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Europe has voted 🇪🇺The centre seems to be holding yet the legislative work in the European Parliament will not become any easier in this mandate with more seats on the right of the spectrum. 🇪🇺At the same time, EU capitals are also heavily impacted by these elections, with governing parties in Germany, France, Spain and Austria losing support at home. 🇪🇺The EU’s biggest challenge after these elections will be to address populism and deal with the power struggles between progressives and the radical right. #EUElection2024

Even though the European elections will take place over only four days, the formal election and appointment process is conducted over a six-month timeline. Stay connected to what’s going on as we cover every phase in detail for the creation of the new European Parliament, including 720 MEPs, electing the new President of the European Commission, and the appointment of the College of Commissioners, representing roughly 500 million people across the EU. 🟣 Access your copy: https://fnlink.co/3IemY1T #EU #europeancommission #europeanparliament #globalpolicy

European elections Dear All, this year's elections are crucial - if we don't vote, others will and we might not like the results. Democracy is a high value that we need to protect, it is not guaranteed. Please watch the video prepared by the European parliament - in my view extremely well done!! https://lnkd.in/eUjcB_pj

✅ Even though the European elections will take place over only four days, the formal election and appointment process is conducted over a six-month timeline. 🔗 Stay connected to what’s going on as we cover every phase in detail for the creation of the new European Parliament, including 720 MEPs, electing the new President of the European Commission, and the appointment of the College of Commissioners, representing roughly 500 million people across the EU. https://fnlink.co/3IemY1T #EU #EUelections #EUelections2024 #europeanparliament #geopolitics

Stay updated on the key developments in EU institutions this week with the EU Weekly Calendar 🇪🇺 Tomorrow, the European Parliament's Conference of Presidents meets with Ursula von der Leyen. On Thursday, the United Kingdom holds legislative elections, and on Sunday, France concludes its legislative elections with the second round. You may find an extensive compilation of events taking place in the EU institutions this week by subscribing to our daily EU policy monitoring: https://lnkd.in/dHWt7j6s #EUWeeklyCalendar #EU #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanParliament #EUCommission #LegislativeElections

The 2050 net zero ambition set by the EU is increasingly looking unrealistic, as early EU election polls indicate the left-wing parties will lose their collective majority, amid a surge in support for right-wing factions. The ramifications of this are far reaching, and threaten to upend progress made by The Green Deal since 2020. To read more, check out FrontierView's most recent view on the upcoming European Parliamentary Elections, and the implications for MNCs operating in Europe. #EuropeanElection #MNCS

In the recent years, more and more right-wing parties have appeared in politics in European countries and across the world. Ahead of the European Parliament elections 6-9 June 2024, Prof Stephanie Rickard explains why this is happening and what the consequences could be for the EU and globally if we see more far-right candidates winning seats. 🗳️ Explore our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and commentary on global politics in a year of elections: https://lnkd.in/e6zZSqww #EU #EUelections #Europe

The European elections will take place between 6 and 9 June. 🌍 The European Parliament will be elected this weekend in the 27 member states of the EU. The decisions made there affect us all, both personally and professionally. As a company with locations in twelve countries, we've experienced how important a strong and united Europe is for our shared future. Let's vote together for a democratic Europe. Go vote. #EuropeanElection2024 #FutureEurope #Europe #WeUnite

European Elections: Your Voice Matters 🙌 This weekend, the European elections take place. The EU demonstrates the power of a united community, achieving milestones like the Pay Transparency Directive. Watch this video to see the importance of our democratic rights: https://lnkd.in/ead_m5Zf Vote and be a part of shaping a stronger Europe. Every vote counts! #EU #elections2024 #useyourvote

In her latest B|Brief, Chloe-Alexandra Ladd delves into the latest French political dynamics as the country looks to the the European elections today. With 81 seats at play, and a rising far-right, the President’s coalition finds itself at a critical juncture- facing significant challenges. But lessons can, and should, be learned from the EU elections on the road to the Presidential elections in 2027. https://lnkd.in/eFHr2xKH