In the run-up to the European elections, Table.Briefings has regularly published an up-to-date projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next EU Parliament. Today follows the last one. Renew and the Greens are emerging as the losers.
By Redaktion Table
Political scientist Manuel Müller has developed the Euromat with supporters. It is the only election aid that looks at the European parties.
By Markus Grabitz
Valérie Hayer, Chair of the Renew Group in the EU Parliament, wants to enshrine a principle of reciprocity in trade agreements in future. The Renaissance lead candidate describes the Mercosur deal as a "bad agreement".
By Claire Stam
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the FDP's lead candidate for the European elections, was unanimously elected as the ALDE party's lead candidate in Brussels on Wednesday. Her election heralds the start of the European Liberals' election campaign.
By Claire Stam
Ivanna Volochiy could become the first native Ukrainian in the EU Parliament. The liberal party Kustiba Par! from Latvia has nominated her as their lead candidate for the European elections. Her main goal is Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO.
By Manuel Berkel
French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has resigned after 20 months as head of government. President Emmanuel Macron can now form a new government. In this way, he wants to strengthen his role ahead of the European elections, as he is under massive pressure.
By Claire Stam
Vox's performance in Spain confirms the trend: as things stand, the conservative ECR group will benefit most from the European elections in June. EPP leader Manfred Weber, on the other hand, must expect losses – and is thus opening up to possible right-wing alliances. What these could look like.
By Markus Grabitz
The Christian Democrat, Social Democrat and Liberal party families played a key role in ensuring that Ursula von der Leyen received a majority in the European Parliament in 2019 and became Commission President. Four years have passed since then. The common ground in the so-called von der Leyen coalition has apparently been used up.
By Markus Grabitz
