Quo vadis, Europe? After the crucial electoral year of 2017, populism has not disappeared. In 2018, another 10 EU countries - including Italy, Ireland, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Finland and Sweden - will hold general, presidential or local elections. Traditional parties are holding their breath again, facing the rise of populist rivals. How will Europe respond to this ongoing challenge to the established order?
Elections
The populist challenge
EU steps up fake news fight ahead of elections
The EU has taken steps to protect upcoming elections against disinformation campaigns by launching a bloc-wide alert system and pressuring Facebook for more help.
Europe’s political right picks Weber to lead election fight
Europe's main right-wing parties choose German MEP Manfred Weber to lead them into next year's European election campaign, perhaps giving him a shot at the EU's most powerful post.
Manfred Weber launches bid for top EU job after 2019 elections
Bavarian politician aims to become Commission president. But he still has major obstacles to overcome.
Slovenia anti-migrant party says will try to form coalition govt
The Slovenian anti-immigration party that came first in last week's election will attempt to form a coalition government, its leader says, despite falling well short of a parliamentary majority.
EU members agree on parliamentary hurdle
The reforms would likely only take effect in the 2024 elections because the Council of Europe says no electoral change should be introduced in the 12 months leading up to an election.
What’s next for Italy as populists take over?
Italy's coalition government is sworn in with a promise a mix of far-right and eurosceptic policies, raising questions about what the future holds for the eurozone's third largest economy.