In a fragmented new European Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron of France’s pro-Europe forces and the Greens may have more leverage to influence both policy and personnel.
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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.
With 2 Days Left, Israel’s Netanyahu Struggles to Form a Government
Ultranationalist versus ultrareligious: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s potential partners are at loggerheads over a military draft law.
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.
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.
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.