For quite some time, European parliament elections have been considered second-tier elections with little domestic political significance. But the upcoming elections may become a decisive vote on the future of the European Union. The European political landscape has changed over the last few years – quite substantially in some countries – and with it, the … Read more
Given the massive political crisis that Brexit is causing in the UK – and the unprecedented union and unison of all 27 Member States on the issue over the past 3 years – one may be tempted to overlook the constitutional issues that a further extension of Article 50 would create for the EU. However, … Read more
Despite the best efforts of Theresa May to avoid a referendum on Brexit, it appears that the country is nonetheless heading towards one. With the EU offering the UK a “flextension” until October 31, the UK will now be forced to take part in the European Parliamentary Elections or risk crashing out of the bloc … Read more
This content was originally posted on Fox 5. Is there too much of a good thing when it comes to choices? Our U.S. Director of Behavioral Science, Lilly Kofler, discusses choice overload according to behavioral science and PR and how we can use decision theory to help Democratic candidates better communicate with voters. To read … Read more
I am currently in Florida for Easter week – where the sun beats down and the sky is blue. Sitting here, Britain and the political travails of the last three years seem a million miles away. Brexit does not dominate the airwaves here. In fact, it is barely mentioned. People in the US and around … Read more
With the French electorate losing faith in the country’s traditional parties (referring mainly to the Parti Socialiste and Les Républicains), French influence within the European Parliament could be set to take a significant blow following May’s European elections. When more MEPs in the main pan-European groups (EPP and S&D) generally means more top jobs, the … Read more
Kyiv, Ukraine. April 23. Famous comedian and political novice Volodymyr Zelensky has won the April 21, presidential run-off vote in Ukraine beating incumbent President Petro Poroshenko. Exit polls show voters favoring the 41 year-old Zelensky by 73% of the vote while the 53 year-old Poroshenko, who has been in power since 2014, receiving just under … Read more
We know ice breakers can help kick off a meeting in a relaxed, positive way, but do they always have to be so… awkward? We’re here to accomplish something, so why do I need to know what book my colleague from HR would take to a desert island? Does anyone really need me to tell … Read more
During this spring, Finnish people have two direct opportunities to influence the direction of Europe. We already had parliamentary elections on 14 March. In the coming weeks, the results of this election will culminate in a new government, which will form and advance our national policy on Europe. At the end of May, we will … Read more
