Citizens from 28 countries will cast their votes in European parliamentary elections this week in what many politicians say could be one of the bloc's most pivotal moments.
Citizens from 28 countries will cast their votes in European parliamentary elections this week in what many politicians say could be one of the bloc's most pivotal moments.
While historically turnout has been relatively low, this year analysts say voters are much more engaged with the poll, which runs from May 23 to 26. As a result, Europe's Parliament is expected to undergo a major shake-up.
Mortera-Martinez says there was always going to be a surge in populist parties following the migration crisis, eurozone woes and various terrorist attacks across the continent.-- who has spearheaded a series of anti-immigrant policies -- launched what amounted to a"Make Europe Great Again" campaign in an attempt to unite far-right political parties across the continent ahead of the elections.
In a fragmented Parliament, Europe's Greens -- on course for their best-ever showing -- could find themselves wielding more power. With support for mainstream parties declining, the votes of their projected 57 or more MEPs may well be key to any moderate, pro-EU alliance.this year. The UK was scheduled to leave the European Union on March 29, but missed that deadline and another in April, meaning it is now obliged to take part in elections.
It's also an opportunity for remainers and leavers to express their frustrations, Agata Gostyńska-Jakubowska, also a senior research fellow at the CER, said in a statement.
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