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Latest news on 2024 European Parliament Elections, providing comprehensive coverage of EU politics, campaigns, voter turnout, results, and analysis of this crucial pan-European vote.
The 2024 European Parliament Elections, held from 6-9 June 2024, saw over 450 million eligible voters across 27 EU member states elect 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). This tenth direct election since 1979 was the first European Parliament election after Brexit and resulted in significant shifts in the political landscape.
The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) led by Ursula von der Leyen emerged as the largest group with 188 seats, while the centre-left Socialists and Democrats (S&D) came second with 136 seats. However, the big story was the surge of right-wing populist parties, with the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) overtaking the liberal Renew Europe group to become the third-largest faction. Pro-EU centrist, liberal and green parties suffered losses, raising questions about the future direction of EU policy-making.
Voter turnout reached 51.08%, continuing the upward trend seen in 2019 and reflecting increased citizen engagement with EU affairs. The elections sparked intense debates on issues like climate change, immigration, and the EU's role on the global stage. In countries like France, the results prompted domestic political shifts, with President Macron calling a snap national election in response to the far-right's strong showing.
These elections marked a pivotal moment in the EU's evolution, coming after years of challenges including Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine. They reflected growing Euroscepticism in some quarters but also a desire for stronger European cooperation in others. The results will shape EU policy-making for the next five years, influencing decisions on everything from climate action to digital regulation.
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