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The EU Presidency: another blow to European democracy?
Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 10:00 | 6 Comments
The EU Presidency: another blow to European democracy?

(c) Xaf
The news this week that Czech President Václav Klaus would be dropping his opposition to the Lisbon Treaty means that the way is now clear for the Treaty to come into force. It has …

The EU needs an image makeover
Thursday, 18 Jun, 2009 – 16:00 | 4 Comments
The EU needs an image makeover

(c) dustydavidson
With the results of the latest European elections being slightly disappointing, and turnout reaching a new low in some countries (such as the UK with 34.48% or 28.22% in the Czech Republic) it’s possible …

Labour’s disintegration could damage us all
Monday, 15 Jun, 2009 – 10:01 | No Comment
Labour’s disintegration could damage us all

(c) didbygraham
As expected, the elections to the European Parliament proved interesting. These second-tier elections did not express voters’ preferences for European representation but rather their protestations at domestic politics. Hence, Labour collapsed, falling into third …

Why the Church was wrong to boycott the BNP
Wednesday, 3 Jun, 2009 – 11:00 | One Comment
Why the Church was wrong to boycott the BNP

The latest poll for the European elections has put the Conservatives at the top with over 29% and the British National Party (BNP) at the bottom with just 5%. Consequently, much has been said of whether the nationalists actually pose a threat to our democracy, but very little about what kind of threat is posed by the Church telling people who to vote for two weeks before an election.

Interview with Claude Moraes MEP
Tuesday, 2 Jun, 2009 – 8:22 | No Comment
Interview with Claude Moraes MEP

Claude Moraes MEP is the number one candidate on the Labour List for this Thursday’s European Parliament elections (if Labour only won one seat he would be the one that got it). Tom Hewitson caught …

Interview: 22 year old UKIP candidate
Thursday, 28 May, 2009 – 10:30 | No Comment
Interview: 22 year old UKIP candidate

Harry Aldridge is a 22 year old United Kingdom Independence Party candidate for the upcoming European Parliament elections. The Vibe caught up with him for a quick chat about improving youth involvement and life on …

Can a European only party work?
Tuesday, 26 May, 2009 – 14:30 | No Comment
Can a European only party work?

(c) dustydavidson
European elections are complicated at the best of times. In the aftermath of the recent parliamentary scandal to end all scandals, deciding where to place your cross on 4 June poses even greater difficulties. …

Not sure who to vote for in European Parliament elections?
Monday, 18 May, 2009 – 9:00 | 5 Comments
Not sure who to vote for in European Parliament elections?

(c) vote match
Finally! For all those who can’t or simply don’t want to take the time to trawl through the manifestos of all the various political parties, there is a nifty new online tool. Vote …

The European Elections Are Coming!
Monday, 11 May, 2009 – 7:42 | No Comment
The European Elections Are Coming!

In just four short weeks it will be time to vote for a brand new European Parliament.
The expectation across the country is that the turnout is going to be incredibly low. This is why The …