Lưu trữ Danh mục: European parliamentary elections 2024

Influencers, activists and an army general: new MEPs heading to European parliament

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While attention has focused on gains made by far-right and centrist parties in the European parliament elections, this term’s intake includes an assorted – and often contrasting – mix of lawmakers. They include a social media influencer, a racing driver, and a former Italian army general. Here are a few to watch: Germany Carola Rackete, […]

Controversial Dublin MEP candidate Clare Daly loses seat despite celebrity backing

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Clare Daly, Ireland’s outspoken and controversial Dublin MEP candidate, has lost her seat despite celebrity endorsements from Annie Lennox, Susan Sarandon and other prominent figures. The leftwing candidate was eliminated on Tuesday after falling behind rivals in the Dublin constituency on the 17th count. During her stint at the European parliament, Daly denounced western “militarism” […]

Leftwing Nordic nations provide ‘ray of hope’ in Europe

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Support for rightwing populists and the far right declined in Finland, Sweden and Denmark in Sunday’s European elections, with a surge in support for Greens and left-leaning parties offering what one candidate described a “ray of hope” for the rest of the EU. With Emmanuel Macron calling snap legislative elections in France after his allies’ […]