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Freed from arrest, Italian activist Salis joins European Parliament

The Italian leftist activist was granted immunity after being elected an MEP. The European Parliament's plenary session will decide whether to suspend her immunity.

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EU hard right could fragment further as parties negotiate new groups

Two new groups could emerge from the ongoing post-election negotiations.

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Italian activist Ilaria Salis released after 15 months in prison

The European Parliament members enjoy substantial legal immunity from prosecution, even if the allegations pertain to crimes committed prior to their election.

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Spain's PM stands as other leaders fall after EU elections

Never before have EU elections had such an impact on national politics across the bloc, but in Spain they did not bring about the collapse of the socialist government as the conservatives had hoped.

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Spain: Centre-right PP beats Sanchez' socialists by slight majority

The centre-right Partido Popular (PP) saw a 12% increase since the last elections, and far-right Vox doubled its seats in the European Parliament on Sunday.

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EU elections: Von der Leyen offers to work with Socialists, Liberals

Euronews brings you the latest news and analysis as the results roll in on the fourth and final day of the European elections. Snap election called by French President Emmanuel Macron in response to trouncing by Le Pen's far-right.

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EU Elections: Voter turnout was just 50% last time - will it rise?

According to the Euronews Polls Centre young voters could raise the turnout in France and Germany.

Belgium

EU elections poll: Conservatives top, far-right surge, liberals down

According to the polls conducted in eight representative EU countries, the next European Parliament will shift to the right. Yet, the moderate forces will have their say in crafting coalitions and temporary alliances to make the parliament functional.

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Voter concerns rise ahead of June 9 double election in Cyprus

Concerns are mounting in Cyprus over potential voter confusion, increased blank and invalid ballots, and high abstention rates as the double election on June 9 approaches.

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Slovenia: Recognition of Palestine is key issue in EU election

In 2019, turnout in Slovenia was among the lowest in the EU. This year it's expected to reach 40%.

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Dutch far-right, centre-left bloc neck and neck in EU elections

The PVV’s Geert Wilders has in the past called for the Netherlands to leave the EU as Britain did, but his party’s manifesto makes no mention of a so-called Nexit and instead urges voters to back the PVV so it can change the EU from within.

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EU elections: Polls open in Netherlands as Dutch cast their vote

The Netherlands is the only EU country to start its single-day vote early, but it will be followed by Ireland on Friday and the rest of the EU nations over the weekend.

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European elections: What do voters want? What do candidates promise?

Watch episode 24 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

Belgium

Why could Renew Europe see a major drop in MEPs after EU vote?

Euronews pollsters predict a potential loss of up to 20 MEPs for the EU liberal-democrats group Renew Europe, reflecting a decline in popularity at the national level, especially in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Greece

EU elections: Greek party leaders hold final campaigns

Leaders from Greece's main parties have been out campaigning in a final effort to woo voters ahead of upcoming European Parliament elections.

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What will be new European Parliament's first post-elections tasks?

Citizens from 27 European countries will elect the new members of the European Parliament, which will then proceed to appoint its president as its first action after the elections on 6-9 June.

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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.

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EU elections: What do voters want and candidates promise?

Watch episode 17 of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

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Polls predict a surge for Conservatives

The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists Group could change the EU's course over the next five years, if they make big gains in June's European elections. Co-president Nicola Procaccini outlines his vision for Europe in The Global Conversation, with Vincenzo Genovese.

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Abstention and EU ignorance will test Portugal's European elections

The European elections typically see the lowest turnout among citizens in Portugal. Will the Portuguese follow the trend of the recent legislative elections and participate in voting on June 9th?