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BRUSSELS/BERLIN/PARIS (FT) -- Far-right parties have made significant gains in the EU elections, performing well in Germany and comfortably winning th

After the European Parliament election, the incoming EU institutions will likely prioritise security and competitiveness, complicating the path to climate…

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The 2024 European Parliament elections could see a major shift to the right in many countries, with populist radical right parties gaining votes and seats across the EU, and centre-left and green parties losing votes and seats

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It all comes down to money in India, too, something which Modi is watching ahead of elections in spring. Farmer protests paralyzing much of Delhi in 2020 and 2021 forced the Indian premier to repeal agricultural market reforms. During campaigning this year, Modi has repeatedly included farmers as a group needing attention. Not all farmers are convinced.

Europe News: Discover how farmers' protests around the world are shaking up election years and impacting political landscapes. Get insights on the challenges faced by farmers and the implications for sustainable food production.

Agriculture has become a key battleground in a wider culture war over money, food and climate change

"The right-wing parties, the environmentalists — everyone is piling in."

What is fevered activity between minor parties in Europe, becomes equally fevered factional activity within the Tory Party.