Europe's monarchs must prove their worth

by Sabine Seifert

Eight European countries still have constitutional or parliamentarian monarchies as their state form, where the king or queen is regarded as a guarantor of democracy and national unity. But is the monarchy up to this task? » more

Pictures | 28/12/2007

Royal dynasties in Europe

The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Great Britain, Luxembourg and Spain all have one thing in common: the monarchy as a governmental structure. Who are these monarchs? And how much political influence do they really have? Here are some pictures. » more

From the press | 28/12/2007

Europa's monarchies in times of change

In Belgium and Spain there are controversies over the role of the king, while in other countries with constitutional monarchies this role is not being questioned. How do Europe's monarchies differ? » more

Links | 28/12/2007

Further Information

Here you will find links to articles about the European monarchies, as well as the homepages of the royal families and other institutions. » more

PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 04/09/2008

Ukraine divided over Russia

The Ukrainian governing coalition of President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is once again faced with a break-up. The crisis has arisen over differing views of Russia's action in the Caucasus. In addition, together with the pro-Russian opposition Tymoshenko's party has voted to limit the power of the president. Is this the end of the "Orange Revolution"?

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