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Explaining the rise of authoritarian populism in Europe: Five take-aways for policymakers
The 2024 European Parliament elections have confirmed a growing trend: populist parties are gaining significant ground, with groups like the new Patriots for Europe Group (PfE) and the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) seeing substantial gains. But what does this surge mean for the future of the European Union?
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A long-term take on populist success: Presenting Timbro’s Authoritarian Populism Index (API) 2024
The 2024 Authoritarian Populism Index (API) from Timbro reveals a significant trend: the growing influence of populist and authoritarian parties in Europe. The 2023 national elections in Finland, Greece, and Spain show that populism, emphasizing conflict between 'the people' and 'the elite,' is becoming increasingly dominant. Currently, 26.9% of European support goes to these ideologies. Want to understand the full picture? Read more about the Index.
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How Political Are the Paris Olympics?
The Olympics have always been inherently political. The Summer Games in Paris, by addressing the global sustainability imperative, acknowledging the changing threat of international terrorism, practicing public diplomacy and maneuvering the shaky political terrain of the host country, are another example that politics and global sports events are inextricably intertwined.
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Lymec Digital Assembly #2 - 2024
In ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to meet with current leadership and discuss key issues facing Europe today, LYMEC invites you to their second Digital Assembly of 2024! We are happy to support the Digital Assembly by LYMEC this year. Click here for more information.
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Strategic reorientation for a new era
At 75 years of age, NATO is looking ahead to the future. The summit in Washington, D.C., not only marked the anniversary of the Alliance, but also signified the transition from reactive measures to a more strategic approach.
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Kaja Kallas and the New Era of EU Diplomacy
Just three weeks after the European elections, the European Council agreed on the top jobs of the European Union: Kaja Kallas, the current Prime Minister of Estonia, has taken over as the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Known as "Europe's Iron Lady", Kallas stands for a resolute stance towards Russia and support for Ukraine. But who is this liberal politician who will soon be shaping European diplomacy?
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Hungary takes over the European Council Presidency from Belgium
On Monday 1 July, Belgium will hand over the European Council Presidency to Hungary. At a time of transition in Europe, the periodic rotation of the Presidency will also mark a changeover itself. How has the Belgian Presidency performed? What will be prioritised by Hungary? And what can we expect from the transition?