European Parliamentary Elections 2024

SOURCE apnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • Far-right parties had major gains in the elections
  • The surge by nationalist and populist parties across Europe challenges mainstream groups
  • French President Macron dissolved the national parliament and called for new elections

Pros

  • Far-right parties gained significant parliamentary seats
  • Nationalist and populist parties across Europe surged in support

Cons

  • Shift to the right may make it harder for the assembly to pass legislation on key issues
  • Defeats for traditional powers like French President Emmanuel Macron