European Elections

Bulgarian Prime Minister Resigns; Political Uncertainty Reigns

February 20, 2013, 4:41 pm

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov’s Wednesday resignation will affect the political future of the country, but the long-term effect on the country’s economy may be minimal.

Berlusconi: Dear Voters, I’ll Rebate Taxes

February 20, 2013, 1:09 pm

A letter sent by Silvio Berlusconi to the Italian voters this week promised a tax rebate if he is elected as Prime Minister during the two-day election on Feb. 24–25. The [...]

Former Communist is Front Runner in Italian Election

February 20, 2013, 9:06 am

Pier Luigi Bersani is likely to become Italy’s next Prime Minister. With roots in the Italian Communist Party, some leftists labor and tax laws may be in store.

Green Movie Blamed for Affecting European Elections in France

June 9, 2009, 11:33 pm

Several French politicians have bitterly accused a green-awareness movie and the timing of its showing for influencing the local results of European elections in the country.

Dutch Go First to Polls for European Elections

June 5, 2009, 5:48 am

On Thursday the elections for the European Parliament started in the 27 member states across Europe.

Czech Social Democrats Facing Egg Attacks Before European Elections

May 28, 2009, 12:41 am

Opponents of the leftist Social Democratic Party (CSSD) threw hundreds of eggs at its leaders during a pre-election meeting on Wendesday.