This time, the far-right threat is real:
The next European Parliament looks more pro-Russian and less green than the current one. Could a far-right EU really ...
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EU’s biggest losers hold Ursula von der Leyen’s fate in their hands: Commission president could be forced to rely on Greens and liberals to secure a second term ...
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Macron’s top MEP faces challenge for Renew group leadership: João Cotrim de Figueiredo wants Valérie Hayer’s job.
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Key FactsVon der Leyen Under Pressure: EU Liberals in Disarray
Jun 24, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- João Cotrim de Figueiredo wants to take over Valérie Hayer's position.
- Renew is expected to lose another 7 seats in the EU Parliament, but puts an end to a long-standing source of concern.
- Volt's 5 MEPs state that the Greens are 'more credible' than Renew in the fight against right-wing populists.
- Meloni's ECR prevails over Macron's Renew as the groups battle for growth.
A triumphant right’s first post-election target: Overturning Green Deal car ban: EPP’s Weber vows to push to scrap combustion engine ban in talks in coming days.
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Industry now trumps nature in Europe: With the EU expected to swing right in this week’s election, nature-protection laws are drying up.
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Von der Leyen tried to make friends with Meloni. It backfired: Italy’s leader is too far to the right for the European Commission chief’s coalition allies.
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Key FactsEuropean Elections 2024: Rightward Shift and Coalitions
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- A rightward trend is expected in the upcoming EU election, accompanied by discord among right-wing parties.
- The era of the 'firewall against the right' is coming to an end, as right-wing parties gain influence in various countries.
- Election forecasts point to the success of right-wing parties, but internal differences and coalition viability are being discussed.
- Various scenarios for potential coalitions between Le Pen, Meloni, and von der Leyen are explored, including the option of a strengthened right-wing position within the center.
A beginner’s guide to the EU election: 373 million voters are eligible to choose 720 MEPs in the Brussels bubble. This is how the election works and why it ...
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Key FactsImpact of AfD's Exit from the ID Group
May 24, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The AfD MEPs have been expelled from the ID group of the EU Parliament, significantly altering the Parliament's composition.
- The ID group is projected to increase to 85 members if the AfD is included in the forecasts.
- The ECR group is likely to remain ahead of the ID group, but uncertainties exist regarding future alliances and potential new faction formations.
- The interplay between various right-wing parties could impact the election of the next Commission president, as von der Leyen needs support from different factions to secure a second term.
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