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Ukraine

Could a strong EU hard-right undermine Ukraine's war effort?

With rising death rates and ongoing mobilisation struggles, Ukrainians fear a new set of EU politicians could slash support for their already difficult war.

Europe Decoded

Who is Roberto Vannacci, Italy's favourite far-right general?

When Roberto Vannacci's controversial book came out last August, he was widely mocked and criticised for his extreme views – yet now he's the lead candidate for Matteo Salvini's far-right Lega party in the European elections.

Europe News

Polling open in Ireland for EU elections

The vote comes amid backlash against rising migration and severe housing shortages in Ireland.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. We'll see more friends of Putin and Xi in the new European Parliament

After the European elections, authoritarian regimes will have more entry points to influence EU decision-making, Péter Krekó and Richárd Demény write.

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Green News

Is ‘greenlash’ driving the rise of the far-right in the EU elections?

Euronews Green delves into how party agendas could sway priorities at the European Parliamentary election.

Germany

Super Poll: Will AfD create an alt-right European Parliament group?

Ultra-nationalism, Euroscepticism and pro-Russian sympathies could be the common ground, and MEPs from some Central European countries could be tempted by the experience, Euronews Super Poll suggests.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Far-right gains could transform the EU's stance on global matters

Whatever happens, the European far right can be expected to advocate a foreign policy less committed to liberal democratic values and more inclined to pursue transactional policies toward the rest of the world, Marlene Laruelle writes.

Europe News

Far right's massive surge will be fragmented. This is why

The signs all point to an overall conservative majority, but the EPP, ECR, and ID will struggle to find the common ground needed to form a right-wing coalition. The inconsistent national and political interests among different conservative forces are creating divisions that are simply too deep.

Europe News

Polls predict majority of new Dutch MEPs to be far-right

Dutch candidates rally for the European elections amid concerns over the future of Europe, with polls suggesting potential far-right dominance.

Germany

Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The attack took place during a Pax Europa event, an organisation which describes itself as informing the public about the dangers posed by the “increasing spread and influence of political Islam.”

Belgium

Super Poll Q&A: Is EU-wide conservative coalition losing momentum?

The Euronews Super Polls foresee an election victory for the EPP, unprecedented growth for the ultraconservatives, and a slight increase for the socialists. Data suggest that crafting the future ruling coalition could turn out to be a political conundrum.

Euronews Witness

Will the far-right win big in the EU elections? A focus on Germany and Portugal

The far right is growing throughout Europe and appears poised to upset the political balance in the upcoming European elections. Who votes for it and why? Witness Reporter Monica Pinna went to Germany and Portugal to hear from leaders and supporters of AfD and Chega.

Europe News

Far-right activist and others hurt in stabbing in Mannheim

Police say several people, including a far-right anti-Islam activist, were injured in the incident.

Poland

EPP-ECR coalition project could flop in Poland

According to the Euronews Super Poll, Polish conservative forces are to win the European elections in the Eastern European country. However, deep rifts between the two main parties could affect the creation of the European Parliament's conservative coalition.

World

European Parliament's rival hard-right groups will unite - Vistisen

Vistisen exclusively tells Euronews there is “no more political divide” between Meloni and Le Pen’s political factions than there is within other mainstream political groups.

Europe News

Who is Dick Schoof and why did Geert Wilders choose him as new PM?

Schoof's apparent lack of political experience starkly contrasts with that of his liberal predecessor, Mark Rutte, who has led the Netherlands since 2010 and played an influential role in the EU.

Europe Decoded

Nationalist left group could arise in European Parliament. This is how

Leftist fractions and parties from across the EU are ready to join forces in a new parliament group to compete with the far right on appeasement with Russia, working-class rights and migration, Euronews Super Poll reports.

Europe News

Former spy chief expected to be new prime minister of the Netherlands

It has taken months of post-election negotiations to form a right-wing government.

Europe News

European elections: Top eight French candidates clash in TV debate

Less than two weeks before the European elections, eight French candidates — out of the 38 officially in the race — met on the French TV channel BFM. Here are the highlights of the clash.

Germany

Macron urges Europeans to 'wake up' against rise of far right

On his state visit to Germany, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europeans to "wake up" and resist the growing influence of far-right parties, criticising countries that accept EU funds but undermine democratic principles.