A survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) from May 7-14, 2026, reveals that 66% of respondents from 15 European countries believe that the UK’s membership in the EU was a very good, good, or neutral decision. Support for the UK rejoining the EU varies, ranging from a low of 56% in […]
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Socialists win shock majority in EU country general election
Portugal’s ruling Socialist Party secured a parliamentary majority for only the second time in history in Sunday’s snap election Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has declared victory after his Socialist Party secured 117 seats in the country’s 230-seat Parliament, marking only the second time in history the party has secured an outright majority. “An absolute […]
Majority of Swiss refuse to pay more for fuel & heating to meet climate change goals – survey
The majority of Swiss are reluctant to fund climate change goals from their own pocket, a new survey has shown. Younger people, and those living in rural areas, are especially unwilling to pay more for gas, heating and air travel. The 2050 carbon neutrality goals, outlined by the Switzerland authorities, are out of step with […]
Matriarchy hopes dashed: Women will NOT take up majority of seats in Icelandic parliament after vote recount
While initial election results put Iceland on course to become the first European country with a woman-majority parliament, with the news making international headlines, the new tally shows that female MPs fell short of the mark. Multiple media reported on Sunday that Iceland’s parliamentary elections propelled more women into the country’s legislature than men in […]
Iceland’s ruling coalition retains power as women win majority of seats in parliament for 1st time in European history
Iceland’s ruling coalition has increased its majority in the general election, while the final tally shows that women will make up the majority of a country’s parliament for the first time in European history. Of 63 seats in the Althing, the island nation’s parliament, 33 seats – or roughly 52% – were won by women, […]
Trudeau’s Liberal Party projected to retain power in Canada, but might fall short of majority control
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party is projected to win most of the seats in the country’s legislature, putting him on course to stay in office. It’s unclear if his bid to seize full control of the parliament materializes. Canada’s ruling Liberal Party is set to receive enough votes in Monday’s federal election for incumbent […]