European Parliamentary Elections 2024

Far-right parties made significant gains in the European Parliamentary elections, shifting the parliament membership to the right and causing major defeats for traditional powers like French President Emmanuel Macron. Nationalist and populist parties across Europe surged, making it challenging for the assembly to approve legislation on various issues. The far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen dominated the French polls, prompting Macron to dissolve the national parliament and call for new elections.

European Parliament elections and immigration policy

The European Parliament elections are seen as a battle between open borders advocated by Brussels elites and those who want to reclaim national sovereignty. National Rally MEP Patricia Chagnon criticizes EU directives on immigration, arguing for national control. She highlights negative impacts of mass migration on French society and culture. The rise of populist parties like National Rally in France reflects a growing discontent with current immigration policies in the EU.