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The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Whatever happens, the European far right can be expected to advocate a foreign policy less committed to liberal democratic values and more inclined to pursue transactional policies toward the rest of the world, Marlene Laruelle writes. ADVERTISEMENTThe far right is projected to gain new visibility in the next European Parliament, with surveys predicting such parties to win around 144 seats out of 720.Domestically, this will make the European Parliament a springboard for Euroscepticism, weakening the bloc’s liberal-democratic…

Key challenges for the new policymakers include raising productivity, increasing industrial investment towards key industries, and improving fiscal coordination to prevent widening economic gaps with the US. ADVERTISEMENTCitizens from all 27 European Union (EU) member states will head to the polls between June 6-9 to elect the 720 members of the European Union Parliament.The ruling coalition, which includes the European People’s Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and Renew Europe (RE), is expected to retain a majority with 361 seats, according to the latest opinion polls from Europe Elects.The centre-right EPP is projected to secure 182 seats, the centre-left…

The signs all point to an overall conservative majority, but the EPP, ECR, and ID will struggle to find the common ground needed to form a right-wing coalition. The inconsistent national and political interests among different conservative forces are creating divisions that are simply too deep. Source link

Higher energy prices over the past few months because of the Russia-Ukraine war have been costly for European factories and manufacturers. Source link

Opinion polls predict voters will veer to the right – and shift the balance of power in Brussels. ADVERTISEMENTBetween the 6th and 9th of June, around 373 million Europeans will be called to the ballot box to elect 720 new members to the European Parliament.Polls suggest traditional, centrist forces are under strain as voters flock to the far right. Some say it could shift the power dial in the European Parliament and give right-wing lawmakers more influence than ever over the bloc’s policies, including on issues such as migration, climate, agriculture, trade and technology.But much will depend on what happens…

Major European luxury stocks have been experiencing a slowdown in growth amid softened global purchasing power, particularly in China. ADVERTISEMENTTop European luxury stocks have all shown a slowdown in growth in their first-quarter earnings results, although these brands displayed varying growth patterns. The Stoxx Europe Luxury 10 Index (STXLUXP), which consists of 10 companies positively exposed to European luxury goods, such as LVMH, Hermes, and Kering, fell by 2% monthly. Meanwhile, the European Stoxx 600 Index (SXXP) rose by 3% during the same period.A notable trend was that most companies reported a negative impact from weakened consumer demand in Asia,…

The European Commission’s inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles has become entangled in geopolitical tensions, raising the stakes even further. Source link

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan tops the list of AP’s highest earners with a pay deal that came in at around $162 million (€149 million). Source link

Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond ADVERTISEMENTWith 500 million citizens starting to vote in the European elections tomorrow (Thursday, 6 June), Radio Schuman sat down with Fabrice Leggeri, the former Executive Director of the EU border agency Frontex. Leggeri moved from being a top EU official to a far-right candidate for the French party led by Marine Le Pen Rassemblement National (National Rally).As third in the list, Leggeri will be likely elected as a memeber of the European Parliament.He resigned from Frontex…

It’s finally the end of the soap opera! After months of waiting and years of rumours, Kylian Mbappé is now officially playing for Real Madrid. Source link