European elections 101: European commission
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing the day-to-day business of the EU. Essentially, it drives policy and promotes unity across Europe. 🌍 But in what way is the European Commission accountable to the European Parliament? @popagandagr has prepared another mini-lesson in view of […]
Who can vote in the European elections?
There’s no room for excuses. For the European elections in June 2024, Polish citizens will have several ways to vote. ✅ And those who won’t be in their municipality of residence on the weekend of the elections will also be able to vote – all they need to do is fill in a form no […]
European elections 101: European parliament
🏛️ European Parliament, European Commission, European Council. So what are they? 🏛️ Directives? Regulations? What are the functions of European laws and how do they become part of national legislation in different countries? 📝 To shed some light, @popagandagr answered these questions for the third video in our European Momentum series.
“Italy is not a country for young people”
🇮🇹 Is Italy a country for young people? For the national coordinator of @[email protected], there aren’t enough spaces for young people. 📌 And we’re talking about both physical spaces where young people can meet freely and form social relationships with their peers, and access points in the complex world of work. 🖥️ The sixth mini interview […]
Right to abortion
📝 One million signatures could change the fate of twenty million. 📝 Hope is on the horizon: the ‘My Voice, My Choice’ European citizens’ initiative is pushing for the EU to cover the costs of abortions, including travel expenses. ✊ This could give 20 million women in Europe who can’t get an abortion a fundamental […]
European elections 101: Ideology
How much room does the European Parliament give to the many nuances that make up the European political sphere? 📚 For our European Momentum series, @popagandagr traced the skeleton of political ideologies that shape the European Parliament today, with an eye to the EU-wide elections in June 2024. 👁️🗨️ Spoiler: it’s not just the People’s Party and […]
“What’s the point of merit if only those who have money can achieve a result?”
Since the election of Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government in 2022, the Ministry of Education has changed its name to “Ministry of Education and Merit”. 🏫 ✍️ But can we really talk about merit in an education system like the Italian one, where only those who can afford it can access the right to study? ✍️ […]
Decline of press freedom in Europe
Despite the recent adoption of the new European Media Freedom Act, today’s Europe is no bed of roses for independent and fact-based journalism.✍️ For the European Momentum series, our Hungarian partner 444 tells us how the worrying developments in countries like Hungary or Poland continue to undermine and restrict press freedom across the EU. And […]
“Italy is among the 5 European countries that do not recognize the minimum wage”
🇮🇹 Italy is one of five European countries where a minimum wage law isn’t yet in force. 📉💸 This measure has been shown to have a positive impact on employment and the economy, especially among the most vulnerable groups. 💰 For our ‘European Momentum’ series, @vdnews met @camilla.pir of @udu_unionedegliuniversitari, the main Italian students’ union, to find out what the […]
European elections 101: MEPs
🗳️ The time has come for another round of European elections, in June 2024. 🗳️ As part of the European Momentum series, our Greek partner @popagandagr has prepared a vademecum on voting in the upcoming elections. 📝 Did you know that in 4 European countries, people aged 16 and over can also vote? 🎉 🎉
