International Elections June 2024 For EU (Part-2)

10) France : - 9^th June 2024 – EU Parliament Elections for its 79 MEPs in EU Parliament.

Main Parties : - Reassemblement National (National Rally Party) Led by Jordan Bardellaemerged as the Dominant Party Increasing its Share from 23.31% in 2019 to31.37% gaining 8 more seats leading to a total of 31 MEPs won aligned withPatriots for Europe in EU Parliament Groups.

 Besion de Europe (Including Renaissance President Macron’s Party):- Ledby Valerie Hayer suffered a substantial Decline Dropping From 22.41% to 14.60%loosing 8 MEP Seats to a total of 13 MEPs won Affiliated to Renew Europe Groupin EU.

 ReVeiller I’Europe Coalition: -Led by Manon Aubry increased its Percentage from 6.31% to 13.83% and 13 MEP Seats won affiliated to S&DGroup in EU Parliament.

 Le France Insoumise LFI : - Secured 9.89% Votes won 9 MEPs affiliated to GUE/NGL Group in European Union Parliament.

 Les Republicans LR : - Secured 5.50% Votes won 5 MEPs aligned with EPP Group in EU Parliament.

 Les Ecologists EELV : - Secured 5.50% Votes won 5 MEPs aligned with Greens/EFA in EU Parliament.

 La France fiere : - Secured 5.47% Votes won 4 MEPs affiliated to ECR Group within EU Parliament.

Summary of French EU Parliament Elections 2024 : - These Results Highlight a Significant Representation of the National Rally Party in European Parliament as well as a Diverse and Shifting Political Landscape with Substantial Representation from Left Leaning and Right Leaning Parties of France.

TheEuropean Parliament elections in France in June 2024 saw significant and highlydiscussed outcomes. The most notable results included a strong performance bythe far-right National Rally (RN), which secured nearly a third of the Frenchvote, positioning itself as a dominant force in the European Parliament.However, the RN was ultimately unable to form a majority due to strategicalliances between left-wing and centrist parties, known as the "RepublicanFront," which effectively blocked their path to an outright victory.

Onthe other side, the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF), a coalition formedshortly before the elections, emerged as the largest group in the NationalAssembly, gaining substantial influence despite falling short of a majority.This unexpected rise of the NPF was a key topic of discussion, as itunderscored a shift in the political landscape towards more traditional leftistpolicies in reaction to the far-right's surge.

Additionally,these elections were seen as a referendum on President Emmanuel Macron'sleadership, particularly after his party's poor performance, which contributedto the broader narrative of dissatisfaction with his government.

Overall,the 2024 elections reflected deep political divisions in France, with both far-right and left-wing forces gaining ground at the expense of centrist parties.

11) Germany : - The EU elections in Germany was conducted on 9^thJune 2024 for its 96 MEPs in EU Parliament. The party wise results were as follows

 Main Parties : -Christian Democratic Union (CDU) : - Won 23 MEP Seats with 23.7%Votes affiliated to EPP Group in EU Parliament.

Christian Social Union (CSU): - Won 6 MEP Seats with 6.3% Votes affiliated to the EPP Group in EU Parliament.

Social Democratic Party (SPD) :- Won 14 MEP Seats with 13.9% Votes aligned with S&D Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats Group within EU Parliament.

Alliance 90/Greens (GRUNE): - Won 12 MEP Seats with 11.9%Vote Share affiliated to Greens/EFA Group in the EU Parliament.  

Alternative for Germany (AfD) - Non-In scrits (formerly ID group) :- Won 15 MEP Seats with 15.9% Vote share affiliated to ID Group which isnow merged with Patriots for Europe Group.

Free Democratic Party (FDP) : - Won 5 MEP Seats with 5.2% Votes aligned with Renew Europe Group in EU Parliament.

The Left(DIE INKE) : - Won 3 MEP Seats with 2.7% Votes aligned with the Left(GUE/NGL) Group in EU Parliament.

Volt Germany (Volt) : - Won 3 MEP Seats with 2.6% Votes aligned with Greens/EFA Group in EU Parliament.

Bundnis Sahra Wagen Knecht (BSW): - Won 6 MEP Seats with 6.2% Votes aligned with Non In scrits (NI) Group in EU Parliament.

 DiePartie: Won 2 MEP Seats with 1.9% Votes aligned with NonInscrits (NI) Group in EU Parliament.

 FreeVoters (FRIE WAHLER): - Won 3 MEP Seats with 2.7% Votes aligned with RenewGroup in EU Parliament.

 EcologicalDemocratic Party (ODP) : - Won 1 MEP Seat with 0.6% aligned with Greens/EuropeanFree Alliance (EFA) Group in EU Parliament.

 AnimalProtection Party (Tierschutzpartei) : - Won 1 MEP Seat with 1.4% Votes aligned with NonInscrits (NI) group in EU Parliament.

Summary of Germany EU Elections 2024 : - These results show a fragmented political land scape in Germany, with significant representation across the political spectrum, from the EPP on the center-right to smaller left-wing and independent factions.

The June 2024 European Parliament elections in Germany were marked by significant shifts, with a clear move to the right. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU),part of the European People's Party (EPP), emerged as the leading force, strengthening its position, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)made notable gains, reflecting a broader trend across Europe where nationalist and far-right parties increased their representation.

The governing coalition in Germany, composed of the Social Democratic Party (SPD),the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), saw a considerable decline in support. This result has weakened Chancellor Olaf Scholz's position and is expected to complicate governance both domestically and at the EU level.

Despite these shifts, the pro-EU centrist parties, including the EPP, Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and Renew Europe, managed to retain a majority in the European Parliament. However, this majority is fragile, with increased polarization making it more challenging to navigate consensus on key issues such as climate policy and migration.

This election outcome is seen as a referendum on national governments across the EU, with the results likely to influence policy directions significantly in the coming years.

12) Greece : - The elections were conducted on June 9^th2024 Results for Greece Parties in this episode of 2024EU Parliament Elections for its 21 MEP Seats.

Main Parties : - New Democracy : - Won 7 MEP Seats with 28.31% Vote Share affiliated toEPP Group in EU Parliament.

 Syriza - Progressive Alliance : - Won 4 MEP Seats with 14.92% Vote sharealigned with European United Left-Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) Group within EUParliament.

 PASOK – Movement for Change : - Won 3 MEP seats with 12.9% Vote shareaffiliated to S&D Group in EU Parliament.

 Greek Solution: - Won 2 MEP Seats with 12.79% Vote Share affiliatedwith ECR Group in EU Parliament.

 Communist Party of Greece : - Won 2 Seat with 9.25% Vote Share alignedwith Non Inscrits (NI) Group within EU Parliament.

 Democratic Patriotic Movement ‘Niki’ :- Won 1 Seat with 4.4% Vote Sharealigned with Non Inscrits Group in EU Parliament.

 Course for Freedom: - Relatively New Entry party to EU elections Secured 3.4% Votes and won 1 MEP seat and is part of Non In scrims group.

 Voice of Reason: - Won 1 MEP Seat with 3.4% Vote Share and aligned with Non Ins crits Group in EU Parliament.

 Other Parties : - including

Antarsya, MeRA25 :- Won no MEP Seats but securedthe remaining % of Vote Share in Greece.

Summary of the Greece EU Parliament Elections 2024 : - The June 2024 European Parliament elections inGreece saw significant shifts in the political landscape, marked by substantialgains for far-right and nationalist parties amid a record-high abstention rate.The ruling center-right New Democracy (ND) party, while still securing thehighest number of seats, saw a notable decrease in support compared to previouselections. They garnered 28.31% of the vote, translating to seven seats, butthis was a decline of more than 10% compared to their performance in the 2023national elections.

SYRIZA,the main opposition party, also experienced a drop, securing only 14.92% of thevote and four seats. Similarly, PASOK, the socialist party, despite retainingits third place with 12.79% of the vote and three seats, failed to capitalizeon ND's weakening, leading to internal criticisms and calls for leadershipchanges within the party.

Theelection was also characterized by a historic low voter turnout of around 40%,with nearly 60% of eligible voters abstaining, indicating widespreaddisillusionment with the political establishment. The far-right, collectively,emerged as a significant force, with parties such as Greek Solution and Nikisecuring seats, reflecting a broader shift towards nationalist sentiments inthe electorate.

Overall,the results have led to internal crises within the center-left and discussionsabout potential coalitions as these parties try to regain their footing in therapidly changing political environment in Greece.

13) Hungary EU Parliament Elections 2024 :- It was held on 9^thJune 2024 for Hungary’s 21 MEP Seats.

Main Parties : - Fidesz KDNP Party : - Won 11 MEP Seats with 44.6% of Vote Share alignedwith EPP group in EU Parliament.

Respect and Freedom Party alias Tisza Party: - Won 7 MEP Seats with29.60% of Votes aligned with NI Group in EU Parliament and is an emerging as significant challenge to Fidesz Party.

Democratic Coalition – Hungarian Socialist party – Dialogue Alliance: -won 2 MEP Seats with 13.7% of Vote Share aligned with S&D Group in EU Parliament.

Our Home land Movement: - Won 1 MEP Seat with 6.71% Votes aligned withre new Europe Group in EU Parliament.

Other Parties : - (I)

Momentum Movement : - Lost its 2 earlier MEP Seats with 3.70% Votes

Jobbik – Conservatives : - Lost its earlier 1 MEP seat with 0.99% Votes.

Other Parties : - (II)

LMP – Hungary’s Green party : - Won No Seats with 0.87% Votes.

Hungarian Two Tailed Dog Party : - Won No Seats with 3.59% Votes

Second Reform Era Party : - Won No Seats with 0.68% Votes.

Everybody’s Hungary People’s Party : - Won No Seats 0.64% Votes.

Solution Movement : - Won No Seats with 0.37% Votes.

Summary of EU Parliament Elections in Hungary 2024 : - The June 2024 European Parliament elections inHungary were marked by significant shifts in the political landscape, with PrimeMinister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party suffering its worst performance indecades. While Fidesz still secured a plurality of votes at 44.6%, this was asubstantial drop from previous elections and a clear sign of growingdiscontent.

Themajor surprise was the strong performance of the newly formed Tisza party, ledby Péter Magyar, a former Fidesz insider. Tisza garnered nearly 30% of thevote, emerging as a formidable opposition force. Magyar's campaign, whichfocused on anti-corruption and criticism of Orbán's regime, resonated with asignificant portion of the electorate, indicating a shift in Hungarianpolitics.

Publiccommentary has highlighted this election as a potential turning point forHungary, with some viewing it as the beginning of the end for Orbán's politicaldominance. The rise of Tisza and the weakened support for Fidesz suggest thatthe political landscape in Hungary is becoming more competitive, withimplications for both national and EU-level politics.

14) Ireland : - EU Parliament Elections were held on 7^thJune 2024 for its 14 MEPs. The Main Parties wiseelection results were.

Finn Gael: - Won 4 MEP Seats with 20.79% Votes and aligned with EPP inEU Parliament.

Sinn Fein: - Won 2 MEP Seats with 11.14% Votes aligned with GUE/NGL.

Fianna Fail for Renew Europe in EU: - Won 4 MEP Seats with 20.4% Votesshare aligned with Renew Europe.

Labour Party: - Won 1 MEP seat with 3.38% Votes aligned with S&DGroup within EU Parliament.

Independent Ireland: - Won 1 MEP Seat with 6.23% Votes aligned withRenew Europe.

Independent: - Won 2 MEP Seats with 13.97% Votes aligned with NonInscrits Group in EU Parliament.

Other Parties : -

Green Party for EU Free Alliance Group in EU : - Lost Two MEPs compared to Previous Term.

Summary of Ireland EU Elections 2024 :- The June 2024 European Parliament elections in Ireland revealed several significant trends and outcomes:

Fragmentation and Rise of Independents :- The political landscape in Ireland became increasingly fragmented. Support for major parties like Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fail remained close, with each securing around 20% of the vote. However, independent candidates also garnered significant support, reflecting abroader anti-party sentiment among voters. This election saw independents potentially securing more seats than in previous years, marking a shift in voter preferences.

Challenges for Sinn Féin: Despite strong initial predictions, Sinn Féin experienced a decline in support, primarily due to the politicization of immigration, an issue that resonated with voters across the political spectrum. This decline was unexpected, especially given Sinn Fein’s previous successes, but it highlighted how quickly voter sentiment can shift in response to emerging national issues.

Pro-EU Parties and the Far-Right: On a broader European level, while pro-EU parties(like EPP and S&D) retained their majority, far-right parties gained ground across several member states, although not as much as anticipated. In Ireland, however, the far-right did not make significant inroads, as the anti-immigration vote was more dispersed among various independent candidates rather than coalescing around a single far-right party.

These results illustrate the complex and shifting dynamics within Irish and European politics, with a mix of continuity and change shaping the future direction of the European Union and its member states.

15) Italy : - EU Parliament Elections were Held on 8^thand 9^th of June 2024 for Italy’s Share of 76 MEPs.

The Main Parties wisedetails are as follows

Brothers of Italy (Fdi) Party : - 24 MEPs with 28.75% Votes aligned withECR Group in EU Parliament.

Democratic Party (PD) : - 21 MEPs with 24.11% Vote share aligned withS&D Group in EU Parliament.

Five Star Movement (M5S) : - 8 MEPs with 9.98% Votes attached with NIGroup in EU Parliament.

Forza Italia – Us Moderates : - 8 MEPs with 9.58% Votes affiliated withEPP Group in EU Parliament.

League (Lega) : - 8 MEPs with 8.97% Votes affiliated with ID Group whichis now merged with PFE Group in EU Parliament.

Greens and Left Alliance : - 6 with 6.79% votes affiliated to Greens/EFAGroup in EU Parliament.

South Tyrolean Peoples Party : - 1 MEP with 0.57% Votes and attached toEPP Group in EU Parliament.

Other Parties : -

United States of Europe : - No MEPS with 3.78% Votes.

Action – We are Europeans : - 3.36% votes with NO MEPs

Peace Land Dignity : - 2.21% Votes with NO MEPs.

Freedom : - 1.22% Votes with NO MEPs

Popular Alternative : - 0.39% votes with NO MEPs

Sovereign Popular Democracy : - 0.15% votes with NO MEPs

Animalist party – Italexit : - 0.13% Votes with NO MEPs

Valdostan Rally : - 0.06% Votes with NO MEPs.

Summary of Italy’s EU Elections in 2024 : - The outcome of the June 2024 European Parliament elections in Italy revealed a significant shift towards the right, with the Fratelli d’Italia(Brothers of Italy) party, led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, emerging as the dominant force, securing over 28% of the vote. This result solidified the party's position as the leading political force in Italy and contributed to the broader success of right-wing parties across Europe.

In the European context, far-right and nationalist parties made substantial gains, particularly in Italy, France, and Hungary, although they did not achieve the over whelming victories that some had anticipated. The European People's Party(EPP) remained the largest group in the European Parliament, but it now faces the challenge of navigating a more fragmented political landscape, with a stronger far-right presence that could influence EU policymaking, especially on issues like migration and social policy.

Theelection results also had significant national implications across Europe, withFrance's far-right victory prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call for snapelections, and in Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition was furtherweakened, raising questions about the future stability of these key EU memberstates.

Overall, while the pro-EU centrist groups still hold a majority, their ability to steer the EU’s political direction is expected to be more challenging due to the divergent views within the coalition and the growing influence of right-wing parties.

16) Latvia : - EU Parliament Elections June 2024 for Latvia’s share of 9 MEPs.

Main Parties wise in Latvia Results for EU 2024 Elections areas follows.

Jauna veinotiba (New Unity Party) : - Won 2 MEPs with 25.09% Votesaffiliated to EPP Group in EU.

National Alliance : - Won 2 MEPs with 22.07% Vote Share affiliated to ECR group in EU.

Latvijas attistibai (for Latvia Development Party) : - Won 1 MEP seatwith 9.36% votes affiliated to Renew Europe Group in EU.

Apvienotais Saraksts (United List Party) : - This Coliation of regionaland green Parties won 1 MEP seat with 9.36% Vote Share affiliated to ECR Groupin EU.

The Progressives : - Left wing Party won 1 MEP Seat with 7.45% voteshare aligned with Greens/EFA Group in EU Parliament.

Saskana (Harmony) : - A Social Democratic Party which won 1 MEP Seatwith 7.45% Vote Share aligned with S&D Group in EU.

Latvija Primaja Vieta (Latvia First Party) :- A Relatively New Political Party Which won 1 MEP Seat with 6.16% Vote share affiliated to Patriots ofEurope PFE Group in EU Parliament.

Summary of The Latvia EU Elections 2024 : - June 2024 European Parliament elections in Latvia were marked by several significant outcomes and public comments.

VoterPreferences and Turnout: The voter turnout was 33.82%, which is slightly higher than in the2019 elections. Voters actively participated by crossing out and markingcandidates on the ballot, which led to some notable shifts in the candidaterankings within party lists. For instance, Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš of the"Jaunā Vienotība" party, despite being listed second, was not elected due to a high number of cross-outs.

Election Results: The "Jaunā Vienotība" (New Unity) party emerged as the leading party, securing two seats with 25.09% of the vote. They were followed closely by theNational Alliance, which also secured two seats with 22.07%. Five otherparties, including "Latvijas attīstībai" (For Latvia's Development),"Apvienotais saraksts" (United List), "Progresīvie"(Progressives), "Saskaņa" (Harmony), and "Latvija pirmajāvietā" (Latvia First), each secured one seat.

Public Commentary: Public discourse around the election results reflected a mix of sentiments. On one side, there was a call for greater EU integration and reforms, especially from parties like "For Latvia's Development" and"Progressives," which advocated for enhanced coordination within the EU. On the other side, parties like the National Alliance opposed further EU federalization, emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty.

These results and the accompanying commentary suggest a continuedde bate in Latvia over the balance between national sovereignty and deeper EU integration, with voters showing a cautious approach toward more centralized EUcontrol.

17) Lithuania : - EU Parliament Elections were held on June 9^th2024 for Lithuania’s Share of 11 MEPs in EU Parliament.

The Results for the Main Parties inLithuania were

Homeland Union: - Won 3 MEP Seats with 21.11% Votes affiliated to EPPGroup within EU Parliament.

Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union: - Won 1 MEP Seat with 9.13% VoteShare attached to Greens/EFA.

Lietuvos Social Demokraty Partija: - Won 2 MEP Seats with 17.98% Voteshare affiliated with S&D Group in EU Parliament.

Freedom Party: - Won 1 MEP with 8.09% Vote aligned with Renew EuropeGroup in EU Parliament.

Union of Democrats: - Won 1 MEP seat with 5.95% Vote affiliatedGreens/EFA Group in EU Parliament.

Electoral Action of Poles In Lithuania: - Won 1 MEP Seat with 5.78%Votes aligned with ECR Group in EU Parliament.

People and Justice Union: - Won 1 MEP Seat with 5.45% Vote aligned withNI Non Inscrits Group in EU Parliament.

Liberal Movement: - Won 1 MEP Seat with 5.41% of Vote attached to Renew Europe Group in EU Parliament.

Summary of Lithuanian EU Elections2024 : - The 2024 European Parliament elections in Lithuania, held on June 9, saw the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats secure the most votes, maintaining their three seats in the European Parliament. This outcome marked the fourth consecutive victory for the party in these elections. The Social Democratic Party of Lithuania followed, retaining its two seats, while the Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union saw a decline, losing one seat compared to the previous election. The election results sparked significant political discussions, particularly about the future alignment of various parties within the EU Parliament​

18) Luxembourg : - The Luxembourg Elections for EU Parliament was Held on 9^th June 2024 for its 6 MEP Seats.

Main Parties : -

CSV Party : - Won 2 MEP Seats with 22.92% Vote Share affiliated to EPP Group in EU Parliament.

LSAP : - Won 1 MEP Seats with 21.72% Vote Share aligned to S&D.

Democratic Party : - Won 1 MEP Seat with 18.29% Vote Share aligned to Renew Europe.

The Greens : - Won 1 MEP Seat with 11.76% Votes affiliated to Greens/EFA Group in EU Parliament.

ADR/PADR : - Won 1 MEP Seat with 11.76% Vote Share affiliated to ECR Group with EU Parliament.

Summary of Luxembourg EU Elections 2024 : - The June 2024 European Parliament elections in Luxembourg, like in many other EU countries, saw a complex mix of outcomes and reactions. The most notable outcomes and comments centered on the following points:

Far-Right Gains: Thee lections saw significant gains for far-right parties across the EU, although their impact in Luxembourg was more moderate. Across Europe, this surge in support for far-right groups has been a major talking point, with concerns about the influence these groups may have on EU policy, particularly on issues like immigration and EU integration.

EPP's Position: The European People's Party (EPP) retained its position as the largest group in the European Parliament, but it faces challenges in forming a stable majority. The potential need to negotiate with right-leaning parties while maintaining centrist alliances has been a subject of considerable discussion.

Decline of Green Parties: Despite the prominence of the Green Deal in EU politics over the past five years, the Green parties suffered losses, particularly in countries like Germany and France. This decline reflects a shift in voter priorities and has raised questions about the future direction of EU environmental policies.

Impacton National Politics: The election results have had significantrepercussions at the national level in several member states, with Luxembourgbeing part of a broader EU trend where the elections were seen as a referendumon national governments. In particular, far-right successes in larger countries like France have prompted serious political realignments.

These outcomes suggest a more fragmented and challenging environment for policymaking in the European Parliament, with increased polarization making consensus more difficult to achieve.

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