EU Parliamentary Elections and Rise of Hard Right Parties

SOURCE apnews.com
The EU parliamentary elections show a rise in hard right parties like Alternative for Germany, despite ongoing scandals. Mainstream parties are expected to retain majority but lose seats. Issues like war in Ukraine, migration, and climate policy are influencing voters. The elections come at a challenging time for the EU amid the pandemic, economic slump, and energy crisis.

Key Points

  • Mainstream parties losing seats to hard right parties in EU parliamentary elections
  • Issues like war in Ukraine, migration, and climate policy influencing voter decisions
  • Challenging time for the EU with pandemic, economic slump, and energy crisis

Pros

  • Mainstream and pro-European parties are expected to retain majority in parliament

Cons

  • Hard right parties like Alternative for Germany are on the rise despite scandals
  • Potential shift to the right may impact legislation and decision-making in the EU