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Portugal: A Ballot-Proof Democracy?
Portugal's democracy faces new challenges after nine elections since 2020. With snap legislative elections in May, regional elections in Madeira, and local elections later in the year, the political calendar is packed. Amid this turbulence, the Portuguese liberal party, Iniciativa Liberal (IL) is gaining ground as a reform-driven force, promoting stability and economic growth. Can IL's rise prove Portugal's democracy is truly ballot-proof?
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Greenland voted
Against the backdrop of growing geopolitical attention, the parliamentary election in Greenland marked a pivotal moment for the country. Voters were presented with a choice to maintain the status quo in relations with Denmark, to seek closer ties with the United States or to pursue further independence. The outcome was a signal for new politics, but the directions remain unclear.
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European Commission: The First 100 (Stormy) Days
The new European Commission is embarking on a turbulent journey: In the midst of geopolitical upheaval, it must balance the demands of a changing security and threat landscape and weakening economic competitiveness with its own demands for green change. Ursula von der Leyen aims to strengthen Europe's resilience with centralized leadership and a raft of policy proposals - but success depends on execution.
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How Belgium’s new multi-party coalition tempers the far-right agenda
Belgium’s new multi-party “Arizona” coalition government is an example of constructive pragmatism in complex times. It also shows how compromise within a highly fragmented political landscape can keep far-right extremists at bay.
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Liberal Chronicle 2024/25
European Perspectives and Global Challenges: Explore our New Magazin - Liberal Chronicle!
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New Directions in Brussels: From a Geopolitical to an Investment Commission
A new era begins this week in Brussels with the launch of the European Commission. Following the European elections in June and lengthy negotiations, Ursula von der Leyen's team is now starting work.
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Advancing EU Enlargement for a Safer Europe
EU enlargement offers a pivotal opportunity to enhance European security in an increasingly complex global landscape. With key portfolios in the new EU Commission held by liberals, a holistic strategy intertwining enlargement, defence, and non-military threats—like climate change and disinformation—could reshape Europe's resilience. Explore how deeper collaboration, liberal leadership, and shared values are driving a secure, united continent ready to tackle emerging challenges.
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La France et l’Allemagne à l’heure de l’intergouvernementalisme ?
Les cérémonies lors du 60ème anniversaire du traité de l’Elysée ont permis de réaffirmer avec lyrisme l’amitié entre la France et l’Allemagne. Alors que le Conseil des Ministres franco-allemand avait été reporté pour pouvoir mieux le préparer, les résultats ont été perçus comme décevants en l’absence d’annonces majeures.
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Perspectives franco-allemandes sur la communauté politique européenne
La Communauté politique européenne a créé une plateforme de dialogue avec la première réunion qui s'est tenue à Prague le 6 octobre. Les États membres de l'Union européenne peuvent ainsi tendre la main à leurs partenaires d'Europe de l'Est. Cependant, l'Allemagne et la France ont des relations historiques et des visions différentes avec cette région. Face à la guerre en Ukraine, comment un alignement, est-il possible ?
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5 ans après, le souffle du discours de la Sorbonne agite-t-il encore l’Union européenne ?
Alors que la Présidence Française du Conseil de l’Union européenne s’est tenue pendant les 6 derniers mois de son premier mandat, qu’Emmanuel Macron a été réélu pour 5 ans, que le chancelier allemand Olaf Scholz, s’est exprimé sur l’avenir de l’Europe par deux fois ces dernières semaines, dans la presse et dans un discours à Prague, et que la Présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, vient de prononcer son troisième discours sur l’état de l’Union européenne, que reste-il 5 ans après le discours de la Sorbonne en politique européenne ?
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Publication: Vive l’Europe - La politique européenne d’Emmanuel Macron
Souveraineté européenne, autonomie stratégique et dynamique des relations franco-allemandes en vue des élections présidentielles françaises la semaine prochaine. Plus d'informations dans notre nouvelle publication "Vive l'Europe - La politique européenne d'Emmanuel Macron".
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Élections présidentielles après le « tournant »
Face au "tournant", les signes avant-coureurs des élections françaises d'avril prochain ont changé de manière décisive. Trois semaines avant, tous les sondages indiquent un résultat clair : Tout comme il y a cinq ans, Emmanuel Macron et Marine Le Pen s'imposeront nettement. Et le second tour semble également déboucher sur un résultat similaire à celui de 2017 : (ré)élection de Macron à la présidence française.
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Le quinquennat de Macron – économie solide, ambiance plombée
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France-Allemagne : des priorités (ré-)conciliables ?
Writing recently in Der Spiegel, the Secretary of State for European affairs, Clément Beaune, underlined the indispensable nature of the “Franco-German alliance”. For decades it has been a vital and undeniable paradigm of European integration policy: without an understanding between Paris-Berlin there is no hope! The adoption of the NextGenerationEU recovery plan in July 2020 demonstrated this vividly.
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Relations franco-allemandes : les prémisses réunies pour un bond européen
Les changements de locataire à l'Élysée ou la chancellerie ont provoqué à plusieurs reprises une période de trous d'air dans la relation franco-allemande. Nouveau partenaire issu d'un autre parti, d'un autre tempérament ou une autre génération, il a fallu parfois du temps pour trouver des atomes crochus, ou à défaut un modus vivendi, entre les deux dirigeants.
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🗳️ Portugal heads to the polls — and it's more than just an election. It’s a reminder that democracy works, even under pressure. Discover why this upcoming vote is a ballot-proof sign of democratic strength. 🇵🇹 🖊️ By Odilia Abreu 👉 Read the full article: https://www.freiheit.org/europe/portugal-ballot-proof-democracy #Portugal #Democracy #Elections #freedom
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🚘⚡ New Study Alert! "Charged with Consequence – How Europe Navigates the Risks of Chinese Electric Vehicles" is out now! 🇪🇺🚗🇨🇳 As Europe accelerates its transition to clean mobility, the rapid rise of Chinese EVs is sparking urgent questions: How will this impact Germany’s and Europe's automotive industry? Are we becoming too dependent on Chinese manufacturers? What are the economic, security, and human rights risks? A cooperation project by FNF Europe & CSRI, this study dives deep into these challenges and what they mean for Europe’s future competitiveness. 🔍 “By overproducing and exporting EVs at artificially low prices, China is not only undercutting Germany's and Europe’s automotive industry but also creating a dangerous dependency. We have seen this playbook before, but now the stakes are even higher.” – Katharina Osthoff A big thank you to the author Sam Goodman! 📖 Read the full study here: Link below! #ElectricVehicles #EV #EVs #GreenMobility #CleanTech #SustainableTransport #Europe #EU #EuropeanUnion #EUPolicy #EUGreenDeal #Geopolitics #SupplyChain
