Silenced by the Spanish Democracy
While Spain commemorates the 80th anniversary of the military revolt that culminated in Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship, victims’ families still seek justice.
Analysis
Lord Voldemort is the protagonist of a new corruption scandal in Hungary
Intercepted phone calls have revealed theft of EU funds designated for improving social mobility in Hungary.
Turkey’s choice between death and malaria
The attempted coup on the night of Friday, 15 July, was a surprise for both Turkey and the international community at large. Despite having survived a history replete with coups over the course of the twentieth century, no-one foresaw a further – albeit weak – attempt to take power this century.
Rainbow Colours Not Allowed in Istanbul Pride
The organized LGBTI movement in Turkey has been growing and gaining more recognition as a progressive force. Accordingly, its activities faced more repression.
Protests Continue Over France’s Third-Way Policies
One week after French oil workers went on strike which has paralysed 6 of France’s 8 refineries, half of all rail transportation in France has come to a screeching halt due to a transportation strike. But French oil workers and transport activists are protesting different issues.
EU external relations
8 May 2016: Turkish president pressures EU for visa exemptions to Turkish citizens.
European politics
7 May 2016: Labour’s Sadiq Khan beats Conservative rival to become London’s first Muslim mayor.
Presidential election blues in Austria
Norbert Höfer could be the next president of Austria. He won 36.4% in the first round of presidential elections on 24 April, the largest among the candidates. Höfer is the candidate of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), which is considered to be nationalist, far-right and anti-immigration. Green candidate Alexander Van der Belle won 20.4% of the vote and is the only remaining opponent.
Unprecedented coalition in Slovakia
Outgoing Socialist Prime Minister Robert Fico (SMER-SD) won the challenge to form a new government in Slovakia. On Wednesday, 23 March, President Kiska appointed Fico as Prime Ministern again. His coalition comprises the socialists of SMER-SD, the nationalists of SNS, the center-right Siet and the party representing the Hungarian minority, Most-HID. The majority controls 81 out of 150 seats in parliament. A confidence vote is supposed to be held within 30 days to confirm the new government.
