More than 180 million people across Europe voted in the June 6-9 elections to choose 720 new members of the European Parliament. EU officials can be reassured by the turnout, which once again was just over 50%, similar to the level seen in 2019.
Von der Leyen, the incumbent European Commission president, faces significant challenges for securing a second term despite her block gaining more seats. Far-right factions have made substantial gains in these elections.
"It hasn't been on the radar in Southeast Asia, nor do regional governments recognize the importance of these polls for policy toward the region," Bridget Welsh, an honorary research associate at the University of Nottingham Asia Research Institute Malaysia, told DW.
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