Friday, June 5, 2009

The European elections - The Europeans are making choices

When, what, and why?
Information for the media and for the voters

The nationalist movements are getting more votes and support, the expected success of the anti-immigration Dutch party being an example in this respect:

WSJ

Times on-line

Le Figaro

Anxious moments, waiting for the results in the Czech Republic and Ireland.

Media reports about candidates and general apathy.

Also, for the first time ODIHR is deploying a monitoring mission to 15 of the 27 EU countries.

In terms of e-politics, Europe is still at the beginning of a long way to catch up with the US.

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