European elections on the mainland: Far-right advances, France calls snap general election
Briefly

The vote dealt a domestic blow to the leaders of both France and Germany, raising questions about how the European Union's major powers can drive policy in the bloc.
A rightwards shift in the European Parliament may hinder the passing of new legislation on security challenges, climate change, and industrial competition.
The centre-right European People's Party will be the largest political family in the new legislature, gaining seats and potentially being an anchor of stability.
Read at Irish Independent
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