Macron seizes on international situation to return to political limelight in France – Go Health Pro

Macron seizes on international situation to return to political limelight in France – Go Health Pro

Emmanuel Macron, at an event for the national and European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, in Strasbourg, on March 11, 2025. CYRIL BITTON/DIVERGENCE FOR LE MONDE These days, every opportunity is worth taking. On Tuesday, March 11, Emmanuel Macron chose the inauguration of the future headquarters of France’s domestic intelligence agency, the General Directorate … Read more

Can Friedrich Merz navigate Germany’s fragmented political landscape? – Go Health Pro

Can Friedrich Merz navigate Germany’s fragmented political landscape? – Go Health Pro

A grand coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD is widely expected in Germany. Yet as John Ryan argues, there are serious questions about whether the new coalition will be able to respond to the multiple challenges facing the country. Friedrich Merz may have emerged as the winner of Germany’s federal election, with the mandate to … Read more

The Belgian political space – two worlds, one nation? – Go Health Pro

The Belgian political space – two worlds, one nation? – Go Health Pro

Voters in the predominantly Dutch-speaking Belgian region of Flanders are often assumed to be more conservative than those in predominantly French-speaking Wallonia. Yet as Daan Delespaul shows, there is reason to question whether the two regions constitute distinct political worlds. The structure of western European party systems has long been shaped by sticky political divides … Read more

Mixed economic results and growing political conflict – Hungary’s 20 years of EU membership – Go Health Pro

Mixed economic results and growing political conflict – Hungary’s 20 years of EU membership – Go Health Pro

Hungary is often portrayed as a problem case for European integration due to frequent clashes between Viktor Orbán’s government and the EU’s institutions. Yet as András Bíró-Nagy and Gergő Medve-Bálint explain, the country’s 20 years in the EU have also seen a relatively high level of compliance with EU policies and strong support for membership … Read more

EU Citizens’ Right to Join Political Parties – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

EU Citizens’ Right to Join Political Parties – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

The Maastricht Treaty formally created the concept of citizenship of the European Union, based upon holding the nationality of a Member State. Now provided for in Article 20 TFEU, EU citizenship includes the right for EU citizens to vote in municipal and European Parliament elections in a Member State other than that of their nationality … Read more

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