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Elections 2014

May elections: A strategic choice

By Ophélie Spanneut | 24 May 2013

Since the introduction of direct universal suffrage in 1979 for electing the European Parliament, the elections have always taken place in June or July. But in 2014, for the first time ever, they will be held in May. Pushing the date forward to 22-25 May is not a trivial move. It reflects not only a...

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EU/Mediterranean countries : Parliamentary summit of the Union for the Mediterranean - 04/04/2013

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Parliament : Appeal for a convention to move towards federalism - 25/03/2013

Discharge to agencies : EP postpones European Environment Agency discharge - 20/03/2013

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Transparency : Access to documents: Partial EP victory on ACTA - 19/03/2013

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