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Irish, Czechs hold EU vote after Dutch far-right gains

Irish and Czech voters on Friday pick up the baton in the EU's marathon elections after a strong showing – but no knock-out blow – from the Dutch far-right on opening day.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 7, 2024

Irish, Czechs Hold EU Vote After Dutch Far-right Gains

Voters in Ireland and the Czech Republic go to the polls Friday on the second day of marathon EU elections, after the Netherlands kicked off the ballot with a strong showing by the far right.

International Business Times · Jun 7, 2024

Ireland heads to the polls to vote in local and European elections

Record number of far-right candidates on the ballot as polls show almost two-thirds of voters want tougher controls on immigration

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024

Dutch Exit Poll: Green/left Group Edges Out Wilders In EU Vote

Former European Commissioner Frans Timmermans has edged out far-right leader Geert Wilders in the Dutch European Parliament elections, according to an exit poll published Thursday.

International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024

Dutch exit poll points toward neck and neck race between far right, center left for EU elections

An exit poll suggests that Geert Wilders’ far-right party and a center-left alliance were neck-and-neck in the Dutch election for the European Union parliament

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen: Europe’s top bureaucrat is on shaky ground as EU elections begin

Almost 400 million European citizens are due to vote for representatives from their country to the European Parliament between June 6 and 9. The results of the elections will have an influence on who becomes the next president of the European Commission, one of the most powerful jobs in European…

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

British paratroopers dropping in French field for D-day event asked for passports

French officials insist on paperwork checks of 400 troops landing in Normandy for 80th anniversary commemoration

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024

'Hypocrisy': Kate Forbes and Jackie Baillie in fiery FMQs clash over EU funding

KATE Forbes accused Jackie Baillie of “hypocrisy” as the two clashed over EU funding which has yet to be allocated by the Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2024

Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: how more solar and wind power can solve this problem

Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some of these will require big dams, which can have major negative environmental impacts. Another looming problem with hydropower is that the water cycle is affected by climate change. Water availability…

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

Dutch Kick Off EU Vote With All Eyes On Far Right

The Netherlands on Thursday kicked off the marathon four-day European elections with the Dutch far right urging voters to make a crackdown on immigration the headline issue.

International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024