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French PM says voters for far right may end up like Britons who cry over Brexit'

Voters warned against far-right in EU elections to avoid Brexit-like regret.

EU elections: Exit poll suggests big gains for Wilders DW 06/06/2024

Far-right Freedom Party gains in EU elections, signaling a potential shift towards right-wing politics in the Netherlands and across the EU.

Austria's far-right Freedom Party projected to win election

Austria's Freedom Party is projected to win the general election, signaling a rise in far-right support within the EU.

Germany's AfD given boot from EU Parliament far-right group DW 05/23/2024

Far-right AfD party expelled from European Parliamentary group amid scandals and controversial comments, impacting EU election dynamics.

French PM says voters for far right may end up like Britons who cry over Brexit'

Voters warned against far-right in EU elections to avoid Brexit-like regret.

EU elections: Exit poll suggests big gains for Wilders DW 06/06/2024

Far-right Freedom Party gains in EU elections, signaling a potential shift towards right-wing politics in the Netherlands and across the EU.

Austria's far-right Freedom Party projected to win election

Austria's Freedom Party is projected to win the general election, signaling a rise in far-right support within the EU.

Germany's AfD given boot from EU Parliament far-right group DW 05/23/2024

Far-right AfD party expelled from European Parliamentary group amid scandals and controversial comments, impacting EU election dynamics.
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Political donations in France swerve to the right as Le Pen's niece raises more than Macron

Political funding in France has shifted towards the right, with Reconquete receiving more private donations than Macron's party.
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Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen secures second term as European Commission president by a wide margin, emphasizing unity against anti-EU forces.

Watch live as European Union elections take place across 27 countries

Elections across 27 EU countries shaping the composition of European Parliament.

European elections: How will the vote work and what's at stake?

Far-right parties may gain more influence in the European Parliament elections.

Germany and France's far right make gains in EU elections

Far-right AfD projected to finish second in Germany's EU election, showing strong gains and a broader shift rightwards in the European Parliament.

EU elections: Netherlands kicks off 4-day parliamentary vote DW 06/06/2024

Over 360 million EU citizens may cast their ballots over a four-day period with Germany voting on Sunday.

EU elections 2024: Who lost and won, and who was hurt?

The far right made significant gains in the EU parliament elections, impacting policymaking in Brussels.

Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen secures second term as European Commission president by a wide margin, emphasizing unity against anti-EU forces.

Watch live as European Union elections take place across 27 countries

Elections across 27 EU countries shaping the composition of European Parliament.

European elections: How will the vote work and what's at stake?

Far-right parties may gain more influence in the European Parliament elections.

Germany and France's far right make gains in EU elections

Far-right AfD projected to finish second in Germany's EU election, showing strong gains and a broader shift rightwards in the European Parliament.

EU elections: Netherlands kicks off 4-day parliamentary vote DW 06/06/2024

Over 360 million EU citizens may cast their ballots over a four-day period with Germany voting on Sunday.

EU elections 2024: Who lost and won, and who was hurt?

The far right made significant gains in the EU parliament elections, impacting policymaking in Brussels.
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What will the EU elections mean for climate? DW 05/29/2024

The recent farmer demonstrations against a law aiming to restore Europe's nature symbolize backlash against the EU's climate policies.

Snapchat Announces Voter Awareness Initiatives Ahead of EU Elections

Snapchat is launching new initiatives to encourage civic participation among EU residents ahead of the European General Elections, including a new AR election Lens.
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EU parliamentary elections: The process and potential digital policy impacts

EU Elections in June 2024 will impact the European Commission and Council of the EU.
IAPP Managing Director analyzes how EU elections will influence digital policy matters.

EU monitors new Meta measures on tackling disinformation ahead of June elections

Meta Platforms introduced new functionalities and safety features to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections, collaborating with the European Commission.

Meta's Facebook, Instagram in EU crosshairs for election disinformation

European Commission investigates Meta Platforms for failure to tackle disinformation and deceptive advertising in EU elections.

AdTech: A Look Back

Policymakers in Brussels are preparing for the upcoming EU elections in May 2024.
The European Commission is assigning external studies to gather insights for future legislative decisions.

EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming

The European Commission is recommending a 90 percent cut in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but weakened the recommendation for agriculture after protests from farmers.
The EU executive removed a target of cutting non-CO2 emissions from agriculture by 30 percent by 2040.

Von der Leyen spars with rivals on EU budget, Chinese trade war

Candidates diverge on EU budget size and priorities as EU elections approach.

EU parliamentary elections: The process and potential digital policy impacts

EU Elections in June 2024 will impact the European Commission and Council of the EU.
IAPP Managing Director analyzes how EU elections will influence digital policy matters.

EU monitors new Meta measures on tackling disinformation ahead of June elections

Meta Platforms introduced new functionalities and safety features to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections, collaborating with the European Commission.

Meta's Facebook, Instagram in EU crosshairs for election disinformation

European Commission investigates Meta Platforms for failure to tackle disinformation and deceptive advertising in EU elections.

AdTech: A Look Back

Policymakers in Brussels are preparing for the upcoming EU elections in May 2024.
The European Commission is assigning external studies to gather insights for future legislative decisions.

EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming

The European Commission is recommending a 90 percent cut in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but weakened the recommendation for agriculture after protests from farmers.
The EU executive removed a target of cutting non-CO2 emissions from agriculture by 30 percent by 2040.

Von der Leyen spars with rivals on EU budget, Chinese trade war

Candidates diverge on EU budget size and priorities as EU elections approach.
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Young more anti-immigration than old in parts of Europe, polling shows

Young Europeans, especially Gen Z and Millennials, are showing more anti-immigration sentiments in some parts of Europe, ahead of EU elections.

EPP leads the polls, while the EU's far-right makes dramatic gains

Conservative forces are likely to dominate the upcoming EU elections, potentially leading to a new conservative head for the EU Commission.
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BREAKING: Macron dissolves French parliament and calls elections after big EU vote defeat

Macron dissolves Assemblee Nationale and calls for fresh parliamentary elections after poor EU election results for pro-Europe parties.

French far right splits with Germany's AfD in EU parliament

Rassemblement National (RN) distancing from AfD due to SS comments, aiming to maintain image for upcoming elections.

BREAKING: Macron dissolves French parliament and calls elections after big EU vote defeat

Macron dissolves Assemblee Nationale and calls for fresh parliamentary elections after poor EU election results for pro-Europe parties.

French far right splits with Germany's AfD in EU parliament

Rassemblement National (RN) distancing from AfD due to SS comments, aiming to maintain image for upcoming elections.
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#political-polarization

Calls to Pause Slovakia's E.U. Election Campaigning Raise Questions

Calls in Slovakia to suspend EU election campaigns due to political polarization and assassination attempt.

Why the Catalan question is affecting the EU Elections in Spain

The ongoing negotiations to form a local government in Catalonia will impact the upcoming EU elections, with the center-right and Socialists having an advantage.

Calls to Pause Slovakia's E.U. Election Campaigning Raise Questions

Calls in Slovakia to suspend EU election campaigns due to political polarization and assassination attempt.

Why the Catalan question is affecting the EU Elections in Spain

The ongoing negotiations to form a local government in Catalonia will impact the upcoming EU elections, with the center-right and Socialists having an advantage.
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#far-right-parties

Far-right gains in EU elections deal defeats to France's Macron and Germany's Scholz

Far-right parties' significant gains in EU elections led to defeats for Macron and Scholz, signaling potential shifts in leadership and political landscape.

European Parliament elections 2024: How far right will the E.U. shift?

E.U. is shifting to the political right with potential far-right parties winning significant seats, influencing European policymaking and representing a measure of Europe's political temperature.

Rebuilding the Left Is Crucial to Stemming the Surge of Europe's Far Right

German voter turnout for EP elections at record high near 65%, indicating dissatisfaction with current government.
Shift towards conservative and far-right policies observed in German EP election results.

Anti-Establishment Pressure Builds as EU Elections Loom

For the first time, the EU's parliamentary elections align with the US presidential election, potentially causing a significant political shift.

What are the EU elections and why do they matter?

European Parliament elections shape EU policy direction.

Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections

Europe's far-right parties emphasize anti-migration, climate skepticism, and support for Israel ahead of EU elections.

Far-right gains in EU elections deal defeats to France's Macron and Germany's Scholz

Far-right parties' significant gains in EU elections led to defeats for Macron and Scholz, signaling potential shifts in leadership and political landscape.

European Parliament elections 2024: How far right will the E.U. shift?

E.U. is shifting to the political right with potential far-right parties winning significant seats, influencing European policymaking and representing a measure of Europe's political temperature.

Rebuilding the Left Is Crucial to Stemming the Surge of Europe's Far Right

German voter turnout for EP elections at record high near 65%, indicating dissatisfaction with current government.
Shift towards conservative and far-right policies observed in German EP election results.

Anti-Establishment Pressure Builds as EU Elections Loom

For the first time, the EU's parliamentary elections align with the US presidential election, potentially causing a significant political shift.

What are the EU elections and why do they matter?

European Parliament elections shape EU policy direction.

Europe's far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections

Europe's far-right parties emphasize anti-migration, climate skepticism, and support for Israel ahead of EU elections.
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#netherlands

European elections: Dutch exit polls show progressive alliance just ahead of far right

Progressive alliance narrowly leads nationalist rivals in Netherlands' EU elections.

A Dutch anti-Islam party is on the verge of forming the EU's latest hard-right government

Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders is close to forming a four-party coalition in the Netherlands, pointing towards a rise in hard-right and populist parties across the EU.

European elections: Dutch exit polls show progressive alliance just ahead of far right

Progressive alliance narrowly leads nationalist rivals in Netherlands' EU elections.

A Dutch anti-Islam party is on the verge of forming the EU's latest hard-right government

Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders is close to forming a four-party coalition in the Netherlands, pointing towards a rise in hard-right and populist parties across the EU.
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#european-union

450 million people will vote for EU leadership in June, here's what hangs in the balance

The EU elections are crucial, highlighting a potential rise in extreme right-wing influence and a shift in global climate policies.

Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of the bloc's digital rulebook, particularly regarding foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections.

EXPLAINED: What's at stake in the European parliamentary elections ?

Populist right parties may gain ground in the 2024 EU elections.
EU citizens can vote in European elections regardless of their country of residence, with varying age requirements.

EU Commission Vice-President urges stars to mobilise young voters

EU signed migration pacts with Egypt, Mauritania, Tunisia, Lebanon for cooperation and economic stabilization.
The EU aims to manage irregular migration via agreements despite criticism from rights groups on humanitarian law compliance.

450 million people will vote for EU leadership in June, here's what hangs in the balance

The EU elections are crucial, highlighting a potential rise in extreme right-wing influence and a shift in global climate policies.

Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of the bloc's digital rulebook, particularly regarding foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections.

EXPLAINED: What's at stake in the European parliamentary elections ?

Populist right parties may gain ground in the 2024 EU elections.
EU citizens can vote in European elections regardless of their country of residence, with varying age requirements.

EU Commission Vice-President urges stars to mobilise young voters

EU signed migration pacts with Egypt, Mauritania, Tunisia, Lebanon for cooperation and economic stabilization.
The EU aims to manage irregular migration via agreements despite criticism from rights groups on humanitarian law compliance.
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German blue-chips warn of extremist' threat before EU elections

German blue chip companies form alliance to counter far-right populism and urge staff to vote in upcoming EU elections.

EU to investigate Meta over election misinformation ahead of June polls

The European Union has initiated formal procedures against Meta for not doing enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June.

Can social media swing the EU election?

More EU platform rules in place for 2024 election.

European elections: are national issues overshadowing European ones?

EU elections in some countries are being framed as national elections, with parties focusing on internal politics rather than European issues.

An EU-wide survey shows that defense and security are among key issues ahead of upcoming elections

EU citizens prioritize defense and security, influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with a surge of interest in the upcoming elections.

Charles Michel: We need to give Ukraine more military equipment

EU elections will bring significant policy shifts affecting various global issues.
EU aims to reinstate pre-COVID fiscal rules to manage consequences of COVID-19.

Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU parliamentary elections

Google is launching an anti-misinformation campaign in five EU countries ahead of the parliamentary elections.
The campaign will use animated ads featuring 'prebunking' techniques to help viewers identify manipulative content.
The campaign aims to reach citizens in countries with a high number of voters in the EU and utilize Google's local expertise.

EU chief bows to protesting farmers over pesticide use

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to withdraw a proposal to halve chemical pesticide use in the EU by the end of the decade, citing polarization and lack of progress in discussions.
Mass protests by EU farmers, who are facing shrinking income and rising production costs, have brought the issue to the forefront and attracted support from far-right and anti-establishment parties.

EU elections 2024 live: Macron says France needs clear majority' after calling snap elections following far-right surge

Far-right gains in EU election trigger snap parliamentary election in France, posing a high-risk move by Macron.
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France's Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote

Macron dissolved parliament after heavy defeat to far-right National Rally in EU elections.

This is why Marine Le Pen's 2024 EU elections win is terrifying to LGBTQ+ people

Macron calls snap elections after far-right's victory in EU elections.

France's Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote

Macron dissolved parliament after heavy defeat to far-right National Rally in EU elections.

This is why Marine Le Pen's 2024 EU elections win is terrifying to LGBTQ+ people

Macron calls snap elections after far-right's victory in EU elections.
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Russian hacktivists vow mass attacks against EU elections

Russian hacktivist group threatens to attack European internet infrastructure during EU elections as retaliation for EU sanctions on Russia.

European elections results: Centre holds but far right make gains

Far-right parties gained significant ground in the EU elections, causing centrist leaders like Macron and Scholz to face challenges.
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The Madness of Macron - emptywheel

EU elections can serve as bellwethers for national politics, showcasing voter trends and potential shifts in power dynamics.

Assault on Danish prime minister is the latest in a recent spate of attacks on European politicians

Political violence is on the rise in Europe, fueled by deep societal polarization, migration pressures, and the war in Ukraine.
EU elections may lead to a political shift to the right, influenced by strong feelings awakened by migration pressure.
Critics fear Slovak Prime Minister Fico is exploiting the assassination attempt to strengthen support for his party and his anti-mainstream views.

The Madness of Macron - emptywheel

EU elections can serve as bellwethers for national politics, showcasing voter trends and potential shifts in power dynamics.

Assault on Danish prime minister is the latest in a recent spate of attacks on European politicians

Political violence is on the rise in Europe, fueled by deep societal polarization, migration pressures, and the war in Ukraine.
EU elections may lead to a political shift to the right, influenced by strong feelings awakened by migration pressure.
Critics fear Slovak Prime Minister Fico is exploiting the assassination attempt to strengthen support for his party and his anti-mainstream views.
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Hungary: Orban challenger draws massive crowd on eve of vote DW 06/08/2024

Peter Magyar emerges as a significant challenger to Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, with his Tisza movement potentially gaining up to 29% of the vote.
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MEGA shift in the EU's balance of power

Political manoeuvring continues after EU elections.

EU elections: No hard right turn in the east DW 06/10/2024

Nationalist parties in EU elections. Surprising shift in eastern regions with losses for right-wing populists like Orban.

MEGA shift in the EU's balance of power

Political manoeuvring continues after EU elections.

EU elections: No hard right turn in the east DW 06/10/2024

Nationalist parties in EU elections. Surprising shift in eastern regions with losses for right-wing populists like Orban.
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As Europe shifts right, Biden must stand up for Ukraine

A rightward shift in EU elections may impact the green transition and European-Russian relations, underscoring the need for US leadership on Ukraine and Russia.

Brussels business reps expect coalition with centre-right

The European business and labour community celebrated the centre-right's results in the EU elections.
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