EU steps up fake news fight ahead of elections
The EU has taken steps to protect upcoming elections against disinformation campaigns by launching a bloc-wide alert system and pressuring Facebook for more help.
Europe’s political right picks Weber to lead election fight
Europe's main right-wing parties choose German MEP Manfred Weber to lead them into next year's European election campaign, perhaps giving him a shot at the EU's most powerful post.
Manfred Weber launches bid for top EU job after 2019 elections
Bavarian politician aims to become Commission president. But he still has major obstacles to overcome.
Slovenia anti-migrant party says will try to form coalition govt
The Slovenian anti-immigration party that came first in last week's election will attempt to form a coalition government, its leader says, despite falling well short of a parliamentary majority.
EU members agree on parliamentary hurdle
The reforms would likely only take effect in the 2024 elections because the Council of Europe says no electoral change should be introduced in the 12 months leading up to an election.
What’s next for Italy as populists take over?
Italy's coalition government is sworn in with a promise a mix of far-right and eurosceptic policies, raising questions about what the future holds for the eurozone's third largest economy.
Juncker calls for respect for new Italy govt
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker calls for Italy's new eurosceptic government to be treated with respect, having told Italians to stop blaming the EU for the country's problems.
Orban win in Hungary means more headaches for Brussels
The re-election of Hungary's Viktor Orban may have delighted populists, but the anti-immigration leader's triumph looks set to prolong the fractious EU-Budapest relationship.
Orban victory draws cheers and warnings
Right-wing leaders in France, Italy, Israel, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany congratulate Orban, who will be governing Hungary for a third consecutive term after winning the country's parliamentary election.
Hungary’s Orban set for third mandate after rocky campaign
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, one of Europe's most controversial leaders, looks set to win a third consecutive term in office, despite a galvanised opposition tapping into voters' discontent.