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Exclusive Interview with MEP Brando Benifei: Conference on the Future of Europe

We continue on the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE), an exercise of deliberative democracy bringing together citizens and representatives of the EU institutions. MEP Brando Benifei is a Member of the Delegation to the Conference, representing Italy for the S&D group in the Parliament.

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Exclusive insights from stakeholders & policy makers: all available interviews

VoteWatch Europe reached out to several MEPs to find out more about their opinion regarding different European initiatives. This series of interviews will provide more qualitative insights about the positioning of MEPs on key policy areas.

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VoteWatch Analytical Tool: Directory by policy area

Our analytical tools will help you identify the kingmakers and swing-voters among MEPs, as well as show you how to forecast the outcome and build majorities that would support your priorities. Find all policy areas covered here.

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Special report: how will the Council look like next year, and what implications will it bring for EU policies?

As we are approaching the mid-term of the von der Leyen Commission, and ahead of the Parliament reshuffle, VoteWatch takes a closer look at the changes in the Council over the past 2 and half years and their likely impact on the main upcoming legislative proposals.

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Influence Index 2021: Top 100 most politically influential MEPs

This analysis is part of the Influence Index: a new data-driven ranking of MEPs by VoteWatch Europe and BCW Brussels. After unveiling our assessment for each policy area, this next part shows you the top 100 most politically influential members of the European Parliament. Read More

Vaccine diplomacy: (new) global map of influence

Our analysis reveals that vaccine strategies can be best understood when looking at diplomatic relations between different countries. Based on fresh data that will be periodically updated, we provide a set of visual tools providing detailed insights on the global vaccine situation. Read More

Impact of EPP-Fidesz divorce to be bigger than expected

The departure of Orban MEPs facilitates closer cooperation between EPP, Renew and S&D, but also deepens the geographical divides between Western EU and (part of) “new Europe”, providing fertile ground for bigger influence of non-EU players in the EU’s backyard. Read More

‘Fit for 55’ legislative package: mapping MEPs’ views and influence

Our new charts show the positions of each MEP on key parts of the upcoming ‘fit for 55’ legislative package and highlight which MEPs are convinced (on either side), and which remain to be brought on board to secure majorities. Read More

Scenarios: implications of the new Fidesz-PiS-Lega alliance

In the context of the ongoing discussions between forces that are dissatisfied with what they perceive as over-centralisation of the EU, such as Lega, Fidesz and Polish PiS, we have run a simulation of the most likely scenarios of the size and impact of this alliance.  Read More

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Brexit: what consequences for the EU policies after the referendum’s shocking results?

 A massive political earthquake shook the world this morning, as the majority of UK’s citizens
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VoteWatch Europe’s Director, Doru Frantescu, interviewed by CNN on Brexit’s implications for the EU

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