Both parties in Angela Merkel’s governing coalition suffered losses in the European Parliament election, raising questions about the future.
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European Vote Reveals an Ever More Divided France
The party of Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader who lost decisively to President Emmanuel Macron two years ago, defeated his party in the European Parliament voting.
Election Puts Europe on the Front Line of the Battle With Populism
If Europe has been an incubator for far-right populism in recent years, after its elections it now feels more like a battleground for polarized voters.
Romania’s Most Powerful Man Is Sent to Prison for Corruption
Liviu Dragnea, the head of the governing Social Democrats, was ordered to start serving a three and a half year sentence. His party was also handed a rebuke in European elections.
European Parliament Elections: 5 Biggest Takeaways
Fragmentation and polarization defined the European Parliament elections.
Spain’s Socialists See Gains in Three Elections
The Spanish Socialists’s strong showing strengthened the hand of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as he seeks to form a new government.
Nigel Farage’s Populist Brexit Party Wins Big in European Parliament Elections
The party’s strong performance humiliated Britain’s governing Conservatives, whose leader, Prime Minister Theresa May, on Friday announced her resignation.
Nigel Farage’s Populist Brexit Party Wins Big in European Parliament Elections
The party’s strong performance humiliated Britain’s governing Conservatives, whose leader, Prime Minister Theresa May, on Friday announced her resignation.
European Election Results Show Growing Split Over Union’s Future
As both pro-E.U. and anti-E.U. forces seemed likely to claim some victories, the vote made clear that arguing over the future of the bloc would intensify.
What to Watch For in the European Parliament Election Results
More than 400 million Europeans are eligible to vote in an election that will measure the strength of populists — and of supporters of the European Union.