Category: Eye on Europe’s elections

Your primer on the German elections

By Stuart Jones, Rachel Rizzo, and Jacopo Pastorelli

As Germans prepare to elect their next Bundestag, our experts break down the top issues at play.

Your primer on Kosovo’s parliamentary election

By Ilva Tare, Jonathan Moore, and Stuart Jones

Ahead of Kosovo's parliamentary election on February 9, the Europe Center is answering questions about the key candidates and issues at play.

What to know about Austria’s parliamentary elections

By Ian Cameron and Thomas Goldstein

As Austrians prepare to select their next parliament, Europe Center experts analyze the key stories to watch ahead of the vote.

Your primer on the United Kingdom’s general elections

By Nicole Lawler, Livia Godaert

As the United Kingdom heads to the polls on July 4, our experts break down the key issues and dynamics at play.

Your primer on France’s snap elections

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts are breaking down the biggest issues to watch and what the election might mean for France in a critical era for the transatlantic community.

Your primer on Belgium’s elections

By James Batchik

As Belgium prepares to vote for its regional and federal parliaments, along with new members of the European Parliament, the Europe Center breaks down the key dynamics at play.

Your primer on the European Parliament elections and how they will shape the EU

As Europe heads to the polls to elect the 10th European Parliament this June, the Europe Center is breaking down the key people and issues to know.

Your primer on Slovakia’s presidential election

By Emma Nix, Patrik Martínek

As Slovakia prepares to select its next president in an election that could determine the country's Euro-Atlantic orientation for the next five years, the Europe Center breaks down the key dynamics at play.

Your primer on Portugal’s parliamentary elections

By Andrew Bernard

Portugal will head to the polls on March 10 for snap parliamentary elections following Prime Minister António Costa’s November 2023 resignation and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s subsequent decision to proceed with new elections.

Your primer on Finland’s presidential election

By Emma Nix, Stuart Jones, and Sophia Athan

Ahead of Finland's presidential election on January 28, the Europe Center is answering questions about the key candidates and issues at play.