Tag: eu elections
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Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni Strengthens Position Domestically and in EU After Election Victory
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leading the far-right Brothers of Italy party, has significantly bolstered her domestic and European influence following a resounding victory in the recent EU election. Meloni’s party captured over 28% of the vote, marking a substantial increase from the 6% garnered in the 2019 EU elections and surpassing the 26% received…
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Macron Announces Snap Parliamentary Elections in France Following Far-Right Victory in EU Vote
In a significant political development in France, President Emmanuel Macron has announced snap parliamentary elections following a substantial defeat in the European election, where his centrist coalition was significantly outperformed by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally. The National Rally is poised to secure nearly a third of the votes, doubling the score of Macron’s…
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French President Macron Undertakes First State Visit to Berlin in 24 Years Amidst Franco-German Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a significant state visit to Berlin, marking the first occurrence in 24 years, as he was welcomed by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace. This visit comes at a time when Franco-German relations face tensions, particularly concerning responses to the war in Ukraine, energy policies, and government…
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Germany’s AfD Party Expelled from Far-Right Group in European Parliament Amid Scandal and Extremism Concerns
In a significant development within the European Parliament, Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Deutschland (AfD), has been expelled from the far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group. This decision comes ahead of the European elections and is attributed to a series of controversies surrounding the party, notably comments made by lead candidate Maximilian Krah regarding the…