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.
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In Contest to Succeed Theresa May, Stars Are Aligning for Boris Johnson
The divisive, charismatic Mr. Johnson, the ex-foreign secretary, is the leading candidate to succeed Mrs. May as Britain’s prime minister. The only person who can stop him may be Mr. Johnson himself.
In Parliament Elections, Populists Seek to Break the E.U. From Within
Not long ago, nationalist movements pushed for a departure from the European Union. Now they are seeking seats in Parliament, promising an insurgency from within.
In Contest to Succeed Theresa May, Stars Are Aligning for Boris Johnson
The divisive, charismatic Mr. Johnson, the ex-foreign secretary, is the leading candidate to succeed Mrs. May as Britain’s prime minister. The only person who can stop him may be Mr. Johnson himself.
Bannon’s Populists, Once a ‘Movement,’ Keep Him at Arm’s Length
For months the former Trump adviser promised to help far-right forces unify before European Parliament elections. Now they’re moving on without him.
Modi Has a Huge Mandate in India. Now What Will He Do?
A mix of hope and fear defined his first five years as prime minister. Both supporters and critics wonder whether a defining victory will tilt him more to one side.
Theresa May to Resign as U.K. Prime Minister
Mrs. May said she would step down as leader of the Conservative Party and then as prime minister, after repeatedly failing to get her Brexit plan through Parliament.
Theresa May, Britain’s Prime Minister, Resigns: Live Updates
Mrs. May announced Friday morning that she would be stepping down, after repeatedly failing to win Parliament’s approval for a deal to withdraw Britain from the European Union.
Theresa May, Undone by Brexit, to Resign as U.K. Prime Minister
The announcement comes after almost three years of trying and failing to lead Britain out of the European Union.
A Guide to Our Coverage of the European Parliament Elections
Citizens of the European Union’s 28 member nations go to the polls this week to elect their next transnational Parliament. Here’s a guide to our coverage.