Results in France, Germany, and Italy show surge of popular support for far-right parties, despite center-left and center-right remaining largest groupings in European Parliament.
French President Macron triggers snap parliamentary elections after centrist party's poor performance compared to right-wing National Rally party; possible change in government dynamics if far-right wins majority.
Despite limitations on EU Parliament influence, protest votes against national governments remain common during elections; parties form alliances based on shared values and policies.
Massive democratic exercise with over 360 million eligible voters choosing 720 parliamentary members from 27 member states, indicating a turnout above 50 percent.
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