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Democracy and party politics during economic collapse: The case of Greece
The 2009 economic, social and political crisis in Greece has left its mark on European minds, but also on the Greek political landscape. It resulted in the victory of the Greek radical left party SYRIZA at the 2015 elections, perceived as the expression of the people's discontents. Despite its...
EU seen from the Fringe : The Norway Elections
On 11th September 2017 Norwegians went to the polls in the parliamentary elections. In the solidly social-democratic nation – the Labour party has led in every single election since 1927 – the Left were expected by many to win and form a new government after four years of a...
What will France’s role in Europe be over the next five years?
After this year elections in France, the political landscape of the country has evolved. What influence will it have on France’s role in Europe? How will France's neighboring countries react? EuroCité gathered some experts from Spain, Italy, Germany, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom to answer these questions. Find out about...
6-Hour Working Day: the Swedish Story
The myth of Sweden having introduced a 6-hour working day has spread around the world in many newspaper articles in the past few years. But no steps towards legislation for a shorter working day have been introduced in Sweden. What has taken place are trials with 6-hour working days (with maintained salary) in several publicly...
Basel Regulations and the European Union
The Basel committee is the main contributor to financial regulation in Europe through transposition of its guidance into European law. This guidance has a significant impact on the orientation of European economies, and as such the European people should have better knowledge and power of decision on the transposition of...
Policy Aims for the Global Left
How shall we define the political Left today? Redefining its identity is an existential challenge for the European Left, and one that is inherent to its very nature. It comes with setting aims in terms of public policy. The Left in the 21st Century must reassess these in the light...
Scotland and Brexit
Scotland and Brexit: Going beyond the emotional dimension in what distinguishes Scotland from the rest of the UK On 28th June 2016, the moving speech by the Scottish National Party (SNP) MEP Alyn Smith received a standing ovation in the European Parliament when many of his British colleagues were still...
Israeli Socialism is dead, long live Nationalism?
The passing of Shimon Peres marks the end of an era in Israeli politics. More than just a statesman, he embodied the symbol of a winning and dominating left, that now belongs to the past. Hope and ambition repeatedly give in to defeat and misery as successive ballots produce the...
Van der Bellen won Austria’s repeat presidential election: Why did his populist opponent even lose votes since May?
Van der Bellen won Austria’s repeat presidential election: Why did his populist opponent even lose votes since May? On Tuesday 6 December, the final results of the repeated run-off of the Austrian presidential election were announced, with former Green party leader Alexander van der Bellen winning with 53.79% against Norbert Hofer...
Note : « Progressive Politics in Austria – A never-ending presidential election », Mario Gavenda
Austrian Parliament, July 2007 Progressive Politics in Austria: A Never-ending Presidential Election and other Challenges Mario Gavenda presents his view on the challenges progressive Austria is facing in the current Presidential campaign. Earlier this year, the Constitutional Court rejected the results of last April's poll due to potential...
