Flash Points: What the EU elections could mean for the far right

And other reads as voting concludes in Europe. JUNE 9, 2024  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](  |  [SUBSCRIBE](     Sponsored by [Georgetown University]( [A French electoral card is displayed on a European Union flag for the European Parliament elections, seen in Paris on June 1.]( A French electoral card is displayed on a European Union flag for the European Parliament elections, seen in Paris on June 1. Magali Cohen / Hans Lucas via AFP After four days of voting, final results for the European Parliament elections—the world’s second-largest democratic ballot—are expected later today. In recent years, politicians from Europe’s green parties “punched above their weight,” as a parliamentarian from Germany’s Greens [told Foreign Policy](. But now, populists and the far right are predicted to make major gains in the [increasingly powerful]( legislative body. As the results come in, we wanted to feature our latest coverage of the European elections. The essays below examine how the vote could affect the bloc’s policies, especially on climate and migration, and what it might mean for the continent’s future.—Chloe Hadavas   [1]( [A Far-Right Takeover of Europe Is Underway]( EU parliamentary elections are approaching and populists are planning a frontal assault on the establishment. By Anchal Vohra   [2]( [The Party That Could Shake Up German Politics]( A new so-called left-conservative party seeks a foothold in the European Parliament elections. By Jen Kirby   [3]( [Why This EU Election Could Be a Referendum on Europe’s Future]( Centrists seem increasingly willing to partner with the far right. By Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze   [4]( [Europe’s Green Moment Is Over]( After years of riding high, EU elections are about to send the continent’s green parties back to earth. By Anchal Vohra   [5]( [Politics Is Especially Violent in Germany]( All of Europe is struggling with political violence—but Germany most of all. By Paul Hockenos Sponsored [Where Data Meets Decision-Making]( If you’re looking to enter or advance in the tech-driven intelligence industry, then consider a Master’s in Applied Intelligence from Georgetown University. You’ll learn to anticipate competitive activity, establish mitigation measures, and interpret events from a global perspective. [Learn more in our June 14 webinar](.   India's]([Election Results](//link.foreignpolicy.com/click/35649103.148224/aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3JlaWducG9saWN5LmNvbS9saXZlL21leGljby1lbGVjdGlvbnMtYXJ0dXJvLXNhcnVraGFuLw/6442801f88c29c4d765242dcB15c99a6e Ballots from the world's largest election were counted this week. Two of the foremost experts on Indian politics, Milan Vaishnav and Yamini Aiyar, joined FP Live to analyze the results and their impact. [WATCH ON-DEMAND](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Flash Points newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2024 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.