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European Union elections

Meloni Risks EU Influence, Preserving Rightwing Support In Von Der Leyen

21 Jul 2024

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's decision not to support Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission chief, according to analysts, was largely influenced by her concern over losing rightwing grassroots supporters. However, this move may potentially limit her influence over key EU decisions. On Thursday, the...

Netherlands Initiates Four-Day EU Elections Across 27 Nations

06 Jun 2024

The Netherlands has kicked off four days of European Union elections across 27 nations, initiating a crucial democratic exercise that is expected to showcase the rise of hard-right parties, as reported by The Washington Post. Voting has begun in the Netherlands, marking the start of four days of voting in...