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Artificial intelligence allows infinite possibilities for manipulating images, video and audio. What impact could this have on election campaigns, particularly in Europe? And what is being done about AI-generated disinformation? We investigated.

Disinformation, deep fakes... How will artificial intelligence affect the election campaign and our democracy?

AI and elections: is the EU ready?

With seven political groups, the European Parliament is a jungle of acronyms. There’s the EPP, the S&D, the Greens/EFA, ID and Renew Europe, to name a few. These groups are formed based on ideology rather than nationality, and often manage to forge alliances across the political divide.

There are 705 MEPs and only seven political groups. But what does that mean, exactly?

What political groups can MEPs join?

From adopting and amending legislative proposals to deciding on the EU budget, the powers of European Parliament are wide-ranging. The MEPs elected for five-year terms partake in key forums for debate and decision-making, but also play a supervisory role over other European institutions.

A legislative, budgetary and supervisory institution at once – the European Parliament plays a fundamental role.

What is the role of the European Parliament?

To determine who the next President of the European Commission will be, the “Spitzenkandidaten” process is used. Mirroring national elections, political groups in the European Parliament appoint lead candidates who all compete for the position. The leader of the group most capable of marshalling enough parliamentary support typically goes on to become head of the Commission. But as the process isn’t legally binding, it is not always respected.

Also known as the lead candidate process, it is mainly used to nominate the next President of the European Commission.

What is the “Spitzenkandidaten”?

The right to freedom of information is enshrined in the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But press freedoms are far from being universally respected. Mapping the World looks at the issue across the globe.

Press Freedom: An Antidote to Tyranny

Press freedoms are far from being universally respected worldwide. Mapping the World looks at the issue across the globe.

Mapping the World

Between drafting fresh European legislation in Brussels, voting on those laws in Strasbourg and working in their own national constituencies, MEPs have a busy schedule. They juggle various duties that are aimed at representing the interests of their fellow citizens. But what does that mean, exactly?

Serving five-year terms, MEPs help shape future European laws.

What are MEPs for?

What do Roberta Metsola, Martin Schulz and Simone Veil all have in common? All three have been President of the European Parliament. Ruling over the legislative body of the EU, the president orchestrates its agenda and guides the formulation of its policies.

There are 705 MEPs, but only one president to rule over the European Parliament. What is their role?

Who rules the European Parliament?

More than 400 million citizens are scheduled to cast their ballots from the 6th to the 9th of June 2024. Each EU country will choose a specific date within this period and set out its own voting deadlines. The event is held every five years, but how exactly does it work? And who is eligible to vote?  

From the 6th to the 9th of June, European citizens will vote for their MEPs. Here are some key things to remember.

A guide to voting on election day

On the night of 13 April 2024, Iran launched an attack against Israel using drones and missiles, which was prevented by Israel's Iron Dome defence system, aided by Western allies. Could the situation escalate into all-out war?

Iran-Israel: All Out War?

Mapping the World Essentials

As Russia cannot compete at the Olympic Games under the Russian flag, the Kremin is organising its own competition: the World Friendship Games 2024, to be held in September in Moscow and Yekaterinburg. A chance to look at the geopolitics of international sport.

Geopolitics of the Olympic Games

As Russia cannot compete at the Olympic Games under the Russian flag, the Kremin is organising its own competition: the World Friendship Games.

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AI and elections: is the EU ready?

What political groups can MEPs join?

What is the role of the European Parliament?

What is the “Spitzenkandidaten”?

Mapping the World

Press Freedom: An Antidote to Tyranny

What are MEPs for?

Who rules the European Parliament?

A guide to voting on election day

Mapping the World Essentials

Iran-Israel: All Out War?

Mapping the World Essentials

Geopolitics of the Olympic Games

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All videos

AI and elections: is the EU ready?

What political groups can MEPs join?

What is the role of the European Parliament?

What is the “Spitzenkandidaten”?

Mapping the World

Press Freedom: An Antidote to Tyranny

What are MEPs for?

Who rules the European Parliament?

A guide to voting on election day

Mapping the World Essentials

Iran-Israel: All Out War?

Mapping the World Essentials

Geopolitics of the Olympic Games

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