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In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

President Emmanuel Macron tests the country’s support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.

Al Jazeera

Albanian appeals court upholds prison term for Greek minority mayor, raising tensions with Athens

An Albanian appeals court has upheld a sentence of two years in prison for an elected mayor from the country’s Greek minority

The Independent UK

Farage ‘completely wrong’ and appeasing Putin with Ukraine claims, says Sunak

The Prime Minister likened the Reform UK leader’s suggestion the West provoked the invasion of Ukraine to appeasement.

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Nigel Farage criticised for suggesting the West provoked Putin's invasion of Ukraine

The Reform leader has been accused of ‘echoing Putin’s vile justification for the brutal invasion of Ukraine’.

Evening Standard

Social Media Stars Shake Up European Parliament Elections

Unconventional candidates from Cyprus and Spain secure seats in the European Parliament through social media, challenging traditional political norms.

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Italian Activist Ilaria Salis Freed From House Arrest In Hungary

Italian MEP Ilaria Salis returns home after being released from house arrest in Hungary, sparking support and legal battles.

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Italian Anti-Fascist Activist Elected To European Parliament

Italian MEP Ilaria Salis released from house arrest in Hungary after being elected to the European Parliament, facing assault charges.

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France at a crossroads: Is the far right on the verge of power?

Charles de Gaulle famously complained that governing a country with 246 kinds of cheese was all but impossible. Less known is what De Gaulle said just before that: "Only peril can bring the French together". President Emmanuel Macron had peril on his mind when he stunned his compatriots by calling…

France 24

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely.

Al Jazeera

Far-Right Parties In European Parliament Face Unity Challenges

Explore the impact of the surge in far-right parties in the European Parliament on EU policies and dynamics.

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Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?

According to analysts, the French president might be trying to test the public — and the far-right’s ability to govern.

Al Jazeera

Does the European Parliament’s shift to the right threaten EU climate goals?

Analysis: Most of the seats won by far-right parties have come at the expense of Green parties, indicating a shift in the priorities of European voters

The Independent UK

Far-Right Parties Gain Ground In European Parliament Elections

Far-right parties gain ground in EU elections, influencing policy decisions and power dynamics.

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EU elections: how Italy’s far-right leader Giorgia Meloni framed her politics throughout the campaign

Brothers of Italy, a far-right party with neo-fascist roots, has won over 28% of Italy’s vote in the European parliamentary elections. The party is expected to get 24 seats in parliament, quadrupling what it took in 2019. These results in Italy reflect broader gains for far-right parties in several EU…

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The Independent UK

European election dents German leader's authority, boosts conservatives and the far right

Dismal results for Germany’s governing parties in the European Parliament election have dented Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s authority and could prompt even more of the infighting that just cost the government dearly

The Independent UK

European elections are 1st electoral setback to Sweden's populist party with far-right roots

The elections in Sweden to the European Parliament marked the first electoral setback for the Swedish populist party with far-right roots

The Conversation

EU parliament election sees shaken centre hold – but far right now has chances to show its strength

After the four-day, 27-state democratic marathon that is the European parliamentary election, a picture has emerged of a fragile centre just holding amid a shift to the right that carries a significant potential to shape the near future of the EU, despite having fallen short of producing the earthquake some…

The Independent UK

Bulgaria’s center-right party leads in both national and European elections

Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party led by former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has received most votes in the country’s parliamentary election but will need at least two partners to form a governing coalition

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Far-Right Parties Projected To Win Record Seats In European Parliament

European Parliament election results show a rise in far-right parties, prompting political shifts and concerns across Europe.

The Times of India

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni wins EU vote as far-right gains across the bloc

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to solidify her power after winning the vote in Italy for the European Parliament as far-right parties gained across the union.

International Business Times

Italy's Far-right Giorgia Meloni Emerges Stronger From EU Vote

Giorgia Meloni's far-right party won a decisive victory in European elections in Italy, early results showed Monday -- making her one of the few EU leaders to emerge stronger after the vote.

France 24

France’s Macron calls snap election in huge gamble after EU polls debacle

French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling early legislative elections, setting off a political earthquake after his party suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the far right in elections for the European Parliament.

France 24

Far right surges in EU elections, dealing blows to leaders of France and Germany

Far-right parties made gains in elections to the European Parliament on Sunday, prompting a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a shock early election and adding uncertainty to Europe’s future political direction.

The Independent UK

French president Emmanuel Macron calls snap election after huge far-right gains in EU vote

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen welcomed Macron’s call

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Germany's Governing Parties Face Weak Results In EU Vote

Exit polls in Germany show gains for AfD and decline for governing parties in the European Parliament vote.

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