European Elections

Pro-European parties kept a firm grip on the EU parliament on Monday, May 27, as liberal and green parties matched a surge.

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.

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 official-looking letter was called a “scam” by his opponent.

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.

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

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