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Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026
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European Union Elections and Rise of Far-Right Parties
Far-right parties saw significant gains in the recent European Union elections, while President Emmanuel Macron's liberal party suffered a major defeat. Experts suggest the rise of far-right groups will have a limited impact on EU lawmaking. Additionally, voter turnout was notably high at around 51%, the highest in 20 years.
In the recent European Union elections, Far-right parties saw significant gains across many countries, notably France, Italy, and Austria.
Germany's AfD also performed well, surpassing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD party.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron's liberal party suffered a major defeat, overshadowed by Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
Macron has responded by calling for snap elections in France.
Despite the rise of far-right groups, experts suggest that their impact on EU lawmaking will be limited.
Additionally, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a solid showing and is expected to secure a second mandate.
The Greens faced a disappointing result, losing about 20 EU lawmakers, driven by a shift in voter concerns towards security and economic issues over environmental ones.
However, voter turnout was notably high at around 51%, the highest in 20 years.
Germany's AfD also performed well, surpassing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD party.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron's liberal party suffered a major defeat, overshadowed by Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
Macron has responded by calling for snap elections in France.
Despite the rise of far-right groups, experts suggest that their impact on EU lawmaking will be limited.
Additionally, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a solid showing and is expected to secure a second mandate.
The Greens faced a disappointing result, losing about 20 EU lawmakers, driven by a shift in voter concerns towards security and economic issues over environmental ones.
However, voter turnout was notably high at around 51%, the highest in 20 years.
