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EIB climate change knowledge test: How Germans perform

In a Europe-wide survey conducted by the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Europeans' knowledge of climate change, Germans show above-average awareness. However, there are demographic differences.

By Lukas Knigge

Feature

Election in France: Why surprise is followed by uncertainty

As an unexpected surprise, the left-wing coalition emerges victorious from the second round of the parliamentary elections in France. However, it did not achieve an absolute majority. It remains to be seen who will form the future government.

By Claire Stam

Opinion

How the EU and UK can now work together

Labour's landslide victory means the UK is bucking the trend of a Europe-wide shift to the right and towards political inertia. Under the new government, the UK and the EU can rapidly deepen their cooperation, writes Jake Benford in this Opinion. However, this would require the EU to show more flexibility, strategic ability and political coherence.

By Redaktion Table

News

Five Star Movement joins parliamentary group

The eight MEPs from the Italian Five Star Movement join the Left Group in the European Parliament. This brings the number of Left MEPs to 47. A six-month trial period was agreed.

By Julia Mertens

Analyse

What Ukraine will receive from NATO instead of an invitation

Ukraine will not receive an invitation to join NATO in Washington. However, this is not the message that will be sent out from the summit next week. A package is being prepared that is intended as a bridge to NATO membership.

By Wilhelmine Stenglin

Opinion

What's cooking in Paris? What an RN victory means for the EU

A victory for the Rassemblement National in the second round of the parliamentary elections could lead to a shake-up in the EU. Although the far right is no longer talking about Frexit, its proposals still call certain EU policies into question.

By Claire Stam