For a more positive reading of the US National Security Strategy
Instead of the mere band-aid of transnational lists, let us reform EU parties and engage on a bold reform to engage citizens and make our election truly European.
Why the lack of transparency on European political parties public funding?
Instead of the mere band-aid of transnational lists, let us reform EU parties and engage on a bold reform to engage citizens and make our election truly European.
Examining donations ahead of European elections
European Democracy Consulting’s analysis of donations to European political parties and foundations reveals crucial funding insights. During the six months leading up to the 2024 European elections, 20 entities received less than €422,000 combined. Private companies were the main donors, and the right-leaning parties secured 86% of donations. Recommendations include improving transparency and the format of reporting.
European election results for European parties
The 2024 European election are now behind us and we know the results for national political parties and political groups in the European Parliament. But what do they mean for European political parties? Who won? Who is up or down?
Solving the transnational lists conundrum
Given the technical nature of the discussion on transnational lists, European Democracy Consulting presents a detailed outline of the solutions to improve the European Parliament’s proposal for a reform of the EU electoral act.
Shortcomings of the EP’s proposal for transnational lists
Given the technical nature of the discussion on transnational lists, European Democracy Consulting presents a detailed outline of the shortcomings and limitations of the European Parliament’s proposal for a reform of the EU electoral act.
The Ranked apportionment method — report for the Council of the EU
This report, written for the benefit of the Council of the European Union, highlights the shortcomings of the European Parliament’s proposal for a Union-wide constituency and introduces the Ranked apportionment method.
European parties: oversight nowhere in sight?
Instead of the mere band-aid of transnational lists, let us reform EU parties and engage on a bold reform to engage citizens and make our election truly European.
Transnational lists deserve better
This quick review critically analyses three major components of the design of transnational lists: the size of the constituency, the apportionment method, and the distribution method.
The Ranked apportionment method
The Ranked apportionment method is a simple and elegant voting method remedying the shortcomings identified for the creation of a true European transnational constituency.
Running the numbers
This report provides reliable figures and insightful visualisations in order to grasp the full impact of the reform of European parties’ public funding regime.
Reforming European parties – seminal report
This report on the reform of European parties covers six pillars of the regulation of European parties: registration, structure and operations, financing, campaigning, visibility and transparency, and sanctions.
Making our election truly European
Instead of the mere band-aid of transnational lists, let us reform EU parties and engage on a bold reform to engage citizens and make our election truly European.
EDC takes Authority for European parties to European Ombudsman
A report highlights the failures of the European party watchdog to implement its transparency requirements under EU law. European Democracy Consulting lodged a complaint to the European Ombudsman on 26 June.
Living together, voting together
It’s not just a feeling: elections in Europe do take place all the time. European Democracy Consulting provides unique data and visualisations to understand the scope of this constant electioneering. Here is why we should care.
European elections, as you’ve never seen them before
The European election, last May, was undoubtedly the major political element of 2019. Campaigns were fierce, the outcome closely observed, and its consequences ran until the end of the year with the arrival of the new Commission. Yet, one group of stakeholders was scarcely mentioned: European political parties.
The importance of building a European democracy
With over 400mn people eligible to vote, the recent European parliamentary election was the second-largest democratic exercise in the world. Yet, beyond the vote itself, how democratic really is the EU?
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