Romanian State ‘owes us explanation’ after election annulment, says candidate
The Romanian state owes its people an "explanation" after the decision to annul the country's 2024 presidential election in December, the lead pro-European Union…
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EP Liberals expel Bulgarian MRF party over ‘corrupt’ leader Delyan Peevski
Liberal European Parliament groups ALDE and Renew have decided to expel Bulgarian centrist party Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), citing the leadership being…
Exclusive: ‘It’s a coup d’état!’ says Romanian presidential candidate George Simion
The Romanian state is attempting a coup d'état in order to cling to power, according to a candidate in the country's disputed presidential elections.
EU opens investigation into TikTok over Romania election interference
The European Commission opened formal proceedings on December 17 against social media firm TikTok over its suspected failure to limit election interference, notably in…
Georgescu: Judges who cancelled Romania elections ‘will not find refuge even in hell’
Călin Georgescu, who was looking set to win the Romanian elections until the country's top court annulled the result of the first round of November 24, said those…
Moldovian presidential election: Three accused of alleged vote-buying face trial
The District Prosecutor’s Office of Hîncești municipality in Moldova has announced that three individuals accused of electoral corruption will face trial.
Romania’s Georgescu says ‘democracy has been cancelled’ after elections annulled
Călin Georgescu, the nationalist candidate who won the first round of the Romanian presidential elections, has claimed democracy has been cancelled in his country.
Prosecutors search for evidence after the Romanian constitutional court annuls election
Romanian prosecutors have taken action against individuals connected with the election campaign of right-wing Romanian candidate Călin Georgescu in the wake of…
Romania top court annuls presidential election results
Romania's top court annulled the result of the first round of the country's presidential election on December 6, adding that the entire election process would have…
EU does not want a member state in Georgia, it wants a client state
If you would hear it from the liberal internationalists, the battle for the future of democracy is being fought in Tbilisi.
EU invokes DSA powers over TikTok’s Romanian election ‘activities’
The European Union has invoked some of its powers under the Digital Services Act amid increasing scrutiny related to the activities of TikTok during the recent elections…
EU-sceptic, hard-right populist wins first round in Romanian presidential elections
In Romania's first round of presidential elections, hard-right populist Călin Georgescu, previously a little-known candidate, has surprised observers by taking…
Election of Brussels mayor who tried to shut down conservative event declared invalid
A Brussels court has declared the local election in the Brussels municipality of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode invalid on suspicions of fraud.
Von der Leyen coalition parties to dominate Irish general election, poll finds
Political parties which are members of the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's so-called Grand Coalition look set to dominate the upcoming Irish…
Vistisen: MEPs will push through new Commissioners due to Trump win
The European Parliament will most likely approve every candidate for European Commissioner role as a result of Donald Trump's presidential win in the US, Danish…
Trump prompts EU Green meltdown while Right hails ‘historic’ win
"Tonight, brutality, contempt and chaos prevailed," one Green MEP said, arguing that Europeans now needed to "fight" for "gentleness".
Kremlin refuses to recognise Sandu as Moldovan President
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman of the Kremlin, has said Russia did not recognise Maia Sandu as President of Moldova after the latest elections there.
EU takes victory lap after Moldova votes for pro-Brussels leader
Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu has claimed victory after the closely-fought presidential election on November 3, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, her…
European watchdog finds ‘markings of fraud’ in Georgian elections
Europe Elects, a Germany-based international election watchdog and data analyst, has said it found clear signs of fraud in the Georgian election results.
US, EU call for probe after reports of alleged Georgia election violations
The US and the European Union have urged a full investigation into reports of alleged voting violations following the disputed parliamentary election in Georgia.
Lithuania’s opposition claims victory in election amid worries over Russia
The opposition Social Democrats (SD) have claimed victory in Lithuania's parliamentary elections, which was dominated by frustration with the cost of living and…
Moldovan opposition accuses president Sandu of ‘serious abuses and violations’
Only hours before the crucial election in Moldova on October 20, the opposition sent a "desperate plea" to the United Nations, the European Union and the Organisation…
Expat voters push Moldovan EU referendum to a slim yes vote
For a long time, the “No” to EU preparedness vote was in the lead but expats overwhelmingly supported the potential amendment, with 78 per cent voting “Yes”…
EC President von der Leyen promises Moldovans cash ahead of EU referendum
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Moldovans to vote in an October 20 referendum on joining the European Union, promising the…
Populist parties can gain power only by deals with conservatives
The recent electoral advances made by Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ) and Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) once again show conservative populists are a…
Moldova alleges pro-Russian vote-buying scheme ahead of key vote
Pro-Kremlin forces are meddling in Moldova's upcoming presidential election by paying off tens of thousands of voters in a sweeping plot to derail Chisinau's bid…
Big tech deboosted millions of posts during EU elections
Big Tech platforms limited the spread of millions of posts throughout the period of the European Parliament elections in June, newly released documents have confirmed.
Sandu launches Moldova re-election bid, referendum campaign on joining EU
Pro-European President Maia Sandu staged a city centre rally on Friday to kick off her bid for re-election in a month-long campaign held alongside a referendum…
Orbán headed to Strasbourg amid veto attempt by opposing MEPs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is scheduled to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg next week amid attempts by opponents to prevent him coming.
In Thuringia two ‘extremist’ parties took half the vote, so where is the centre now?
Every time a populist-Right party is elected, the headlines are predictable.