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Voter turnout rises for first time ever in EU elections, breaking 50%

The proportion of people turning out to vote in the EU elections has gone up for the first time since the formation of the European Union.

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Guy Verhofstadt celebrates 'new balance of power' in EU Parliament

The leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe called for a "more ambitious Europe" as the EU election results the traditional main parties both lost ground.

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European elections 2019: The key results — in one minute

Turnout breaks 50%, mainstream groups lose ground to liberals, Brexit Party storms the UK, Le Pen pips Macron: here's what you need to know about European Elections 2019.

United Kingdom

Race to be next UK PM begins as Theresa May resigns as Tory party leader

The race to be the UK's next prime minister has begun after an emotional Theresa May announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7

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Netherlands

Dutch Labour party claims surprise win in the Netherlands' EU election

The Dutch Labour party was the winner of Thursday's European elections in the Netherlands, scoring more than 18% of the votes.

United Kingdom

How have European leaders reacted to Theresa May's resignation?

While they lined up to praise her determination and courage, it was clear Brexit was never far from their minds.

World News

Watch: We asked Europeans what the EU can do for them in the future

“Europe should care more for people and be less concerned with the economic side of things. There should be better social distribution and less social dumping between states,” said Michel from Brussels.

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Watch: Europeans share what they think of the EU — do you agree?

Voters across the European Union are going to the polls to select the 705 MEPs to serve in the European Parliament for the next five years. While citizens from the UK and the Netherlands cast their votes this Thursday, most countries will vote on Sunday

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Watch: Comedians poke fun at European countries ahead of elections

Do you hear the people sing (about their love for Europe)?

World

Brussels fears no-deal Brexit could follow Theresa May’s departure

Many analysts believe Theresa May could be replaced as the leader of the Conservative Party by a more hardline Brexiteer.

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EU to study Palestinian school books after claims of 'radical' themes

EU funds study into Palestinian school textbooks after claims of 'radical' themes

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Nationalism is 'very natural' says Giuliani

President Donald Trump's personal lawyer told Euronews: “If you don’t love your country … you’re kinda weird.”

France

EU MEDIA unit backs European films and equality at Cannes Film Festival

The EU's MEDIA unit for the European audiovisual sector is at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival to boost the European film industry and equality for women

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Video: European elections — if turnout is down, who is voting?

There are 508 million EU citizens across 28 member states. Here's what voter turnout looked like during previous elections.

Belgium

European Elections: What happened this week?

This time next week the polls will be open for the European election. But where do they open first? And farthest away from the Brussels bubble? And what is the "powerful substance" that could sway results in Romania?

United Kingdom

Why is Farage's Brexit Party leading the polls and what is its plan?

Opinion polls give Nigel Farage's Brexit Party a clear lead in the runup to the European elections, with many voters angry at the UK's failure to leave the EU.

World News

Majority of Europeans fear EU could collapse: new poll

A majority of EU voters fear that the bloc's end is a "realistic possibility", a new poll has found.

Poland

Polish support for EU booming despite clashes with Brussels

Fifteen years after Poland joined the European Union, 91% of Poles support the country's membership, according to a poll.

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Libyan ambassador to the EU: Libya is seeking international guarantees

As the UN and the EU ask for a ceasefire in Libya, the national unity government asks for a strong signal from the International community

Real Economy

How will the EU elections affect member states' economies?

In partnership with The European Commission

There has rarely been much public interest in the European Parliament elections, but now they are being held at a challenging time for Europe. But what do voters really want?