The latest report by VoteWatch Europe investigates the level of political support for fiscal initiatives at the EU level, with a special focus on Italian MEPs. In particular, we looked at the behaviour of Italian MEPs on 10 key taxation issues. This research was commissioned by the Italian Labour Union (UIL) and it is also available in Italian. Continue Reading
Romanian elections – key take aways for the EU
The Parliamentary elections held this weekend in the EU’s 6th largest country came with surprises and important lessons to learn about the perception of (and the support for) the EU in the CEE region. The most relevant outcome is that the saliency of Romania’s role in the EU is likely to increase substantially in the local public debate in the coming years (and be polarised). Continue Reading
Uncover which MEPs can help you advance your agenda. Part 7: Health policy
This report is part of the new VoteWatch series showing you how to build your strategy using our new analytical tool (which is explained in-depth here) and which allows you to quickly identify kingmakers and swing-voters among MEPs. This advanced tool is already been used by strategists that work with key stakeholders to shape EU policy-making.
In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, we show the positions of each MEP on key parts of European health initiatives and highlight which MEPs are convinced (on either side), and which remain to be brought on board to secure majorities. Continue Reading
VoteWatch Analytical Tool: Uncover which MEPs can help you advance your agenda. Part 6: Digital policy
This report is part of the new VoteWatch series showing you how to build your strategy using our new analytical tool (which is explained in-depth here) and which allows you to quickly identify kingmakers and swing-voters among MEPs. This tool is already been used by key stakeholders active in EU policy-making.
We show the positions of each MEP on key parts of the upcoming Digital Services Act (DSA) and highlight which MEPs are convinced (on either side), and which remain to be brought on board to secure majorities. Continue Reading
VoteWatch Analytical Tool: Uncover which MEPs can help you advance your agenda. Part 5: Social policy
This report is part of the new VoteWatch series showing you how to build your strategy using our new analytical tool (which is explained in-depth here) and which allows you to quickly identify kingmakers and swing-voters among MEPs. This tool is already been used by key stakeholders active in EU policy-making.
We show the positions of each MEP on key parts of the EU social policy agenda and highlight which MEPs are convinced (on either side), and which remain to be brought on board to secure majorities. Continue Reading
VoteWatch Analytical Tool: Uncover which MEPs can help you advance your agenda. Part 4: Tax Policy
This report is part of the new VoteWatch series showing you how to build your strategy using our new analytical tool (which is explained in-depth here) and which allows you to identify kingmakers and swing-voters among MEPs. This tool is already been used by key stakeholders active in EU policy-making.
We show the positions of each MEP on key parts of the EU push towards tax harmonisation and highlight which MEPs are convinced (on either side), and which remain to be brought on board to secure majorities. Continue Reading
Power webinar: how to use our new influence tools to build your strategy (5 November, 10.00 – 10.45 CET)
Thursday, 5 November, 10.00 – 10.45 CET
This free executive webinar is for senior EU affairs professionals and campaigners who need to defend their interests in the European Parliament and who like to take a strategic approach to their campaign. The information that will be presented is highly relevant for private stakeholders and staff working in the European institutions or national governments. Continue Reading
VoteWatch Analytical Tool: Uncover which MEPs can help you advance your agenda. Part 3: Defence Policy
This report is part of the new VoteWatch series showing you how to build your strategy using our new analytical tool (which is explained in-depth here) and which allows you to quickly identify kingmakers and swing-voters among MEPs. This tool is already been used by key stakeholders active in EU policy-making.
We show the positions of each MEP on key parts of the EU defence agenda and highlight which MEPs are convinced (on either side), and which remain to be brought on board to secure majorities. Continue Reading
Influence Index 2020: 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. It is the first MEP ranking to measure influence through two crucial dimensions, namely:
– Political influence: the ability to change legislation, win votes, and shape debates;
– Social influence: the ability to reach people, shift the public conversation, and build a community of support. Continue Reading
VoteWatch Analytical Tool: Uncover which MEPs can help you advance your agenda. Part 2: Climate Policy
This report is part of the new VoteWatch series showing you how to build your strategy using our new analytical tool (which is explained in-depth here) and which allows you to quickly identify kingmakers and swing-voters among MEPs. This tool is already been used by key stakeholders active in EU policy making.
We show the positions of each MEP on key parts of the upcoming Green Deal and highlight which MEPs are convinced (on either side), and which remain to be brought on board to secure majorities. Continue Reading