Michiel van Hulten

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Michiel van Hulten

Michiel van Hulten

Commission Vice-President Jourová: "We can see a lot of people who would not hesitate to use the methods of the Nazis.”

Commission Vice-President Jourová: "We can see a lot of people who would not hesitate to use the methods of the Nazis.”

At a Brussels defence of democracy event, European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová gave a strongly worded warning about the dangers posed by the resurgence of the far right in Europe.

So, what will happen?

So, what will happen?

I've spent the last eight days travelling around four of the seven US 'swing states'. So what will happen? There are reasons to be quietly optimistic if, like me, you're hoping for a Harris/Walz win.

Cas Mudde: "I have never seen a campaign like this one in my lifetime - not even close."

Cas Mudde: "I have never seen a campaign like this one in my lifetime - not even close."

On the final Sunday before the US presidential election, I went to the Southern US college town of Athens, Georgia, to get Cas Mudde's take on the campaign and on what's next. Mudde is a Dutch political scientist and scholar best known for his work on political extremism, populism and the far-right.

Mayor Boris Dilliès: "Uccle is not the Beverly Hills of Brussels"

Mayor Boris Dilliès: "Uccle is not the Beverly Hills of Brussels"

Uccle Mayor Boris Dilliès is best known for his opposition to Good Move, the plan to revitalise Brussels by reducing car traffic and investing in public spaces. He says the picture painted of him and his municipality is a caricature.

How Liberal politician Sven Gatz used taxpayer money to build his Brussels beer temple

How Liberal politician Sven Gatz used taxpayer money to build his Brussels beer temple

Sven Gatz had a vision: to create a beer museum in Brussels that could rival those in cities like Dublin and Amsterdam. But the costs of the project spiralled out of control and taxpayers ended up footing the bill.

Keir Starmer may struggle to meet voters' expectations

Keir Starmer may struggle to meet voters' expectations

The danger for Keir Starmer is that he might soon be caught between his moderate election promises on the one hand and the high expectations of the electorate and his own parliamentary faction on the other.

Biden can no longer beat Trump. He should make way for another candidate

Biden can no longer beat Trump. He should make way for another candidate

Democrats are openly calling for Joe Biden to step down following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.