European Polls Open: Potential Shift to Right

Polling stations have opened across Europe, with voters from 20 countries participating in elections that may shift the European Parliament to the right. Key issues include the war in Ukraine, migration, and climate policy impacts. This election influences financial rules, climate, agriculture policies, and the future of EU governance.

Polling stations opened across Europe on Sunday, marking a significant electoral process where voters from 20 nations are casting their ballots. This election is expected to sway the European Union's parliament towards a rightward direction, potentially altering the course of the world's largest trading bloc.

The war in Ukraine, migration crises, and climate policy impacts on agriculture are pivotal issues weighing heavily on voters' minds. These ballots will determine the 720 members of the European Parliament, setting the stage for the legislative future of the EU.

While mainstream pro-European parties are predicted to maintain their majority, an uptick in seats for hard-right parties led by figures such as Geert Wilders of the Netherlands and Marine Le Pen of France could complicate legislative processes in the EU. Sunday's voting concludes a four-day election cycle, with unofficial results expected to begin trickling in from 1615 GMT.

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