Petr Jedlička: The European Parliament elections: what will they actually change?

Friday, Jun 7, 2024

Denik Referendum

The European Parliament’s role and future direction are shaped by complex political negotiations and upcoming elections.

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The European Parliament holds a co-decision role with the Council, influencing regulations and funding, and also oversees the European Commission. While traditionally dominated by large coalitions of center-left and center-right parties, recent elections have introduced more diverse interests, including nationalist populists, liberals, and Greens, leading to varied legislative outcomes on issues like migration and the Green Deal. Future elections are expected to strengthen the far-right bloc, with debates focusing on agriculture, AI regulation, media freedom, housing, EU expansion, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Russia. The Parliament’s future direction will determine whether policy emphasizes human rights and environmentalism or national sovereignty and narrow interests.

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