EU Elections 2024: Europe's Redefined Political Landscape

The 2024 European elections, held from June 6-9, saw citizens from 27 EU member states elect 720 Members of the European Parliament

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In France, Marine Le Pen's National Rally won twice as many votes as Macron's party, leading Macron to dissolve the National Assembly and call for elections on June 30th

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The rise of far-right parties could significantly impact EU policies on migration and the environment, contrasting sharply with the priorities of left-leaning parties focused on climate action and social welfare.

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Like other far-right governments in Germany, Spain, Hungary, and France, Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party emerged victorious, becoming a key player in shaping EU policies, especially on Ukraine and Russia.

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In contrast to other countries, Nordic nations saw left-wing and green parties winning the majority, suggesting a significant shift in the overall balance of power in the EU Parliament.

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EU lawmakers have considerable influence over EU legislation, including the budget, which affects the bloc's stance on security, competition with China, relations with Russia and Ukraine, and with the United States post-Biden.

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The 2024 EU elections have led to a more divided European Parliament, as mainstream pro-European parties have lost ground to populist and far-right parties.

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