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France's Greens urge Macron's coalition to block far right in election

The Greens want a commitment from parties in Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's coalition to drop out of the race in the second round if it means blocking the far-right National Rally.

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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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French left-wing candidates use fresh volunteers to woo voters

Candidates from the left-wing alliance march through the streets of Paris, distributing flyers and engaging with voters, as they rely on new volunteers to woo voters.

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German Chancellor Scholz 'concerned' about far-right win in France

The right-wing populists around Marine Le Pen are currently on the rise in France and have the highest approval ratings in the polls.

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Far-right Argentine president in controversial second visit to Madrid

Last month Milei attended a far-right rally in Madrid, which worsened relations between him and Spain's socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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Les Bleus unite a divided France ahead of elections

As France faces early legislative elections and the rise of the far-right, the French community in Madrid finds unity in the Euro Cup. Amid political tensions, football offers a brief respite, bringing French expatriates together.

Europe Decoded

Why is the far right gaining popularity among young people?

The perception that traditional parties are ineffective is increasingly leading the younger generation to put their trust in the reactionary messages of extremist parties.

United Kingdom

Just how extreme is Nigel Farage's Reform UK?

A string of embarrassments involving under-vetted candidates has raised red flags about an insurgent force in the UK election, led by Brexit activist and former MEP Nigel Farage.

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German national security ‘tense’, says country’s interior minister

Nancy Faeser said the country was battling internal and external threats — including espionage attempts from a trio of countries — with the department thwarting bomb attempts in the last year.

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Concentration camp museum director joins campaign to ban AfD

The German far-right party AfD finished well in the European elections, but has also suffered serious legal setbacks.

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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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Finland: Man with 'far-right ties' arrested for child knife attacks

A 33-year-old man with far-right ties was arrested for stabbing a 12-year-old in Oulu's Valkea shopping center on Thursday evening.

Climate

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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'No to the spirit of defeat', Macron urges moderate voters

The French president, who has three years left of his second term, also dismissed what he said were "absurd" rumours about his possible resignation if the far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen wins in the legislative election scheduled for 30 June and 7 July.

World News

Macron's EU influence is at risk after European elections

French President Emmanuel Macron's delicate political situation could limit his influence in the election of the new top European officials.

Health news

Campaigners say push for EU abortion funding ‘urgent’ post-election

Women's rights campaigners say a surge in support for the far-right in Europe has made efforts to fund abortion at the EU level even more urgent than before.

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Dissolution of the National Assembly: Gamble or political courage?

After losing to the far-right National Rally in the European elections, French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the National Assembly and called for early parliamentary elections.

Belgium

Will far-right and far-left be wild cards in new EU Parliament?

The non-attached members of the European Parliament, totaling 100 seats, are seeking for a group. Many of these MEPs hold radical political views on both the left and right, and they often oppose policies regarding Russia, the Green Deal, and enlargement.

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French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the parliament. Now what?

Macron's decision on Sunday to dissolve the National Assembly has been described as both historic and totally unexpected. This daring move presents significant risks for the French liberal leader and marks a pivotal moment in his political career.

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Von der Leyen remains noncommittal about inviting Greens for talks

Apart from painful losses for the liberal Renew group and the Greens, the overall division of seats in the European Parliament remains largely unchanged despite major upsets in France and other national polls.