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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

One of the most interesting things I've found during this election cycle on the road to the EU elections in France has been the spillover of national debates into the space. We find a Bardella (Le Pen camp) and Hayer (Macron camp) match up once more. But with current polls indicating 31% of 18–24-year-olds voting for the far-right and only 4% voting for the presidential camp, there are clearly lessons to be drawn on the road to the Presidential elections in 2027. The EU election results will be important for France to take seriously moving forward.

10 June 2024 EUROPEAN ELECTIONS Don’t be taken away by the French baiser sur la joue!  The European elections caused a political earthquake in France and led to a predictable shift to the Right in the European Parliament. The pivotal party became the People’s Party (it was Renew Europe), marking a significant change in the political landscape. However, the anticipated wave towards the Far Right did not materialise. Top EU positions can easily find the necessary support of the existing four-party alliance. Ursula von der Leyen is closer to being confirmed for a second term as President of the Commission. Broadening the current alliance to the ECR or just Meloni’s Brothers of Italy looks tricky, although not impossible. Despite today’s hit on European assets, market worries are excessive. Over time, the focus will move to the possible shift in policy priorities. (check with me for full commentary; institutional investors only) #europeanelections #EUpolicies #EUpolitics

Short comments on the French elections. - one of the main result is that parties will have to make coalitions and compromises in an institutional system and decades of practice that were designed to avoid exactly that. - The far-right RN is the main party in the National Assembly, doubling its number of MPs. They are far from the absolute majority they may have commended and that scared many a week ago, but it is objectively a progress. - The left-wing coalition is rebalanced in a way: the leftist LFI is no longer a very dominating group since the socdem PS will have almost the same number of MPs as LFI. But there are still wild divergences in priorities and objectives, most importantly on international issues. - Macron’s party campaigned on demonizing the left bloc (reducing it to LFI) but still came behind them. Finding compromises will not be easy. - Overall, while Macron claimed he wanted to bring “clarity” when calling for a snap election, he just made France more difficult to rule. While in the short term the far right is not in power, Paris will clearly be more inward focused in the next few years.

What comes next after the recent 2024 European Elections? Hear from our esteemed experts and Senior Advisers who work in our Rud Pedersen Public Affairs Brussels office below ⬇ Read the full article for a deeper dive into the political dynamics at play. 🔍👇 https://lnkd.in/ebdZURAS

The 2024 European Parliament elections have shifted the balance of power to the right, kicking off a crucial phase for the EU. Political groups are now racing to secure key committee positions by the first plenary session on 15 July. In light of the French legislative elections scheduled for the end of June (and early July), the selection of the new Commission President may be extended into late summer potentially delaying legislative work until early 2025. Curious about what comes next? Our Senior Advisors break down these developments in our latest analysis. Read the full article for a deeper dive into the political dynamics at play. 🔍👇 https://lnkd.in/ebdZURAS #EU #PublicAffairs

🗳 The European Parliament’s Spring 2024 Eurobarometer survey reveals significant findings before the European elections. It indicates a significant rise in citizen interest in the 2024 European elections and a generally positive attitude towards the EU. ❗ Defence and security are highlighted as key issues, as they are mentioned first as important EU policies in nine countries. Yet, citizens also think that the European Parliament should defend values such as peace and democracy. 🕊️ Challenges such as populism, disinformation, and a potential shift in budget priorities toward defence remain. The rise of social media and online news consumption also poses a risk of disinformation, potentially influencing public opinion on EU investment priorities. EAVI hopes that citizens will keep advocating for EU values such as peace and democracy. For more information, you can read the new article on EAVI’s website: https://lnkd.in/emFyDGVb

if the average European voter is moving towards the centre-right, it's only natural that EU policies do too. but the challenges we face as Europeans - cost of living, security, climate- cannot be solved only with right-wing, liberal or left-wing politics alone. this is why the EU, as the phenomenal consensus-building machine that it is, will rise above changes in the national political mood and deliver on what's best for Europeans as a whole. let's keep reforming the EU so that it makes decisions faster and more resolutely. these are some of the messages I shared at this online session with EU Issue Tracker. I can only recommend hearing Camilla Palla's more specific take on how to prepare, as a public affairs professional, to the new political cycle. thanks Geraint Edwards and FiscalNote for the invitation.

Decoding the EU Elections 🇪🇺 From June 6 to 9, citizens in 27 EU member states voted in this year's European Parliamentary elections - one of many in what has been termed a “super election year.” Its results have significant implications for the EU's future and Europe's global position. Eight experts of the Europe's Futures fellowship programme share their perspectives on this pivotal election, highlighting its potential to reshape the political landscape in Brussels and beyond. ➡️ Swipe right to learn what conclusions Alberto Alemanno, Rosa Balfour, Ieva Cesnulaityteė, Judy Dempsey, Ivana Dragicevic, Stefan Lehne, Nathalie Tocci, and Karolina Wigura draw from the EU elections 2024. 🔗 Click the link in the first comment to read the full article. *** Europe’s Futures is a partnership initiative of the IWM - Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen and ERSTE Foundation, dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the EU.

✍️ 📆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀! The 2024 European elections are just around the corner, happening from June 6th to 9th, 2024, across the twenty-seven member states. This is our golden opportunity 🌟 to shape the future of the European Union by electing our representatives to the European Parliament for the next five years. These elections hold special significance 📜, as they are the first ones since the departure of the United Kingdom on January 31, 2020. A new chapter is unfolding 📘, and every vote matters in crafting a strong and united Europe 🤝. Always remember, this marks the tenth edition of European elections since the first direct universal suffrage vote in 1979. It's a historic moment, reflecting our commitment to democracy and unity 💪. Every vote counts 🗳️, and it's our responsibility to contribute to shaping the future of the European Union. Get ready to exercise your democratic right and make your voice heard 📢. Mark the date in your calendars, mobilize, and participate in this essential process for our shared future! 🇪🇺✌️ #EuropeanElections2024 #CitizenEngagement #DemocraticVote