Greece before the elections: “The old political system is in turmoil” This Sunday, September 20, Greek citizens will go the polls for the third time in just eight months. While the refugee crisis in Europe has ousted Greece from the international headlines, the country’s political landscape is undergoing some deep and significant shifts. We spoke with Olga Drossou, director of our hbs office in Thessaloniki, to shed light on what moves Greece in these times of turmoil.
Presidential elections in Poland Director Irene Hahn-Fuhr comments for boell.de and German audience the outcome of the Polish presidential elections, with a special focus on the European dimension. By Irene Hahn-Fuhr
Euro-sceptics in the European Parliament. Polish, Czech and German perspectives The Institute of Public Affairs, the Heinrich Boell Foundation and EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy are pleased to invite you on 24 September 2014 to the seminar focusing on the sources of Euro-scepticism in three countries of our region - Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic - as well as in Europe in general. To what extend can Euro-sceptics influence the development of European integration, European Union politics and decision making? And how far will they influence the national politics from the EP?
Poland and Europe – a definite ‘maybe’ A combination of low-turnout and a focus on national security issues boosted the far-right and the incumbent government parties. Despite the mixed message, it is clear the Poland remains firmly in the pro-EU camp. By Irene Hahn-Fuhr
Citizens’ Election Observation in the Eastern Partnership and the Russian Federation in 2013 How do citizens’ election observers address challenges related to rigged elections? How can international institutions and civil society support independent citizens’ election observation throughout Europe? How do election observation networks prepare to the upcoming elections in 2014 and 2015 in Moldova, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Ukraine?Let's find out during the debate on 11th December 2013.