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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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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 Independent UK

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 Conversation

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

The Times of India

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.

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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.

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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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The Independent UK

German exit polls point to far right gains in European election and a weak government showing

Exit polls point to very weak results for Germany’s governing parties and gains for the far-right Alternative for Germany in Sunday’s vote for the European Parliament, while the mainstream conservative opposition is set to remain the country’s strongest political force in the legislature

The Independent UK

Hungarians elect EU representatives in an election seen as a referendum on Orbán's popularity

Voters have begun casting their ballots in Hungary early Sunday to choose their representatives for the European Parliament in an election many see as a referendum on Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s popularity

The Independent UK

The Latest | Europeans go to the polls on the final day of voting for EU elections

Voters across the European Union are going to the polls on the final day of voting for the European parliamentary elections to choose their representatives for the next five-year term

The Independent UK

Watch as European Union elections take place across 27 countries

Watch as elections take place across 27 European Union countries to elect representatives to the European parliament.

France 24

Macron dissolves parliament as French far right makes crushing gains in EU elections

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving the lower house of parliament and called for new legislative elections after projected results showed his camp losing heavily to the far-right National Rally party in the European elections. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

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Key Players And Issues In EU Elections

Insights into European Parliament elections in Hungary, Italy, France, Germany, and Slovakia, shaping the continent's political future.

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European Parliament Elections Underway In Slovakia

European Parliament elections in Slovakia and across EU countries shape future amidst challenges.

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