European Parliament Elections 2024

SOURCE apnews.com
The European Parliament elections shook traditional ruling parties in France, Germany, and Italy, with far-right parties making significant gains. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz faced challenges from far-right parties. The center-right European People's Party remains the largest bloc in the EU assembly, with the center-left Socialists and Democrats closely following.

Key Points

  • Far-right parties made significant gains in France, Germany, and Italy.
  • Center-right European People's Party remains the largest bloc in the EU assembly.
  • The European Parliament will face challenges in forming alliances and making decisions.

Pros

  • Increased political engagement and voter turnout in the EU elections.
  • Far-right parties gaining representation may lead to greater diversity in political discourse.

Cons

  • Resulting in potential challenges for decision-making and passing legislation in the European Parliament.
  • Mainstream parties like the Greens and pro-business liberals suffered significant losses.