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Dutch populist farmers party set to join centre-right EPP group

The BBB will only join the EPP group at the European Parliament, not the EPP political party, one of the sources told Euronews.

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Which countries' parties will dominate the European Parliament?

The race for influence over Brussels future agenda and the key portfolios has started. Italy and Germany are top dogs in the EU’s most influential political groups – but where is France?

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Protesters in Brussels march against right-wing ideology

It's the second major march in the Belgian capital denouncing the far-right since the EU elections on June 9th which saw right, far-right and populist parties winning big at the polls.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? All eyes on Paris

In this edition, we break down what the results of the EP elections will mean for the EU's future.

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Election aftermath - MEPs to watch on economic and financial policy

The European Parliament is establishing new political groups and leadership, with the first constituent plenary session on 16-19 July - Euronews has earmarked MEPs likely to shape economic and finance policy in the new assembly.

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Does the centre-right need to work with the far-right?

Ursula von der Leyen needs the endorsement of the European Council and the simple majority at the European Parliament to get re-elected European Commission president. How much does she need the votes of far-right parties?

Tech News

Election aftermath - Parliament impact on tech

Most key tech lawmakers are returning, but there are some surprising new arrivals.

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Does rightward swing and Greens downturn spell end of the Green Deal?

While the European Parliament is set to tilt to the right following last weekend’s elections, it is unlikely to mean the thousands of pages of new climate, energy and environmental law put in place under the von der Leyen Commission’s Green Deal are about to be torn up.

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Euroviews. Green transition must speed up to counter the far-right surge

There will be a green transition, and while it probably will be messy and volatile, politics needs to evolve to guide us through stormy waters, Eliot Whittington writes.

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What's Le Pen planning for the EU Commission and Parliament?

The French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally) will be the biggest national delegations at the European Parliament, together with the German Christian Democrats (CDU).

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EU socialists to reject von der Leyen if far right shapes priorities

Giacomo Filibeck tells Euronews that von der Leyen's 'ambiguity' on the far right is 'not acceptable.'

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From prison to EU Parliament: Meet the jailed MEPs

Freshly elected Ilaria Salis and Fredi Beleri may prove a thorn in the side of Hungary and Albania, as supposedly political charges raise questions over the rule of law.

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European elections saw rise in turnout, but no surge

From 6 to 9 June, 357 million citizens were invited to vote to elect their representatives to the European Parliament. How many answered the call?

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Which countries saw poorest voter turnout for European elections?

While Belgians, Luxembourgers and Maltese emphatically turned out to vote in the 2024 European elections, a number of Member States saw less than or around a third of eligible voters cast their ballots.

Euronews Debates

720 seats & Five years to run: Unpacking the European Election

In partnership with Microsoft

Join our panel of experts on June 13th as they dissect the impact of the European elections

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YouTube and X failed to act on disinformation before EU vote

Instagram and Facebook are performing better, factcheckers claim.

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PM Sanchez and his socialists will not back down after EU elections

Spain's centre-right PP party came on top in the European elections on Sunday. Yet, their resurgence did not result in the collapse of Premier Pedro Sánchez's government as the conservatives had hoped.

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France — the new friend of Orbán, Wilders or Meloni?

Macron's decision to call snap election opens France to the potential for a far-right government or a hung parliament. Both these outcomes will generate instability in the EU.

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EPP won't seek formal deal with Meloni, says secretary general

The Green Deal has been "too ideologically driven" and needs to be rethought to emphasise the "competition angle," says Thanasis Bakolas.

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European elections: Far left lost seats, yet still gained in the north

In the European elections on Sunday, socialists managed to secure seats as voters rejected current governments.