What should be, should be. The European People’s Party (right, 186 out of 720 seats, 9 more than in 2019) and the Progressive Alliance of Social Democrats (left, 137 seats, -4) took first place in the European elections, mobilizing 51% of the seats. From June 6 to 9, eligible voters (or about 183 million people) cast their ballots across the continent. The results were also for the Greens/European Liberal Alliance (Greens, 53 seats, -18) and Renewed Europe (Liberals, 79 seats, -23).
The far-right groups European Conservatives and Reform (ECR) and Identity and Democracy (ID) made significant gains, taking 73 (+4) and 58 (+9) seats respectively. The final tally could increase even further if more than 100 independent elected representatives choose their political affiliation. The centrist coalition may be able to maintain a majority, but it is nonetheless weakened as the European Parliament shifts to the right.
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Thanks to the strength of the far-right, France, Germany, and Austria made headlines. It is not yet known what coalition will emerge from this deeply divided parliament or how key positions in the European Union, including the presidency of the European Commission, will be allocated. While general election candidate Ursula von der Leyen (EPP) is expected to be re-elected, the electoral defeats suffered by the French and German governments could further complicate her bid.
To commemorate this important political turning point, we present some popular press cartoons published recently.
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