European elections 101: Real salaries of MEPs
👉And we continue with Popaganda our series for the European elections. Today we are taking a close look of the salaries of Members of the European Parliament. Between their salaries, their expenses and their offices allowances, European taxpayers are investing around €40,000 a month for each elected European lawmaker. Popaganda is breaking it down those […]
European elections: pro-turnout campaigns
Usually fewer citizens vote at European elections compared to national or regional elections. For instance, 50.7% of Europeans voted in 2019 and it was perceived as a great result … But in Poland, activists are trying to mobilise voters. Our partner Krytyka Polityczna talked to them
European union versus Tiktok
Should the European Union ban Tiktok? At least some lawmakers think so. Days before the European elections our Hungarian member @negynegynegy investigated the recent US legislation forcing the Tiktok parent company Byte Dance to cut ties with Chinese businesses if they want to continue to operate in the United-States. A legislation that could have an impact in […]
European elections 101: Issues at stake
🇪🇺For the upcoming European elections, there are three major issues surrounding the election campaigns: 1️⃣ Energy and Climate Crisis 🌿🌍2️⃣ Human Rights ✊❤️3️⃣ Peacekeeping 🕊️🌐 What will change if the far-right parties leap forward, as some polls predict? Our Greek partner @popagandagr tried to answer this question for our European Momentum series
European elections: equal rights in Europe
It is time for the European Union to seriously takle h@te against LGBT+ persons! Our French partner StreetPress talked to the French NGO Homosexualités and Homosexualité et Socialisme on the recent developments in the continent on LGBT+ issues. An interview part of our European momentum campaign.
How do we get people to vote?
🗳️🇪🇺 The European elections are getting closer and closer. 🕰️ It’s clear by now that it’s important to participate to make your voice count and be part of change. ✨ That’s what happened in Poland last October when people changed the government in power, for example. That’s why @Krytykapolityczna organised a webinar on 15 and 16 May […]
European elections: women’s rights
Why the European elections matter for women’ rights? Ahead of historical elections across the bloc, our Spanish member El Salto took a deep dive on how Europe matters for women’ rights. From slashing the gender pay gap to the cross-border fight to protect abortion. A video part of our European momentum campaign.
Mental health in the workplace
👉 It is time for Europe to do more for mental health at work! For our European momentum campaign, our French member StreetPress talked to Eurocadres, a trade union at the European level. They discussed why it is fundamental for the EU to propose legislation to better protect mental health at work.
“I biked across Europe to advocate for migrants”
Garance Foglizzo, a young jurist, embarked on a remarkable journey through 13 European countries by bike and train, engaging with various stakeholders to shed light on harbouring migrants. Today, she presents concrete measures she advocates for a dignified reception of migrants in Europe. “Immigration in Europe is expected to increase. Migrants in Europe exist.” That’s […]
European elections: what’s at stake for the economy?
Should we be investing in public projects to create jobs and get the economy moving again, or should we be cutting back on spending to make ends meet? ⚖️ This is a long-running debate that divides European countries, but it’s particularly relevant right now, as our Spanish partner El Salto reports for our European Momentum […]
