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The Green parties across Europe, who surged to prominence in 2019, face a decline in the upcoming EU elections, losing a third of their seats due to shifting voter concerns towards issues like inflation and immigration. This shift poses a threat to the EU's climate policies for the next five years.

“A stagnant Europe is an advantage for Putin and Trump”

From his office in a distant annexe, French right-wing lawmaker Jean-Paul Garraud has his sights set on a spot much closer to the decision-making heart of the European Parliament. ... -May 06, 2024 at 03:26 am EDT - MarketScreener

Greens face major battle to hold onto gains made in last European Parliament

European elections 2024: who can you vote for in June?

As the European Parliament elections loom, French right-wing politician Jean-Paul Garraud eyes a seismic shift in Brussels.

Ursula von der Leyen is facing a leftist revolt after she suggested partnering with the conservatives such as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

Leading EU politicians pay devoted lip service to farmers but offer no legislation to solve their green dilemma.

The first debate for the European election (June 6 to 9) happened at the Theater aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht on Monday evening. The audience was mainly young people, and the politicians’ main goal was clearly to reach them. The main themes were climate change, security, and democracy, with sometimes widely different views from the intended party leaders of the parties participating in the elections, NOS reports.

European elections: campaign kicks off with debate in Maastricht