Robinson while also blaming the left for the unrest.
The legal dispute comes as Thuringia is expecting a far-right shift in its state election in September.
Threats to lawmakers highlight raw political climate ahead of state races in September.
From Marine Tondelier to Mรฉlanie Vogel, they are whip-smart, articulate and unafraid to show emotion. Itโs astonishing to feel so inspired by politiciansโI really like these angry green women,โ a French friend said recently, as the assembly elections a…
The group is ditching some of its ambitions as it prepares to back conservative Ursula von der Leyen atop the EU executive.ย
Hundreds of the party’s brand-new MPs are finding their feet in the British parliament following its landslide election victory.
The winning left-wing alliance has many options for Prime Minister. None of them will make everyone happy.
In 2016, no one in the world was ready for President Trump. Americaโs NATO allies arenโt making the same mistake this time.
We analyze the results which radically changed the UKโs electoral map.
A tour of Britain’s provincial towns reveals a restless nation with no love for its political class.
Irish republican party completes hat trick of first-place elections finishes.
It’s set to be the most consequential British general election for a generation. POLITICO takes you through what to watch out for and exactly when to tune in.
Labour Leader Keir Starmer faces intense pressure in heartland constituencies over his equivocation about war in the Middle East.
As the election nears, we scrutinise how each of the main contenders would deal with problems around the worldConflicts and environmental disasters are stretching humanitarian resources, and a new UK government will have to decide what role it will pla…
Marine Tondelier urges National Rally leader to take part in TV debate before second-round parliamentary electionMarine Tondelier, the head of the French Green party, has called on the far-right National Rally (RN) leader, Jordan Bardella, to take part…
Calling the snap elections “has now probably contributed to strengthening the far right,โ said the co-chair of the German Greens.
Sky Newsโ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politicoโs Jack Blanchard with their guide to the election day ahead. This is day 30 of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss the betting scandal clouding the Conservative Party campaign, last nightโs Question Time, and Labourโs Rachel Reeves opening up. Email Jack and Sam:ย jackandsam@sky.uk In this episode, [โฆ]
Sky Newsโ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politicoโs Jack Blanchard with their guide to the election day ahead. This is day 30 of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss the betting scandal clouding the Conservative Party campaign, last nightโs Question Time, and Labourโs Rachel Reeves opening up. Email Jack and Sam:ย jackandsam@sky.uk In this episode, [โฆ]
Laura Saunders issues statement saying she may sue BBC over โinfringement of privacy rightsโ and says she is cooperating with Gambling CommissionSign up to our Election Edition daily newsletterIn case you missed this late yesterday: Conservatives are p…
It comes after the local and European elections, which saw the Green Party lose both of its MEP seats.
Environment Minister Eamon Ryanโs exit follows Green losses in Europe and on councils โ and bolsters speculation of early election amid rural backlash to EU climate change goals.
It comes after the local and European elections, which saw the Green Party lose both of its MEP seats.
Cue the lawsuits, potential fines, dueling allegations โย and, for Leonore Gewessler, a great campaign ad.
The Greens’ election manifesto is packed with policies designed to appeal to left-leaning voters disaffected with the Labour Party.
Sky Newsโ deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politicoโs Jack Blanchard with their guide to the election day ahead. This is day 21 of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss the upcoming Sky News leadersโ special event involving Sunak and Starmer, what the latest polling shows, and the Green Party manifesto launch. Email Jack and [โฆ]
Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA) will remain an MEP for the next five years despite earlier polling consistently predicting a total wipeout for the Green Party in the European Parliament.
Exit polls suggest support for Greens fell in Germany and France, leading to fears of weakening of climate ambitionsGreen parties appeared to have shed seats in the European elections, exit polls from several countries suggest, raising fears that the c…
On the second day of the European elections, the Irish and the Czech went to the polls to decide who they want to represent them in the upcoming European Parliament.
The environmental movement in France is bracing for an EU election debacle, according to the latest polls.
Dates and details could still move due to the frenetic nature of an election campaign.
ฮ social media influencer rocks Cyprus political scene ahead of the European elections.
The Greens have pivoted to talking about the Middle East conflict as they try to peel off Labour votes on the left.
New data shows the controversial regional plan to slash traffic appears to have been a success in the heart of the city, even as its future is in doubt.
As the European Parliament elections approach, the Greens are broadening their focus beyond environmental policies to address issues like security, defence and housing, which resonate more with the general electorate.
The Flemish regional government says locals are bothered by a new flight plan that sends aircraft roaring over their roofs.
Government, including far-right leader Geert Wilders, announces it will abandon key green policies in strategyThe Netherlandsโ new right-wing coalition government aims to reintroduce daytime speeds of 80mph on motorways as part of a number of proposed …
John Swinney thought he’d done his bit, but was convinced to return to save his beloved Scottish National Party.
Israel’s war in Gaza stokes European tensions, after clashes erupt between students and cops at American colleges.
With the EU elections just a month away and the Greens struggling to get off the ground in the polls, Marie Toussaint, head of the Green party list, called on Tuesday for “a great leap forward”.
The far right are on the march in Germany and the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany has become the most popular party in several states. Immigration and a sense of being economically left behind have been driving factors in the rise in popularity …
Scotland’s governing coalition has fallen apart โ and a stalled drive to cut carbon emissions played a major role.
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf kills agreement between SNP and Scottish Greens amid bitter row over climate targets.
Net Zero Secretary Mร iri McAllan said that her government โacceptsโ that reductions targets for 2030 are now unobtainable.
Investigation urged into alleged bid to turn Rai into propaganda channel for ruling parties before electionsThe European Commission has been urged to investigate alleged attempts by Italyโs far-right government to turn the public broadcaster, Rai, into…
The left faction of the pro-migration German Green party vented its frustration about the EU migration reform on Thursday, as militants previously failed to stop the partyโs leading figures from embracing it.
Former Foreign Office minister had suggested some in government were prepared to overlook human rights violationsMembers of the National Education Union have voted to delay moving to a formal strike ballot until they know the detail of the governmentโs…
YouGov polling suggests Conservative party could face worse result at general election than it suffered in 1997 under John MajorDelegates at the National Education Unionโs annual conference in Bournemouth have voted for a motion saying Ofsted should be…
Also helping was a deal to sell more Swedish jet fighters to Hungary.
Alexander Stubb of the centre-right National Coalition Party narrowly won Finland’s presidential election on Sunday, defeating liberal Green Party member Pekka Haavisto, who conceded defeat.
Stubb, who becomes commander-in-chiefย and will lead his countryโs foreign policy,ย has vowed a hard line against Russia.ย
Centre-right Alexander Stubb declares victory and is congratulated by Pekka HaavistoFinlandโs centre-right former prime minister Alexander Stubb will become the next president after winning an election runoff with rival Pekka Haavisto in the countryโs …
Russian drone strike in Kharkiv kills seven including children; Natoโs Stoltenberg calls for increase in arms support to UkraineSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageA Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraineโs second largest city, killed seven people…
The Greens in the European Parliament have urged the Commission to take action on agriculture, becoming the latest party seeking to woo farmers ahead of June’s EU elections, as a new study confirms the growing grip of Eurosceptic parties on rural areas.
