In the previous legislative term, there was a cordon sanitaire that prevented far-right parties from obtaining committee chair positions and other posts in the European Parliament. Now the question arises whether this barrier will also apply to the conservative ECR group if they team up with Le Pen's Rassemblement National.
By Markus Grabitz
Parliament President Metsola is to remind the heads of state and government of the Top Candidate Principle. This was decided by the parliamentary group leaders at their first meeting after the election. Negotiations on the formation of an informal coalition cannot begin until Tuesday at the earliest.
By Markus Grabitz
In the all-important phase following the European elections, France's politicians are preoccupied with the surprising new elections in their own country. Macron's “high-risk game” is not only causing head-scratching in Paris.
By Claire Stam
After the election, most MEPs join political groups in the European Parliament. In our overview, we explain where the strength of the political groups could change and where there may be changes in the group leadership.
By Redaktion Table
In an interview conducted by János Allenbach-Ammann, Valdis Dombrovskis warns of the growing market share of Chinese EV manufacturers. The Trade Commissioner and Vice-President of the European Commission also calls on Germany to make more public investments.
By Marc Winkelmann
EPP lead candidate Ursula von der Leyen has won the European elections by a large margin. Now she wants to talk to the Socialists and Liberals first. However, she is hinting that she would also like to involve the Greens at a later date.
By Markus Grabitz
Germany sends a total of 96 deputies to the European Parliament. Most of them from the CDU/CSU. All names can be found here.
By Redaktion Table
The European election night was not pleasant for the traffic light coalition. The coalition partners are struggling almost across the board. The results are likely to impact the upcoming budget negotiations.
By Stefan Braun
Surprise in Poland, a symbolically significant victory in the Netherlands and a first-time win in Austria: These are the results of the European elections in key EU member states.
By Redaktion Table
EPP, S D and Renew continue to hold a majority in the new European Parliament but may seek the support of the Greens to secure Ursula von der Leyen's reelection.
By Markus Grabitz
