Petr Jedlička: European Overview: Key things to watch out for in the elections taking place in various countries

Sunday, Jun 9, 2024

Denik Referendum

Analysis of European Parliament election results across various member states and political trends.

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Observers are watching various national political developments during the European Parliament elections. In France, expectations surround the far-right’s performance and the potential rise of socialists. Italy anticipates a victory for the ruling Brothers of Italy, while the League is expected to decline. Far-right parties are also anticipated to succeed in Austria and Belgium, with Belgian results complicated by simultaneous national elections. Bulgaria will see its parliamentary election alongside European ones, potentially benefiting nationalist populists amid ongoing political crisis. In Hungary, attention is focused on the performance of the new protest party Tisza against Fidesz. Polish elections are viewed as a test of public sentiment towards the current government and opposition. Germany awaits results from the controversial AfD and the new conservative-left formation led by Sahra Wagenknecht. Romania’s young far-right party AUR is drawing attention with its campaign imagery. Slovakia presents an interesting dynamic, with observers watching the strengthened Smer party, the Progressive Slovakia opposition leading, and the return of the post-Kotlyubov Republic. The article was created as part of the PULSE project, utilizing materials from various international news sources.

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